Louie Ramirez was a boogaloo, salsa and latin jazz percussionist, vibraphon… Read Full Bio ↴Louie Ramirez was a boogaloo, salsa and latin jazz percussionist, vibraphonist, band leader and composer. He was born on February 24, 1938 in New York City. He died on June 7, 1993. He co-wrote with Johnny Pacheco the 1961 hit, El Güiro De Macorina. He has been called "the Quincy Jones of Salsa."

He made his professional debut with Joe Loco's band in 1956, replacing vibraphonist Pete Terrace. He made his own debut as a bandleader in 1963, with Introducing Louie Ramirez (Remo Records). He subsequently recorded for Alegre, Fania, Atco, United Artists Records, Caiman and FNA.

He partnered with Charlie Palmieri and Joe Cuba in 1965 to 1968. He partnered with Tito Rodriguez and released Tito Rodríguez y Louie Ramírez En Algo Nuevo LP in 1972. He became a staff producer at Fania in 1975. He appeared as a sideman or a production assistant on many recordings by other artists, such as Willie Colón in the 1970s.

On June 7, 1993, while driving along Junction Boulevard in Queens, New York, Louie Ramirez suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 55. He was recording his third album with singer Ray De La Paz. It was entitled "Preparate Bailador".

Yambu
Louie Ramirez Lyrics

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We have lyrics for these tracks by Louie Ramirez:

Ali Baba Open, oh Sesame Look around you Let's see what's happening …
Ayer la Ví Llorar Ayer la vi llorar, llorar por mí y de emoción desesperado me…
Chin Chon Chow (Chin chon chow, malanga con un chow, chow Chin chon chow, m…
El Títere Yo soy el títere, yo soy el títere Voy buscando pelea…
Feo pero sabroso Oye pero tú sí que eres feo Oh oh, pero por…
I'm In The Mood For Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…

Lullaby of Birdland Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I Always hear when you…
Solo Tu y Yo Veo la lluvia al caer, y lo bello que a…
Yo Soy Aquel Yo soy aquel Que cada noche te persigue Yo soy aquel Que por…

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