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Sumo was an 80s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the Argentine scene, with almost the whole lyrics in English.
After living in London, hanging out with the members of Joy Division, Italian-born Luca Prodan asked Timmy McKern (friends during school years in Scotland, flatmate in London and later manager of the band) to visit his family house in Córdoba province to kick off his heroin habit and relax. After some time, Prodan tired of the quiet of the country and set off to Buenos Aires, looking for its underground music scene.
Argentina was under a repressive military dictatorship, and many music and performing-arts acts kept a low profile to avoid problems with police. Luca soon found musicians willing to join his reggae-rock vision, to form the band in 1981.
Sumo's initial formation was: Prodan on vocals and guitar, Germán Daffunchio on guitar, Alejandro Sokol on bass, and Stephanie Nuttal (an English friend of Prodan and former member of the band Manicured Noise) on drums.
Nuttal returned to England when the Falklands war started, so Sokol took on the drums, and Diego Arnedo joined on bass. Sax player Roberto Pettinato was a frequent guest.
Because they sang mostly in English, Sumo did not enjoy the extensive airplay given to Argentine bands in the wake of the war. Nevertheless, it became a pillar of the underground scene together with Sueter, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, and the second incarnation of Los Abuelos de la Nada.
Sumo's music had two sides: hard-edged rock, and a typically British brand of reggae and ska. After a halt due to Prodan's spending some time in Europe, the band committed fully to rock in 1984, and spun off the Hurlingham Reggae Band. Ricardo Mollo was added on guitar, and Alberto Superman Troglio replaced Sokol on drums.
Sumo started achieving popularity in the mid-1980s, as Luca's in-your-face style was popular with teenagers—but he could also display a mellower streak. He would shout "Fuck You" randomly, or sing a scathing song about stupid blondes, and immediately swoon about his appreciation for common men drinking ginebra at a bar.
In the later releases, some Spanish language lyrics were added to the band's repertoire. Many of Luca's lyrics featured irony, wordplay, and references to drugs, dance parties, sex, and other aspects of young people's lives, while remaining aloof of the political and economic changes of the 1980s.
Due to his drinking and a very fast rock-and-roll lifestyle, Luca's health deteriorated. He died of a heart attack on December 22, 1987, two days after their last show. After Luca's death, the band dissolved, but its legacy was carried on by two bands, Divididos (led by Mollo and Arnedo) and Las Pelotas (Sokol and Daffunchio).
2. Eclectic Metal from Lowell, MA. SUMO's "Entropy" stands astride several different styles ranging from rock to prog-metal to hardcore. This is a very ambitious record marked by dark, densely packed layers of sound and moments of volcanic intensity.
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Los Viejos Vinagres
Sumo Lyrics
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pero no te mires como captain Cook,
dale, dale con el look,
pero no te mires como Captain Cook.
Para vos lo peor es la libertad,
para vos lo peor es la libertad.
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres, todo alrededor!
No te olvides de posar
en la disco o en el bar,
no te olvides de posar
en la disco o en el bar.
Para vos lo peor es resbalar,
para vos lo peor es resbalar.
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres, todo alrededor!
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres. todo alrededor!
Juventud, divino, tesoro!
Juventud, divino, tesoro!
In the song "Los Viejos Vinagres" by Sumo, the lyrics depict a character who is encouraged to embrace their style and appearance, but not become too consumed by it. The repeated lines of "dale, dale con el look, pero no te mires como Captain Cook" suggest that while it is important to have a unique style, it is equally important to not let it define oneself entirely. The following lines, "para vos lo peor es la libertad," shed light on the character's perspective on freedom: they see it as a negative thing, possibly because the idea of being truly free is daunting and overwhelming for them.
The chorus, "estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres, todo alrededor," translates to "I am surrounded by old sourpusses, all around," which suggests that the character is feeling weighed down or stifled by the negative opinions and judgments of those around them. The following verse, "no te olvides de posar en la disco o en el bar, para vos lo peor es resbalar," implies that the character is also preoccupied with appearances and the desire to maintain a certain image in social situations. The ending lines, "juventud, divino tesoro," translate to "youth, divine treasure," which could serve as a reminder for the character to cherish their youthful spirit and not let external pressures overshadow their true self.
Overall, the lyrics of "Los Viejos Vinagres" speak to the struggles of identity, conformity, and the ever-present pressure to fit in and maintain appearances, particularly in social situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Dale, dale con el look, pero no te mires como captain Cook,
Encourage your fashion, but don't try too hard to stand out
Para vos lo peor es la libertad,
You fear freedom the most
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres, todo alrededor!
I'm surrounded by bitter, old people everywhere!
No te olvides de posar en la disco o en el bar,
Remember to show off at the club or bar
Para vos lo peor es resbalar,
You're afraid of slipping up
Juventud, divino, tesoro!
Youth, divine treasure!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Diego Arnedo, German Daffunchio, Luca Prodan, Ricardo Mollo, Roberto Pettinato
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agustim tim
letra ❤️🌹
Dale, dale con el look,
pero no te mires como captain Cook,
dale, dale con el look,
pero no te mires como Captain Cook.
Para vos lo peor es la libertad,
para vos lo peor es la libertad.
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres, todo alrededor!
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres. todo alrededor!
No te olvides de posar
en la disco o en el bar,
no te olvides de posar
en la disco o en el bar.
Para vos lo peor es resbalar,
para vos lo peor es resbalar.
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres, todo alrededor!
Estoy rodeado de viejos vinagres. todo alrededor!
Juventud, divino, tesoro!
Juventud, divino, tesoro!
fperezaznar
Sumo y sus vinagres, Charly y sus problemas con el tren, Virus y su luna de miel...hay que reconocer que el rock Argentino es uno de los mejores❤
Matias Ezequiel Bottega
Vine a escuchar esta canción de nuevo después de unos cuantos años. Y no se, la siento mejor que en ese entonces, sin palabras.
Francis Castillo
2022 sigue siendo temazo y lo seguira siendo
The Game
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Mirtha Andrea Figueroa Bahamondes
Que canción , gracias Argentina por tanta buenaaaa música .❤ saludos dede mi Chile lindo ❤
Diego Ortiz g
Hermosura que han oído en mi vida no se si llorar de felicidad pero esto se revuelve y al fin es felicidad ❤😢😂
Tino
Está canción tenemos que hacer en un recital gigante lleno de gente como hicieron con smell like teen spirits en Italia creo .. un montón de guitarristas sería una locura
Nicolás Bogado
ESTOOOY RODEADO DE VIEJOOOOS VINAGREEEEEES 🎶🎶
Antonio Lopez
Lo mejor un t3mon .
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