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
El Viejo Joven
Joan Sebastian Lyrics
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Y su pasito retoson
Le pone chispa a la fiesta
El viejo joven el viejo sabroso
Tiene alegría de mas
Tiene candela en los pies
No lleva pareja al baile
El viejo joven, el joven viejo
Que baila y goza porque no es tonto
El viejo joven, el joven viejo
Que baila y goza ya lo vez
Con su camisa cuadrada
Y con sus botas bien boleadas
Las bailadoras les sobran
Y no le estorban sus años de verdad
Tiene alegría de mas
Tiene de niño el corazón
Le gusta bailar con banda
Al viejo joven le gusta el reventón.
El viejo joven, el joven viejo
Que baila y goza porque no es tonto
El viejo joven, el joven viejo
Que baila y goza ya lo vez
The song "El Viejo Joven" by Joan Sebastian is a celebration of an elderly man who loves to dance at parties. The lyrics describe the man's attire, including his woolen hat and well-polished boots, as well as his enthusiastic dancing style. Despite his age, the man is full of joy and energy, and he has no trouble attracting dance partners. In fact, the song suggests that dancing with the man requires three people, because he has so much energy and enthusiasm.
The song is a tribute to the joys of living in the moment and enjoying life to its fullest, regardless of one's age. It is also a celebration of Mexican culture and music, particularly the banda style of music that the man enjoys dancing to. Overall, "El Viejo Joven" is a feel-good song that encourages listeners to embrace life and enjoy every moment, just like the titular character.
Line by Line Meaning
Con su sombrero de lana
Wearing his woolen hat
Y su pasito retoson
And his lively steps
Le pone chispa a la fiesta
He adds spark to the party
El viejo joven el viejo sabroso
The old young man, the tasty old man
Tiene alegría de mas
He has an excess of joy
Tiene candela en los pies
He has fire in his feet
No lleva pareja al baile
He doesn't bring a partner to dance
Para bailarlo se necesitan tres
For this dance, three people are needed
El viejo joven, el joven viejo
The old young man, the young old man
Que baila y goza porque no es tonto
Who dances and enjoys because he's not foolish
Con su camisa cuadrada
With his square shirt
Y con sus botas bien boleadas
And his well-polished boots
Las bailadoras les sobran
He's not lacking female dancers
Y no le estorban sus años de verdad
And his true years don't bother him
Tiene alegría de mas
He has an excess of joy
Tiene de niño el corazón
He has a childlike heart
Le gusta bailar con banda
He likes to dance to banda music
Al viejo joven le gusta el reventón.
The old young man likes to party hard.
Que baila y goza porque no es tonto
Who dances and enjoys because he's not foolish
El viejo joven, el joven viejo
The old young man, the young old man
Que baila y goza ya lo vez
Who dances and enjoys, you can see it
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Grecia Pavo Real
Me gusta mucho esa canción, porqué tengo un hermano que como lo identifco con esa canción, (TIENE ALEGRÍA DEMAS!!!...toda la letra de la canción, así es el🤩
Sergio Sandoval camacho
Mi paisano guerrense el mejor cantautor que pueda haber existido... y arriba guerrero cochos
Eduardo 123
Yo siempre e pensado que en Guerrero no se consideran Méxicano s
Nestor Kantian
Descanse en paz señoron!!
criz da21
descance en paz, de mis artistas preferidos
Juan Carlos De Luna San Juan
Estas si son verdaderas canciones de banda
Malena Que te importa
esta rola me recuerda a mi abuelo QEPD. Siempre bailando mi papa.
Grecia Pavo Real
Que hermosa canción 😍 💕
Carlos Meza
Y yo lo tengo en "casets" una joya de música gracias mi Joan Sebastian
L R
Yo lo tenia en cassette tambien pero mi hermano me lo destruyo de tando que lo escuchaba