In the nascent and thriving New York latin jazz and salsa scene in the early 1970s, the group began with Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Jr and four of Ray Barretto's original band including Adalberto Santiago (who all left Barreto simultaneously to start Tipica 73 in 1972), and, after combining the conjunto percussive style (congas, timbales, and bongos) with a horn section the band became one of the biggest stars of the salsa movement in the US. However, the band's lineup ended up with an almost different cast by the start of the following decade, with several of the original members having left after differences in the late 1970s regarding whether the band would continue to play tipica music, with Santiago and three others leaving to form Los Kimbos. Rodriguez Jr was the only constant in the band, and he and remaining members would split in 1982.
Guaguanco De Los Violentos
Tipica 73 Lyrics
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Este es el Guaguanco de los violentos
Esta es la triste historia de ese elemento
Guaperia no deja nada
Hay guaperia no deja nada...
Este es el ritmo de los violentos (2 veces)
Hay este es el ritmo de los violentos
* Hay... te canto este guaguanco con magia y con sentimiento
* Y tu que decias mulato el niche y el niche no tiene talento
* Ahora me ves,
Voy cuesta arriba y en tu cara se te nota un falso arrepentimiento.
* Hay tu te pones a cantar sin saber no tienes conocimiento
* Ahora yo vengo arrasando y traigo Salsa pa tu condimento
Coro2
Violento!!
* Yoyoyoyoyo yoyo yo me quise echar pa'lante
* Te di esa oportunidad
* Ahora estas arrepentido
* Y no hay quien te pueda Salvar
* Violentoooo!!!!
The song "Guaguanco De Los Violentos" by Tipica 73 is a hardcore salsa tune that tells the story of a violent man who uses his strength and aggression to intimidate and control others. The lyrics describe how he takes what he wants and leaves nothing in his wake, using his "guaperia" or machismo to assert his dominance. The singer warns that this is not a person to be trifled with, as he embodies the dangerous, reckless spirit of the "violentos." The chorus, which repeats the word "Violento!" over and over again, reinforces this idea and adds to the overall intensity and urgency of the song.
In addition to its powerful lyrics, "Guaguanco De Los Violentos" is notable for its spirited and dynamic musical arrangement. The rhythm section is especially strong, with its driving percussion and insistent bassline providing the perfect foundation for the horns and vocals to soar above. There are also several instrumental breaks throughout the song, including an extended piano solo, that showcase the musicians' virtuosity and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
A leeee y ole lele lelelaya!!!
An energetic exclamation to kick off the song
Este es el Guaguanco de los violentos
This is the Guaguanco song that celebrates the violent ones
Esta es la triste historia de ese elemento
This is the sad story of that person
Guaperia no deja nada
Being tough gets you everything
Hay guaperia no deja nada...
Being tough gets you everything, period
Este es el ritmo de los violentos (2 veces)
This is the rhythm for the violent ones
Hay este es el ritmo de los violentos
This is the rhythm for the violent ones
Guaguanco de los Violentos!!!
A repeated exaltation of the violent guaguanco
Hay... te canto este guaguanco con magia y con sentimiento
I sing this guaguanco with magic and feeling
Y tu que decias mulato el niche y el niche no tiene talento
You said I had no talent, but here I am
Ahora me ves, Voy cuesta arriba y en tu cara se te nota un falso arrepentimiento.
Now you see me, I'm going up and you can see the regret on your face
Hay tu te pones a cantar sin saber no tienes conocimiento
You start singing without any knowledge
Ahora yo vengo arrasando y traigo Salsa pa tu condimento
Now I'm on fire and I bring Salsa to spice it up
Coro2
Chorus 2
Violento!!
Violent!!
Yoyoyoyoyo yoyo yo me quise echar pa'lante
Yoyoyoyoyo yoyo I wanted to move forward
Te di esa oportunidad
I gave you that chance
Ahora estas arrepentido
Now you're regretting it
Y no hay quien te pueda Salvar
And nobody can save you
Violentoooo!!!!
Violentoooo!!!!
Writer(s): Louie Ramirez
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eerrnn77
la mejor canción de salsa de todos los tiempos.
@fasteddie9055
I remember Tito Allen singing this song in person with TIPICA 73. They played in all the major NYC salsa night clubs 7 days a week back in the middle 70s. Great memories !!!!!!
@cristianariza4073
Qué temon, sublime la voz del gran tito allen 🇨🇺
@JoseSanchez-ce6cp
Eluno excelente tema con melodia salsera pa´l bailador salsero más salsa que pescao. tremenda rumba.
@danielcoronaflores8859
Tremenda rumba sres , esto es salsa
@juangonzlez6135
Tremendo tema con Tito Allen
@angelguzman3246
Temaaaaaaazzzooooooooo! Pa' Bailar!!!!!!!!!!
@frankorellanazavala
esto suena sabroso la verdadera salsa compita
@hectoremcram198
Yo creo solo en este TEMON! y en nada ni nadie mas por el momento. ma boy!
@JoseSanchez-ce6cp
Eluno excelente tema con estilo y swuing más salsa que pescao pa´l bailador salsero.