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.
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Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Meets an old immovable object like me
You can bet just as sure as you live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Don't say no because I insist
Somewhere, somehow
Someone's gotta be kissed
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
From their vast mysterious sky
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
But how long can anyone try?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Aw, let's tear it up
The lyrics to Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra's song "Something's Gotta Give" highlight the dilemma of an old immovable object meeting an irresistible force. The singer speaks from the perspective of the old immovable object, who feels torn between his firm stance and the irresistible charms of the other person. The song talks about how the old heart, which was once unyielding, now melts in the presence of someone as charming as the other person. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that "something's gotta give," indicating that a compromise or change is necessary for the singer to move forward with the irresistible force.
The lyrics of the song not only speak of the singer's internal dilemmas but also allude to the external forces that might be at play. The lines "en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store / From their vast mysterious sky" suggest that the singer is uncertain whether fate will finally force a change in his position, or if he can continue to resist his emotions. Despite his emotional turmoil, he urges himself to fight and resist the other person's charms with all his might, but he knows it won't be easy.
Overall, "Something's Gotta Give" can be interpreted as a song about the inevitability of change, even when we try to resist it. The song acknowledges that as much as we try to hold onto our old and comfortable ways of living, we must be ready to accept the new and the unknown if we are to live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
When an overpowering person naturally attracts another person like you
Meets an old immovable object like me
Who encounters someone like myself who has lived my life with set ways and beliefs
You can bet just as sure as you live
We can guarantee as much as our existence
Something's gotta give
there has to be a compromise or sacrifice
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When your smile, which is unable to be contained, graces its appearance
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Feeling touches my unyielding and unyielding heart that's been through the wringer
Don't say no because I insist
Do not reject my offer as I plead with you
Somewhere, somehow
In some place or way
Someone's gotta be kissed
Someone's lips have to be met
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
So, be on guard, as we're not sure what the future might have planned for us
From their vast mysterious sky
The future comes from an expansive, unknown location
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I will try with every fiber of my being to ignore those lips which I cherish
But how long can anyone try?
However, how long can one truly disregard what they feel?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Struggle as we may with all our strength,
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
It is likely that on one of those magical and glittery nights
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will get the answers to our questions as sure as we are alive
Something's gotta give
Something has to give and the situation must change
Aw, let's tear it up
Let's have a great time
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
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