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.
Torito
Los Pericos Lyrics
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Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
Al parecer, mejor que él
Lo llaman tori, tori
Torito, torito va a ir al matadero
Tori, tori, torito
Toritova a ir al matadero
Siempre soñó con ser leal
Ser leal
Nunca resto su dignidad
Dignidad
Siempre soñó con ser leal
Ser leal
Nunca resto su dignidad
Dignidad
Vida dura por la que pasa él no disimula
Los golpes dejan marcas
Va a ir al matadero
Va a ir al matadero
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
Al parecer, mejor que él
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
Al parecer, mejor que él
Vida dura por la que pasa él no disimula
Los golpes dejan marcas
Va a ir al matadero
Va a ir al matadero
The lyrics of "Torito" by Los Pericos revolve around a new king who is being celebrated and applauded by the people. The song describes the king as unique, superior to his counterparts, and worthy of admiration. The king is referred to as "torito" throughout the song, which translates to "little bull" in English. "Torito" is a term with a double entendre, as it refers to both the king's strength and his vulnerability.
The song takes a melancholic turn, as it acknowledges the painful trials and tribulations that the king has endured. He has been through tough times and has the scars to show for it. Despite this, he has maintained his dignity and loyalty, refusing to compromise his values for anyone or anything. However, despite his strength and resilience, he is still subject to the harsh realities of life and will eventually be led to the slaughterhouse, metaphorically speaking. The final lines of the song once again invite people to come and see the new king, reminding us of the fleeting nature of worldly power and glory.
Overall, "Torito" is a poignant reminder that even those in positions of power and authority are ultimately not immune to the struggles and hardships of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Come and see, the new king
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
There is no other king like him
Al parecer, mejor que él
Apparently, he is better than anyone else
Lo llaman tori, tori
They call him Tori, Tori
Torito, torito va a ir al matadero
Little bull, little bull, he's going to the slaughterhouse
Tori, tori, torito
Tori, Tori, little bull
Toritova a ir al matadero
He's going to the slaughterhouse
Siempre soñó con ser leal
He always dreamed of being loyal
Ser leal
Being loyal
Nunca resto su dignidad
He never lost his dignity
Dignidad
Dignity
Vida dura por la que pasa él no disimula
He doesn't hide the hard life he's been through
Los golpes dejan marcas
The blows leave marks
Va a ir al matadero
He's going to the slaughterhouse
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Come and see, the new king
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
There is no other king like him
Al parecer, mejor que él
Apparently, he is better than anyone else
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Come and see, the new king
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
There is no other king like him
Al parecer, mejor que él
Apparently, he is better than anyone else
Vida dura por la que pasa él no disimula
He doesn't hide the hard life he's been through
Los golpes dejan marcas
The blows leave marks
Va a ir al matadero
He's going to the slaughterhouse
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUAN ALFREDO BALEIRON, DIEGO BLANCO, GUILLERMO VALENTINIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
Al parecer, mejor que él
Lo llaman tori, tori
Torito, torito va a ir al matadero
Tori, tori, torito
Toritova a ir al matadero
Siempre soñó con ser leal
Ser leal
Nunca resto su dignidad
Dignidad
Siempre soñó con ser leal
Ser leal
Nunca resto su dignidad
Dignidad
Vida dura por la que pasa él no disimula
Los golpes dejan marcas
Va a ir al matadero
Va a ir al matadero
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
Al parecer, mejor que él
Vengan a ver, al nuevo rey
Nuevo rey no hay otro igual
Al parecer, mejor que él
Vida dura por la que pasa él no disimula
Los golpes dejan marcas
Va a ir al matadero
Va a ir al matadero
Jhon edinson Galvis hernandez
Vuelvo a ser joven cada vez q escucho esta canción...!!! 2021 y la sigo escuchando...!!!
Jorge Betancur
2023??
Andreoskan Vurjatonuk
Los pericos sin baiano no son los pericos..muy buen reggae hicieron !!!
Adrian Roman
Año '96, ...un pebete 16 años... Recién salía del cascarón... Que lindas épocas!! Todo o casi todo muy inocente! Gracias Los Pericos!!
So͛f͛i͛a͛ La͛r͛o͛c͛q͛u͛e͛
Ayer iba caminando por la calle y la estaban escuchando en una casa... Que buenas canciones
Martin Fernández
Que aguante la banda de mataderos.
Nueva chicago es pura pasion una hinchada de primera división. Saludos de un hincha del rojo de Avellaneda otro grande.
Jose Rivas
pero la cancion no es para ellos
Martin Fernández
@Jose Rivas es mas que obvio maistro
Julia
Mi adolescencia. Que hermosas epocas 1994 -95 saliendo de la normal al shopping de Liniers con mi gorro bahiano. Ojala pudiera volver el tiempo atras
Puchero
Tranquilos,el rock solo está descansando