Luis Gatica Silva was born in Rancagua, Chili. He attended school at Instituto O'Higgins. He and his brother Arturo were struggling singers before they released their first album, in 1949, when Gatica was 21 years old.
Chileans generally experienced a change in their taste in music during the 1950s, when bolero music overtook tango as Chileans' preferred music genre for some time. Singers like Cuba's Olga Guillot, and Argentinian Leo Marini and Mexican Elvira Ríos, among others, were very popular during that time. So were Xavier Cugat and his orchestra, which included Puerto Rican Bobby Capó. These singers would influence Gatica.
Gatica's first record, 1951's Me Importas Tú (You Matter to Me) became a mega hit across Latin America, opening many doors for Gatica. He followed that with 1952's Contigo en la Distancia (With You in the Distance). Gatica recorded his version of Consuelo Velázquez's Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me a Lot) in 1953, a year in which he produced two more albums, Las Muchachas de la Plaza España (The Girls from Spain Square) and Sinceridad (Sincerity). The following year his hit "Sinceridad" was released.
By 1957, Gatica moved to Mexico, a country that would be of great importance in his life. In Mexico, he released No me Platiques Más (Don't Talk to me Anymore), Tú me Acostumbraste (You Accustomed Me) and Voy a Apagar la Luz (I'm Turning the Lights Off), which was released in 1959.
In 1956, Gatica's songs were recorded in North America on LP albums for the first time by Capitol Records ('Capitol of the World' series). Three albums were released within 14 months by Capitol. The third one in that group with Capitol was El Gran Gatica, which featured such songs as Somos (We Are),' Sabrá Dios (God Will Know), and Si me Comprendieras (If You Understood Me). One of the three Lucho Gatica albums released in 1958 was a greatest hits compilation; the third was named Envenenados (Poisoned). He also recorded a song entitled Encadenados (Chained (We Are)).
Gatica had important changes in his personal life after arriving in Mexico for the first time. He decided to become a permanent resident of that North American country, and married Puerto Rican actress Mapita Cortés, who had been a celebrity in Mexico (and Puerto Rico) for some years, and who also resided in Mexico. The couple had two sons named Luis and Alfredo. Luis went on to become a telenovela and rock star during the 1980s and Alfredo (Alfie) became a music entrepreneur. Gatica remarried an American woman and had one daughter named Lily, as well. One of Gatica's last known releases was 1963's Recuerdos de Amor (Memories of Love). He had seven children.
He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording.
Gatica Died in Mexico on November 13, 2018.
La gloria eres tú
Lucho Gatica Lyrics
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Lo que me tiene extasiado
Porque negar que
Estoy de ti enamorado
De tu dulce alma
Que es toda sentimiento
De esos ojazos
De un raro fulgor
Eres un encanto
Eres una flor
Dios, dice que la gloria esta en el cielo
Que es de los mortales
El consuelo al morir
Bendito, Dios porque al tenerte yo en vida
No necesito, ir al cielo azul
Si alma mia
La gloria ere tu
Dios, dice que la gloria esta en el cielo
Que es de los mortales
El consuelo al morir
Bendito, Dios porque al tenerte yo en vida
No necesito, ir al cielo azul
Si alma mia
La gloria ere tu
The song "La Gloria Eres Tú" by Lucho Gatica is a beautiful love ballad that is an expression of one's deep affection for their lover. The lyrics begin by stating that the person's lover is their treasure, and everything about them brings them great joy and ecstasy. The singer admits that they are enamored with their lover and cannot deny their feelings. They describe their lover's sweet soul, full of emotion and their mesmerizing eyes that dominate and invite love. They claim that their lover is charming and beautiful like a flower.
The song then takes on a religious tone, with the singer referencing the idea that "glory" comes from heaven and is the ultimate comfort for mortals when they die. However, the singer expresses gratitude for having their lover in their life, stating that they do not need to go to heaven if they can have their lover with them. The singer declares that their lover is their "glory," and having them in their life brings them all the happiness and fulfillment they need.
In summary, "La Gloria Eres Tú" is a beautiful love song that expresses deep affection and love for a romantic partner. The song highlights the idea that true happiness and "glory" can be found in relationships with loved ones rather than in religious or spiritual beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Eres mi bien
You are my treasure
Lo que me tiene extasiado
You are what leaves me entranced
Porque negar que
Why deny that
Estoy de ti enamorado
I am in love with you
De tu dulce alma
Your sweet soul
Que es toda sentimiento
Filled with emotions
De esos ojazos
Your big eyes
De un raro fulgor
A rare brightness
Que me dominan he insitan al amor
That dominate and inspire love in me
Eres un encanto
You are charming
Eres una flor
You are a flower
Dios, dice que la gloria esta en el cielo
God says that glory is in heaven
Que es de los mortales
It is for mortals
El consuelo al morir
A comfort for when they die
Bendito, Dios porque al tenerte yo en vida
Blessed God, for having you in my life
No necesito, ir al cielo azul
I don't need to go to the blue sky
Si alma mia
As my soul
La gloria ere tu
You are my glory
Writer(s): Jose Mendez
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.