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Sumo was an 80s Argentine… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands by this name:
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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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Noche De Paz
Sumo Lyrics
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All ist schlaft
Einsam war
Nur der exen
Bawachten auf, warten auf
Walpurgisgsnacht
Christ der engel ist da
Christ der engel ist da
Noche de amor
Todos acá por favor
mamá e hijo con antifaz
Disfrutando su noche de paz
Sueña un sueño imposible
Sueña un sueño imposible
Silent nighy, holy night
All is warm, all is bright
In the manger
See mother and child
When I see her
She drives me wild
Dream your heavenly dream
Dream your impossible dream
Silent night !
Silent night !
Silent night !
The lyrics "Stille nacht, hellige nacht" are the German version of the first line of the classic Christmas song "Silent Night". The song's lyrics create a sense of peacefulness and tranquility, as depicted by the words "All ist schlaft" (all are sleeping) and "Einsam war nur der exen" (only the faithful were awake). The reference to "Walpurgisgsnacht" is interesting as it is traditionally known as a night of witchcraft and magic, which contrasts with the peaceful nature of the rest of the lyrics. The line "Christ der engel ist da" (Christ the angel is here) reaffirms the religious nature of the song and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The song then transitions to Spanish with the words "Noche de paz, noche de amor" (night of peace, night of love) and sets a different tone, now focusing on the celebration of Christmas with family and loved ones. The description of "mamá e hijo con antifaz" (mom and child with masks) is intriguing, as it adds a sense of mystery and playfulness to the scene. The line "Sueña un sueño imposible" (dream your impossible dream) encourages individuals to believe in their aspirations, even if they seem improbable.
Overall, "Noche De Paz" by Sumo is a unique combination of the traditional German version of "Silent Night" and Spanish verses that celebrate family and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Stille nacht, hellige nacht
It's a silent and holy night
All ist schlaft
All are asleep
Einsam war
It was lonely
Nur der exen
Only the oxen
Bawachten auf, warten auf
Are watching and waiting
Walpurgisgsnacht
In the Walpurgis night
Christ der engel ist da
Christ is here, the angel
Christ der engel ist da
Christ is here, the angel
Noche de paz
Night of peace
Noche de amor
Night of love
Todos acá por favor
Everyone is here, please
mamá e hijo con antifaz
Mother and son with masks
Disfrutando su noche de paz
Enjoying their night of peace
Sueña un sueño imposible
Dream an impossible dream
Sueña un sueño imposible
Dream an impossible dream
Silent night !
Silent night!
Silent night !
Silent night!
Silent night !
Silent night!
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@polmacarni5978
ESTARE SOLO PERO CON LUCA EN EL CORAZON EN NAVIDAD 🎄🎄🎄🎄
@alejandro5220
Alemán, inglés y español; para todas las familias. ¡Feliz navidad!
Sueña tu sueño imposible.
@nicolasleyba
Feliz navidad, aguante Sumo!
@uno2ultraviolento558
SUEÑA UN SUEÑO IMPOSIBLE....
@rodolfoperegalli6979
Feliz 2024 para todos
@ignusro7253
Feliz 2023
@deadpoolalthenigth2849
Noche de paz.... todos mis parientes borrachos s las trompadas limpias saaapeee
@mariamacias9557
JAJAJAJAJAJAJJAA TAL CUAL
@fjccss
Mi versión favorita, no me había percatado que está en tres idiomas, grande Luca y SUMO!
@marceloesquivel4045
El hablaba italiano, francés, alemán, castellano e inglés, en una entrevista acá en Argentina, un periodista le pregunto si no le molestaba la imagen de reventadito que tenía y se le paró de manos Luca, le dijo que el hablaba 5 idiomas, que fue a la mejor escuela de Inglaterra, que el príncipe Carlos era compañero suyo...reventadito? Vos cuántos idiomas hablas?....SUBLIME