The history of La Sonora Ponceña is the history of Quique Lucca, (Yauco, Puerto Rico, 12 December 1912 - 9 October 2016). In 1928, when he was 16 years old, his family moves to Ponce, Puerto Rico and Quique starts to work as an auto mechanic and starts playing the guitar. In 1932 Quique meets Angélica Quiñones, the future mother of his children, Zulma, Papo y Wanda. In 1944 Quique puts together a band called "El Conjunto Internacional", including three instrumentalists: tumbadora, bongó, vocalist and Quique Lucca at the guitar and second voice. Later, Antonio "Tato" Santaella joined, playing the bongó. On 10 April 1946, Enrique Lucca Jr. ("Papo") was born; he would later become the musical director of "La Sonora". In fact, in 1951, Papo surprised his father and the other members of the "Internacional" band when, at only 5 years old, he joined a band practice and started playing the tumbadora on Tito Puente's "Ran Kan Kan".
After the band had been inactive for a year, Quique re-established it in 1954 and renamed it "Conjunto Sonora Ponceña". His childhood friend Antonio "Tato" Santaella played bajo de cajón. On 20 April of that year the band plays at its first official dance. In 1956, Vicentivo Morales, joins the band as its first pianist. Later that year, Quique brings young Papo into the band as a pianist. In November 1957, Papo makes its official debut during a dance on the northern shore of the Island. In 1958, La Sonora Ponceña records its first 78 RPM with Avelino Muñoz as pianist. The 78 RPM contained No puede Ser on one side and Tan Linda que Era on the reverse side. Towards the end of 1958, the band goes into recording mode and includes 12-year-old Papo Lucca. The band included its first official vocalist Charlie Martínez. Later on, vocalists Felipe and Davilita would also record bolero-mambo themes such as Noche de Locura. In September 1960, the group played in New York. The group's main attraction was its 12-year-old pianist, Papo Lucca. In 1968 the group started its official recordings on 33 RPM with the song Hacheros Pa' Un Palo.
In 1974, singer Humberto "Tito" Gómez leaves the band after 7 years and 6 recordings. Together with Joe Rodríguez and Mickey Ortíz, Humberto "Tito" Gómez formed La Terrífica. Likewise, in 1977 Edgardo Morales, who played the timbal leaves the band after 7 years and 7 recordings and joins El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. In 1978 singer Luis Guillermo "Luigui" Texidor leves the band after 10 years and 10 recordings to join Bobby Valentín's Orchestra. In 1982 trumpetist Humberto Godineaux leaves the band after 4 years a 6 recordings. Singer Yolanda Rivera also left the band after 7 years and 8 recordings. In 1985, singer Miguel Ortíz retires from the band after 11 years and 12 recordings. On 28 May 1986, the band losses singer Alberto "Toñito" Ledée in a car accident. In 1987, trumpetist Heriberto "Ayatollah" Santiago also retires having 7 years and 5 recordings to his credit. In July 1989, long-time bass player Antonio "Tato" Santaella retired after 21 recordings. Tato played without ever using any musical scores, and singing entirely "by ear". A year later, in 1990, another bass player Efraín "Frao" Hernández retired from the band after 10 years and 7 recordings. In 1990, bongó player Angel Hernández also retired after 14 years and 13 recordings. In 1991, tumbadora player Vicente "Pequeño Johnny" Rivera retires after 16 years with the band. He had performed on 15 of the band's recordings. In 1993, long-time trumpeter Ramón "Tony El Cordovés" Rodríguez retired after 24 recordings. This was followed by the retirement of trumpeter Freddie Del Valle, who had played with the band for 6 years and had participated in 5 recordings.
