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.
COPA DE VINO
Javier Solis Lyrics
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Que alegres cantan las aves
En una copa de vino
Sepulto yo mis pesares
Voy a vivir el presente
Por que mañana quien sabe
Mañana será otro día
Que viva esa ley divina
Como es la ley del querer
Regalo grande de nombre
Por Dios que fuera mujer
(Arriba las viejas bonitas)
La mujer siempre hace falta
Como hace el día a la aurora
Sin ti no puede haber vida
Es la mujer gran señora
Y el hombre aunque sea valiente
Por alguna viejita llora
Quisiera saber mi suerte
Pa' conocer mi destino
Mi porvenir es obscuro y
Bien lo sabe eso el divino
Yo soy feliz con lo mío
Quiero otra copa de whisky
The song “Copa de Vino” by Javier Solis is a beautiful reflection on life and the power of enjoying the moment. The song begins with the singer noticing the beauty of the day and the joyful singing of birds, before turning his attention to a glass of wine that he uses to bury his sorrows. He makes a decision to live in the present, saying "I'm going to live the present because tomorrow who knows, tomorrow is another day with its new dawn". This decision is rooted in the understanding that life is unpredictable and we never know what tomorrow will bring.
The song then turns to a celebration of love, with the singer extolling the virtues of a woman in his life whom he treasures greatly. He says that a woman is like the day to the dawn, and that life cannot exist without her. The lyrics express gratitude towards a woman's presence, observing that even the toughest of men will cry for a woman. The song concludes with a reflection on life's uncertainty, and the singer's desire to know his destiny. Despite this uncertainty, he is content with his present moment and wishes for another glass of whiskey.
Overall, the song’s lyrics convey a sense of hope and gratitude for the present moment, while also acknowledging the fragility and unpredictability of life. It is a reminder to appreciate what we have, and to not take anything for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Bonito amanece el día
The day dawns beautifully
Que alegres cantan las aves
Birds joyfully sing
En una copa de vino
In a glass of wine
Sepulto yo mis pesares
I bury my sorrows
Voy a vivir el presente
I am going to live in the present
Por que mañana quien sabe
Because who knows about tomorrow
Mañana será otro día
Tomorrow will be another day
Con su nuevo amanecer
With its new dawn
Que viva esa ley divina
Long live that divine law
Como es la ley del querer
Like the law of love
Regalo grande de nombre
A great gift, in name
Por Dios que fuera mujer
I swear, if only I were a woman (Up with beautiful older women)
La mujer siempre hace falta
A woman is always needed
Como hace el día a la aurora
Like the day to the dawn
Sin ti no puede haber vida
Without you, there can be no life
Es la mujer gran señora
A woman is a great lady
Y el hombre aunque sea valiente
And even the bravest of men
Por alguna viejita llora
Cry for some old woman
Quisiera saber mi suerte
I would like to know my fate
Pa' conocer mi destino
To know my destiny
Mi porvenir es obscuro y
My future is obscure and
Bien lo sabe eso el divino
The divine knows it well
Yo soy feliz con lo mío
I am happy with what I have
Quiero otra copa de whisky
I want another glass of whisky
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@phantmusicbybt
Divina canción e interpretación! composición de mi papá LUIS DEMETRIO... gracias
@Felipekno
Está chingona lastima que pocos la conocen
@rafaelracosta2955
Él mejor intérprete
@wendyibarra8629
Si hermosa canción nunca la
Había escuchado
@user-xe8pk8ls6t
La mejor voz de México... Desde Venezuela saludos a mis hermanos Mexicanos... ❤ Javier solis para todo el mundo....
@amandaroldan9042
Hermoso mi Javier Solís el rey del bolero ranchero partiste al cielo muy joven dios te tenga en su gloria y presencia 😂❤🎉
@javieremiliano7646
la voz mas prodigiosa que ha dado mexico para todo el mundo la prueba esta en que sigue vigente este señoron
@9789681667177
Y sin dar programas especiales, aquí en México ... contra el mejor no se puede
@carlos3345
Todas las canciones de Javier Solís son joyas de la música universal.
@hipolitoesteban35
Todas al 100% saludos aqui disfrutando las canciones de Javier solis. Saludó desde aca rockville md