Selena made her first public appearance at her father's Mexican restaurant in Lake Jackson at eight and recorded her first record at nine. Throughout her adolescence Selena was constantly on tour. She completed her education via correspondence courses. The singer signed with Capitol EMI in 1989, and released several albums with that label, including 1994's wildly popular 'Amor Prohibido'.
Chris Perez replaced Roger Garcia as guitar player. A romance budded between Perez and Selena, and the two married on April 2, 1992. Even as Selena's career skyrocketed she remained very close to her family, choosing to live next door to them in Corpus Christi.
Selena holds the record of drawing the biggest concert crowd in the history of the Houston Astrodome, for her February 1995 performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The greatest irony in Selena's musical career is that she became a star singing in her second language. Her first language was English, not Spanish.
Aside from her singing, Selena was an avid clothing designer. Boutique shops with the Selena name opened in Corpus Christi and San Antonio in 1994. She also dabbled in acting, making a cameo in the Johnny Depp film 'Don Juan de Marco'.
A woman named Yolanda Saldívar worked her way into the singer's inner circle, becoming president of Selena's fan club and manager of the boutiques. In 1995 the Quintanillas found out Saldivar had embezzled money from these ventures and decided to fire her. Selena agreed to meet Saldivar at a Corpus Christi Days Inn on the morning of March 31, 1995 in order to retrieve paperwork for tax purposes. At the motel an argument ensued over the embezzlement and Saldivar shot the singer once in the back. Selena died within hours at a local hospital.
Selena's death shocked and saddened Tejano fans in Latin communities throughout the United States and in Mexico. Numerous vigils and memorials were held in the singer's honor. That summer her album 'Dreaming of You', a combination of Spanish language hits and new English language tracks, debuted at #1 on the Billboard music charts in the US.
In October of 1995 a Houston jury convicted Saldívar of murder and sentenced her to life in prison, with parole eligibility in thirty years.
There is a museum to honor Selena's memory and a bronze life-sized statue of her on Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi. In 1997, Jennifer Lopez played Selena in the movie of the same name. The movie became the basis in which Lopez rose to superstardom.
In December 2020, Netflix released "Selena: The Series", together with Selena's family in production, based on her life in childhood, before fame, her space in the music industry and her importance for the Latin scenary, played by Christian Serratos. The series contains 2 parts with 18 episodes in total. The second and final part was released in May 2021.
Last Dance / The Hustle / On The Radio
Selena Lyrics
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Yes, it's my last chance for romance tonight
Wo-o
I need you by me beside me to guide me
To hold me to scold me
Cause when I'm bad
I'm so so bad
So let's dance the last dance
So let's dance the last dance
So let's dance the last dance tonight
Let's dance the last dance for love
Yes, it's my last chance for romance tonight
Wo-o
I need you by me beside me to guide me
To hold me to scold me
Cause when I'm bad
I'm so so bad
So let's dance the last dance
So let's dance the last dance
So let's dance the last dance tonight
Do the hustle (woo)
Someone found the letter you wrote me on the radio (radio)
And it said exactly how you felt (you felt)
It must of fallen out of a hole in your old brown overcoat
It never said your name, but I knew who they meant
Wo-o-o
I was so surprised and shocked and I wondered too (wondered too)
If by chance you heard for yourself (yourself)
I never told a soul just how I've been feeling over you
But they said it really loud, they said it on the air
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
I was so surprised and shocked and I wondered too (wondered too)
If by chance you heard for yourself (yourself)
I never told a soul just how I've been feeling over you
But they said it really loud, they said it on the air
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
Wo-o-o
On the radio
The first part of the song, "Last Dance / The Hustle / On The Radio," is about the desire for love and companionship. The chorus of the song is about the last chance for romance. It evokes a sense of urgency, as if the singer feels that time is running out and they need to seize the opportunity to find love. The line "I need you by me beside me to guide me" reveals a sense of vulnerability and dependence on a significant other. The repetition of "So let's dance the last dance" emphasizes the importance of the moment.
The second part of the song, "On The Radio," is about the singer discovering a letter through a radio announcement that was meant for them. The singer seems surprised to learn that the letter was broadcast on the radio, and they wonder if the person who wrote it heard it as well. The repetition of "On the radio" in the chorus emphasizes the impact of the discovery.
Overall, the song highlights the themes of love, vulnerability, and communication. The urgency of the first part of the song is contrasted with the surprise and shock of the second part, which underscores the importance of effective communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Last dance the last dance for love
This is the final chance to dance for love
Yes, it's my last chance for romance tonight
Tonight is the final opportunity for romance
Wo-o
Vocalization
I need you by me beside me to guide me
I require your presence, guidance and support
To hold me to scold me
To embrace me and correct me when I err
Cause when I'm bad, I'm so so bad
I am quite mischievous when I choose to be
So let's dance the last dance
Let us dance together for the final time
So let's dance the last dance
Let us dance together for the final time
So let's dance the last dance tonight
This is the final night to dance together
Let's dance the last dance for love
This is the final dance for love
Do the hustle (woo)
A call to do the hustle dance
Someone found the letter you wrote me on the radio (radio)
A letter was discovered on the radio, which you had written to me was spoken
And it said exactly how you felt (you felt)
The letter expressed your veritable feelings
It must of fallen out of a hole in your old brown overcoat
Assumedly, it slipped out through an aperture in your brown coat
It never said your name, but I knew who they meant
Your name was not stated, but I understood the reference
I was so surprised and shocked and I wondered too (wondered too)
I was both astonished and perplexed
If by chance you heard for yourself (yourself)
Perhaps you overheard it yourself
I never told a soul just how I've been feeling over you
I never spoke to anyone about my affection for you
But they said it really loud, they said it on the air
It was expressed with great emphasis over the radio
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
Wo-o-o
Vocalization
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
Wo-o-o
Vocalization
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
Wo-o-o
Vocalization
On the radio
Repeated refrain to emphasize the medium of communication
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: VAN MCCOY
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Srrealism
No autotune, no lip syncing. Just pure raw talent.
KITTYSTAR_☆
SHE IS SOOOO ICONIC LIKE OMG ❤❤❤❤❤
Who Knows
Also her & her band couldn’t hear themselves in real time because of the sheer size of the Arena everything from instruments to her voice was delayed by a few seconds!
Ahuitzol Rosas Mendoza
Exactly....Back in the day the singer really needed to prove the voice and talent. SELENA of course had everything. Great voice, talent omg ❤❤❤❤❤
TheeArkandCovenantofBeauty
You can say that again Thanks Selena to once again inspire me to keep singing 🎧🎙📿🎊💐❤️🥰🔥
LifeWithKat
She was a natural!!❤
Angel Cuellar
Que artista tan versátil y completa !!!
No la porquería de hoy con autotune.
Rossy Sanchez
Exacto!
Carolina LI2002
Así es!!!!!!!
Gameplays_conMegan
Es cierto!!