Their first record, “LOS PERICOS” released in 1988 was the best selling album of the year, obtaining Triple Platinum Award for its 180 thousand units sold.
One year later, they recorded KING KONG, produced by Herbert Vianna (OS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO). Immediately after, they launched Maxi ANFITREU, a vinyl disc that impacted because of its unique style.
In 1990 LOS PERICOS launched their third studio record RAB A DAB STAIL and they went on tour, performing several live concerts around Argentina, highlighting the two shows at the LUNA PARK Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Their 4th album, BIG YUYO, was launched in 1993. In it PERICOS, showed a strongly predominant musical sound reflecting their own identity with songs such as: ME LATE, WAITIN, HACE LO QUE QUIERAS, etc. They caused a surge of popularity across Latin America countries chartering successfully.
That same year LOS PERICOS were invited to participate in the 6th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH Edition, taking place annually in JAMAICA.
In 1994 they performed again in the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH and closed the WORLD BEAT NIGHT. Rita Marley invited them to the TUFF GONG RECORDS studios, where BOB MARLEY used to record.
That July, they enthusiastically embarked on a tour through the United States including the cities of Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, after finishing the recording of their 5th album in that country.
With the released of PAMPAS REGGAE, tours across Latin America and the sales of their records continued to increase.
Their sales reached more than one million copies worldwide.
Their 6th album, YERBABUENA, was released simultaneously in every country of LATIN AMERICA, the UNITED STATES and SPAIN.
In March 1997, PERICOS was the only Latin America band invited to participate in the reggae tribute to The Police and recorded, together with STEWART COPELAND: DARKNESS, included in Regatta Mondatta album. They also participated in the latin tribute to The Police: Outlandos D´America.
On the 28th of December 1997, they celebrated their 10 years anniversary with a free live outdoor concert, supported by the GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES, for more than 120,000 people.
1998 started with a couple of shows across Central America and Venezuela with a live concert in MARGARITA ISLAND for 140,000 people and a performance with a record audience of 180,000 people at the FESTIVAL EXPERIENCIA ROJA in CARACAS.
By mid July they started recording their next album at their own studio, ROBLEDO SOUND MACHINE. They travelled again to Caracas, but this time to the 50th anniversary celebration of the UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION (at La Carlota Airport), organised by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.
On 27th of November 1998, they released MYSTIC LOVE and the videoclip of its first cut, SIN CADENAS.
The presentation of MYSTIC LOVE was on AUGUST 31st and September 1st at the OPERA THEATRE, both performances were absolutely SOLD OUT without having the opportunity to add shows due to the theatre’s lack of available dates.
In November they started the 5th Mystic Love Tour including the cities of NEW JERSEY, QUEENS, MANHATTAN and MONTREAL. That was the first time an Argentinean band reached this Canadian City and obtained stunning reviews in TORONTO, where they presented a very hot show in spite of low temperature.
At the beginning of 2000, LOS PERICOS gave a show at RIVER PLATE STADIUM celebrating THE NEW MILENIUM for an audience of 75,000 people.
LOS PERICOS began mixing a new album, a tribute to the 1008 shows performed until such time, called: 1000 VIVOS.
During 2001 they continued with their shows across the continent and were invited to close the 2001 VIVE LATINO edition.
In 2004, the Argentinean band with 17 years of successful path, surprised its fans by changing their vocal scheme; with Juanchi Baleiron switching from lead guitar to vocals.
With a completely fresh approach, fuelled by the beginning of a new stage of change and challenge, they presented a live show with a more compact scheme, reinforcing their reggae-rock format.
More than two million records were sold and 1600 live shows performed, rocketing LOS PERICOS as one of the MOST IMPORTANT BANDS in the history of LATIN REGGAE/ROCK.
In August 2005 the band released its new album called "7" with performances across Latin America.
In 2006 the band went on one of its most important tours. They performed in México, Uruguay, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, USA, Venezuela, Canadá, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Salvador and Perú; more than 140 shows in a year.
2007 starts with the Argentinean summer tour , performing in this country’s most popular vacation destinations. In April they returned to Mexico for the Reggae Music Fest featuring Pato Banton in their set. During May they closed the International Festival of Veracruz, and had a show for 50,000 in Caracas Venezuela.
PERICOS is currently working on new material to be released this November.
Armoniquitta
Los Pericos Lyrics
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Con Ojos de ciudad, yo te ví nacer
Mi nombre estuvo al revés y eso fue para mí Real
Tan cara yo pagué la cuota de mi libertad
La rama no aguantó, muy rápido caí
Nadie dió un lugar, todo se derrumbó
Mi Tiempo me tomé, Muy Lento caminé
Muy Sano y Salvo trepé para hoy volver
Los golpes en mi corazón, Bajo el mismo Cielo de ayer
De tanto Resistir sólo vos sabés por qué
Mi dama que es la mejor, la campeona del lugar
Quedo con su sabor, Hasta que se ponga el Sol
Y te digo: cuando no puedo dormir a la noche
Ay, cuando no puedo dormir a la noche
Yendo a mi habitación, brujas en mi corazón
Cuando no puedo dormir a la noche...
The lyrics to Los Pericos's song Armoniquitta describe the journey of a person who was once lost and struggled to find their way back to where they belong. The singer speaks about how they and their peers engaged in a ritual, where they had nothing to lose. They were able to see their city in a different way and this is how they saw someone who would later become important to them. The singer's name was spelled backward, and this unconventional change in identity was the catalyst for the individual's real-life transformation. They paid a high price for their freedom, but fearlessly moved ahead with their life. Yet, they soon fell and found that no one was there to help them get back up. It was then, that the person realized that they needed to take their time and slowly work their way back up. They climbed, resisting all the blows, but ultimately persevering because they knew why they had to keep going. They also acknowledge the support of someone they refer to as ‘my dama,’ who remained with them through everything.
The lyrics are powerful and passionate, discussing the internal struggles that the singer is going through, expressing feelings of vulnerability and fear but also of hope and strength. The song speaks of personal growth, of the lessons learned the hard way and the support that one needs to keep going. The song Armoniquitta may be interpreted in different ways, but ultimately it is about perseverance and finding one's way after falling.
Line by Line Meaning
Hablamos de un Ritual, de Nada que Perder
We talk about a ritual, having nothing to lose
Con Ojos de ciudad, yo te ví nacer
With city eyes, I saw you born
Mi nombre estuvo al revés y eso fue para mí Real
My name was reversed and that was real for me
Tan cara yo pagué la cuota de mi libertad
I paid a high price for my freedom
La rama no aguantó, muy rápido caí
The branch couldn't hold me, I fell fast
Nadie dió un lugar, todo se derrumbó
No one gave me a place, everything fell apart
Mi Tiempo me tomé, Muy Lento caminé
I took my time, I walked very slow
Muy Sano y Salvo trepé para hoy volver
Very healthy and safe, I climbed to return today
Los golpes en mi corazón, Bajo el mismo Cielo de ayer
The hits on my heart, under the same sky as yesterday
De tanto Resistir solo vos sabés por qué
Of so much resistance, only you know why
Mi dama que es la mejor, la campeona del lugar
My lady who is the best, the champion of the place
Quedo con su sabor, Hasta que se ponga el Sol
I'm left with her taste, until the sun sets
Y te digo: cuando no puedo dormir a la noche
And I tell you: when I can't sleep at night
Ay, cuando no puedo dormir a la noche
Oh, when I can't sleep at night
Yendo a mi habitación, brujas en mi corazón
Going to my room, witches in my heart
Cuando no puedo dormir a la noche...
When I can't sleep at night...
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.