Ventura and his orchestra, the "Combo Show", added rock and roll elements to the genre in the early 1960s, influenced by the early stars of American rock (including Elvis Presley). His hits include "Patacón pisao", "Pitaste", "El elevador", "La agarradera", "Capullo y Sorrullo", and "El tabaco," and has recorded over 100 albums. He continued to record into the 1990s.
Ventura became involved in politics in 1962, joining the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD). He was Vice Mayor of Santo Domingo under Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez from 1982 to 1986, and was Mayor from 1998 to 2002.
Salsa Pa' tu Lechon
Johnny Ventura Lyrics
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Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Que llego noche buena y hay que celebrar
Olvide sus penas mi hermano y venga a bailar
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Pasteles en hoja compai y un buen a guisao
E'ta que ta' aquí pa' que coja sabor caballero
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Yo quiero lerendes
Quiero pan de fruta también agua ardiente compadre eso si me gusta
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Quiero maní congo y pavito asao
También deme un trago mi hermano pa seguí jalao
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Hey, oye que rico
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Y búsquenme mi negra que ya toy prendió
Tóquenme un merengue ripiao ante que haya un lió
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Déjense de cosa no me digan na
Y a mi denme una trago señores que quiero gozar, ¿es verdad?
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
Repíteme eso
Eta fiesta esta encendía Luisito
Fiesta, hasta mañana compadre
Vamo pa' la casa de Frank Muñiz
Y traigan a milagrito y los muchachos
A goza to' el mundo
Esto es navidad caballero
Ahora canto para ti
Oye
The lyrics to Johnny Ventura's Salsa Pa' tu Lechon are a celebration of the holiday season and all the pleasures that come with it. The song opens with Ventura declaring that he has brought the salsa of his region for the listener's lechón, a traditional pork dish in Latin cuisine. Throughout the song, he lists all the delicious foods and drinks that he wants to enjoy, from roasted peanuts to fruit bread to agua ardiente, a type of fiery liquor. Ventura urges everyone to forget their worries and come dance with him, to indulge in the flavors and rhythms of the season.
The song is a joyful and upbeat ode to the traditions of the Dominican Republic, where Ventura was born and raised. The music is heavily influenced by salsa, a genre that originated in the Caribbean in the mid-20th century and became popular throughout Latin America and beyond. Ventura was one of the most prominent musicians in the salsa scene, known for his energetic performances and innovative style. He passed away in 2021 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy as one of the great ambassadors of Dominican music.
Overall, Salsa Pa' tu Lechon is a catchy and celebratory song that captures the spirit of the holiday season in Latin America. It reminds us of the joy and togetherness that comes from sharing delicious food, dancing to lively music, and enjoying the company of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Esta es la salsa de su region pa' mi
I bring the salsa of my region for you
Yo traigo la salsa para tu lechón
I bring the salsa for your roasted pig
Y vengo contento negrita y bien sabroson
I come happy, my dear, and very tasty
Que llego noche buena y hay que celebrar
Christmas Eve has arrived and we must celebrate
Olvide sus penas mi hermano y venga a bailar
Forget your troubles, my brother, and come to dance
Que tendremos de cena lechonsito asao
We will have roasted little pig for dinner
Pasteles en hoja compai y un buen a guisao
Compai, we'll also have leaf cakes and a good stew
E'ta que ta' aquí pa' que coja sabor caballero
It is ready so that it can get flavorful, sir
Yo quiero lerendes
I want lerendes
Quiero pan de fruta también agua ardiente compadre eso si me gusta
I want fruit bread and also strong liquor, compadre, that's what I like
Quiero maní congo y pavito asao
I want roasted congo peanuts and little turkey
También deme un trago mi hermano pa seguí jalao
Also give me a drink, my brother, to continue having fun
Hey, oye que rico
Hey, oh how delicious
Y búsquenme mi negra que ya toy prendió
Look for my girl, I'm already fired up
Tóquenme un merengue ripiao ante que haya un lió
Play me a fast merengue before there's a fight
Déjense de cosa no me digan na
Stop worrying, don't say anything to me
Y a mi denme una trago señores que quiero gozar, ¿es verdad?
And give me a drink, gentlemen, because I want to enjoy myself, is that true?
Eta fiesta esta encendía Luisito
This party is on fire, Luisito
Fiesta, hasta mañana compadre
Party, until tomorrow compadre
Vamo pa' la casa de Frank Muñiz
Let's go to Frank Muñiz's house
Y traigan a milagrito y los muchachos
And bring Milagrito and the boys
A goza to' el mundo
Let's all enjoy
Esto es navidad caballero
This is Christmas, sir
Ahora canto para ti
Now I sing for you
Oye
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Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Edmundo Espinal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marioconcepcion8066
Este merengue es el anuncio de la navidad. Descanse en paz querido Caballo.
@alfredoramirez9220
Sin duda
Navidad sin salsa pa ,tu lechon.no es navidad
Asi de sencillo..
@mariatatis9755
En cima sabor navideño ❤️💖🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
@iriseniarondon-sr1lm
Pasarán quizás cientos de años para que nazca un artista dominicano de tu talla...Las leyendas nunca mueren...
@temasentredos7065
No hay navidad sin este Merengue!!
@jerryp6731
Definitivamente!
@ernestolebron9915
Haynama 🤣🤣🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
@esteurynsegura3139
Paz a sus restos
@yaserfigueroa6753
Eso si es verdad
@ReedMarcos
No sé si llorar porque su presencia me enorgullecía o alegrarme por el legado. Yo nací en el 76', este tema, siendo del 72' corrió por tooooodas las generaciones de mi familia. 💪🏿🇩🇴