Early years
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Ángel Tomás "Tommy" Olivencia Pagán was born in the Villa Palmeras section of Santurce, Puerto Rico. His family moved to the city of Arecibo when he was just a child. He received his primary and secondary education in Arecibo. As a young man, he became fascinated with the trumpet and learned to play the musical instrument.
In 1954, Olivencia sang and played the trumpet for local bands. He graduated from high school in 1957 and his family relocated once again to Santurce.
Puertorrican Salsa DJ Yun Yun Echevarria interviews Tommy Olivencia (1980s)
Puertorrican Salsa DJ Yun Yun Echevarria interviews Tommy Olivencia (1980s)
La Primerisima Orchestra de Puerto Rico
In 1960, Olivencia organized his first orchestra, which he named "Tommy Olivencia y La Primerisima Orchestra de Puerto Rico". His band combined swing and melodic styles together. This combination plus a strong brass contingent in the band was his trademark. Olivencia signed a contract with Inca Records and remained with that label until 1978. In 1972, he had his first major "hit" with Secuestro (Kidnapped) and followed that hit with Juntos de Nuevo (Together Again) in 1974 and Plante Bandera in 1975.
Olivencia's band was also known as the "Tommy Olivencia School", because the band produced some of the best and most talented singers and musicians of salsa in the island. Among those to have belonged to the band at one time or another were: Chamaco Ramirez, Sammy "El Rolo" González, Simon Perez, Paquito Guzman, Ubaldo "Lalo" Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Marvin Santiago, Frankie Ruiz, Hector Tricoche, Carlos Alexis, Hector "Pichie" Perez, Paquito "Junior" Acosta and Mel Martínez.
Albums recordings
Tommy Olivencia (c. 1977)
Tommy Olivencia (c. 1977)
Among the albums recorded by Olivencia and his band are:
* Trucu-Tu
* La Nueva Sensacion Musical De Puerto Rico 1965
* Jala-Jala y Guaguancó 1966
* Fire Fire 1967
* A Toda Maquina 1968
* Cuero...Salsa y Sentimiento 1971
* Secuestro (Kidnapped) 1972
* Juntos de Nuevo (Together Again) 1974
* Planté Bandera 1975
* Introducing Lalo Rodríguez and Simón Pérez (1976)
* El Negro Chombo 1977
* La Primerísima 1978
* Sweet Trumpet-Hot Salsa 1978
* Tommy Olivencia y su Orchestra with Paquito Guzmán & Gilberto Santa Rosa (1979)
* Un Triangulo De Triunfo (Triangle of Triumph) (1981)
* Tommy Olivencia y su Orchestra with Frankie Ruiz & Carlos Alexis 1983
* Celebrando Otro Aniversario(Celebrating Another Anniversary) (1984)
* Ayer, Hoy, Mañana y Siempre(Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Always) (1985)
* 30 Aniversario 1987
* El Jeque 1990
* Enamorado y Que! (I'm in Love, What about it?) 1991
* Vive La Leyenda 1998
* 40 Aniversario Live 2002
The following are considered among the top 100 greatest salsa songs:
* Casimira
* Como Lo Hacen (How they do it)
* Trucutru
* Pa'Lante Otra Vez
* Lobo Domesticado (Domestic Wolf)
* No Me Tires La Primera Piedra
Awards and recognitions
Tommy Olivencia Planté Bandera (1975)
Tommy Olivencia Planté Bandera (1975)
Among the many awards and recognitions which have been bestowed upon Olivencia are the following:
* The Puerto Rican Senate passed a resolution congratulating Olivencia and his band for their contributions to Puerto Rico's music.
* El Cordero de Oro (The Golden Lamb) and El Buho de Oro (The Golden Owl) Awards from Panama, for the best foreign band.
* The Golden Agueybana Award from Puerto Rico
* The November 11th Award from Colombia
Later years
On August 2000, Olivencia celebrated his 40th anniversary in the music industry at the Tito Puente Theater in San Juan, an event attended by many of the former members of his band. On May 15, 2004, Olivencia celebrated his 66th birthday and 45 years with the band with a live recording concert. The annual "Day of Salsa" of 2005, celebrated in Puerto Rico was dedicated to Olivencia.
