“Patty Andrews, the lead singer of the Andrews sisters group was born in Mound, Minnesota on February 16, 1918 in a house that occupied the property where The Gillespie Center stands today.
During the 1920’s Laverne, Maxene and Patty Andrews spent their summers in Mound, living with their parents in a house across the street from the grocery store that was owned by Pete and Ed Sollie, bachelor uncles of the three girls. (Today, Green T Accounting occupies the Sollie grocery store building and The Gillespie Center is on the land where the Andrews Sisters’ house once stood.)” - From a commentary by Tom Rockvam that appeared in The Laker Newspaper during 2005.
They started their career as imitators of an earlier successful singing group, the Boswell Sisters. After singing with various dance bands and touring on Vaudeville, they first came to national attention with their recordings and radio broadcasts in 1937. Their music entertained Allied troops worldwide during World War II, sold war bonds, appeared in several films (including a few Abbott and Costello features), and performed for soldiers serving overseas. Their first film with Abbott and Costello, the pre-war comedy Buck Privates, introduced their best-known recording, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" which would win Best Song at the Academy Awards.
They also recorded many songs with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and other popular artists of the era. Their popularity was such that after the war they discovered that some of their records had actually been smuggled into Germany after the labels had been changed to read "Hitler's Marching Songs."
After a brief hiatus after the war, the sisters regrouped, performing in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. They broke up in 1953, with Patty's choice to go solo. Their last appearance together was in 1962 on The Dean Martin Show. Laverne, who had cancer, retired soon after; she died five years later, in 1967 at the age of 55.
After a long silence, the two surviving sisters had something of a comeback when Bette Midler recorded a cover of their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Maxene and Patty appeared both together and separately throughout the 1970s, with Maxene releasing a solo album in 1986. Their most notable comeback; however, was in the Sherman Brothers' nostalgic World War II musical: "Over Here!" which premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in 1974. The musical featured the two then living sisters (Maxene and Patty) and was written with them in mind for the leads. It launched the careers of many, now notable theater and film icons (John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Ann Reinking, et al). Ironically it was the last major hurrah of the sisters and was cut short due to a frivolous lawsuit initiated by Patty's husband to the show's producers.
Throughout their long career, the sisters had sold over 60 million records. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.
The last of the three sisters Patty Andrews died of natural causes at her home in Northridge, California on January 30, 2013, just 17 days before her 95th birthday. The sisters were interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, close to their parents.
Cuanto Le Gusta
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
We gotta get goin', where are we goin', what are we gonna do?
We're on our way to somewhere, the three of us and you
What'll we see there, who will be there, what'll be the big surprise?
There may be caballeros with dark and flashing eyes
Pack up your pack (pack up your pack)
And if we stay (and if we stay)
We won't come back (we won't come back)
How can we go, we haven't got a dime?
But we're goin' and we're gonna have a happy time
Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
Now someone said they'd just come back from somewhere
A friend of mine that I don't even know
He said there's lots of fun if we can get there
If that's the case, that's the place, the place we want to go
We gotta get goin', where we're goin', what are we gonna do?
We're on our way to somewhere, the three of us and you
What'll we see there, who will be there, what'll be the big surprise?
There may be caballeros with dark and flashing eyes
I'll take the train (I'll take the train)
You take a boat (well I take the boat)
I'll take a plane (I'll take the plane)
You ride the goat (well I ride the goat)
Oh, we don't care, we'll either walk or climb
But we'll get there and we're gonna have a happy time
Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
Someone said he just came back from somewhere
And picked a few petunias in the snow
He told me that it's very close to nowhere
If that's the case, that's the place, the place we want to go
We gotta get goin', where we're goin', what are we gonna see?
We're off to see somebody who's on his way to me
Gonna go my way, you go your way, wanna make a little bet?
We'll all meet in the country, they haven't found us yet
We're on our way (we're on our way)
Pack up your pack (pack up your pack)
And if we stay (and if we stay)
We won't come back (we won't come back)
How can we go, we haven't got a dime?
