Montaner was born as Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner, in Valentín Alsina, Buenos Aires, Argentina. However, he moved to Venezuela when he was 6 years old. During his youth he performed in the church chorus in the city of Maracaibo. In 1983, he released his first album titled Cada Día. Although the album was not a great success, it was a start for Montaner's career. He describes this album:"as his own version of death metal"
It wasn't until 1987 when Montaner became widely popular in Venezuela with the singles "Yo Que Te Amé" and "Vamos a Dejarlo" belonging to his self-titled album.
The following year he came out with Ricardo Montaner 2 which featured hit songs like "Tan Enamorados" and "A Donde Va El Amor". At the same time, he acted in the popular soap opera Niña Bonita. This also became a tool to make his songs known to the rest of Latin America. He won 4 platinum albums in Argentina alone. His next two albums, Un Toque de Misterio and En el Último Lugar del Mundo, became classics of the popular music in Mexico, Central and South America with hits such as "La Cima del Cielo", "Me Va a Extrañar", "Déjame Llorar" and "Será".
By 1992 Ricardo decided to hit the Spanish Caribbean with Los Hijos del Sol, an album that contained songs like "Castillo Azul", "Honda" and "Piel Adentro". That year, he also recorded a duet with Michelle, which was the Latinamerican version for the Aladdin song "A Whole New World" titled "Un Mundo Ideal".
Although Montaner has written most of his songs he has worked closely with other great song writers in Latin America such as Pablo Manavello, Ilan Chester and Oscar Gómez. But in 1994, Ricardo Montaner wrote and produced all the songs in his album Una Mañana y un Camino, which became popular only years after his release due to the lack of promotion by his new record label EMI Latin, with which Ricardo would also release Viene del Alma in 1995, an Italian pop flavored album. Also in 1995 he teamed up with Yolandita Monge to establish a Guinness World Record for performing 3 concerts in different cities on the same day in Puerto Rico. This was only possible by air transportation via helicopter from stage to stage.
By 1997, Montaner was already a well established artist in the Spanish speaking music world and could give himself the luxury of experimenting with other styles of music, without forgetting the roots that had made him so popular a decade earlier. Working one more time with Pablo Manavello and with a new record company, Warner Music proved to be the promoter Ricardo was expecting for. Es Así brought Ricardo much popularity in the United States Spanish speaking areas and allowed Montaner to tour more than 17 countries in Latin America making him even more popular in Spain. Songs like "La Mujer de Mi Vida", "Para Llorar" and "Es Así" became very popular all around.
In 1999, Montaner recorded his best album ever with his past hits decorated with the strings of the London Metropolitan Orchestra. This proved to be very successful and sold over 1 million copies. Ricardo made another attempt in 2001 with Sueño Repetido that included the bolero style song "Bésame" arranged by Bebu Silvetti which became a hit all over the world. Future works with Juan Carlos Calderón, Kike Santander and Silvetti would be the key for Ricardo to move his songs and popularity to another level in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
2002's Suma (Bolero style songs) and 2003's Prohibido Olvidar (balada pop) had fair results in terms of sales and acceptance. "Si Tuviera Que Elegir" in Suma was written for his daughter. In 2003 he broke the record for the most concerts on a same tour in the theater of Bellas Artes in Puerto Rico. He sold out 18 concerts breaking his past record of 12, which also held it Yolandita Monge and Ricardo Arjona.
In 2004, he made another album with the London Metropolitan Orchestra named Con La London Metropolitan Orchestra Vol. 2 featuring his latest hits songs and two exclusive songs such as "Desesperado" and "Esta Escrito". In 2005, Montaner launched Todo y Nada which featured the songs "Cuando a mi Lado Estas" and "Nada". For this album he's already nominated in the Latin Grammys with album and song of the year for "Cuando a mi Lado Estas". "Amarte es mi Pecado" and "Heridas de Amor" are non-album songs that have been chosen to be the theme songs on two very popular Mexican soap operas and that much popular have become these songs.
In 2007, Ricardo released Las Mejores Canciones Del Mundo produced by Adrian Posse with the songs "Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti", "Nostalgias (Argen Version)", "Échame A Mí La Culpa (Artista Invitado: Juanes)".
In 2008, he released Las Mejores Canciones Del Mundo II - Y Algunas Mías...! with the songs "Cuando Un Amigo Se Va", "Ansiedad", "Bésame (Featuring Pasión Vega)".
Ricardo Montaner has sold over 22 million albums, and keeps breaking records in arenas and theaters all over the world.