In 1993, the band played at the Magno Orchestra Festival in Barranquilla, Colombia. The band was awarded the “Congo de Oro” award, given to the best international band. And in October 1994, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 40th anniversary with a festival at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The band would later also play at the Madison Square Garden to bring its celebration to the United States. In 1995, the band did a reunion recording with Luis Guillermo "Luigi" Texidor and Yolanda Rivera who had retired 19 and 14 years earlier, respectively. That same year, they sang in Paris, France, and at the Desfile de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Parade) in Zaragoza, Spain. In 1996 the band plays for the first time in Mexico at the Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, carnival.
In 2000, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 45th anniversary at the Tito Puente Amphitheater at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at the Teatro La Perla in Ponce. They also played in Caracas, Venezuela as part of this 45th anniversary celebration. In the years following 2000, La Sonora Ponceña participated in a large number of events throughout Puerto Rico, including Fiestas Patronales, private parties, graduation parties, and corporate Christmas and holiday parties. In the following years, the band also made presentations in Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, Washington, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Panamá, Perú, England, Switzerland and Italy.
For its 50th year anniversary (2004), the band played at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The 12,000 spectators made the show a complete sellout on its presentation day, February 21. The show was broadcast via radio and television.
During its 50th anniversaery show at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, the band was officially recognized by the Legislature of Puerto Rico for its musical contributions.
The 23rd “Día Nacional de la Salsa”, celebrated in Carolina, Puerto Rico on 16 March 2004, was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
In Ponce there is a street, in Urb. Estancias del Golf, named after Quique Lucca.
The 2003 "Feria de Turismo", celebrated at Complejo Turístico “La Guancha” in Ponce was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
Date Cuenta
Sonora Ponceña Lyrics
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Y pensar de que lo nuestro fue un error
Que de existir no tuvo razón
Hoy llegue a la conclusión
Que tortura al corazón tu falsedad
Pero el tiempo mal gastado por los dos
Hoy llegue a la conclusión
Que tortura al corazón tu falsedad
Errores, los comete cualquiera
Ilusiones, de mi vida pasajeras
Aventura, que adormeció mi corazón
Por un momento
Palabras, que se llevo el viento
Y actitud, poco amigable y egoísta
Así eres tú
Y yo espero que haya servido de lección
Y que en una próxima ocasión
Tú te des cuenta a tiempo
Que tortura al corazón tu falsedad Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
Que amor sin verdad
Se alimenta con maldad Ya tu lo veras, el tiempo será testigo
Con nadie serás feliz
Has sellado tu destino
.
Mujer que no tiene compasión
Nunca tendrá su solución
Corazón de mentira y falsedad
A nadie convencerás
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
Que la vida no es color de rosa
Y mucho menos sabe a menta
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
Que como mujer no tienes derecho
A tratarme con desprecio
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
False que me adora
Te digo pali culaou tubau
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
Espero en dios que te sirva de lección
Pa' una próxima ocasión
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
Que aquel que anda con la verdad
Cariño encuentra
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
"Date Cuenta" by La Sonora Ponceña is a song about heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics speak of realizing that a relationship was a mistake and the pain that comes with the other person's falsehood. The singer reflects on the wasted time and hopes that the experience will serve as a lesson for the future. The chorus urges the other person to "analyze their heart and realize" that a love without truth is fueled by malice.
