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.
Pano De Lagrimas
Sonora Ponceña Lyrics
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no tienes que pensarlo tanto
yo no me opongo a tus deseos
a mi lado, solo conosiste llanto
Se que has pensado abandonarme
te suplico por dios
que me lo digas
Pensando en ti
todas las noches
te agradecere
lo fiel, que conmigo fuiste
Te conoci...
fuiste, mi paño de lagrimas
un dia pensando en otra...
a ti mi amor yo lo entregue...
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida...
anunciame tu partida
y pensando en ti
a otra me entregare
Te conoci...
fuiste mi paño de lagrimas
un dia pensando en otra
a ti mi amor yo lo entregue
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida
anunciame tu partida
y pensando en ti
a otra me entregare...
The lyrics to "Paño De Lagrimas" by Sonora Ponceña are a heartfelt confession of love and regret. The singer addresses a lover who is planning to leave, acknowledging that they have known only tears while together. The singer pleads with their lover to be honest and tell them about their plans to leave without fear of reproach. They also express gratitude for the loyalty that their lover showed during their time together.
The second half of the song reflects on the past, when the singer was thinking of someone else but ended up falling in love with their current partner. The singer now tells their lover that they can leave and that they will find someone else to love. The use of the metaphor "paño de lagrimas," or "handkerchief of tears," indicates that the singer sees their partner as someone who has provided emotional support during difficult times. The lyrics are emotional and honest, reflecting on the complexity of relationships and the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Para decirme que te vas...
If you need to leave me...
no tienes que pensarlo tanto
you don't have to think so hard about it
yo no me opongo a tus deseos
I won't stand in the way of your desires
a mi lado, solo conosiste llanto
with me, you only knew tears
Se que has pensado abandonarme
I know you've thought about leaving me
te suplico por dios
I beg you, by God
que me lo digas
to tell me about it
de mi... no tendras ningun reproche
I won't hold it against you
Pensando en ti
Thinking of you
todas las noches
every night
te agradecere
I will thank you
lo fiel, que conmigo fuiste
for how faithful you were with me
Te conoci...
I met you...
fuiste, mi paño de lagrimas
you were my shoulder to cry on
un dia pensando en otra...
one day, thinking about someone else...
a ti mi amor yo lo entregue...
I gave you my love...
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida...
Today... that you're already a part of my life...
anunciame tu partida
tell me when you're leaving
y pensando en ti
and thinking of you
a otra me entregare
I will give myself to someone else
Te conoci...
I met you...
fuiste mi paño de lagrimas
you were my shoulder to cry on
un dia pensando en otra
one day, thinking about someone else
a ti mi amor yo lo entregue
I gave you my love
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida
Today... that you're already a part of my life
anunciame tu partida
tell me when you're leaving
y pensando en ti
and thinking of you
a otra me entregare...
I will give myself to someone else...
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yanuarybriceno3580
Para decirme que te vas...
No tienes que pensarlo tanto
Yo no me opongo a tus deseos
A mi lado, solo conociste llanto
Se que has pensado abandonarme
Te suplico por dios
Que me lo digas
De mi... no tendrás ningún reproche
Pensando en ti
Todas las noches
Te agradeceré
Lo fiel, que conmigo fuiste
Te conocí...
Fuiste, mi paño de lagrimas
Un día pensando en otra...
A ti mi amor yo lo entregue...
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida...
Anúuuunciame tu partida
Y pensando en ti
A otra me entregare
Te conocí...
Fuiste mi paño de lagrimas
Un día pensando en otra
A ti mi amor yo lo entregue
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida
Anúnciame tu partida
Y pensando en ti
A otra me entregare...
@williamgonzalez4333
Para decirme que te vas...
no tienes que pensarlo tanto
yo no me opongo a tus deseos
a mi lado, solo conosiste llanto
Se que has pensado abandonarme
te suplico por dios
que me lo digas
de mi... no tendras ningun reproche
Pensando en ti
todas las noches
te agradecere
lo fiel, que conmigo fuiste
Te conoci...
fuiste, mi paño de lagrimas
un dia pensando en otra...
a ti mi amor yo lo entregue...
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida...
anunciame tu partida
y pensando en ti
a otra me entregare
Te conoci...
fuiste mi paño de lagrimas
un dia pensando en otra
a ti mi amor yo lo entregue
Hoy... que ya eres parte de mi vida
anunciame tu partida
y pensando en ti
a otra me entregare.
@maggiesantana1034
Tito Gomez Tenia Tremendo Bosarron en paz Descanse ❤️🌹
@josesotosoto1873
Brutal que belleza
@zoerodriguez2530
Dios mio, de momento recordé este tema de mis años juveniles y vine a buscarlo.Que nostalgia tantó que lo bailé en la época en que hacian grandes bailes en mi Puertorro del alma.Hermosos tiempos que no volverán y sólo quedarán en nuestros recuerdos.
@sukie90
esa cancion se la pusieron en su funeral. ya han pasado 5 anos de tu muerte tio querido y ahora se fue papi tu fan # 1 como me hacen falta. los amo en paz descanze tio tito gomez rivera y mi papi querido jose ramon gomez rivera
@JD_Estoico
Que buena canción yo la escuché por primera vez hace 34 años 😱 y sigue tan vigente como aquella época. Lo bueno es inmune al paso de los años. 🎶🎼💃🏿🎹🎺🎷
@emmanuelramirez4999
TITO GÓMEZ cada dia cantas mejor..grande tito que bolerazooooooooooooo
@luismartinparedesruiz8366
EL GRAN TITO GÓMEZ EL BORICUA EL MISMO QUE LLEGARA A COLOMBIA HACER PARTE FEL MAGESTUOSO GRUPO NICHE ACA CON ESTE HERMOSO BOLERO CON LA MAS SUREÑA LA PONCEÑA
@humbertolorenzo5695
BEING A RETIRED MUSICIAN.THIS WAS ONE OF MY BEST BOLERO FOR TO ME SING AND THE CROWD LOVED IT EVERY TIME I INTERPRET IT.THANK YOU MR. TITO GOMES Y LA SONORA PONCENA.
@amildafigueroa3765
Tremendo bolerazo y lo estreno La Sonora en mi baile de graduacion de cuarto año en Guayamilla en mayo de 1972... pa bailarlo en una “sola lozeta”
@AlexTorres-bu5ql
Tito Gómez ,con la sonora ponceña ,grabó esta cancion paño de lagrimas para el año1972 en ponce puerto rico,yo soy testigo de ello, por fue mí canción favorita y yo estudiaba en la escuela Newman Gandía de la ARÍSTIDES chavier, en ponce, puerto rico,att,culy