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.
Casi Nunca Lo Ves
Los Pericos Lyrics
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ser la estrella principal
holliwood queda solo en L.A
perdiste la humildad
para ser especial.
why entre la gente
sonriendo vas
que te mandas
quedaste en cuatro
a la idiotez
garganta profunda.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
abri los ojos de una vez
no estamos a oscuras.
Todo llega
why asi estas
mendigando por ahi
nada entendes
siempre estas en otra.
que te puedo decir:
podes ya no existir
why la ignorancia
es tu perro fiel
cada minuto que te perdes
es un ladrillo en la pared
dejandote solo.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
abri los ojos de una vez
no estamos a oscuras.
Nada entendes
siempre estas en otra.
que te puedo decir:
podes ya no existir.
why entre la gente
sonriendo vas
cuanta anestesia
que te mandas
quedaste en cuatro
a la idiotez
garganta profunda.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
abri los ojos de una vez
no estamos a oscuras
Casi nunca lo ves
casi nunca lo ves
casi nunca lo ves.....
Nunca...
Casi nunca lo ves
casi nunca lo ves......
Nunca
nunca
nunca....
The lyrics of Los Pericos's song Casi Nunca Lo Ves speak about the damaging effects of fame, glamour and self-importance. The singer addresses someone who has lost their humility and connection to the rest of the people, always seeking to be the main star and forgetting about their roots. Despite the person's constant socializing, they are numb to the point of anesthesia and fall into a state of idiotism, ignoring the consequences of their actions. The singer of the song seems to be begging to be noticed and valued, but they fail to realize that true recognition cannot come from self-centeredness and ignorance.
The lyrics convey a sense of warning and frustration towards someone who is blinded by the superficiality of fame and the entertainment industry. The artist encourages them to open their eyes and recognize the reality of the world, outside of the complex bubble of Hollywood. Throughout the song, the lyrics repeat the phrase "casi nunca lo ves" or "you almost never see it," emphasizing the idea that the person is trapped in their own ego and oblivious to the world around them.
In summary, Los Pericos's Casi Nunca Lo Ves is a powerful message that speaks to the dangers of falling for the allure of fame, forgetting one's roots, and obsessing over success to the point of losing sight of the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
No hay lugar que no busques
You search everywhere for a place
ser la estrella principal
To be the main star
holliwood queda solo en L.A
Hollywood is only in L.A
perdiste la humildad
You lost your humility
para ser especial.
To be special.
why entre la gente
And among the people
sonriendo vas
You go smiling
cuanta anestesia
How much anesthesia
que te mandas
That you take
quedaste en cuatro
You got stuck at four
a la idiotez
With idiocy
garganta profunda.
Deep throat.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
When the excuse is only glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
You're forgetting about this southern side
abri los ojos de una vez
Open your eyes once and for all
no estamos a oscuras.
We're not in the dark.
Todo llega
Everything comes
why asi estas
And that's how you are
mendigando por ahi
Begging around
nada entendes
You don't understand anything
siempre estas en otra.
You're always in another place.
que te puedo decir:
What can I tell you:
podes ya no existir
You may not exist anymore
why la ignorancia
And ignorance
es tu perro fiel
Is your faithful dog
cada minuto que te perdes
Every minute that you lose yourself
es un ladrillo en la pared
Is a brick in the wall
dejandote solo.
Leaving you alone.
Casi nunca lo ves
You almost never see it
casi nunca lo ves
You almost never see it
casi nunca lo ves.....
You almost never see it.....
Nunca...
Never...
Casi nunca lo ves
You almost never see it
casi nunca lo ves......
You almost never see it......
Nunca
Never
nunca
Never
nunca....
Never....
Lyrics © SADAIC LATIN COPYRIGHTS, INC.
Written by: DIEGO BLANCO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
isidro torres
Casi nunca lo ves
No hay lugar que no busques
ser la estrella principal
holliwood queda solo en L.A
perdiste la humildad
para ser especial.
why entre la gente
sonriendo vas
cuanta anestesia
que te mandas
quedaste en cuatro
a la idiotez
garganta profunda.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
abri los ojos de una vez
no estamos a oscuras.
Todo llega
why asi estas
mendigando por ahi
nada entendes
siempre estas en otra.
que te puedo decir:
podes ya no existir
why la ignorancia
es tu perro fiel
cada minuto que te perdes
es un ladrillo en la pared
dejandote solo.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
abri los ojos de una vez
no estamos a oscuras.
Nada entendes
siempre estas en otra.
que te puedo decir:
podes ya no existir.
why entre la gente
sonriendo vas
cuanta anestesia
que te mandas
quedaste en cuatro
a la idiotez
garganta profunda.
Cuando la excusa es solo glamour
vas olvidando este lado al sur
abri los ojos de una vez
no estamos a oscuras
Casi nunca lo ves
casi nunca lo ves
casi nunca lo ves.....
Nunca...
Casi nunca lo ves
casi nunca lo ves......
Nunca
nunca
nunca....
FedEx156
El invitado perfecto para esta canción. Es como si fuera un tema de Ciro, tremendo como le puso el alma al tema. La combinación perfecta para esta canción
Carolina Concetti
Literal
enzoperupy
Esa entrada con la armónica al principio de la canción me puso la piel de gallina ¡que locura!
Kolla JJ
Ciro le pone el alma a todo, lo verificamos en el cosquin rock virtual
Pablo De Bella
Si mal, si no conoces el tema pensas que es de Los Piojos.
Maximiliano Luque Blues
Apenas salió le saqué la armónica a este tema jejej
mundo cruel
CUANDO EMPIEZA CIRO CON LA ARMÓNICA EL BAJISTA DE LOS PERICOS, GASTÓN LO MIRA... Y EL ANIMAL ESTÁ PRENDIDO FUEGO DEJANDO EL ALMA EN EL ESCENARIO COMO POCO CANTANTES DEL ROCK NACIONAL! GRANDE ANDRÉS CIRO MARTÍNEZ!
enzoperupy
@Jorge Javier Chacoma tal cual!
Rommel Santos Rodríguez
Like en cuarentena y encima este comentario !!
Saludos desde Honduras .
litmanens
lo volví a mirar y tenés toda la razón, corrieron con el caballo del comisario en ese tema ja, no se si fue esa canción, pero que vos sería para los Pericos Andres Ciro, me encanta Pericos y gracias que Juanchi pudo mantener a la banda unida después que se fue el Bahiano, pero creo que la vos de Bahiano es única para esta banda, Juanchi no me gusta como canta, es como que en Los Cadillacs se fuera Vicentico y cantara Flavio, no es lo mismo, igualmente repito que Juanchi un grande por mantener la banda.