The song also touches on themes of compassion, justice, and truth. The singer calls out the other person's callous attitude and heart of lies and falsehood. The lyrics suggest that such a person will never find their solution as they have sealed their destiny with their actions. The song encourages people to seek honesty in their relationships and treat others with respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Y pensar de que lo nuestro fue un error
To think that what we had was a mistake
Que de existir no tuvo razón
That it had no reason to exist
Hoy llegue a la conclusión
Today I came to the conclusion
Que tortura al corazón tu falsedad
That your falsehood torments my heart
Pero el tiempo mal gastado por los dos
But the time wasted by both of us
No ah de llegar nunca más no
Will never come again
Errores, los comete cualquiera
Everyone makes mistakes
Ilusiones, de mi vida pasajeras
Illusions, passing through my life
Aventura, que adormeció mi corazón
An adventure that put my heart to sleep
Por un momento
For a moment
Palabras, que se llevo el viento
Words that were carried away by the wind
Y actitud, poco amigable y egoísta
And an unfriendly, selfish attitude
Así eres tú
That's how you are
Y yo espero que haya servido de lección
And I hope it has taught you a lesson
Tú te des cuenta a tiempo
You realize it in time
Que tortura al corazón tu falsedad
That your falsehood torments my heart
Analiza el corazón y date cuenta
Analyze your heart and realize
Que amor sin verdad
That love without truth
Se alimenta con maldad
Feeds on malice
Ya tu lo veras, el tiempo será testigo
You will see, time will be the witness
Con nadie serás feliz
You won't be happy with anyone
Has sellado tu destino
You've sealed your fate
Mujer que no tiene compasión
A woman without compassion
Nunca tendrá su solución
Will never find her solution
Corazón de mentira y falsedad
Heart of lies and falsehood
A nadie convencerás
You won't convince anyone
Que la vida no es color de rosa
That life is not all roses
Y mucho menos sabe a menta
And it certainly doesn't taste like mint
Que como mujer no tienes derecho
That as a woman, you have no right
A tratarme con desprecio
To treat me with contempt
False que me adora
False love that adores me
Te digo pali culaou tubau
I tell you, 'pali culaou tubau'
Espero en dios que te sirva de lección
I hope it serves as a lesson for you
Pa' una próxima ocasión
For a next occasion
Que aquel que anda con la verdad
That those who walk with truth
Cariño encuentra
Find love
Writer(s): Francisco Alvarado Morales
Contributed by Lucy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@2001ALISCAM
Cuantos vinimos aquí a escuchar el tema y recordar al gran #FreddyRincon 🥺🥺🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼QEPD Coloso de Buenaventura 🥺🥺
@felipelozanopatlan1463
Esa bandera ???? Aquí escuchando a la PONCEÑITA , con este temazo de 10;,,,, saludos desde CIUDAD DÉ MÉXICO , Barrio Rumbero,,, subeleeeeeee PONCEÑA
@luckylouie522
Salados Felipe a Mexico Salsero es Bandera de PR " DATE CUENTA"
@yiminzonhurtadoposso6752
Al que no le gusta esta melodia no le gusta nada viva siempre la ponceña
@clavedesol57
La Sonora Ponceña en su mejor momento con el mejor pianista de Salsa de todos los tiempos. No habrá otro como Papo Lucca y La Sonora Ponceña.
@lesterrojas2656
1982 álbum 'Determination' recuerdo con mucha nostalgia ésta canción pegó mucho en ése año yo tenía 9 años hoy son 48 a la verdad que la salsa de antaño es un tesoro musical ya hoy en día el terrible reguetón está en el ambiente lamentablemente.
@manueltaborda8402
El gran Toñito Ledee, tuve la fortuna de verlo cantar con La Ponceña, en enero de 1986 en el estadio Pascual Guerrero de Cali, sólo unos meses antes de su trágica partida. Tremendo cantante Q.E.P.D. gracias Lockie
@aldoantonioaguilarperoza9259
Que clase y que sonidoi tan limpio y puro con esta gran Orquesta la Sonora Ponceña y este tremendo tema tenia tiempo sin oir y ahora me lo disfruto con mucho sabor de la salsa buena y brava.mucho estilo con el gran maestro Pappo Lucca y su padre Quique Lucca como director y sus musicos y cantante-saludos de Bqto-Vzla
@lesterrojas2656
ANALIZA EL CORAZÓN! Y DATE CUENTA! QUE AMOR SIN VERDAD SE ALIMENTA CON MALDAD!!! Mensaje verdadero jumm!!
@josemanuelarenasmartinez3006
Buena música grades recuerdos y buen arregló magistral salsa de etiqueta y todavia se escucha el erreglo musical viva la salsa de Panamá a Boricua 😁😁