Javier Solís was born Gabriel Siria Levario.[2] Being of humble origins, Siria had to drop out of school during his teens to support his family. In his spare time, he trained as an amateur boxer, with aspirations of going professional, but after suffering a few defeats, he was prevailed upon to work at something 'more decent'.
Siria began singing in competitions, in which the winner would be awarded a new pair of shoes; he was eventually banned from participating because he dominated the competition. At that time he was working as a butcher, and sang while he worked. His boss heard him and was so impressed with his talent that he urged Siria to dedicate himself to his music and recommended him to a voice coach. To his family's relief, he hung up his boxing gloves and began a singing career.
[edit] Singing break
At age 16, Siria went to Puebla to sing with the Mariachi Metepec, but he didn't get his first professional break until two years later, when Julito Rodriguez and Alfredo Gil of the famous singing trio, 'Los Panchos', discovered him, and took him to audition at CBS Records. There, in 1950, he signed a contract and recorded his first album. His first hit, Lloraras, came two years later, and it was his then-producer Felipe Valdes Leal that gave Siria his stage name, Javier Solís.
Solís began to receive international acclaim in 1957, when he began appearing in the U.S., Central and South America. He was among the first to sing in the new style now known as 'Bolero-Ranchera'. He sang boleros typically associated with trio music, but now were accompanied by mariachis. Solís was a versatile interpreter; he sang not just boleros, but rancheras, the danzón, waltzes and even tangos such as En Esta Tarde Gris(In This Grey Afternoon).
[edit] Acting career
Solís began his acting career in 1959, and appeared in more than 20 films, working with such artists as Pedro Armendáriz, María Victoria, Antonio Aguilar and Lola Beltrán. His last picture, Juan Pistolas, was finished in 1965. During his lifetime, he was considered a better singer than actor by his public, who rated him alongside such accomplished artists as Jorge Negrete, Aguilar and Pedro Infante.
[edit] Final Years
Great things were expected from him after the death of Pedro Infante in an air accident in the late 1950's. Alas, he died young. Solís passed at age 33, a victim of complications from gall bladder surgery. At that time, his doctors had refused him water, and his last words concerned his family and his terrible thirst, "They will have to shower my grave with lots of water. I know that I'm going to die; there is no cure"
Javier Solís was a prolific artist and left an extensive discography. Most of his albums are still in print, allowing the listener to enjoy a voice like no other.
Besame Mucho
Javier Solis Lyrics
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bésame, bésame mucho que tengo miedo a perderte, perderte después.
Bésame, bésame mucho, como si fuera esta noche la última vez,
bésame, bésame mucho que tengo miedo a perderte, perderte después.
Quiero tenerte a mi lado sentirte muy cerca, verte junto a mí,
piensa que tal vez mañana ya estaré muy lejos, muy lejos de ti.
Bésame, bésame mucho, como si fuera esta noche la última vez,
The lyrics to Javier Solis's song "Bésame Mucho" express a deep fear of loss and a desire to savor the moment with the person he loves. The phrase "Bésame mucho" which translates to "Kiss me a lot" is repeated throughout the song urging his lover to kiss him as if it were the last time they would ever see each other. The words "tengo miedo a perderte" meaning "I'm afraid of losing you" creates a sense of vulnerability and desperation to hold on to the love that he has.
Solis goes on to express his yearning to keep his lover close to him, to cherish the time they have together because there might come a time where they will be separated by distance. He understands the unpredictable nature of love and the tenuousness of their relationship. Therefore, he asks for an all-consuming love that takes over every moment.
Overall, "Bésame Mucho" is a powerful love song that embodies the fear of loss and the passion to hold on to a love that could soon slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
Bésame, bésame mucho, como si fuera esta noche la última vez,
Kiss me, kiss me a lot, as if tonight is the last time we'll be together,
bésame, bésame mucho que tengo miedo a perderte, perderte después.
Kiss me, kiss me a lot because I'm afraid of losing you, losing you later.
Quiero tenerte a mi lado sentirte muy cerca, verte junto a mí,
I want you by my side, feel you very close, see you next to me,
piensa que tal vez mañana ya estaré muy lejos, muy lejos de ti.
Think that maybe tomorrow I'll be far away, very far away from you.
Bésame, bésame mucho, como si fuera esta noche la última vez,
Kiss me, kiss me a lot, as if tonight is the last time we'll be together,
bésame, bésame mucho que tengo miedo a perderte, perderte después.
Kiss me, kiss me a lot because I'm afraid of losing you, losing you later.
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cesarmaster034
Una voz extraordinaria, legendaria, que no podrá ser superada jamás. A estas alturas y habiéndose cumplido ya 50 años de su partida su voz ya no es de terciopelo ni de oro, es una voz de diamante puro.
Roger efrain Chan
Cuando aparecio chente sepultaron a infante y solis ua nadie compro mas un disco ni regalado todos los infantistas compraban discos de chente aunque lo negaban
Arturo Jimenez
La mejor canción mexicana de todos los tiempos cantada por el mejor cantante mexicano de todos los tiempos.
Aldo Fulcanelli
Ese álbum es una auténtica joya. Los arreglos de Chuck Anderson, la voz, inigualable de Javier Solis.
Andrés Felipe Osorio Guerrero
la voz de javier Solís reune todos los requisitos del mejor cantante
Bonet Barr
He escuchado varias versiones con grandes intérpretes y ninguna me ha gustando más que esta, una privilegiada voz, no tiene falla alguna, simplemente extraordinario
pablo garcia
Creo que es Javier Solis el mejor cantante de todos los tiempos de Mexico y mundial, nadie lo supera ni hoy 47 años despues de su muerte.
Alex J Muñoz Pinzón
De ser un sencillo carnicero
A ser el mejor cantante de bolero ranchero
Un tipaso
Sencillo
Humilde
Grande Javier.....
CORALINE ARBAYO
Que belleza,perfección y pasión de Javier Solís......magistral
Jorge G
No he escuchado una voz tan perfecta,en musica vernacula hay voces dulces como la de infante,potentes como la de negrete.En boleros hay voces melodiosas como jose jose,pero una como la de solis no hay y creo que no habra,practicamente tenia todo en una sola persona,hacia su voz para donde queria,es impresionante escucharlo cantar un bolero como"perfidia" con una voz dulce y bajita y enseguida darle click a "granada" con una potencia descomunal,sin gritar y sin desafinar.Este si es un inolvidable