From various sources and as one can see from video, Puente was an electric performer who always stood up on the timbales. He was an accomplished dancer as well.
Tito Puente is probably the most beloved figure of the music that is now mostly called Latin jazz. When asked if he played salsa, he replied, " I don't play sauce.(the Spanish meaning of the word) I play jazz." Today's most popular artist in Latin jazz, Poncho Sanchez, named his son Tito after Tito Puente.
Many of his records are great, such as "In Session". The quality on record is not as consistent as he apparently was in concert, though. Some recordings are mediocre in quality. The list of people who played with him would fill a who's who of both Jazz and Latin music. His last release was a duo with Eddie Palmieri, the appropriately named " Obra Maestra". If anyone is to name the King of the mambo or the King of Latin Jazz, the most popular answer will be Tito Puente.
April In Paris
Tito Puente & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
The lyrics to Tito Puente & His Orchestra's song "April In Paris" express the singer's newfound appreciation for the beauty and joy of spring. The opening lines indicate that the singer has never experienced the charm and allure of the season before, or the emotions it brings forth. They have never truly understood the significance of spring until they encounter it in Paris. The mention of chestnuts blossoming and holiday tables under the trees adds to the imagery of a vibrant and festive atmosphere in the city.
The line "April in Paris, this is a feeling that no one can ever reprise" suggests that the singer believes the unique sensation and magic of experiencing April in Paris can never be recreated or replicated. It implies that the combination of the city's ambiance and the arrival of spring creates an indescribable feeling that is unmatched. The singer also expresses a sense of longing and vulnerability, wondering whom they can turn to now that their heart has been deeply affected by the experience. It implies that this encounter has transformed them in some way, leaving an indelible mark on their heart.
Overall, the lyrics capture the wonder and enchantment of April in Paris, portraying it as a transformative experience that brings newfound joy and appreciation to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I had never experienced the enchantment of the spring season before
I never met it face to face
I had never directly encountered the beauty of spring
I never knew my heart could sing
I had never realized that my heart had the capacity to feel joy and happiness
I never missed a warm embrace
I had never longed for the comforting embrace of someone before
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It was only when I experienced the month of April in Paris, with chestnuts in full bloom
Holiday tables under the trees
Where people gathered for celebrations and feasts set up under the shade of trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The month of April in Paris evokes a special sentiment within me
That no one can ever reprise
A feeling that cannot be replicated or recreated by anyone else
Till April in Paris
It wasn't until I experienced April in Paris
Whom can I run to
To whom can I turn for support or comfort
What have you done to my heart
What have you done to cause such a profound impact on my emotions and feelings
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Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Vernon Duke
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