these albums are, Goes Classic (1995) Goes Classic II (1996) Goes Classic III (1997) And stopped in 1998 with The Final edition and a christmas album, A Classical Christmas with. Both recorded live in the same church.
Since 1999 he has also dabbled in Latino and World music.
His albums following his departure from The Goes Classic series, but usually with The Golden Symphonic Orchestra,include.
Out Of Africa. (1999)
Romantic. ( 1999 Non orchestral.)
Latino Classics. ( 2000)
Romantic 2 (2000 Non orchestral.)
Goes Classic, The Red Album. ( 2000 Re recording of the 1995 orginal, with the loss of several songs.)
Latino Love Songs (2001)
My Tribute To The King. ( 2002)
Pop Classics In Symphony. (2003)
From Russia With Love.(2004)
The Crooners. ( 2006 Double album.)
The Goes Classic albums lost their numerical denominators, and were retitled,Goes Classic The Red Album,
Goes Classic The Blue album and Goes Classic The Castle Album, respectivley. The other titles are still in effect.
The above discography is for the European issues. The International versions are some what more muddeld and confusing.
Oddly enough the majority of his discography is availble on DVD except The Final Edition, which thus far has only been issued on VHS.
The DVD of Goes Classic The Red Album, is a new concert shot in Brussels in 2003, omitting 2 songs from the orginal 1995 version. The majority (40 minutes) of the orginal 60 minute, 1995 concert shot in Antwerp, is included with this version, omittting 6 songs.
the other goes classic dvd's are direct transfers of the orginals issued on vhs
He does volunteer work as an ambassador for UNICEF. Lotti has vowed to take part in the 0110 concerts against racism and extreme right, organised by Tom Barman.
La Bamba
Helmut Lotti Lyrics
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Para bailar La Bamba
una poca de gracia
una poca de gracia y otra cosita
Ay arriba y arriba,
ay arriba y arriba y arriba ir
yo no soy mirenero,
por ti ser, por ti ser
Bamba Bamba (3x)
Para bailar La Bamba
Para bailar La Bamba se neccesita
una escalera grande
uns escalera grande y otra chiquita
Ay arriba y arriba,
ay arriba y arriba y arriba ir
yo no soy mirenero,
yo no soy marinero por ti ser
por ti ser, por ti ser
Arilongo, arilongo, arilongo
el sombrero me lo quito y me lo pongo
Arilongo, arilongo. arilongo,
el sombrero me lo quito y me lo pongo
The lyrics of Helmut Lotti's "La Bamba" are a fun and lively invitation to dance to the beat of the traditional Mexican folk song. The repetition of "Para bailar La Bamba" (To dance La Bamba) creates a festive and celebratory tone, with the added emphasis of "una poca de gracia" (a little bit of grace) and "otra cosita" (another little thing) suggesting that the dance requires a touch of finesse and something extra.
The verses describe the need for "una escalera grande y otra chiquita" (a big ladder and a small one) to dance La Bamba, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, suggesting that one needs to be agile and adaptable to navigate its challenges. The repetition of "ay arriba y arriba" (up and up) reinforces the idea of rising above obstacles and striving for something better. The lines "yo no soy marinero por ti ser" (I'm not a sailor, but I do it for you) suggest that the singer is motivated to dance La Bamba by a desire to please someone else or to win their affection, adding an emotional dimension to the seemingly simple lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar LA Bamba
In order to dance La Bamba
Para bailar La Bamba
To dance La Bamba
una poca de gracia
A bit of gracefulness
una poca de gracia y otra cosita
A bit of gracefulness and something else
Ay arriba y arriba,
Up and up
ay arriba y arriba y arriba ir
Going up and up and up
yo no soy mirenero,
I am not a sailor
yo no soy marinero por ti ser
I am not a sailor for you
por ti ser, por ti ser
For you, for you
Bamba Bamba (3x)
Bamba Bamba (repeated three times)
Para bailar La Bamba se necesita
To dance La Bamba, you need
una escalera grande
A large ladder
una escalera grande y otra chiquita
A large ladder and a small one
Arilongo, arilongo, arilongo
Arilongo, arilongo, arilongo
el sombrero me lo quito y me lo pongo
I take off and put on my hat
Arilongo, arilongo. arilongo,
Arilongo, arilongo, arilongo,
el sombrero me lo quito y me lo pongo
I take off and put on my hat
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cyprian Ferns
Excellent and lovely interpretation of La Bamba
Heloise
The Cancun beach party segment of "Latino Classics" is worth the whole video.