Siblings include Saned, Edwin, Ito, and José, who all have careers in salsa (one of his brothers was with Puerto Rican Power). In an interview with Maria Conchita Alonso (for "Al día con Maria Conchita"), Jerry talks about how sure his father was that he would succeed.
His parents, also musicians, inspired him to become a musician and as a child he would often accompany his mother Dominga, a singer, and father Edwin, a guitarist and director of Los Barones Trio, during their shows.
His favorite singers are Eddie Santiago, Lalo Rodriguez and, in particular, Frankie Ruiz. In 1986, when he was 13 years old, he accompanied his father who was performing at a hotel in Isla Verde, San Juan. Ruiz, who was a guest at the hotel, appeared and sang a couple of songs with them and had his picture taken alongside Rivera. In 2003 this picture was used by Rivera to make the album cover for his tribute Canto a mi Idolo... Frankie Ruiz ('I sing to my Idol... Frankie Ruiz'), who had died in 1998.
In 1988, Tommy Olivencia heard Rivera sing alongside his father and recommended that he sing solo. When Jerry was 14, his father made a demo and presented it to the CBS music department. They signed Rivera.
With his first album, Empezando A Vivir, Jerry Rivera earned the title "El Bebé de la Salsa" (the salsa baby). This project generated the hit, De La Cabeza A Los Pies (loosely translates to "From Head To Toes").
His second album, Abriendo Puertas ('Opening Doors'), produced the hit songs Esa Niña ('That Girl'), Dime ('Tell Me') and Como un Milagro ('Like a Miracle') became number one hits first in Puerto Rico, then among the Hispanic populations in the United States and finally across Latin America.
His third album, Cuenta Conmigo ('Count on Me'), won three Platinum Record awards in the United States, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Colombia. It became the most-sold salsa album in history, a record previously held by Willie Colon,[1] and held the number-one spot in the Latin American Billboards for three consecutive months. Its hit songs included the Cuenta Conmigo, Me Estoy Enamorado ('I am in Love') and Casi Un Hechizo. The number one hit for the album was Amores Como El Nuestro (Loves Like Ours) which is considered to be the best song by Rivera. Rivera was awarded two Premio Lo Nuestro Awards for "Singer of the Year" and "Album of the Year" and Sony Records presented him with three Crystal Awards.
The introduction of Amores Como El Nuestro was sampled by Haitian-rapper Wyclef Jean in his 2004 song "Dance Like This" from the soundtrack of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights which would later become the worldwide number-one 2006 hit "Hips Don't Lie" by Colombian-singer Shakira and Wyclef, too.
In 1993, he released Cara de Niño ('Baby Face') with Que Hay De Malo ('That There of Bad') and Cara de Niño as hits.
In 1994, as his popularity was rising, he released his first compilation album, Lo Nuevo y lo Mejor (The New and the Best), and contained the single hit Me Estoy Enloqueciendo Por Ti.
In 1996, Rivera released "Fresco" and Una y Mil Veces (One Thousand and One Tries) became another hit for Rivera.
In 1999, Rivera recorded De Otra Manera ('Another Way'), which featured the bolero Ese. Jerry sang the song with his father at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.
In 2000, Rivera recorded Para Siempre ('Forever'), and the hits were Amor de Novela, Navegándote, and Puerta Abierta. This was his album on Sony Latin records.
He has performed in Venezuela, Colombia, Honduras, Panama, the United States, Spain and Japan.
In 2001, he released his self-titled album Jerry Rivera, which would include ballad songs for the first time in his salsa career, and Quiero (I Want) would be the only hit. The year after, he recorded Vuela Muy Alto (She Flies High) which brought him a new fanbase all over Latin-America and the U.S., with the title track hit the top spot and the top 10 in many charts. The following year he released Cantando A Mi Idolo... Frankie Ruiz ('Singing To My Idol... Frankie Ruiz'), a tribute album to one of his idol Frankie Ruiz. The album ganer him a Latin Grammy nominatation and his hit was Ruiz's Mi Libertad featuring Voltio.
Rivera played a small role in the movie I Like It Like That and will appear as himself in a Latin American soap opera titled Mi destino eres tu ('You are my destiny') slated to air on Univision in the US during on November 2005. Rivera has also appeared in various Banco Popular de Puerto Rico productions, including Al Compas de un Sentimiento (dedicated to the late Puerto Rican composer Pedro Flores) and Con la musica por Dentro. Amores Como El Nuestro and Magia is another of his hit songs.
