In 1996 they decided to go to Buenos Aires. In the previous winter León Gieco (one of the most eminent musicians from Argentina) had discovered them and invited them to produce a record under his management. During the year 1997 they started a tour and presented their first release "Los Tipitos".
Their second album "Cocrouchis" was produced in 1999 together with Edelmiro Molinari, Carlos García López and others. The CD was a success, later released by Tocka Discos (Popart).
The year 2000 could be decribed as their big success. Supported by the "Secretaría de Cultura de la Municipalidad de Villa Gesell" (Ministry of Education and the Arts in Villa Gesell) Los Tipitos managed to come up with an impressive show during the summer season, which brought them on the path to fame. 2001 they released the album "Vintage", which was produced by Pablo Romero and Eduardo Schmit (members of the band Árbol). With this record, as well as "Quién va a garpar todo esto? I&II", they proved their firm position in the Argentinian rock scene.
2002 they worked on the album "Contra los molinos" on which all tracks were recorded live. In the summer they went on tour to the most popular seaside resorts on the coast of Argentina.
Right after their return to Buenos Aires, Los Tipitos started preparing for their most important performance: in the cultural theater ND Ateneo. What was a success for the band, was soon well known across the country: both concerts had been completely sold out. In the summer 2004 they returned on their tour along the coast of Argentina, while they prepared for the recording of their seventh release. The production of "Armando Camaleón" was done by Pablo Guyot. In the same year they released "Primera grabación", 14 songs which had been originally recorded on audio tape.
During the year 2005 they released a few video clips, such as "Brujería" (the top-hit of the album "Armando Camaleón"), "Campanas en la noche" and "Algo", which was strangely enough recorded in a swimming pool. "Silencio" came out as well, which was performed live in April 2005 in the Gran Rex, Buenos Aires.
"TipitoRex Vivo" was produced in 2006, a collection of the best live recordings from the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires. The album was sold as CD-DVD. In the same year they recorded their own version of "Mil Horas", which was released on CD as tribute to Andrés Calamaro, Cantando al Salmón.
In 2006 they were nominated for the Gardel Prices and won in the category "Best Pop Album".
The latest album "Tan Real" was produced with Tweeny Gonzáles in 2007. It was recorded in June/July 2007 in the Circo Beat and El Pie studios and remastered in the USA under the management of Leos Zervos. The CD features guest stars like David Lebón, Claudio O’Connor, Javier Malosetti and "el Negro” García López.
With their new record they went again on tour within Argentina as well as along the Atlantic Coast of South America. The new album is supposed to be presented on 11th and 12th of April 2008 in the Opera Theater, Buenos Aires.
On February 20th 2008 the Gardel Prices were announced with Los Tipitos as nominees for the awards as "Best Pop Group" and "Best Production of the Year" of which they won the first one on March 26th 2008 in a ceremony in the Gran Rex Theater, Buenos Aires.
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Members:
* Federico Bugallo: bass, harmonica und background vocalist
* Pablo Tévez: drums and background vocalist
* Raúl Ruffino: guitar and singer
* Wálter Piancioli: piano, keyboard, guitar and vocalist
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Discography
1. Los Tipitos (1996)
2. Quién va a Garpar Todo Esto (Volúmen 1) (1998)
3. Jingle Bells (EP) (1998)
4. Cocrouchis (1999)
5. Vintage (2001)
6. Contra los Molinos (2002)
7. Quién va a Garpar Todo Esto (Volúmen 2) (2002)
8. Armando Camaleón (2004)
9. Primera Grabación (2004)
10. TipitoRex (2006)
11. Tan Real (2007)
DVD's
TipitoRex_DVD (2006)
Cuervos
Los Tipitos Lyrics
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La tv registra el pueblo, no a los hombres sino al pueblo
No es extraсo, no es igual
Un video en tandas del ocaso le ponen color a la locura y el trabajo
Con la boca abierta siguen bajo el sol que los deprime
La ciudad jamбs descansarб
Pero...
Rondando los techos de casa
Ho no no
Viene haciendo economнa el pueblo y gasta miseria
Viene haciendo economнa porque no hay
Viene haciendo economнa el pueblo y gasta miseria
Viene haciendo economнa el pueblo
Malabares y un futuro incierto
Viene haciendo economнa el pueblo porque no hay
Lo que tienen como muerte es perder lo que protegen
O que Nestaud no hable mбs
Una vida simple hermano no es lo que te estб pasando
Distraerse no es normal
En el comedor lloran los francos lo que tienen son
Y lo que no, lo estбn pagando
Con el tiempo van dejando una deuda entre las manos
Que el gobierno les descontarб
Pero...
Ay ay hay cuervos
Rondando los techos de casa
Ho no no
In "Cuervos" by Los Tipitos, the lyrics describe a city in turmoil. The streets are lit up with billboards and something is happening in the streets. The TV is capturing images of the people, not individuals, but as a group. The video images of the setting sun add to the madness and work. The people stand with their mouths open under the depressing sun, and the city never rests. Yet, there are crows circling the rooftops of homes in the midst of all this chaos. The rest of the lyrics touch on the economy and poverty of the people, and the uncertain future they face. The government is collecting debts from people who cannot pay, and they are all distracted from what is important in life.
The song highlights the disarray in society and how the government's actions have brought misery and uncertainty to people's lives. The lyrics that describe the crows circling over the rooftops of the homes suggest that death is lurking, and there is a sense of danger and impending doom. The song speaks to the struggle of the working class in their daily lives in a time of economic crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
Llena de carteles y algo en la calle está pasando la ciudad estalla en luz
The city is filled with posters and something is happening on the street, causing the city to explode with light.
La tv registra el pueblo, no a los hombres sino al pueblo
Television only shows the people, not the actual individuals.
No es extraño, no es igual
It's not strange, but it's not the same.
Un video en tandas del ocaso le ponen color a la locura y el trabajo
Videos of the sunset add color to the madness and work.
Con la boca abierta siguen bajo el sol que los deprime
They continue under the depressing sun with their mouths open.
La ciudad jamás descansará
The city will never rest.
Pero...
Ay ay hay cuervos
Rondando los techos de casa
Ho no no
But...
Oh oh, there are crows
Circling the roofs of the houses
Oh no no.
Viene haciendo economía el pueblo y gasta miseria
Viene haciendo economía porque no hay
Viene haciendo economía el pueblo y gasta miseria
Viene haciendo economía el pueblo
Malabares y un futuro incierto
Viene haciendo economía el pueblo porque no hay
The people are trying to make an economy and are spending miserably
The people are trying to make an economy because there isn't one
The people are trying to make an economy and are spending miserably
The people are trying to make an economy
Juggling and an uncertain future
The people are trying to make an economy because there isn't one.
Lo que tienen como muerte es perder lo que protegen
O que Nestaud no hable más
Una vida simple hermano no es lo que te está pasando
Distraerse no es normal
En el comedor lloran los francos lo que tienen son
Y lo que no, lo están pagando
Con el tiempo van dejando una deuda entre las manos
Que el gobierno les descontará
Pero...
Ay ay hay cuervos
Rondando los techos de casa
Ho no no
What they have as death is losing what they protect
Or Nestaud doesn't speak anymore
A simple life, brother, isn't what's happening to you
Distracting oneself is not normal
The francos cry in the dining room for what they have
And they are paying for what they don't have
Over time they are leaving a debt in their hands
That the government will discount from them
But...
Oh oh, there are crows
Circling the roofs of the houses
Oh no no.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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