The band developed a fusion sound, constructing Latin rhythms upon a base strongly influenced by jazz and rhythm'n'blues. The line up included Christian Basso on bass and Sebastián Schachtel on keyboards, with Diego Frenkel providing guitar and vocals.
They have released seven discs, making them an important presence in the Argentine music scene of the 1990s.
Official web site: http://www.laportuariaweb.com/
Down on the Corner
La Portuaria Lyrics
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just about supper time,
over by the court house
they're starting to unwind.
Four kids on the corner,
trying to bring you up.
Willy picks a tune out,
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playing
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
Rooster hits the washboard
and people just got smile,
Blinky thumps the gut bass,
and solos for a while.
Poor boy twangs the rhythm out
on his Kalamazoo
Willy goes into a dance
and doubles on kazoo.
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playing
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playing
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
You don't need a penny,
just to hang around,
but if you've got a nickel,
won't you lay your money down?
Over on the corner
there's a happy noise.
People come from all around
to watch the magic boy.
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playin'
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playing
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playing
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
Down On The Corner
out in the street.
Willy and the poor boys are playing
bring a nickel
tap your feet.
The song "Down On The Corner" by La Portuaria is a narrative about kids on the corner who are playing instruments and creating a happy noise. The lyrics describe the scene in the early evening, just around supper time, near the court house where the musicians are starting to unwind. There are four kids on the corner, trying to bring everyone up, playing their instruments like the harp, washboard, gut bass, and the rhythm guitar, and leading the audience to tap their feet by bringing a nickel.
The song has a catchy melody, and the lyrics create a vivid image of an impromptu street party with a joyful atmosphere. The scene seems to be a small town, where everyone knows each other, and the music is bringing people together. The musicians are described as poor boys, further emphasizing the idea of a tight-knit community, where people don't need money to have fun.
"Down On The Corner" is a song about the power of music to unite people, to make them forget their problems, and to create a happy moment. The band's performance, with its vibrant rhythm and joyful sound, is the magic that attracts people from all around to join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the evening just about supper time
As the evening sets in and dinner time approaches
over by the court house they're starting to unwind
In the area near the court house, people are relaxing and letting loose
Four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up
Four young musicians on the street corner, attempting to lift your spirits
Willy picks a tune out, and he blows it on the harp
Willy chooses a melody and performs it on the harmonica
Down On The Corner out in the street
The music is taking place on the street corner
Willy and the poor boys are playing bring a nickel tap your feet
Willy and his fellow impoverished musicians are performing and asking for a small fee while encouraging listeners to dance along
Rooster hits the washboard and people just got smile
Rooster adds his skill on the washboard, creating a rhythmic sound that brings contentment to the audience
Blinky thumps the gut bass, and solos for a while
Blinky plays the bass with great force, displaying amazing skill through his solos
Poor boy twangs the rhythm out on his Kalamazoo
The less fortunate member of the band plays the guitar rhythmically with his Kalamazoo guitar
Willy goes into a dance, and doubles on kazoo
Willy dances and also plays the kazoo as part of the performance
You don't need a penny, just to hang around
Listeners don't require any money to be in the audience
but if you've got a nickel, won't you lay your money down?
However, if you have access to a small amount of money, it would be greatly appreciated if you could share it with the talented musicians
Over on the corner there's a happy noise
In the area where the music is playing, joyful sound prevails
People come from all around to watch the magic boy
People from various places are drawn to watch the charismatic Willy perform
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOHN FOGERTY
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walter acosta
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Eri Ziegler
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