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®
La Llave de Mi Corazon
Juan Luis Guerra Lyrics
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Yo escuchaba el otro día
Una emisora radial
Un siquiatra, doctor Louise
Daba consejo matrimonial
Marqué (three o' five, five ninety-four eleven eighty-five)
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
Woru-re, wuro-roro, ou-wo
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yo soy de Ciudad Nueva, ella es
De San Pedro De Macorís, you know
Tierra de peloteros, where Sammy Sosa lives
Le gusta beber jugo de papaya con anís
Y narrar telenovelas, her love is blind as you can see
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
Sólo quiero que me beses como besas tú
You know I can't stop loving you, baby
I said mambo
Love me, yeah
Love me, yeah
Confirme su autoestima
Make a point, you're on the air
Que usted quiere que haga yo
Debo aprender español
Y bailar con un pie
Hasta que me dé su amor
O viajar un año luz
De Saturno a Nueva York
Moving in, moving on, merengue bachata y son, now
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
Dance!
Dance!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Dance!
Que usted quiere que haga yo
Tocaré mi conga drums
Y me haré un carnet
De poeta y trovador
Desempolvaré mi voz
Cantaré 'La Vie En Rose'
Moving in, moving on
Merengue, bachata y son, now
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
Sólo quiero que me beses como besas tú
You know I can't stop loving you, baby
Le pido que, me des solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
You're so sweet, to me, yeah
You're so sweet
You're so sweet, to me, baby
You're so sweet, to me, baby
You're so sweet
Yeah yeah yeah
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
Sweet to my heart
Ehh baby now
Sweet to my heart
Sweet to my heart
Sweet to my heart
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Sweet to my heart
Yeah baby
Te pido que, me des solución
Tu tienes la llave de mi corazón
The song La Llave De Mi Corazón by Juan Luis Guerra is about a man who listens to a radio show where a psychiatrist gives marital advice. The man calls the show and asks for a solution to his romantic problem because he believes that the woman he loves holds the key to his heart. He describes her as being from a different town, where Sammy Sosa lives, and likes to drink papaya juice with anise and watch telenovelas. He then goes on to list a series of actions he is willing to take to win her heart, including learning Spanish to dance with her, traveling far, and singing her love songs. Throughout the song, the man emphasizes that he cannot stop loving her and begs for her to kiss him as she does.
The song has a playful and romantic tone with a mixture of bachata and merengue music styles. The lyrics are a reflection of the artist's ability to connect with his audience through his music. It represents the passion and the sentimentality of people in love. The song's music video emphasizes the artist's love for his native country, the Dominican Republic, and its culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo escuchaba el otro día
Una emisora radial
Un siquiatra, doctor Louise
Daba consejo matrimonial
I was listening to a radio station the other day where a psychiatrist named Dr. Louise was giving advice about marriages.
Marqué (three o' five, five ninety-four eleven eighty-five)
Hey doc, le llamo por una amiga que conocí en un web site
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
I called Dr. Louise for advice about a friend I met on a dating website who holds the key to my heart and asked for a solution.
Yo soy de Ciudad Nueva, ella es
De San Pedro De Macorís, you know
Tierra de peloteros, where Sammy Sosa lives
Le gusta beber jugo de papaya con anís
Y narrar telenovelas, her love is blind as you can see
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
I am from Ciudad Nueva and she is from San Pedro De Macorís, a land of baseball players where Sammy Sosa resides. She enjoys drinking papaya juice with anise and narrating soap operas, but her love is not logical. Thus, I asked Dr. Louise for a solution as she holds the key to my heart.
Sólo quiero que me beses como besas tú
I just want you to kiss me the way you kiss.
Confirme su autoestima
Make a point, you're on the air
Confirm your self-esteem and make your point on the air.
Que usted quiere que haga yo
Debo aprender español
Y bailar con un pie
Hasta que me dé su amor
O viajar un año luz
De Saturno a Nueva York
Moving in, moving on, merengue bachata y son, now
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
What do you want me to do? Learn Spanish and dance with one foot until you love me or travel a light-year from Saturn to New York City? Moving in, moving on with merengue, bachata, and son music, I still need a solution from you, Dr. Louise, as you hold the key to my heart.
Dance!
Dance!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Dance!
Dance, dance, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, dance!
Que usted quiere que haga yo
Tocaré mi conga drums
Y me haré un carnet
De poeta y trovador
Desempolvaré mi voz
Cantaré 'La Vie En Rose'
Moving in, moving on
Merengue, bachata y son, now
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
What more do you want me to do? I will play my conga drums, become a poet and troubadour, dust off my voice, and sing 'La Vie en Rose' while moving in and moving on with merengue, bachata, and son music. However, I still need a solution from you, Dr. Louise, as you hold the key to my heart.
You're so sweet, to me, yeah
You're so sweet
You're so sweet, to me, baby
You're so sweet, to me, baby
You're so sweet
Yeah yeah yeah
Le pido que, me de solución
Pues tiene la llave de mi corazón
You're so sweet to me, baby. I keep asking you for a solution as you hold the key to my heart.
Te pido que, me des solución
Tu tienes la llave de mi corazón
I ask you for a solution as you hold the key to my heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Juan Luis Guerra
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Alguien 2024? Bendiciones para todos😊
@ParaRecordar_666
El ritmo en desuso del mambo revive en el pentagrama de Juan Luis Guerra en esta pieza singular de la música latina. No hay duda de que Luis esta fuera de serie y discusión con esta autenticaciòn de su talento. Las maravillas creativa en el tiempo y compás van mas allá de las expectativas que este trabajo despertó. La sangre latina esta viva en Zoe Saldaña, quien logra atraer la atención en la segunda mitad del video. Un tema con brillo propio en medio de la abismal oferta mediocre actual. ¡Dos pulgares arriba!
@stephanybuste1371
Alguien 2023 ??🎉es que nunca pasarán de moda estas canciones 🤩son alegría pura !!!! 💃🏻💃🏻
@lisferrecio9428
Por aquí
@rolyrodriguez9288
Tengo 20 años y me considero fans de este hombre
@albertlozanodorville
Obvio bobis
@leonardocabrera2331
Yo🙋🏻♂️
@ender_22
Esto es música, éste señor tiene tantos estilos que es imposible no aplaudir su música, esto es arte ❤ señor Juan Luis Guerra me encantaría estar en unos de sus conciertos.
@genni6221
Zoe Saldaña es la actriz femenina con la película más taquillera y vendidas de la historia 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 y juan Luis guerra un Orgullo mundial
@franciscafernandezdeoleo8951
Que recuerdos, tengo 21 años y me recuerdo que cuando era más pequeña esta canción la ponían mucho en la radio y en los anuncios. Que bendición recordar y vivir esta canción maravillosa.