According to the artist, the story behind this transition was unforgettable: “Between the age of 12 to about 15 and a half, more or less, I sang with a salsa band called Tempo Moderno. In 1973 we shared the stage with the orchestra of Eddie Palmieri. I summoned the courage to speak with the maestro and asked him to listen to me sing “Sabroso guaguancó”, a song that he had recorded in the 60’s. He listened and left. Six months passed and Palmieri returned to Puerto Rico to look for me. We made an agreement. I had a new audition and thus was born Lalo Rodriguez, although at that time I was known as Lolo. My name is Ubaldo. It was Palmieri, when he brought me into his orchestra, baptized me as Lalo”.
His first LP (long play) recording was in 1973 at age 16, with the Eddie Palmieri orchestra. That album was entitled The Sun of The Latin Music and won him his first Grammy. A year later, he recorded the song Un Puesto Vacante which appeared on his second album with Palmieri, Unfinished Masterpiece and is a good example of his style of salsa.
In 1980 Rodriguez decided to launch himself into the pop music world as a soloist. Simplemente Lalo, was his first LP album. Later, in 1982, he produced his album, Nuevamente Lalo and his string of hits continued with “Niño, el hombre que es soñador es loco”, in 1985, with a philosiphical theme that later inspired the production of his album, Punto y coma.
It was not until 1988 that Rodriguez realized his next album release, Un nuevo despertar, which marked his return to the artistic scene after four years without without a recording. His single, “Ven, devórame otra vez”, became a major hit, reaching the top of the charts in Panamá, Perú, Colombia, Venezuela and Spain. In that last country, his recording reached platinum and gold for sales of more 200,000 copies.
In Puerto Rico, Rodriguez realized the highest selling album in 1988 with “Un Nuevo Despertar”, reaching gold. In 1989 he received three important awards by the prestigeous Billboard magazine: Vocalist of the Year in the Tropical Music category; Song of the Year for “Ven, devórame otra vez”, and Best Record Production of the Year for his album, “Un nuevo despertar”.
At the very beginning of the 1990’s, Rodriguez performed several sold-out concerts in various venues throughout Spain; in La Coruña, Vigo, Bilbao and Madrid. It is notable that during those concerts he had the famous jazz musician, Quincy Jones, among his fans in the audience.
His discography in the 1990’s included such titles as Sexacional and Nací para cantar, with record labels such as TH Rodven y EMI Latin. In Spain he was the first “salsero” to reach gold and platinum for over 100,00o in unit sales in the Iberian peninsula.
Tú Ni Te Piensas
Lalo Rodriguez Lyrics
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Si supieras que te he sido fiel desde el primer momento si quiera trata de reconocerlo, te entregue mi amor que pena que aún no creas lo cierto que hay en mi.
Tu ni te piensas que haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros, que haz logrado conquistar mis pensamientos, que eres dueña de mi tiempo y mi sentir
Tu ni te piensas que le haz dado a mi tristeza una sonrisa, que haz cambiado el fuerte Viento a suave brisa, si te piensas te veras dentro de mi.
Tu ni te piensas que haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros, que haz logrado conquistar mis pensamientos, que eres dueña de mi tiempo y mi sentir.
Tu ni te piensas que le haz dado a mi tristeza una sonrisa, que haz cambiado el fuerte Viento a suave brisa, si te piensas te veras dentro de mi.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Que mal me siento al saber que no puedes entender cuanto te quiero.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Tu eres mi tiempo y mi sentir la dueña de mis adentros.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Negra si lo piensas comprenderás lo que por ti estoy sufriendo.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Es que de tanto y tanto que te amo me estoy muriendo por dentro.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Por que no acabas de aceptar que lo que te quiero dar es amor y fuego.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Muñequita linda yo te di mi esperanza por favor no seas así.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
ya no dudes no perturbes sin razón lo bello de nuestros momentos.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
Haz tenido mi pasión y mi amor
In Lalo Rodríguez's song "Tú Ni Te Piensas," the singer expresses their frustration with their partner's lack of belief in their faithfulness and love. The singer acknowledges their partner's insecurities, as they see their own reflection in their partner's eyes. Despite this, the singer assures their partner that they have been faithful from the beginning and have given them their love. The chorus repeats the phrase "Tu ni te piensas," emphasizing the singer's belief that their partner does not fully comprehend the depth of their love and the impact they have on each other's lives. The singer expresses their feelings of hurt and frustration at their partner's inability to accept and trust their love.
