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.
Mangos
Los Pericos Lyrics
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You can do it !
Take and leave it
You can do it now!
She's gone, is gone
She's gone, is gone
You can do it now
Push, push and fight
You can do it now!
She's gone, is gone
She's gone, is gone
You can dream staying steady on
You're broken by his love
You can dream staying steady on
You're broken by this love
You can dream staying steady on
You're broken by this love
You can do it now
You can do it now
Stand up
and do it
The lyrics of Los Pericos's song "Mangos" is a motivational call to action, encouraging the listener to stand up, do what needs to be done, and not let anything hold them back. The repetition of "You can do it" throughout the song serves as a mantra to empower the listener and give them the confidence to overcome any obstacle that may come their way. It also highlights the idea that sometimes it can be challenging to take action, but it's necessary to succeed.
The reference to a woman who's gone can be interpreted metaphorically as a past failure, obstacle, or relationship that has hindered the listener's progress. The repetition of "She's gone, is gone," could mean that it's time to move on and let go of any past hangups or disappointments that may be holding the listener back. The lyrics suggest that by taking action and having a positive attitude, the listener can move forward and achieve their dreams.
The chorus of "You can dream staying steady on, You're broken by his love" may signify the notion that love can be a hindrance to achieving one's goals and dreams. It may suggest that sometimes, love can be distracting or overwhelming, leading someone to lose focus and direction. However, the song encourages the listener to stay focused on their dreams despite any obstacles, including love.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up and do it
Encouraging someone to stand up and take action.
You can do it !
Assuring someone that they have the ability to complete the task at hand.
Take and leave it
Choosing what to keep and what to discard from a situation.
You can do it now!
Giving a sense of urgency and agency to the task at hand.
She's gone, is gone
Acknowledging the reality that someone has left or is no longer present.
Wake up and do it
Urging someone to wake up, take action, and be present.
Push, push and fight
Encouraging someone to give it their all and overcome obstacles.
You can dream staying steady on
Holding onto hope and persevering through difficult times.
You're broken by his love
Feeling hurt and damaged by a past relationship.
You can do it now!
Reasserting the urgency and agency of the task at hand.
You're broken by this love
Continuing to acknowledge the pain of a past relationship.
You can do it now!
Final statement of encouragement and urgency to take action.
Stand up
Final call to action.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARTIN DIEGO GUTMAN, FERNANDO JAVIER LUIS HORTAL
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@slimgump
Stand up and do it ... You can do it now! Take it and leave it... You can do it now! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone...! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone...
Wake up and do it... You can do it now! Push, push and fight... You can do it now! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone...! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone...
Shalom...! Stand up!
You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by his love... You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by this love...! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh oh! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh oh!
You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by his love... You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by this love...! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh!
You can do it now ... You can do it now... Stand up!
@kirceone5380
Temazooooooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 alguien lo escucha aún en 2023????
@lucasalvarez8477
vengo cebado con este disco y rab a dab stail, que joyitas!! como se extraña el viejo rock y reggae nacional, vamos sumo y los pericos!
@Niko9mmykepazaa
vine por el cover del grupo maroyu.
@guillermozapana3169
Jajajaja
@chrisveronelli
Fui a ver la presentación del disco en Villa Gesell, con mi hermano. Eramos muy poquitos, pero el show estuvo genial
@slimgump
Así que puedo dejarte, tú puedes hacerlo... ahora, se fue... se fue... se fue, se fue... se fue... se fue, se fue... se fue... se fue... se fue. Para dejar lo que se fue... grito... grito yo: ¡Te fuiste!; you is gone... is gone... is gone, you is gone... is gone... is gone, you is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone. No puede ser que lo tomes así... no; te haz ido... pero no. Ser libre es... dejarte ir a tí... woh! woh!... atormentada por este amor.
@alenaomiv6836
TEMAZOOOOOOOO!!!! MI ADOLESCENCIA VIVA! !!!! GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLO!!!!
@tetetete5392
TE-MA-ZOOOO! los pericos de antes!♡
@slimgump
Stand up and do it ... You can do it now! Take it and leave it... You can do it now! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone...! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone...
Wake up and do it... You can do it now! Push, push and fight... You can do it now! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone...! She's gone, is gone , is gone...! She's gone, is gone, is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone... is gone...
Shalom...! Stand up!
You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by his love... You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by this love...! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh oh! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh oh!
You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by his love... You can dream staying steady on... You're broken by this love...! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh! Why? oh oh! Why? oh oh oh oh!
You can do it now ... You can do it now... Stand up!
@fernandobueno5222
Este tema es oro. Es reggae puro