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.
Harlem Shuffle
Los Pericos Lyrics
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And you go for yourself.
You move it to the right
If it takes all night.
Now take it kinda slow
With a whole lotta soul.
Don't move it too fast.
Just make it last.
You scratch just like a monkey.
Yeah ya do real cool.
You slide it to the limbo.
How low can you go?
Now come on, baby,
Don't fall down on me now.
Just move it right here
To the Harlem Shuffle.
Do the Harlem Shuffle.
Hitch, hichhike, baby, across the floor.
I can't stand it no more.
Now come on baby
And follow me now.
Just ride, ride, ride, lil' pony ride.
Do the Harlem Shuffle
Do the Monkey Shine.
Shake a tail feather, baby.
The song "Harlem Shuffle" by Los Pericos is a cover of the original song by Bob & Earl, which was released in 1963. The lyrics of the song are about a dance called the Harlem Shuffle, which is a dance style that originated in New York in the 1950s. The song is an upbeat and energetic tune that encourages people to dance and have fun.
The lyrics describe how to do the Harlem Shuffle dance, with instructions to move to the left and then to the right. The lyrics also mention other dance moves like scratching like a monkey and sliding to the limbo. The song is meant to be a fun party tune that gets people moving and grooving on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
You move it to the left
Shift your body towards the left
And you go for yourself.
Dance for your own pleasure
You move it to the right
Move your body to the right
If it takes all night.
Keep dancing throughout the night
Now take it kinda slow
Dance at a leisurely pace
With a whole lotta soul.
Dance with passion and emotion
Don't move it too fast.
Avoid dancing too quickly
Just make it last.
Keep dancing for a long time
You scratch just like a monkey.
You have unique dance moves
Yeah ya do real cool.
Your dance moves are impressive
You slide it to the limbo.
Move your body to the limbo beats
How low can you go?
Can you move your body in the limbo position?
Now come on, baby,
Let's keep dancing
Don't fall down on me now.
Don't stop dancing suddenly
Just move it right here
Continue dancing in this area
To the Harlem Shuffle.
Dance to the rhythm of Harlem Shuffle
Do the Harlem Shuffle.
Perform the dance mode of Harlem Shuffle
Hitch, hichhike, baby, across the floor.
Move coolly across the dance floor
I can't stand it no more.
I want to dance more
Now come on baby
Keep dancing
And follow me now.
Copy my dance moves
Just ride, ride, ride, lil' pony ride.
Move gracefully like a horse
Do the Harlem Shuffle
Keep dancing, performing Harlem Shuffle
Do the Monkey Shine.
Perform dance moves similar to a monkey
Shake a tail feather, baby.
Shake your hips
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EARL NELSON, ROBERT RELF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rafaduff
You move it to the left
and you go for yourself.
You move it to the right
if it takes all night.
Now take it kinda slow
with a whole lotta soul.
Don´t move it too fast.
Just make it last.
You scratch just like a monkey.
Yeah ya do real cool.
You slide it to the limbo.
How low can you go?
Now come on, baby,
don´t fall down on me now.
Just move it right here
to the Harlem Shuffle.
Do the Harlem Shuffle.
Hitch, hichhike, baby, across the floor.
I can´t stand it no more.
Now come on baby
and follow me now.
Just ride, ride, ride, lil´ pony ride.
Do the Harlem Shuffle...
Do the Monkey Shine.
Shake a tail feather, baby.
perito moreno
tampoco soy fan de los ex pericos ni de los actuales, pero esta versión me mata..
Borgirl83
Still the best version of this song :)
Marcelo Perrini
Que buena versión!!!
Annie Rodriguez
amo esta cancion 2021
edgard ruiz
Cuando en la argentina se hacía música , hoy en día … sin palabras
JOE RIOS
gracias por subir esa cancion brother eres lo maximo , me cagaba por esa cancion , eres grande
rafaduff
You move it to the left
and you go for yourself.
You move it to the right
if it takes all night.
Now take it kinda slow
with a whole lotta soul.
Don´t move it too fast.
Just make it last.
You scratch just like a monkey.
Yeah ya do real cool.
You slide it to the limbo.
How low can you go?
Now come on, baby,
don´t fall down on me now.
Just move it right here
to the Harlem Shuffle.
Do the Harlem Shuffle.
Hitch, hichhike, baby, across the floor.
I can´t stand it no more.
Now come on baby
and follow me now.
Just ride, ride, ride, lil´ pony ride.
Do the Harlem Shuffle...
Do the Monkey Shine.
Shake a tail feather, baby.
Diego Díaz
es un Soul de Bob & Earl, después la hicieron The Action, después mas en los ochenta los Stones, y después muchos más... saludos !
Lord Vader
muchas gracias!! saludos hermano latinoo!
LÆAH HAZE
A mi Los Pericos no me gustan, No quiero decir que sean malos, solo que no es lo que escucho, Los respeto, y quiero decir que este COVER es tan, tan, BUENO, Que sin gustarme la banda, esta cancion me lleva a lugares magicos...