Born August 22, 1942,… Read Full Bio ↴Joey Pastrana Real Name Jose Luis Pastrana Santos
Born August 22, 1942, Puerto Rico
Died February 2nd, 2014, Lee Memorial Hospital Florida
Joey Pastrana: was born on August 22, 1942, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. When he was four years old, his family moved to New York because his father was a merchant marine. In New York he grew up in The Barrio, in 110, and live there for 10 years. Then moved to the Bronx. But it was in the streets of the Barrio where his musical concerns manifested; He played the timpani and the conga. At a cousin's house in the Bronx, there was a basement. There he had a piano where they met to play. Near his house lived Joe Quijano - he was Joey neighbor - and had a small business where he sold records. His father's name was José P. Pastrana and the name of his mother Julia Santos.
Joey Pastrana is one of those legendary boys who, in the mid-twenties of the 60's, directed their endowment and band style towards the interpretation of the modern Latin Soul accent known as Boogaloo. It is probable that any classic set of NYC Salsa of that time could easily - and quite properly - interpret and execute the rudiments of the Boogaloo; However, not all the nascent Boogaloo groupings could do the same in the Cuban rhythms usually addressed in the "Salsa". However, Joey Pastrana would be an exception. He knew how to maintain a discreet balance in his interpretation of both genders.
Perhaps his "Melon Rumbón" has become one of the most widespread anthologies of the traditional sound of NYC Salsa. Renowned Venezuelan musician and conductor Johnny Sedes, in an interview for the radio, said: "The appearance of the songs 'Fango' and 'Rumbón Melón' set the guidelines for how the salsa of 'NYC' had to be played. From these themes, some sets of the Modern Son of New York (Salsa) followed that route: the type of sound, arrangements, accent, style, endowment, etc. " I particularly think that this reflection of the Master Johnny Sedes is worthy of being appreciated and valued in its context.
My Girl
Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But oh, what those five foot could do
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose
Never had no other beaus
Has anybody seen my girl?
Now if you run into a
Five foot two, covered with fur
Betcha' life it isn't here
But could she love, could she woo?
Could she, could she, could she coo?
Has anybody seen my girl?
Five foot two, eyes of blue
But oh, what those five foot could do
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose
Never had no other beaus
Has anybody seen my girl?
Now if you run into a
Five foot two, covered with fur
Diamond rings and all those things
Betcha' life it isn't here
But could she love, could she woo?
Could she, could she, could she coo?
The song 'My Girl' by Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra talks about a beautiful girl who is hard to find. The opening line, "Five foot two, eyes of blue, but oh, what those five foot could do" describes the girl's appearance and how her five feet of height are insignificant in comparison to her beauty and charm. The singer then asks if anyone has seen his girl, who has a turned up nose and turned down hose, meaning she is not interested in showing off or trying to impress others. The lyrics continue to describe how she never had other suitors or boyfriends.
The second verse follows the same pattern as the first, describing the girl's beauty and again asking if anyone has seen her. The lyrics add humor to the song by introducing a ridiculous scenario of a five-foot-two person covered in fur and wearing diamond rings - implying that this person definitely isn't the singer's girl. The final line "But could she love, could she woo? Could she, could she, could she coo?" suggests that despite the girl's beauty, the singer is unsure if she could truly love and woo him.
Overall, the song 'My Girl' by Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra is a light-hearted tune that emphasizes the simplicity of the singer’s search for love in a world full of complexity.
Line by Line Meaning
Five foot two, eyes of blue
A woman who is five feet two inches tall and has blue eyes
But oh, what those five foot could do
Despite her height, she has great abilities or skills
Has anybody seen my girl?
Asking if anyone has seen the woman he is referring to
Turned up nose, turned down hose
She has a nasal bridge that is raised and a downward curve in her stockings
Never had no other beaus
She has not had any other romantic partners
Now if you run into a
If you happen to come across
Five foot two, covered with fur
If you see a short woman who is wearing fur
Diamond rings and all those things
If you see someone wearing expensive jewelry
Betcha' life it isn't here
It is unlikely that the woman he's looking for is wearing fur or expensive jewelry
But could she love, could she woo?
He wonders if the woman he is referring to is capable of loving and seducing
Could she, could she, could she coo?
He is asking if she has a sweet, gentle, and soft voice
Has anybody seen my girl?
Asking again if anyone has seen the woman he is referring to
Five foot two, eyes of blue
A repetition of the description of the woman he is looking for
But oh, what those five foot could do
Again emphasizing that despite her height, she has great abilities, skills or qualities
Has anybody seen my girl?
Asking one more time if anyone has seen the woman he is referring to
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Henderson, Sam M. Lewis, Joseph Young
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