Education
After studying philosophy and literature for a year at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Guerra switched to the Conservatorio Nacional de Música. Guerra was a great admirer, at this time, of the Beatles music.
After finishing his studies at the Santo Domingo conservatory, Guerra went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston to study composition and arranging in 1979.
Career
After his return to the Dominican Republic, he released his first album, Soplando (1984) with a group of local musicians which subsequently became known as Juan Luis Guerra y 440. Note that the band's name in Spanish is officially publicized as Cuatro Cuarenta (Four Forty), a shortening of the normally strict reading of number four hundred and forty. The 440 part of the band's name refers to the standard tuning "A=440." Reportedly the name for the band came from a practice session where Juan Luis's brother suggested the name, because the name would reflect how "in-tune and precise they were."
Two albums followed, Mudanza y Acarreo and Mientras más lo pienso ... tú. The band garnered some fame in their country.
Their next album, in 1989, brought them international fame. Ojalá que Llueva Cafe (If only it would rain coffee), a slow melodic number with superfast background tracks, became a number one hit in many Latin American countries, with the hit song of the same name. Subsequently, a video of the hit song was filmed and Juan Luis Guerra and his 440 band began touring. (The song's fame was revived in 1996 with a cover by Café Tacuba). In 1990, they released their next album, Bachata Rosa, which also became a major hit and earned him his first Grammy award. The album, having sold more than 5 million copies at that time, allowed Guerra to keep touring Latin America, USA and Europe. This album contains memorable love songs such as "Burbujas de amor" (Bubbles of Love), the self-hit "Bachaata Rosa", "Rosalia", "Como Abeja al Panal" ("Like a Bee to the Beehive"), "A Pedir Su Mano" ("To Ask For Your Hand"), "Carta De Amor", and "Estrellitas y Duendes" ("Little stars and elves").
Guerra became a controversial figure in the Dominican Republic after he released his next album, Areito. "Areito" (1992), featured the hit single "El costo de la vida," ("The Cost of Living/Cost of Life") but the video version was banned in several countries.
He protested against the poor conditions in many Latin American countries, the celebration of the discovery of the Americas "(1492)", and the double standard policies of first world nations. ('Areito' is a Taino word for song and dance).
That situation might have had something to do with his next album, Fogaraté (1995), where he stayed away from recording any protest songs.
One of his most recent albums, Ni es lo Mismo ni es Igual (It's not the Same nor is it Equal) (1998), garnered much critical acclaim. It won three Latin Grammys in 2000. It's hits include "Mi PC" (My PC), "Quisiera" (I Would Like To), and "El Niagara En Bicicleta".
In 2004, Guerra released his first new album in six years. Entitled "Para Ti" (For you), the album's songs are mostly religious in nature, reflecting Guerra's conversion to Evangelical Christianity. With this album the singer won two awards at the 2005 Billboards in the categories of Gospel-Pop and Tropical-Merengue, for the hit single Las Avispas, being this the first time ever that the same song wins these two categories at the same time. Other hits included "Para Ti" and "Soldado" (Soldier). In the same time, Guerra was honored with the Latino Special Award for the Music Academy of Spain for his contributions to the music of his country and the Caribbean in the last 20 years.
Guerra is the uncle-in-law of Miss Universe 2003, Amelia Vega. In January 2006, Juan Luis performed at Berklee's 60th anniversary along with other artist such as Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, Michel Camilo and Chiara Chivello.
In 2006, he recorded with famous artists Diego Torres in "Abriendo Caminos" and with Maná in "Bendita luz". He has also opened the concert of The Rolling Stones in Puerto Rico and was invited by Sting to sing with him in a concert at Altos de Chavón, La Romana in Domincan Republic. At the Premio Lo Nuestro awards in 2007, he was given the honorary lifetime achievement award. He also performed the lead single of his new album, "La Llave De Mi Corazon." 2007.
La llave de mi corazón has been #1 song In Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks, #1 selling album in Colombia and it keeps climbing the charts in other countries.
He has recorded in English, the song "July 14th" in Fogaraté(1995), and more recently "Medicine for my soul" and" Something good" with Italian singer Chiara Chivello. Some of his songs are both in English and Spanish such as "Woman Del Callao" and "Guavaberry".
Discography
* Soplando — 1983
* Mudanza y Acarreo — 1984–1985
* Mientras más lo pienso tú — 1986
* Ojalá que llueva Café — 1988
* Bachata Rosa — 1990
* Areíto — 1992
* Fogarate — 1994
* Grandes Exitos Juan Luis Guerra y 440
* No Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual — 1998
* Para Ti — 2004
* La Llave de mi Corazón — March 19, 2007
Source: Wikipedia®
Cancioncita De Amor
Juan Luis Guerra Lyrics
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De quererte día y noche
Ay! amor, tierno como un soplo de verano
No se dobla ni se rompe
Pasarán los meses y los años
Pasarán los cielos y el cantor
Pasará la Tierra con su agenda de Sol
Ay! amor, este corazón sólo se hidrata
Con los besos de tu boca
Ay! amor, y no pide nada solo amarte
A su tiempo y a deshora
Pasarán los siglos y los mares
Pasará el gemido de la flor
Pasará el más sabio de los hombres, lo sé
Pero nunca pasará este amor
Que tú no sabes que yo
Te canto todas las mañanas
Una cancioncita al oído
Te arropo y cierro la ventana
Para que tú no sientas frío
Celebro todas las mañanas
El despertar de tus cabellos
Tu risa es la piel de mi alma
Y tus ojitos mis luceros
Ay! amor, una eternidad no es suficiente
Cuando el tiempo se enamora
Pasarán las leyes, las teorías
Pasará el profeta y su clamor
Pasará la luna con su escote de luz
Pero nunca pasará este amor
Que tú no sabes que yo
Te canto todas las mañanas
Una cancioncita al oido
Te arropo y cierro la ventana
Para que tu no sientas frío
Celebro todas las mañanas
El despertar de tus cabellos
Tu risa es la piel de mi alma
Y tus ojitos mis luceros
Te canto todas las mañanas
Una cancioncita de amor
( y oro, y oro, y oro )
( y oro, y oro, y oro )
( y oro, y oro, y oro )
(Tú no sabes que yo
Te canto cada mañana)
Mi cancioncita temprano
(Tú no sabes que yo, tú no sabes que yo)
(Que tú no sabes que yo
Te canto cada mañana)
Te arropo, te beso
Y hasta cierro la ventana
(Que tú no sabes que yo, tú no sabes que yo)
(Tú no sabes que yo
Te canto cada mañana)
Pasarán las historias de mi pasado, oye
Pero éste amor nunca pasa
(Que tú no sabes que yo, tú no sabes que yo)
Y con tus besos se trata, ojooye!
