Parchis was neither a boy or girl band, initially having four members, two from each gender. Eventually, the band expanded to have six members at the same time. Gemma Prat, Oscar Ferrer Cañadas, Constantino Fernández Fernández better known as Tino (singer) and Yolanda Ventura Roman (daughter of the well known trompetist, Rudy Ventura) were the first four kids to be chosen as members of Parchis.
Parchis' first single, "En La Armada", was a Spanish version of the Village People's disco hit, "In the Navy". "En La Armada" became a major hit in Spain, giving way for a number of important music composers to start working with Parchis. "En La Armada" was followed by what was arguably the group's biggest hit, "Durante la Espera de Parchis" ("During Parchis' Wait"). This song became a number one hit in Argentina. Later on, the group also became successful in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and other Latin American countries.
Personal problems forced Oscar Ferrer Caňadas out of the band in 1981. He was substituted by Francisco Díaz Terez, known by fans simply as "Frank". Brothers Miguel Ángel (born in Germany) and Jesús Gómez Cambronero soon joined the band, which by then had six members at the same time.
Losing Oscar Ferrer Cañadas proved lethal to the group, however. With Menudo reaching unprecedented (for a Hispanic children's music group) success levels in Latin America as well as in Spain, and other Latin American groups like Los Chamos and Los Chicos also providing Parchis with competition, and with Ferrer Cañadas' cosiderable amount of fans gone, Parchis began to wane.
In Spain and Argentina in particular, however, the group remained popular enough to release a 1983 movie, "Parchis Entra en Acción" ("Parchis Gets Into Action"), alongside Alberto Fernández de Rosa.
In 1985, Parchis broke up. The group had recorded a number of albums that were successful in Spain and Latin America. More than a decade later, the group would reunite for one television show engagement.
Feliz Navidad
Parchis Lyrics
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Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año
Y Felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año
Y Felicidad
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año
Y Felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año
Y Felicidad
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año
Y Felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año
Y Felicidad
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Yo te deseo felicidades
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
The song "Feliz Navidad" is an iconic Christmas classic, originally written by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, conveying the joy and warmth of the holiday season, as well as the desire for peace and happiness in the new year. The song is a cheerful and upbeat tribute to the spirit of Christmas.
The first verse repeats the phrase "Feliz Navidad" three times, followed by "Prospero año y felicidad", which translates to "Prosperous year and happiness". This phrase is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the theme of hope and good wishes for the future. The next two verses repeat the phrase "Yo te deseo felicidades" four times each, which means "I wish you happiness" in Spanish, before returning to the chorus.
What makes "Feliz Navidad" so special is its universal appeal. Though the lyrics are in Spanish, the message of love and kindness is understood by people of all cultures and backgrounds. The song's catchy melody and easy-to-sing lyrics have made it a perennial favorite in the holiday season, and it has been covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Prospero año
And a prosperous New Year
Y Felicidad
And happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Prospero año
And a prosperous New Year
Y Felicidad
And happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
I wish you a Merry Christmas
Prospero año
And a prosperous New Year
Y Felicidad
And happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Yo te deseo felicidades
I wish you happiness
Desde el fondo de mi corazón
From the bottom of my heart
Writer(s): Peter Moesser, Jose Feliciano
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.