Before he had a big successful music career Jose Manuel Figueroa (Joan Sebastian's legal name) passed most of his childhood from place to place. At age eight he was sent away by his parents to Guanajuato for school. When he was eleven he return to Juliantla, his native town, this return inspired him to begin formally composing. But he was sent off again to a monastery in Morelos where he was under the care of father David Salgado. Due to the influence Father Salgado had on Sebastian he took the decision of becoming a priest. So at age 14 he enrolled in the Seminario Conciliar de San Jose(located in Cuernavaca, Morelos). But he soon realized that music was his true calling so when he was 17 years old he abandoned the seminary to dedicate himself completely to the music business.
Meanwhile he made a living as an administrative assistant in a vacationing resort in Oaxtepec, Morelos, where he would sing through the intercom. It was in that resort that Sebastian found the incentive he needed to pursue his singing dream more aggressively. The year was 1968 when Joan Sebastian encountered Angélica María (a famous Mexican actress) who was looking for a place to stay. While she waited she asked him if he sang and the following day he sang for her six songs. Angélica María suggested to Sebastian that he record the songs and gave him the telephone number of Eduardo Magallanes, a music producer. Without hesitating Sebastian moved to Mexico City and began knocking on doors until Chucho Rincon from Discos Capitals agreed to listen to him and thus began Sebastian's artistic career. He recorded his first disc and the positive results came fast when in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, the song "Descartada" sold 12 thousand copies. previous. His most recent production up to date is "Secreto de Amor" which was released in 2000 and sold over 1 million copies.
In February 2001 Joan received the prestigious award "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina" as recognition of his career, during 2003 Sebastian received the Songwriter of the universe Award for the second time at the 11th Annual El Premio ASCAP. He was awarded "The Silver Pen Award" in 2000, and was named el jefe
Charly
Joan Sebastian Lyrics
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Donde la luna es infiel
Charly va a gran velocidad
Surte pisas para un motel
La motoneta que parece extensión de el
Va cual saeta ese noctambulo corcel
Por el rumbo aquel de la ciudad
Como te fuiste a cruzar chaval
La motoneta por el suelo rodó el corcel
La camiseta no blindo el corazon de el
Suenan las sirenas esa noche tiene una historia de más
Y día de propinas y un sueldito y un gran sueño hoy fugas
Por el rumbo sur de la ciudad
Hoy a Charly van a enterrar
El noticiero comento no los pudieron atrapar
Niña bonita la que llora por el chaval
Por que a Charly por que si el a nadie le hacia mal
Suenan las sirenas esa noche tiene una historia de más
Y día de propinas y un sueldito y un gran sueño hoy fugas
Suenan las sirenas esa noche tiene una historia de más
Y día de propinas de un sueldito de un gran sueño y nada más
The song "Charly" by Joan Sebastian tells the story of a young man named Charly who is riding his scooter at high speed in the southern part of the city. He stops at a motel and purchases condoms, implying that he was planning to meet someone for a sexual encounter. As he is leaving the motel, he is caught in the middle of a shootout and his scooter crashes to the ground. Despite wearing a protective shirt, Charly is killed in the crossfire. The song is told from the perspective of those who knew Charly, including a woman who is heartbroken over his death.
The lyrics illustrate the dangers that come with engaging in risky behavior and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Charly's death is emphasized as senseless and unfair, leading to questioning why he had to die when he did not harm anyone else. The sirens that sound throughout the song serve as a metaphor for the chaos and unpredictability of life, especially in certain areas of the city.
Overall, the song "Charly" is a tragic tale that captures the harsh realities of life and the consequences of choices, whether good or bad.
Line by Line Meaning
Por el rumbo sur de la ciudad
In the southern part of the city
Donde la luna es infiel
Where the moon is unfaithful
Charly va a gran velocidad
Charly is going at high speed
Surte pisas para un motel
He's making a stop to supply for a motel
La motoneta que parece extensión de él
His scooter seems like an extension of himself
Va cual saeta ese noctámbulo corcel
He goes like an arrow, that nocturnal steed
Un negocio a salido mal y el tiroteo comenzó
A business deal went wrong and the shooting began
Como te fuiste a cruzar chaval
How could you cross that path, kid?
La motoneta por el suelo rodó el corcel
The scooter fell to the ground, so did the steed
La camiseta no blindó el corazón de él
His t-shirt did not shield his heart
Suenan las sirenas, esa noche tiene una historia más
The sirens ring, that night has one more story
Y día de propinas y un sueldito y un gran sueño hoy fugas
A day of tips, a little salary, and a big dream escaping now
Hoy a Charly van a enterrar
Today they'll bury Charly
El noticiero comentó, no los pudieron atrapar
The news reported they couldn't catch them
Niña bonita la que llora por el chaval
A pretty girl cries for the boy
¿Por qué a Charly? ¿Por qué si él a nadie le hacía mal?
Why Charly? Why if he didn't harm anyone?
Y día de propinas de un sueldito de un gran sueño y nada más
A day of tips, a little salary, a big dream, and nothing more
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@lupitavizcarra8395
Me hace sentir triste pero me gusta mucho la canción 😢 mi querido Joan Sebastian era y será siempre mi artista favorito 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
@randyrodriguez2527
Si yo mi gusta tambien la musica de Joan Sebastian ❤😢🥺
@ang9040
@@randyrodriguez2527 jo🤩😍🥰😃😀
@L3unamG92
Que hermosa canción, extrañamos tanto al poeta del pueblo... Grande Joan!
@nancycaira5315
Wow asombroso no hay como la buena música del maestro joan Sebastián es de lo mejor gracias por dejarnos tus lindas melodias . Dositeo te. Cuidara por siempre. en el paraíso amen🙏🙏..
@elperron696
Me quito el sombrero uno de los mejores que dio México
@cristinagamboa5690
❤👍❤El mas GRANDE de los GRANDES JOAN SEBASTIAN ❤👍❤
@tadeocalixto9836
Hermosa canción.. Nunca la había escuchado 😢 pero me hizo llorar 😢😢
@carmencarmona7912
Primera vez que escucho está canción muy bonita pero triste a la vez cuánta delincuencia..y cuántos inocentes también
@sararocioguzmanrodriguez5305
Está canción me trae recuerdos q siempre vivirán en mi mente me pongo a llorar y si la escucho 1 vez la escucho 1000 veces 😢😢