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/
Si Quieras Amar
Jerry Rivera Lyrics
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sentir que el roce de mi piel te haga volar
fundir tus labios juntos con los mios
hasta el amanecer
llenar tu espalda de rocio
amarnos bien
Hoy no es mi primera vez
me tiembla el cuerpo y como ves
no puedo ni hablar
pero prometo que sera bonito
tan solo abrazame
que cuerpo a cuerpo con un grito
te quiero tener
coro
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE LO ENSEÑARE
cierra bien los ojos yo te guiare
entre lo real y aturdo aparecere
desnudandote del miedo y de la timidez
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE LO ENSEÑARE
cierra bien los ojos dejate caer
con los brazos bien abiertos yo te esperare
como un principe de un cuento te rescatare
eh! eh! eh!
Se que la primera vez
es algo que siempre guardaras
si algo sale mal o bien
ya no hay marcha atras
pero prometo que sera bonito tan solo abrazame
que cuerpo a cuerpo con un grito
te quiero tener
coro
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE LO ENSEÑARE
cierra bien los ojos yo te guiare
entre lo real y aturdo aparecere
desnudandote del miedo y de la timidez
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE LO ENSEÑARE
cierra bien los ojos dejate caer
con los brazos bien abiertos yo te esperare
como un principe de un cuento te rescatare
eh! eh! eh!
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE ENSEÑARE
YO TE ENSEÑARE
yo te enseñare no tengas miedo
se que es tu primera vez
pero yo te guiare
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE ENSEÑARE
YO TE ENSEÑARE
cierra los ojos y abrazame
y si hay algo mal
ya veremos despues
no te vas a arrepentir
te lo prometo
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE ENSEÑARE
fundir tus labios
junto a los mios
hasta el amanecer
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE ENSEÑARE
amar
no hay marcha atras
pero te prometo
que querra otra vez
baby
aqui llegue
con muho cariño
ja!
SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR
por primera vez
SI QUIERES AMAR
yo te enseñare
SI QUIERES AMAR
no sientas miedo
SI QUIERES AMAR
es el deseo de tu piel
SI QUIERES AMAR
te hare volar
SI QUIERES AMAR
te lo prometo
SI QUIERES AMAR
hasta el mismo cielo
SI QUIERES AMAR
te voy a llevar
SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR
SI QUIERES AMAR
The lyrics of "Si Quieres Amar" by Jerry Rivera talks about two individuals who are about to have their first intimate experience together. The singer reassures his partner that he will make it a beautiful experience and that they should not fear the unknown. He promises to guide them through the experience and teach them how to love. The chorus repeats the line "Si Quieres Amar" which translates to "If you want to love," emphasizing the message of the song.
The singer expresses that it is not his first time, but he still feels the same nervousness and excitement. He understands that the first-time experience is something that will be cherished forever, and he wants to make sure it is a positive one. The lyrics suggest that there may be some fear and shyness, but with trust and guidance, they can overcome it and experience love fully.
Overall, the song is a romantic ballad that emphasizes the importance of trust and guidance in intimate relationships. It encourages individuals to explore and experience love without fear and to cherish every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoy es tu primera vez estas esperando algo especial
Today is your first time and you are anticipating something special.
sentir que el roce de mi piel te haga volar
To feel my touch and have it make you feel weightless and free.
fundir tus labios juntos con los mios hasta el amanecer
To come together and passionately kiss until the break of dawn.
llenar tu espalda de rocio amarnos bien
To cover your back in dew and love each other intensely.
Hoy no es mi primera vez pero te juro que me siento igual me tiembla el cuerpo y como ves no puedo ni hablar pero prometo que sera bonito tan solo abrazame que cuerpo a cuerpo con un grito te quiero tener
Today isn't my first time, but I feel the same way as if it were. My body is shaking, and I can barely speak, but I promise it will be beautiful. Just hold me close, and I want to have you with me in body and soul.
SI QUIERES AMAR YO TE LO ENSEÑARE cierra bien los ojos yo te guiare entre lo real y aturdo aparecere desnudandote del miedo y de la timidez
If you want to love, I will teach you. Close your eyes, and I will guide you through the real and the absurd, taking away your fear and timidity.
con los brazos bien abiertos yo te esperare como un principe de un cuento te rescatare
With my arms open, I will be waiting for you and will rescue you like a prince charming from a fairy tale.
Se que la primera vez es algo que siempre guardaras si algo sale mal o bien ya no hay marcha atras pero prometo que sera bonito tan solo abrazame que cuerpo a cuerpo con un grito te quiero tener
I know that your first time is something you will always remember. Whether it goes well or not, there is no turning back. But I promise it will be beautiful. Just hold me close, and let's make love with all of our passion.
SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR SI QUIERES AMAR
If you want to love, if you want to love, if you want to love, if you want to love.
Writer(s): pachy lopez
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.