Moliendo Café
Ricardo Montaner Lyrics
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Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Una triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Una triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
Pasa incansable la noche moliendo café
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Esta triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
En la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Esta triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
Pasa incansable la noche moliendo café, eh eh eh
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
En la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Esta triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
Ahí viene, ahí viene, ahí viene esa negra bella
Ahí viene el zambo manuel y se va con ella, ay ay ay
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
Pasa que pasa la noche moliendo café
Cuando la tarde languidece renace la sombra, manuel, manuel, manuel
Se va con su negra, mira para aquí, mira para allá, mira para aquí, mira para allá
Cuando la tarde languidece renace, renace, renace la sombra
Renace, renace, renace la sombra y el zambo manuel se va con rosa
The song Moliendo Café by Ricardo Montaner is a beautiful piece that describes the mesmerizing essence of the coffee mills as they slowly come to life at dusk. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the stillness that takes over the coffee plantations in the evenings, and the slow and steady rhythm of the coffee mills grinding is the only sound that breaks the silence. The melody is contemplative and melancholy, and it adds to the somberness of the lyrics. The song talks about a man named Zambo Manuel who is consumed by the bitterness and pain of lost love. He passes his nights grinding coffee, lost in thoughts of the past. The old coffee mill becomes a place of solace for him where he can grieve and reminisce about the love he lost.
The song’s lyrics are deceivingly simple yet packed with meaning. The coffee mill represents the cycle of life and how everything comes to an end. The singer’s use of different images such as shadows, stillness, and a sad love song, creates a pensive atmosphere that amplifies the emotions of the singer’s words. The lyrics are incredibly relatable, as everyone has experienced loss or heartbreak at some point in their lives. Zambo Manuel’s character represents anyone who has ever had their heart broken and has found comfort in mundane or routine activities. This song is a poignant reminder that amidst the daily hustle and bustle of life, there are moments of stillness where we can reflect on our past and come to terms with the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
As the evening fades, shadows come back to life
Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
In the stillness, coffee plants once again feel
Una triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
A sad love song from the old mill
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
In the lethargy of the night, it seems to say
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
A love sorrow, a sadness
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
The zambo manuel carries in his bitterness
Pasa incansable la noche moliendo café
The night passes tirelessly while he grinds coffee
Ahí viene, ahí viene, ahí viene esa negra bella
Here she comes, here she comes, here comes that beautiful black woman
Ahí viene el zambo manuel y se va con ella, ay ay ay
Here comes zambo manuel and he leaves with her, ay ay ay
Cuando la tarde languidece renace la sombra, manuel, manuel, manuel
As evening fades, the shadow reappears, manuel, manuel, manuel
Se va con su negra, mira para aquí, mira para allá, mira para aquí, mira para allá
He leaves with his black woman, looking here, looking there, looking here, looking there
Renace, renace, renace la sombra y el zambo manuel se va con rosa
The shadow is reborn, and zambo manuel leaves with rosa
Lyrics © Tratore, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOSE MANZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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MOLIENDO CAFÉ
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Una triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Una triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
Pasa incansable la noche moliendo cafe
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
Y en la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Esta triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
En la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Esta triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
Que en el letargo de la noche parece decir
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
Pasa incansable la noche moliendo café, eh eh eh
Cuando la tarde languidece renacen las sombras
En la quietud los cafetales vuelven a sentir
Esta triste canción de amor de la vieja molienda
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
En el letargo de la noche parece decir
Ahí viene, ahí viene, ahí viene esa negra bella
Ahí viene el zambo manuel y se va con ella, ay ay ay
Una pena de amor, una tristeza
Lleva el zambo manuel en su amargura
Pasa que pasa la noche moliendo café
Cuando la tarde languidece
Renace la sombra,
manuel, manuel, manuel
Se va con su negra,
mira para aquí, mira para allá,
mira para aquí, mira para allá
Cuando la tarde languidece renace, renace, renace la sombra
Renace, renace, renace la sombra y el zambo manuel se va con rosa
@rocsto
Un excelente Cantante una bella version de esta cancion es simplemente magistral 🎶🎤🎸 y la escucho con una taza de ☕️
@andresbosque4810
Me encanta este tema. Sin ser fan de Montaner reconozco su extraordinaria voz y carrera. Me parece que el alma de esta pieza es la melodía de las cuerdas y Ricardo con su voz la resalta aún más.
@joaquin2966
Y DALE DALE DALE DALE DALE DALE BOCAAAAAA Y DALE DALE DALE DALE DALE DALE BOOOOOO
@carlazuniga6661
Amo este tema me ayuda a vivir gracias
@elsaalfonzo4485
Super orgullosa de ti Ricardo❤
@aquilesanomar10K
Qué viva Venezuela y el inolvidable Don Hugo Blanco y su moliendo Café , bravo Ricardo!!! el Zulia se enaltece con tu interpretación
@rebecalopezcruz4365
lo mas bello en la voz de Ricardo, este tema era el mas amado de mi PADRE, y me complace escucharlo en este estilo simplemente , impecable
@marcosferrero3476
Y dale dale dale dale dale daleee bocaaaaa!!!!
@pequenavenecia4151
Hermosa version..en la linda voz de nuestro Ricardo Montaner!! 😊😊😍😘
@lucasalvarez3878
Dale dale dale dale dale dale dale BOCAAAAAAAAA🎶