A native of the middle-class La Paternal neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Pappo started playing the guitar at the age of ten, and became active in Argentine rock since its beginnings; Pappo was a force in its transition from English to Spanish as guitarist of Los Gatos, the first rock band to enter the mainstream charts in Argentina.
He also played in the first incarnation of cult band Los Abuelos de la Nada and in the quasi-psychedelic La Pesada del Rock and Roll.
With his band, Pappo's Blues, he recorded and toured extensively. He became an underground working-class hero, but received no radio airplay. In the mid-1970s, Pappo spent some time in Brazil and also in England, playing alongside Peter Green (formerly of Fleetwood Mac), Lemmy (who later achieved fame with Motörhead), and other rock and blues greats.
Back in Argentina, Pappo formed Riff, a heavy metal band. During the 1982 Mailvinas war, Argentine music was given a large share of radio play, and Riff became popular with rockers.
With the advent of popular blues bands in the 1980s, such as Memphis La Blusera, Pappo was recognized as the godfather of Argentine blues. As such, he enjoyed the appreciation of B. B. King who admitted cherishing many of Pappo's records, and with whom he played at the Madison Square Garden in 1993 and 1994.
Since 1984, Pappo alternated solo work with re-unions of Pappo's Blues and Riff.
In the late 1980's Pappo spent time in the United States and formed a new version of Riff, which became Pappo y Widowmakers (Pappo and the Widowmakers) in 1989. This version of the band was based in the Los Angeles / Hollywood California area, and the bandmembers were as follows: Dave Hatlee - Bass, Rick Ness - Second Guitar, Saint Bongosto - Drums
Pappo y Widowmaker recorded a two-song EP in late 1989 and then embarked on tour back to South America in December 1989. They performed several successful shows in venues such as Club Satisfaction in Buenos Aires and The Superdomo in Mar Del Plata in 1990.
Pappo's other love was car racing. He raced in Argentina's top stock-car category, Turismo Carretera, and in motorcycle races, with limited success.
Pappo died in a road accident in Luján, Buenos Aires province on 24 February 2005.
Fiesta Cervezal
Pappo Lyrics
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un trago de,
cerveza fresca,
para mi said,
hare calor,
en esta fiesta.
...Solo...
Quiero tomar,
un trago de,
licor muy fino,
con mis amigos,
hare calor,
why no he bebido.
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The lyrics of Pappo's song "Fiesta Cervezal" depict a desire to indulge in some refreshing beverages during a party. The singer expresses a specific yearning for an icy, cold beer that will provide respite from the heat that they are experiencing at the party. The repetition of the phrase "quiero tomar" emphasizes the desire for a drink, and the description of the beer as "fresca" further emphasizes the necessity for a cool, refreshing beverage.
Later, the singer expresses a desire for a more refined type of alcohol, something "muy fino." They mention that they haven't had anything to drink yet, indicating that they are excited to finally indulge in the festivities. The use of the phrase "why no he bebido" suggests that perhaps they were refraining from drinking for a specific reason, further emphasizing their excitement to finally be able to partake.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fiesta Cervezal" capture the excitement, anticipation, and desire for indulgence that can be inherent in a party atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiero tomar,
I want to have,
un trago de,
a sip of,
cerveza fresca,
fresh beer,
para mi said,
for myself,
hare calor,
I'll feel warm,
en esta fiesta.
at this party.
...Solo...
...Alone...
Quiero tomar,
I want to have,
un trago de,
a sip of,
licor muy fino,
very fine liquor,
con mis amigos,
with my friends,
hare calor,
I'll feel warm,
why no he bebido.
and I haven't drank yet.
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Written by: NORBERTO NAPOLITANO
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