(Que tú no sabes que yo
Te canto cada mañana
Tú no sabes que yo)
The lyrics to Juan Luis Guerra's "Cancioncita De Amor" are a beautiful expression of an enduring and unwavering love. The singer declares that his heart never tires of loving his partner day and night, and that his love is as tender as a summer breeze. He expresses his faith that time and history may pass, but his love will never fade away. He further describes how his heart is only satisfied by the kisses of his beloved and how he loves her at all times, even when it's inconveniently late or early. The song expresses the depth of the singer's passion and commitment, celebrating his love's laugh and beauty.
The lyrics also highlight the small and intimate moments that make up the fabric of a lasting relationship. The singer declares that he sings a sweet little song to his love every morning, and he closes the window to keep her warm. He commemorates the way her hair springs up when she wakes up and compares her eyes to stars. The song ultimately speaks to a love so strong that it only grows stronger with the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay! amor, este corazón nunca se cansa
Oh, my love, this heart never tires
De quererte día y noche
Of loving you day and night
Ay! amor, tierno como un soplo de verano
Oh, my love, tender as a summer breeze
No se dobla ni se rompe
It does not bend or break
Pasarán los meses y los años
The months and years will pass
Pasarán los cielos y el cantor
The skies and the singer will pass
Pasará la Tierra con su agenda de Sol
The Earth with its agenda of sun will pass
Pero nunca pasará este amor
But this love will never pass
Ay! amor, este corazón sólo se hidrata
Oh, my love, this heart only hydrates
Con los besos de tu boca
With the kisses from your mouth
Ay! amor, y no pide nada solo amarte
Oh, my love, and it asks for nothing but to love you
A su tiempo y a deshora
In due time and unexpectedly
Pasarán los siglos y los mares
The centuries and the seas will pass
Pasará el gemido de la flor
The sigh of the flower will pass
Pasará el más sabio de los hombres, lo sé
The wisest of men will pass, I know
Pero nunca pasará este amor
But this love will never pass
Que tú no sabes que yo
That you do not know that I
Te canto todas las mañanas
Sing to you every morning
Una cancioncita al oído
A little song in your ear
Te arropo y cierro la ventana
I cover you and close the window
Para que tú no sientas frío
So that you do not feel cold
Celebro todas las mañanas
I celebrate every morning
El despertar de tus cabellos
The awakening of your hair
Tu risa es la piel de mi alma
Your laughter is the skin of my soul
Y tus ojitos mis luceros
And your little eyes, my stars
Ay! amor, una eternidad no es suficiente
Oh, my love, eternity is not enough
Cuando el tiempo se enamora
When time falls in love
Pasarán las leyes, las teorías
The laws, the theories will pass
Pasará el profeta y su clamor
The prophet and his clamor will pass
Pasará la luna con su escote de luz
The moon with its low-cut light will pass
Pero nunca pasará este amor
But this love will never pass
Y con tus besos se trata, ojooye!
And it's all about your kisses, watch out!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUAN LUIS GUERRA
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Yunior Diaz Morillo
Nunca hubo ni habrá otro igual ni parecido a éste gran genio orgullo de mi patria, ya que la naturaleza lo creó único e irrepetible.
Estrella Martinez
Me recuerda a un amor de juventud, el cual nunca se dió, sólo queda la incertidumbre de lo que pudo ser y no fue 😍
Delmy Corrales
Amo esta canción. Mi esposo me la dedicó antes de casarnos. 11 años ya!!! y me sigue arropando y cerrando la ventana para que no sienta frío.
Jacqueline Lopez
que lindo...
Maricarmen Silva mercado
Armonía para mis oídos! Hermosa!!!❤️
Maria Luisa Rojas Zamora
Una de mis favoritas, me trae hermosos recuerdos de mi vida en Boston, MA. y en especial de Pablo…
guillermo cama
NO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHARLA UNO OBRA DE ARTE LETRA MÚSICA DE JUAN LUISSS UN GENIOOO -- te canto cada mañana - ay amor una eternidad no es suficiente - pasaran las leyes las teorías
annie valdez
AMOR ES AMOR PARA EL QUE LO A SENTIDO.
maria alejandra lacruz alvarado
Bruno Mars
Mig Santana
El parecido que tienen esta dos composiciones es increible... "Cancioncita de amor de JLG" y " Felicia and Bianca - Toots Thielemans"