He was born in 1912 and died in 1994 in Bogotá. At an early age he learned to play the piccolo, pipe organ, trumpet, stick trombone, saxophone, and clarinet. 'Marbella', 'Cadetes Navales', 'Calamarí', 'Prende la Vela', 'Las Mujeres de San Diego', 'Joselito Carnaval', 'Borrachera', 'El Veneno de los Hombres', 'Danza Negra', 'San Fernando', 'Salsipuedes', 'Linda Caleñita', 'Los Primos Sánchez' and 'Gaita De Las Flores' are some of his most famous compositions. On June 13, 1954, the day of inauguration of Colombian television, Lucho Bermúdez acted in the first transmission. In 1968 he released a new rhythm and dance called Patacumbia. Months before dying in Bogotá, the liberal leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán had made the following prediction to Lucho Bermúdez: "Your music will be like me: everybody will love it".
San Fernando
Lucho Bermúdez Lyrics
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San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
Con mi canto original
Como el de la tierra mia
Yo les brindo mi alegria
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
Es el club más popular
De esta tierra soberana
Es del valle la sultana
Donde se puede gozar
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
San, San, San Fernando
The song "San Fernando" by Lucho Bermúdez is a celebration of the town of San Fernando, located in the Valle del Cauca in Colombia. The singer invites his audience to join him in celebrating the town's most popular club, which he describes as a place where one can enjoy oneself. The lyrics emphasize the singer's connection to the area, referring to his original songs and the joyful greetings he brings to his listeners. The repeated phrase "San, San, San Fernando" echoes the singer's enthusiasm for the town - this repetition perhaps suggests the joy of dancing, or the excitement of coming back to a beloved place.
Beyond the song's celebration of San Fernando, the lyrics also suggest something more universal. The spirit of joy and connection to the land described in the song resonate with themes of folk music, and the inclusion of the accordion (an instrument often associated with cumbia music) further solidifies this affiliation. Through the song's description of San Fernando and the celebration of the club, the song becomes more than just an ode to a single town - it is a celebration of Colombian culture and the joys of life.
Line by Line Meaning
San, San, San Fernando
The singer emphasizes San Fernando's name multiple times to indicate its importance and attraction.
Con mi canto original
The singer sings with their own unique style and approach, setting themselves apart.
Como el de la tierra mia
The singer's singing style reflects that of their homeland, creating a sense of nostalgia and unity.
Yo les brindo mi alegria
The artist shares their joy and happiness with others through their music.
Para que puedan bailar
The artist's ultimate goal is to make others dance and enjoy themselves to their music.
Es el club más popular
San Fernando is known for its most popular club or gathering place, making it a central location.
De esta tierra soberana
San Fernando is located in a region that is independent and self-ruling.
Es del valle la sultana
San Fernando is viewed as the queen or ruler of the surrounding valley area.
Donde se puede gozar
San Fernando provides a space for people to enjoy themselves and have a good time.
Writer(s): Lucho Bermudez
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