The song highlights a common theme in romantic relationships - the struggle to gain and maintain trust. The lyrics convey the pain and confusion that can arise when one partner doubts the other, despite their efforts to prove their love. The repetition of the chorus underscores the singer's frustration and sadness at their partner's lack of understanding of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu silencio me ha causado este gran resentimiento, te miro y me devuelves el reflejo de inseguridad y no puedo más seguir sabiendo que no crees en mi.
Your silence has caused me great resentment, when I look at you, you reflect back to me your own insecurity and I can't continue knowing that you don't believe in me.
Si supieras que te he sido fiel desde el primer momento siquiera trata de reconocerlo, te entregué mi amor que pena que aún no creas lo cierto que hay en mi.
If you only knew that I've been faithful to you from the very beginning, at least try to recognize it. I gave you my love, it's a shame you still don't believe in what's true about me.
Tu ni te piensas que haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros, que haz logrado conquistar mis pensamientos, que eres dueña de mi tiempo y mi sentir
You don't even realize that you've held my innermost self in your arms, that you've conquered my thoughts, that you are the owner of my time and my emotions.
Tu ni te piensas que le haz dado a mi tristeza una sonrisa, que haz cambiado el fuerte Viento a suave brisa, si te piensas te veras dentro de mi.
You don't even think about the fact that you've made my sadness smile, that you've turned strong winds into gentle breezes. If you think about it, you'll see yourself inside of me.
Es injusto que yo tenga que pagar tu cruel pasado, dudas sin pensar que aquí a mi lado te veras feliz, ni si quiera tu te piensas lo que hay en mi.
It's unfair that I should have to pay for your cruel past, you doubt without thinking that you will find happiness by my side. You don't even think about what's inside of me.
Haz tenido entre tus brazos mis adentros.
You have held my innermost self in your arms.
Que mal me siento al saber que no puedes entender cuanto te quiero.
It hurts me to know that you can't understand how much I love you.
Tu eres mi tiempo y mi sentir la dueña de mis adentros.
You are my time and my emotions, the owner of my innermost self.
Negra si lo piensas comprenderás lo que por ti estoy sufriendo.
If you think about it, Black woman, you'll understand what I'm suffering for you.
Es que de tanto y tanto que te amo me estoy muriendo por dentro.
It's just that from loving you so much, I'm dying inside.
Por que no acabas de aceptar que lo que te quiero dar es amor y fuego.
Why can't you just accept that what I want to give you is love and passion?
Muñequita linda yo te di mi esperanza por favor no seas así.
Pretty little doll, I gave you my hope, please don't be like this.
ya no dudes no perturbes sin razón lo bello de nuestros momentos.
Don't doubt, don't disturb without reason what's beautiful about our moments.
Haz tenido mi pasión y mi amor
You have had my passion and my love.
Writer(s): Corinne Oviedo
Contributed by Abigail L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eduardo Lozano Lopez
Descansa en Paz, Canario de Carolina, el engreído de Eddie Palmieri, una de las voces más agudas y potentes de la Salsa y del bolero, vuela alto y que siga la rumba estés dónde estés, desde Lima, Perú tu admirador....
Rolando Somarriba
Irrepetible la impactante voz de Ubaldo "Lalo" Rodríguez. De
Palmieri siempre hemos seguído su trayectoria profesional y discografía mucho Lalo un fuera de serie. Desde Panamá. Saludos
Felix Burgos
una de las mejores voces de la salsa.
Samuel Rivera
Que produccion mas barbara fue sexsacional !!
Exquisitas letras, arreglos magistrales y las interpretaciones del canario extraordinarias.
Bravo !!! 👏👏👏👏
CHRISTIAN ZEGARRA
Samuel Rivera El maestro Tommy Villariny en los arreglos demostró ser un bravo
David Giraldo
Fue una producción magnífica. Pero hasta dónde tengo entendido "Tú ni te piensas" pertenece a el álbum "Un nuevo despertar", acá usaron mal la carátula del LP♥️ saludos desde Cali, Colombia
marvin nuñez
Paz a su alma. El único lalo de la salsa. Siempre será uno de mis preferido Salsero.
Carmen Jimenez
Tu ni te piensas que le has dado a mi tristeza una sonrisa, que has cambiado fuerte viento a suave brisa...Lalo Rodríguez una de las mejores voces de la salsa...Un grande...
Jerry Sanchez
La mejor voz de la salsa
Andrixo 123
RIP
Su música me acompañó durante varios años de mi vida.