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.
Hola amigos
Parchis Lyrics
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sin nada que hacer
mirando a las pareces
y al suelo tambien
de pronto alguien dijo
poneos de pie
ya vienen ya vienen
ya vienen los rey
saltasteis de contestos
al verlos llegar
salisteis a la puerta
a prisa incado
y al ver lo que traemos
dijisteis asi
que es eso que es eso
que es eso de ti
Hola amigos
ya estamos aqui
con este juego
que es nuevo nuevo
si alguien no lo ha visto que se fije en mi
hola amigos
que tal os va
con este juego
que es nuevo nuevo
pero es muy divertido que lo vais a pasar
Estabais aburridos
sin nada que hacer
mirando a las pareces
y al suelo tambien
de pronto alguien dijo
poneos de pie
ya vienen ya vienen
ya vienen los rey
saltasteis de contestos
al verlos llegar
salisteis a la puerta
a prisa incado
y al ver lo que traemos
dijisteis asi
que es eso que es eso
que es eso de ti
Hola amigos
ya estamos aqui
con este juego
que es nuevo nuevo
si alguien no lo ha visto que se fije en mi
hola amigos
que tal os va
con este juego
que es nuevo nuevo
pero es muy divertido que lo vais a pasar
Hola amigos
ya estamos aqui
con este juego
que es nuevo nuevo
si alguien no lo ha visto que se fije en mi
hola amigos
que tal os va
con este juego
que es nuevo nuevo
pero es muy divertido que lo vais a pasar
The song Hola Amigos by Parchis is a joyful and upbeat tune about friends coming together and bringing excitement to an otherwise dull day. The lyrics begin by describing a group of friends who were bored out of their minds, with nothing to do but stare at the walls and the floor. Suddenly, someone yells out "stand up, stand up!" and the group jumps up in excitement because the "kings" are coming. As the kings arrive, the group rushes to the door, eagerly anticipating what they are bringing.
Upon seeing the kings and their gifts, the group is ecstatic and asks "what is this, what is this?" The kings reveal that they have brought a new game, and invite everyone to join in. The chorus repeats with the greeting "Hola amigos, ya estamos aqui" (Hello friends, we are here) and encourages everyone to join in on the new, exciting game.
The song is a celebration of friendship and the joy that comes from being together and having fun. The playful tone and simple lyrics make it easy to sing along and join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Estabais aburridos
You were bored and had nothing to do
sin nada que hacer
with nothing to occupy your time
mirando a las paredes
staring at the walls
y al suelo tambien
and also at the floor
de pronto alguien dijo
suddenly someone said
poneos de pie
get up on your feet
ya vienen ya vienen
they're coming, they're coming
ya vienen los rey
the kings are coming
saltasteis de contentos
you jumped up happily
al verlos llegar
when you saw them arrive
salisteis a la puerta
you went out to the door
a prisa incado
hurriedly kneeling down
y al ver lo que traemos
and when you saw what we brought
dijisteis asi
you said like this
que es eso que es eso
what's that, what's that
que es eso de ti
what's that from you
Hola amigos
Hello friends
ya estamos aqui
we are already here
con este juego
with this game
que es nuevo nuevo
that is brand new
si alguien no lo ha visto que se fije en mi
if someone hasn't seen it, they should look at me
que tal os va
how are you doing
pero es muy divertido que lo vais a pasar
but it's very fun and you're going to enjoy it
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nikitta Kruspe
Mi hermosa infancia aunque eran muy grandes yo los escuchaba siempre 🥰
bienvesena2210
Temazo increible, puro pop de la epoca
Óscar VC
NADIE. PERO NADIE COMO ELLOS!!!!!!!
Juan Manuel Fabela
RESPALDO LO QUE DICES!!!!
Un Chiva Hermano Potosino.
Sabes cuándo Timbiriche será mejor que ellos??? NUNCA!!!!! Ellos tenían el verdadero sello de un grupo netamente infantil!!!! Al menos mis fiestas infantiles, estuvieron ambientadas por sus canciones.... Mi favorita sin duda "La magia del circo".
salvador niebla
Los amamos parchís!
Florencio Sánchez
Hoy 17 de Agosto 2022 Es una delicia escuchar a estos formidables Artistas, los amo desde Tlalnepantla edo.de México
Judith Castillo
En el 2021 enseñando a mi hija de 5 años a bailarla y cantarla la música de mi infancia
Diego 113
que Bien
kuxiita
También yo 😋 mi hijo tiene 7 años y le encantó