Luis Mariano became famous in France in the 50s with the light opera "La Belle de Cadix". His fame grew even more with "Le chanteur de Mexico" and "Violettes Imperiales", light operas on stage which became films. He enjoyed then a huge popularity and fans went even totally crazy about him.
He sang with Bourvil and Annie Cordy.
Luis Mariano had a unique voice and a unique style.
Luis Mariano died in 1970, totally used up after numbers of roadshows and tours, in the most dreadful financial situation, forgotten by all.
He was known to be an extremely cheerful person, enjoying life to the full, over generous with his friends and loving.
Granada
Luis Mariano Lyrics
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Tierra soñada por mí
Mi cantar se vuelve gitano cuando es para tí
Mi cantar hecho de fantasía
Mi cantar flor de melancolía
Que yo te vengo a dar
Granada, tierra ensangrentada en tardes de toros
Te sueño rebelde y gitana cubierta de flores
Y beso tu boca de grana jugosa manzana
Que me habla de amores
Granada, manola cantada en coplas preciosas
No tengo otra cosa que darte que un ramo de rosas
De rosas de suave fragancia que le dieran marco a la virgen morena
Granada
Tu tierra está llena de lindas mujeres
De sangre y de sol
The lyrics of Luis Mariano's song "Granada" describe a deep love and admiration for the city. The first stanza speaks about how the singer's voice becomes gypsy-like when singing about Granada, his song is full of fantasy and a flower of melancholy. He has come to give his love to the city through his music. The second stanza speaks about the city's bloody bullfighting tradition, and the captivating presence of women with the enchanting eyes of moors. The singer dreams of a rebellious and flowery Granada, and describes kissing her mouth, which reminds him of juicy apples and speaks of love. The third and final stanza depicts Granada as a manola, a Spanish woman of style and grace that is often sung about in Spanish music. The singer cannot offer much to her except a bouquet of roses that would be fitting for the beautiful land of Granada, filled with lovely women and imbued with the warmth of the sun.
The lyrics of "Granada" are rich with poetic imagery and paint a vivid picture of a city that has captured the heart of the singer. The song is an ode to Granada's natural and cultural beauty, as well as its tumultuous history. Through his words, the singer expresses his deep love and admiration for the city, which is like no other place on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Granada
This is a song about Granada.
Tierra soñada por mí
This is a land I had always dreamed of.
Mi cantar se vuelve gitano cuando es para tí
My singing becomes like that of a gypsy when I sing for you.
Mi cantar hecho de fantasía
My singing is made of fantasy.
Mi cantar flor de melancolía
My singing is a flower of melancholy.
Que yo te vengo a dar
And this singing, I give to you.
Granada, tierra ensangrentada en tardes de toros
Granada, land stained with blood from bullfights.
Mujer que conserva el embrujo de los ojos moros
Women who hold the charm of Moorish eyes.
Te sueño rebelde y gitana cubierta de flores
I dream of you as a defiant, gypsy woman draped in flowers.
Y beso tu boca de grana jugosa manzana
And I kiss your mouth, red as a juicy apple.
Que me habla de amores
That speaks to me of love.
Granada, manola cantada en coplas preciosas
Granada, sung as a beautiful song by Manola.
No tengo otra cosa que darte que un ramo de rosas
I have nothing else to give you but a bouquet of roses.
De rosas de suave fragancia que le dieran marco a la virgen morena
Roses with a gentle fragrance that would frame the dark-skinned Virgin Mary.
Granada
Granada.
Tu tierra está llena de lindas mujeres
Your land is full of beautiful women.
De sangre y de sol
Full of passion and sunshine.
Writer(s): Jacques Larue, Lara Agustin, Lara Agustin Adaptation De Jacques Larue
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miguel Angel Olmo
Qué maravilla. Tan humilde, tan grande, tan nuestro. Andalucía y España no te olvidarán jamás.
edith labesse
Merveilleux Luis, quelle voix.....quelle prestance.....le seul, l'unique ... Je l'adore
José Luis Santos Martinez
En Francia vivió prácticamente toda su vida.
andre pinori
Il est regrettable que l'opera ne lui ait pas ouvert ses portes.il avait une voix de tenor magnifique
María Garcia
Un señor de la musica y un gran español
Robin Marcos
LUIS MARIANO ,El mejor Tenor Vasco-Español de todos los tiempos.
Gracias Luis por dejar para la posteridad el gran legado de tu voz, películas, opereta, y tantos discos.
Siempre estarás en nuestros corazones. D.E.P
Marie Noelle Meunier
Simplemente se dice tenor ESPAÑOL.
Marcelo Clodomiro Zavalia
Qué impecable!!
Felicitaciones Luis Mariano.
Jerry Mendez
El gran luis marino cm siempre con su gran voz, limpia, entonda, y perfectamente gesticulada..
Sinplemente el mejor
Elena Frias Enciso
Gracias Luis Mariano por esa voz maravillosa q,nos dejaste de !! El mejor legado..