Albino played and sang through his youth years. It wasn't until years later, however, that he would get a chance to sing as part of an organized act. Albino joined the United States Army during World War II, where he formed a quartet and was allowed to sing for his fellow soldiers.
In 1946, Albino performed in a "trio" for the first time. Later on, he would become a member and lead voice of the Trio San Juan, which went on to become an internationally acclaimed group.
Trio San Juan was rivaled at the time by the Trio Los Panchos for popularity. Ironically, Albino later on left "Trio San Juan" and joined "Los Panchos", as the leading voice, replacing another legendary trio singer, Julito Rodriguez.
Albino joined "Los Panchos" in 1958 and he remained there until 1968. The group became famous across the world, and Albino toured the United States, Europe and Japan. With "Los Panchos", he recorded to Japanese albums, and he also performed alongside many superstars, such as Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and others.
Albino left "Los Panchos" in the middle of various disputes and internal group problems, culminating in a lawsuit by the management of Los Panchos against Albino for breach of contract, as well as a countersuit by Albino. Part of the settlement agreement consisted of Albino relinquishing all royalties to recordings made by Los Panchos and a stipulation for him never to record or perform any of the group's songs.[1] He then went on to form, or become a member of many famous Puerto Rican trios. Notably, Miguel Poventud whose participation in the album "Los Panchos by Special Request" are a compilation of love songs recorded in English for CBS. "El Trio Los Panchos Historia y Cronica" by Pablo Mareial Ortiz Ramos p. 263. Also, "Grandes Exitos de Johnny Albino con Los Panchos" DHIT 2093.2 21 June 2005 is his main performance with Miguel Poventud on "requinto" (guitar) and voice accompaniment.
Johnny Albino currently lives in Puerto Rico. His career spans over 300 albums and CDs.
Cosas como tu
Johnny Albino Lyrics
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Cosas como tú, son para adorarlas
Porque tú y las cosas
Que se te parecen
Son para guardarlas en mitad de el alma
Un rayo de luna, que nos acaricia
El perfume de una rosa desmayada
Que nos da frescura
Son cosas que tienen
Tu gracia galana
Por eso son cosas, de inmensa poesía
Cosas que llevamos
En mitad del alma
Yo llevo tus ojos que son dos luceros
La miel de tu boca linda sonrosada
Tu boca, tu pelo, tus manos de gloria
Cual calcomanía en mitad del alma
Cosas como tú, son para quererlas
Cosas como tú, son para adorarlas
Porque tú y las cosas
Que se te parecen
Son para guardarlas en mitad de el alma
Un rayo de luna, que nos acaricia
El perfume de una rosa desmayada
La fuente del patio
Que nos da frescura
Son cosas que tienen
Tu gracia galana
Por eso son cosas, de inmensa poesía
Cosas que llevamos
En mitad del alma
The lyrics of Johnny Albino's song Cosas Como Tú describe the beauty and grace of the person he loves. He compares his lover to things that are worth cherishing, adoring, and keeping in the middle of his soul. He mentions a moonbeam that caresses, the fragrance of a wilted rose, and the refreshing fountain in the courtyard. All these things possess the same elegance and grace as his lover, and he considers them as things of great poetry, which he carries inside his soul.
Furthermore, he mentions the physical attributes of his lover, such as her eyes, honey-like lips, and glorious hands. He compares them to a sticker that he gladly keeps in the middle of his soul. All these things come together to create a beautiful portrait of his love interest. The song expresses that the small things we cherish, like the moonbeam or the fragrance of a rose, can hold great significance and can be a reflection of the people we adore.
Overall, the lyrics of Cosas Como Tú is a beautiful ode to the person he loves, and how their presence and essence can be found in the small details of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cosas como tú, son para quererlas
You are the kind of person who deserves love and affection.
Cosas como tú, son para adorarlas
You are the type of person who deserves to be adored.
Porque tú y las cosas
Que se te parecen
Son para guardarlas en mitad de el alma
You and the things that resemble you should be cherished and kept close to the heart.
Un rayo de luna, que nos acaricia
El perfume de una rosa desmayada
La fuente del patio
Que nos da frescura
Son cosas que tienen
Tu gracia galana
Por eso son cosas, de inmensa poesía
Cosas que llevamos
En mitad del alma
Moonlight, the scent of a dying rose, and a refreshing fountain are all reminiscent of your charming grace and are therefore full of poetic beauty. They are things that we carry in our souls.
Yo llevo tus ojos que son dos luceros
La miel de tu boca linda sonrosada
Tu boca, tu pelo, tus manos de gloria
Cual calcomanía en mitad del alma
I carry your eyes that shine like stars, the sweetness of your beautiful blushing mouth, your mouth, your hair, and your glorious hands like a sticker in the middle of my soul.
Writer(s): Santiago Alvarado
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luisa Nazareno
Mi abuelo le dedico esta canción a mi abuela, su amor estará hasta la eternidad. Espero que ellos se vuelvan a encontrar en ese lugar prometido.❤️
Miguel Angel Garcia Lòpez
Adoro esta canción, era la favorita de mi madre y que nunca faltaba los 23 de diciembre al celebrarle su cumpleaños. Cosas como tú son para adorarlas. Gracias mamá.
Esther Bustos
Hermoso tema gracias 😊♥️😊🌹😔
Norma González
Recuerdos de mi madre y para mí, una de las mejores voces... La de mi compatriota puertorriqueño, Johnny Albino.
Gerena Gerena
Que belleza de canción
Esta canción se la dedico mi abuelo a mi abuela que hermosa melodía.......
andres Narváez
Que letra por DIOS, nunca saldra ni volverá voces como esta, que reliquia🙏🏼😍
Juan Manuel Eraso Arturo
Deacuerdo a mi abuela la letra y la música de esta canción es algo para guardarla en el fondo del alma y del corazón que nunca se olvidará.❤
Carmen M. Colon
Preciosa interpretación un sueño de amor cantado “ Cosa como tu”. Un rayo de Luna que nos acaricia. Cosa que llevamos en mitad del alma. Cosa como tú son para amarlas y nunca olvidarlas. Cosas como tu son para quererla y para adorarla.Todo lo que llevamos en el alma son para amarla y nunca olvidarlas.❣️🌸♥️🌼❤️🌺❣️
Olga Puerta
Hermosa canción. Me hace recordar a una persona muy amada en mi vida. Que acabo de perder se fue al cielo 😭😭😭😭
Nasly Quintero
Hermosas canciones, que jamás dejaremos de escuchar sin Amarlas.....