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)
Una Casa Tres Olivos
Los Tipitos Lyrics
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Un estilo carenciado de billetes pero no de sensaciones
Doctor, no sй, unos duendes me despertaron hoy
Y asн, yo tampoco lo creerнa, pero es verdad
Luego vinieron dнas de esos en que uno mira sin mirar
Quise devolver al cielo un vaso lleno que la lluvia desbordу
Y asн, usted no quiere escucharme, pero es verdad
Ay, si nos iremos y volveremos y olvidaremos
Para librarnos de tanto dolor, mi dolor, doctor
Diga lo que se le ocurra, pero no
Que el amor no tiene cura
Doctor, doctor, doctor.
Una vida, un segundo, una centella y despuйs ya nada queda
Una mujer en mi sexo y una risa azul que me devora el alma
Doctor, no sй, esos duendes me sonrieron hoy
Y asн, yo tampoco lo creerнa, pero es verdad
Ay, si no iremos y volveremos y olvidaremos
Para librarnos de tanto dolor, mi dolor, doctor
Diga lo que se le ocurra, pero no
Que el amor no tiene cura
Doctor, doctor,
Doctor, aah aah
The song "Una casa tres olivos" by Los Tipitos talks about a particular place with three olive trees that hold a special meaning to the singer. Despite not having much money, the place is rich in sensations, and the singer is awakened by some mischievous spirits. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced some sort of loss in his life, as he looks at things with indifference, and tries to return a full glass of water back to where it belongs. However, despite being dismissed by the doctor, the singer still believes that the spirits will come back and help him.
The song then takes a turn towards discussing the fleeting nature of life, and how quickly everything can end. The singer talks about a woman he had in his life, and how she consumed him with a blue laughter. Once again, the mischievous spirits appear, but this time they bring a smile to the singer's face, and he acknowledges that they did indeed happen.
Overall, the song is a reflection on how we cope with loss and how our beliefs and experiences help us move on. The lyrics suggest that while we may not have much in terms of material wealth, our emotions and experiences are invaluable and can bring us happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Una casa tres olivos y unas cuantas hojas en el corazуn
A humble home with three olive trees and some memories in the heart
Un estilo carenciado de billetes pero no de sensaciones
A lifestyle lacking money, but rich in experiences
Doctor, no sй, unos duendes me despertaron hoy
Doctor, I don't know, but some magical creatures woke me up today
Y asн, yo tampoco lo creerнa, pero es verdad
And, just like you, I wouldn't believe it, but it's true
Luego vinieron dнas de esos en que uno mira sin mirar
Then came those days when one looks without seeing
Quise devolver al cielo un vaso lleno que la lluvia desbordу
I wanted to return to the sky a full glass that the rain overflowed
Doctor, lo sй, esos duendes volverбn hoy
Doctor, I know it, those magical creatures will come back today
Y asн, usted no quiere escucharme, pero es verdad
And, just like you, you don't want to listen to me, but it's true
Ay, si nos iremos y volveremos y olvidaremos
Oh, if we leave and come back and forget
Para librarnos de tanto dolor, mi dolor, doctor
To free ourselves from so much pain, my pain, doctor
Diga lo que se le ocurra, pero no
Say whatever you want, but not that
Que el amor no tiene cura
Love is incurable
Doctor, doctor, doctor.
Doctor, doctor, doctor.
Una vida, un segundo, una centella y despuйs ya nada queda
One life, one second, one lightning bolt, and then nothing remains
Una mujer en mi sexo y una risa azul que me devora el alma
A woman in my sex and a blue laughter that devours my soul
Doctor, no sй, esos duendes me sonrieron hoy
Doctor, I don't know, but those magical creatures smiled at me today
Y asн, yo tampoco lo creerнa, pero es verdad
And, just like you, I wouldn't believe it, but it's true
Ay, si no iremos y volveremos y olvidaremos
Oh, if we don't go and come back and forget
Para librarnos de tanto dolor, mi dolor, doctor
To free ourselves from so much pain, my pain, doctor
Diga lo que se le ocurra, pero no
Say whatever you want, but not that
Que el amor no tiene cura
Love is incurable
Doctor, doctor,
Doctor, doctor,
Doctor, aah aah
Doctor, aah aah
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.