Discography
Empezando a Vivir (Beginning to Live) (1989)
Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors) (1991)
Cuenta Conmigo (Count On Me) (1992)
Cara de Niño (Baby Face) (1993)
Jerry Rivera: Lo Nuevo Y Lo Mejor (Jerry Rivera: The New and the Best)
Magia (Magic) (1995)
Fresco (album) (Fresh) (1996)
Ya No Soy El Niño Aquel(I'm Not That Child Anymore) (1997)
De Otra Manera (In Other Words) (1998)
Oro Salsero (Salsa Gold) (2000)
Historia 1 (History 1) (2000)
Para Siempre (Forever) (2000)
Jerry Rivera (Rivera) (2001)
No Me Olvidaras (You Won't Forget Me) (2001)
Vuela Muy Alto (Fly Very High) (2002)
Cantando A Mi Idolo... Frankie Ruiz (Singing To My Idol... Frankie Ruiz) (2003)
Ay Mi Vida (Oh My Life) (2005)
20 Exitos Originales (20 originals) (2007)
Official Website
http://www.jerryrivera.com/
Sólo tú
Jerry Rivera Lyrics
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Sin decir si volveras
Porque sabes que te quiero
Que me muero si no estas
Sabes que no hay nadie mas
Que te pueda desplazar
Sabes que siempre te espero
Y aunque pase mucho tiempo
Sin que te vuelva a besar
Siempre tu estaras primero
Si decides regresar
Y es que solo tu,
Me tienes, solo tu
Me enciendes, solo tu
Me llenas de placer
Es que solo tu
Me importas, solo tu
Por siempre, solo tu
Y nadie mas que tu
Sabes que no hay nadie mas
Que te pueda comparar
Sabes que siempre te espero
Hasta que quieras llegar
Y aunque pase mucho tiempo
Sin que te vuelva a besar
Siempre tu estaras primero
Si decides regresar
Y es que solo tu,
Me tienes, solo tu
Me enciendes, solo tu
Me llenas de placer
Es que solo tu
Me importas, solo tu
Por siempre, solo tu
Y nadie mas que tu
Coro: Es que solo tu
Me importas, solo tu
Por siempre solo tu
The lyrics of "Solo Tu" by Jerry Rivera express a deep love and devotion for someone who has left the singer's life, but who remains first in their heart. The singer speaks directly to this person, expressing that they know that they are loved but that they leave without a promise to return. The singer confesses that they cannot live without this person and that nobody else could ever replace them. This is clear when the singer says "solo tu, me tienes" (only you have me) and "solo tu, me llenas de placer" (only you fill me with pleasure). The singer goes on to express that even if a lot of time passes without seeing the person, they will always be first in their heart.
Overall, the song depicts an immense love that cannot be replaced or forgotten. There is a vulnerability in the singer's voice that speaks to the fear of being alone without the person they love. The idea that nobody else can fulfill them is a common theme throughout the song. The chorus reinforces this idea as the singer repeats "es que solo tu, me importas, solo tu, por siempre solo tu" (it's only you, you matter to me, only you, forever only you). The song is a powerful testament to the depth of love and devotion that can be felt for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Llegas, me amas y te vas
You come, love me, and leave without saying if you'll return because you know I want you and I cannot live without you.
Sin decir si volveras
You don't say if you'll return.
Porque sabes que te quiero
Because you know I love you.
Que me muero si no estas
That I die if you're not here.
Sabes que no hay nadie mas
You know there's no one else.
Que te pueda desplazar
Who can replace you.
Sabes que siempre te espero
You know I always wait for you.
Hasta que quieras llegar
Until you decide to come.
Y aunque pase mucho tiempo
And even if a lot of time passes.
Sin que te vuelva a besar
Without kissing you again.
Siempre tu estaras primero
You'll always be first.
Si decides regresar
If you decide to come back.
Y es que solo tu,
And it's just you,
Me tienes, solo tu
You have me, just you.
Me enciendes, solo tu
You ignite me, just you.
Me llenas de placer
You fill me with pleasure.
Es que solo tu
It's just you,
Me importas, solo tu
You matter to me, just you.
Por siempre, solo tu
Forever, just you.
Y nadie mas que tu
And no one else but you.
Coro: Es que solo tu
Chorus: It's just you,
Me importas, solo tu
You matter to me, just you.
Por siempre solo tu
Forever, just you.
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@risamuelucv
Llegas, me amas y te vas
Sin decir si volveras
Porque sabes que te quiero
Que me muero si no estas
Sabes que no hay nadie mas
Que te pueda desplazar
Sabes que siempre te espero
Hasta que quieras llegar
Y aunque pase mucho tiempo
Sin que te vuelva a besar
Siempre tu estaras primero
Si decides regresar
Y es que solo tu,
Me tienes, solo tu
Me enciendes, solo tu
Me llenas de placer
Es que solo tu
Me importas, solo tu
Por siempre, solo tu
Y nadie mas que tu
Sabes que no hay nadie mas
Que te pueda comparar
Sabes que siempre te espero
Hasta que quieras llegar
Y aunque pase mucho tiempo
Sin que te vuelva a besar
Siempre tu estaras primero
Si decides regresar
Y es que solo tu,
Me tienes, solo tu
Me enciendes, solo tu
Me llenas de placer
Es que solo tu
Me importas, solo tu
Por siempre, solo tu
Y nadie mas que tu
Coro: Es que solo tu
Me importas, solo tu
Por siempre solo tu
@fernandojohnatanbenitoinga3150
Una de las mejores canciones del Gran Jerry Rivera definitivamente marco una época para muchos jóvenes
@coordinadoropsbun2388
Ud si sabe mi hermano!!!!
@EDY1413
épocas del cole, magníficos, gracias Jerry por tanto cariño en tus canciones
@TheSmithsantos
El arreglo musical de está canción es fantástico
@orlandoo7119
2017 : Transportado al instantea los mejores recuerdos de mi adolescencia! Que nostalgia! Cuando todo era sencillo! Cuando la salsa reinaba y los letras tenían contenido que trascienden generaciones!
@josefinalopez6500
Huy hermoso tema ; por fin lo encontré no recordaba como se llamaba ; gracias por subirlo Jerry marcó hermosos momentos en mi adolescencia por ello me gane el apelativo d la chica Jerry jaa...... !! q hermosa locura
@samuelperezrodriguez801
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@Charlydx21
Aquí en 2023 todavía disfrutando este tema.
@arturopereznieves4819
Uno de mis cantantes favoritos toda mi adolesencia quedo marcada con sus canciones sin duda la epoca mas linda de toda mi vida
@ortega28year
excelente obra musical de principio a fin, me lleva de nuevo a mis días en el colegio en los noventas, salseros de cora, saludo desde cali, la capital de la salsa...