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.
Salmo a Bob Marley
Los Pericos Lyrics
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Un salmo a bob marley
Del este al oeste
Saludo a tu bandera
Get up,stand up
No woman no cry
Them belly full but we hungry
En cada pecho una planta
Una redención
En cada voz que te canta
Crece una pasion
Del norte hasta el sur
Un salmo a bob marley
Cueste lo que cueste
Encuentro su bandera
Bufalo soldier
Wake up and live
Nattydreadlock
So much trouble in the world
Del norte hasta el sur
Un salmo a bob marley
Cueste lo que cueste
Encuentro su bandera
Que no se detenga
Tu fiel corazon
En queda lugar que vayas
Escucharas esta cancion
Del norte hasta el sur
Un salmo a bob marley
Del este al oeste
Saludo a tu bandera
Easy skanking
Rebel music (concrete jungle)
Misty morning (i shot the sheriff)
Kaya, satisty my soul
Del norte hasta el sur
Un salmo a bob marley
Del este al oeste
Saludo a tu bandera
The song "Salmo a Bob Marley" by Los Pericos pays homage to the legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley. The lyrics describe the global impact of his music and its ability to unite people across borders and cultures. The song emphasizes the need for social justice and equality, which are central themes in Marley's music.
The first stanza of the song describes the universality of Marley's music, which is celebrated from north to south, east to west. The chorus repeats the idea of a "salmo," or psalm, being sung in honor of Marley, and the determination to find his flag, a symbol of his message of unity.
The second verse references four of Marley's most popular songs: "Get Up, Stand Up," "No Woman No Cry," "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)," and "So Much Trouble in the World." These songs address poverty, activism, and the struggle for a better future. The lyrics suggest that Marley's message is both timeless and universal, resonating with people around the world who face similar issues of inequality and injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Del norte hasta el sur
From north to south
Un salmo a Bob Marley
A psalm to Bob Marley
Del este al oeste
From east to west
Saludo a tu bandera
I salute your flag
Get up, stand up
Stand up for your rights
No woman, no cry
Don't cry, woman
Them belly full but we hungry
We may have food, but we're still hungry
Simbolo de union
Symbol of unity
En cada pecho una planta
In each chest a plant
Una redencion
A redemption
En cada voz que te canta
In every voice that sings to you
Crece una passion
A passion grows
Cueste lo que cueste
No matter what it costs
Encuentro su bandera
I find your flag
Bufalo soldier
Buffalo soldier
Wake up and live
Wake up and live
Nattydreadlock
Natural dreadlock
So much trouble in the world
There's so much trouble in the world
Que no se detenga
Don't stop
Tu fiel corazon
Your faithful heart
En cada lugar que vayas
In every place you go
Escucharas esta cancion
You will hear this song
Easy skanking
Easygoing lifestyle
Rebel music (concrete jungle)
Revolutionary music
Misty morning (i shot the sheriff)
A misty morning when I shot the sheriff
Kaya, satisty my soul
Kaya, satisfy my soul
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSEPH C HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RstManLion
Temon por siempre. Un salmo a Bob Marley!!
@javimoreno3018
Del norte hasta el sur...grande los Pericos.
@eriklara68
Que recuerdos señores!!! The 90'S...❤
@taniaramirez2731
Hermoso tema... época bella 96.
@jonathangomez90
Dos pintores y salmo a Bob Marley 2 temas que recién vengo a escuchar a mis 34 saludos desde 🇨🇱 lo más grande del reggae lo pericos
@lkonsntido
Hermoso tema ♥
@rodriguezgonzalez7980
Los verdaderos pericos no los de hoy por hoy sin el Bahiano
@exxinferis24
que Jah lo tenga en la gloria
@IIArcadeII
muy lindo tema
@sevensieteS
Larga vida al Rey. Estoy apunto de escribir una canción al maestro Bob y también se llamara, Un Salmo a Bob Marley... así es el coro y es rap... ya se las mandare para que vean el resultado lol