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.
Hasta la vista
Parchis Lyrics
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grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
llego el final de la gran fantasia
queda en recuerdo q siempre perdura
hora tras hora y dia tras dia
no nos vamos para siempre
hasta la vista
es solo por un instante
hasta la vista
volveremos a encontrarnos
mientras tu, mientras tu, mientras tu, mientras tu
quieras q canté
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
Gemma, David, Tino, Frank y Yolanda
te dan un beso
con gran alegria
hasta la vista amigos del alma
y recordar a parchis cada día
aqui un beso muy grande
hasta la vista
de tus cinco compañeros
hasta la vista
de estos cinco revoltosos
y que tanto y que tanto
y que tanto y que tanto
los queremos
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amigos de parchis
hasta la vista
grandes y chicos
amiiiiiigoooos dee paaarchiiiiiiiiiiiiis
The song "Hasta la Vista" by Parchis is a farewell song to their audience, both young and old, who have been their friends and supporters throughout their journey. The lyrics speak of the end of their adventure and fantasy, but also leave behind memories that will always last. Parchis promises their audience that they are not leaving forever, only momentarily, and will meet again with them for more singing and fun whenever their audience desires.
Parchis is deeply grateful for their friendship with their audience, as evidenced by the mention of individual names at the end of the song. They express their gratitude by kissing their audience goodbye with great joy and affection, promising to remember them and Parchis every day. The song overall is a message of hope and love for Parchis's supporters.
Line by Line Meaning
Hasta la vista
We'll be saying goodbye
grandes y chicos
To both young and old
amigos de parchis
Our dear Parchis friends
llego el final de la gran aventura
Our great adventure has come to an end
llego el final de la gran fantasia
Our grand fantasy has come to an end
queda en recuerdo q siempre perdura
But the memories will always last
hora tras hora y dia tras dia
Through every hour and every day
no nos vamos para siempre
We're not leaving forever
hasta la vista
It's just a temporary goodbye
es solo por un instante
We'll be back together soon
volveremos a encontrarnos
We will meet again
mientras tu, mientras tu, mientras tu, mientras tu, quieras q canté
As long as you want us to sing
Gemma, David, Tino, Frank y Yolanda
Our names are Gemma, David, Tino, Frank, and Yolanda
te dan un beso
We give you a kiss
con gran alegria
With a lot of joy
amigos del alma
Our soulful friends
y recordar a parchis cada día
And we will remember Parchis every day
aqui un beso muy grande
Here's a big kiss
de tus cinco compañeros
From your five friends
de estos cinco revoltosos
From these five rascals
y que tanto y que tanto
And how much we love you
los queremos
We love you
amiiiiiigoooos dee paaarchiiiiiiiiiiiiis
Friends of Parchis forever!
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.