But we're goin' and we're gonna have a happy time
Yes, we're goin' and we're gonna have a happy, happy, happy, happy, happy
Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
Yes, we're gonna have a happy time
"Cuanto Le Gusta" is a lively and upbeat song by The Andrews Sisters that tells the story of three friends who are embarking on a journey to an unknown destination. They are excited and curious about what they will find there, and they are willing to go to great lengths to get there, even if they don't have any money. The song speaks to the thrill of adventure and the joy of exploring new places and trying new things.
The chorus of "Cuanto Le Gusta" is catchy and repetitive, with the sisters repeatedly singing "Cuanto le gusta," which means "how much he likes it" in Spanish. This repetition highlights the infectious energy of the song and makes it easy for the listener to join in and sing along.
Throughout the song, the sisters playfully tease each other about whether they will take the train, plane, or boat to get to their destination, and even joke about riding a goat to get there. The song captures a sense of carefree joy and spontaneity, and encourages listeners to embrace their sense of adventure and take risks, even if they don't know where they're going or how they'll get there.
Overall, "Cuanto Le Gusta" is a fun and lively song that celebrates the thrill of adventure and encourages listeners to embrace the unknown and take risks in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
We're excited and enthusiastic about what's ahead
We gotta get goin', where are we goin', what are we gonna do?
We're ready to embark on a fun adventure, but we need to figure out the details first
We're on our way to somewhere, the three of us and you
Our group is heading towards an unknown destination with a sense of anticipation
What'll we see there, who will be there, what'll be the big surprise?
We're curious about what awaits us at our destination
There may be caballeros with dark and flashing eyes
We're fantasizing about the exotic possibilities that await us
Pack up your pack (pack up your pack)
We need to get our belongings in order for the trip ahead
And if we stay (and if we stay)
Staying where we are means we'll miss out on all the fun
We won't come back (we won't come back)
Once we leave, we won't look back
But we're goin' and we're gonna have a happy time
Our optimism fuels us to believe that we'll have a great time no matter what happens
Now someone said they'd just come back from somewhere
We are open to hearing about other people's experiences and travel suggestions
If that's the case, that's the place, the place we want to go
We're easily persuaded to follow recommendations for exciting destinations
I'll take the train (I'll take the train)
We're flexible when it comes to travel arrangements
You take a boat (well I take the boat)
Our individual preferences for how to get to our destination add variety and excitement to our journey
Oh, we don't care, we'll either walk or climb
We're open to any mode of transportation and don't let obstacles get in our way
But we'll get there and we're gonna have a happy time
Our determination to get to our destination fuels our excitement for the adventure to come
Someone said he just came back from somewhere
We're eager to hear about other people's travels and experiences
If that's the case, that's the place, the place we want to go
We're easily persuaded to follow recommendations for exciting destinations
We're off to see somebody who's on his way to me
We're traveling to meet someone and excited about the possibilities
Gonna go my way, you go your way, wanna make a little bet?
We're all eager to explore and have fun, even if it means taking different paths to get there
We'll all meet in the country, they haven't found us yet
We're going off the beaten path to find adventure and fun
Yes, we're goin' and we're gonna have a happy time
We're excited and optimistic about the trip ahead
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Mennie
Classic. Always cheers me up . They must have had fun recording this . I always imagine Carmen prancing around the studio in one of her fabulous outfits . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Robert Telarket
Never knew the fabulous Andrew Sisters teamed up with Carmen for this supreme song!
Jadson Rodrigues Silva
Que orgulho!
Mo Ryan
I use to sing this song, circa 1948 when I saw my dad hooking up the travel trailer! I was 4 but loved when we got to hit the road, apparently.
Dorothy Wigod
unforgettable!
Walter Fechter
America needed some light-hearted music (and films) right after WWII. This song fit the bill.
Mo Ryan
Still love the song.
Kathleen Bonner
i remeember this one...about 1946/7. still can sing most of the lines. pat bonner
David Lamb
Such fun !
raul silva
🥰🥰🥰🥰