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.
Gema
Javier Solis Lyrics
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si mis ojos no me mienten, si mis ojos no me engañan
tu belleza es sin igual.
Tuve una vez la ilusión de tener un amor que me hiciera valer
luego que te vi mujer yo te pude querer con toditita mi alma.
Eres la gema que Dios convirtiera en mujer para bien de mi vida,
por eso quise cantar y gritar que te quiero mujer consentida
Que me hiciera valer
Con toditita mi alma.
Eres la gema que Dios convirtiera en mujer para bien de mi vida,
por eso quise cantar y gritar que te quiero mujer consentida,
por eso elevo mi voz bendiciendo tu nombre y pidiéndote amor.
In the song "Gema" by Javier Solis, he describes a woman as a precious gemstone or divine jewel. He acknowledges her true value and beauty, stating that it is unmatched. He speaks of his past desires for love and how upon seeing this woman, he was able to love her with his whole being. He sees her as a blessing from God, and expresses his love for her by singing and shouting her name. Through the lyrics, Solis uplifts and admires the woman, making her feel treasured and valued.
Solis uses the metaphor of a gemstone to express the beauty and worth of the woman. He suggests that she is a rare and precious find, highlighting her unique qualities. He emphasizes how seeing her changed his perspective on love, and how he was able to love her with his entire soul. The repetitive chorus of "eres la gema" reinforces and emphasizes his admiration for her, and he even goes on to call her "mujer consentida" or woman loved.
Overall, this song displays Solis's ability to celebrate and express his adoration for a woman. He uses poetic language to convey the depth of his feelings and show how much he values her.
Line by Line Meaning
Tú como piedra preciosa, como divina joya, valiosa de verdad;
You are like a precious stone, a divine jewel, truly valuable;
si mis ojos no me mienten, si mis ojos no me engañan
If my eyes don't deceive me, your beauty is beyond compare.
Tuve una vez la ilusión de tener un amor que me hiciera valer
I once had the illusion of finding a love that would make me worthy.
luego que te vi mujer yo te pude querer con toditita mi alma.
But then I saw you, and I could love you with all my soul.
Eres la gema que Dios convirtiera en mujer para bien de mi vida,
You are the gem that God turned into a woman for the good of my life,
por eso quise cantar y gritar que te quiero mujer consentida
that's why I wanted to sing and shout that I love you, my beloved woman,
por eso elevo mi voz bendiciendo tu nombre y pidiéndote amor.
that's why I raise my voice, blessing your name and asking for your love.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joseluisespinal2105
El mejor cantante de rancheras en boleros, Javier Solís, irrepetible, que viva México, saludos desde mi República Dominicana.
@juditharcos3321
desde Texas te dejo esta version de Gema
https://youtu.be/u5rmddr3swI
@RicardoRodriguez-bg6cv
La mejor interpretacion en la voz mas espectacular a nivel mundial Javier Solis
@greisiluuu1628
Uuuff quero llorar😔😪😭😭 ya estoy llorando mejor dicho!!! Mi papi me cantaba esta cancion. En sus copitas. Como lo extranioooo carajo!!! Te amo hasta el cielo y mas alla papito lindo
@isabellelaval7294
Aquí en Francia tambien queremos mucho à México. A mí me encanta escuchar la voz de javier solis.
@adriansguadalupejimenezper124
9m8
@9789681667177
Javier tiene algo al cantar... amo la Francia de Poincaré!!!... desde México. Saludos
@isranava5093
@@9789681667177 no sea arrastrado
@9789681667177
@@isranava5093lo siento caballero... Dejé de estar ardido sino comprende... Saludos
@robertolh.2520
Merci beaucoup