Death
He died on September 22, 2006, aged 68, from complications of diabetes, which he had battled his entire life.
Ángel Tomás "Tommy" Olivencia Pagán was born in the Vill… Read Full Bio ↴Early years
Ángel Tomás "Tommy" Olivencia Pagán was born in the Villa Palmeras section of Santurce, Puerto Rico. His family moved to the city of Arecibo when he was just a child. He received his primary and secondary education in Arecibo. As a young man, he became fascinated with the trumpet and learned to play the musical instrument.
In 1954, Olivencia sang and played the trumpet for local bands. He graduated from high school in 1957 and his family relocated once again to Santurce.
Puertorrican Salsa DJ Yun Yun Echevarria interviews Tommy Olivencia (1980s)
Puertorrican Salsa DJ Yun Yun Echevarria interviews Tommy Olivencia (1980s)
La Primerisima Orchestra de Puerto Rico
In 1960, Olivencia organized his first orchestra, which he named "Tommy Olivencia y La Primerisima Orchestra de Puerto Rico". His band combined swing and melodic styles together. This combination plus a strong brass contingent in the band was his trademark. Olivencia signed a contract with Inca Records and remained with that label until 1978. In 1972, he had his first major "hit" with Secuestro (Kidnapped) and followed that hit with Juntos de Nuevo (Together Again) in 1974 and Plante Bandera in 1975.
Olivencia's band was also known as the "Tommy Olivencia School", because the band produced some of the best and most talented singers and musicians of salsa in the island. Among those to have belonged to the band at one time or another were: Chamaco Ramirez, Sammy "El Rolo" González, Simon Perez, Paquito Guzman, Ubaldo "Lalo" Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Marvin Santiago, Frankie Ruiz, Hector Tricoche, Carlos Alexis, Hector "Pichie" Perez, Paquito "Junior" Acosta and Mel Martínez.
Albums recordings
Tommy Olivencia (c. 1977)
Tommy Olivencia (c. 1977)
Among the albums recorded by Olivencia and his band are:
* Trucu-Tu
* La Nueva Sensacion Musical De Puerto Rico 1965
* Jala-Jala y Guaguancó 1966
* Fire Fire 1967
* A Toda Maquina 1968
* Cuero...Salsa y Sentimiento 1971
* Secuestro (Kidnapped) 1972
* Juntos de Nuevo (Together Again) 1974
* Planté Bandera 1975
* Introducing Lalo Rodríguez and Simón Pérez (1976)
* El Negro Chombo 1977
* La Primerísima 1978
* Sweet Trumpet-Hot Salsa 1978
* Tommy Olivencia y su Orchestra with Paquito Guzmán & Gilberto Santa Rosa (1979)
* Un Triangulo De Triunfo (Triangle of Triumph) (1981)
* Tommy Olivencia y su Orchestra with Frankie Ruiz & Carlos Alexis 1983
* Celebrando Otro Aniversario(Celebrating Another Anniversary) (1984)
* Ayer, Hoy, Mañana y Siempre(Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Always) (1985)
* 30 Aniversario 1987
* El Jeque 1990
* Enamorado y Que! (I'm in Love, What about it?) 1991
* Vive La Leyenda 1998
* 40 Aniversario Live 2002
The following are considered among the top 100 greatest salsa songs:
* Casimira
* Como Lo Hacen (How they do it)
* Trucutru
* Pa'Lante Otra Vez
* Lobo Domesticado (Domestic Wolf)
* No Me Tires La Primera Piedra
Awards and recognitions
Tommy Olivencia Planté Bandera (1975)
Tommy Olivencia Planté Bandera (1975)
Among the many awards and recognitions which have been bestowed upon Olivencia are the following:
* The Puerto Rican Senate passed a resolution congratulating Olivencia and his band for their contributions to Puerto Rico's music.
* El Cordero de Oro (The Golden Lamb) and El Buho de Oro (The Golden Owl) Awards from Panama, for the best foreign band.
* The Golden Agueybana Award from Puerto Rico
* The November 11th Award from Colombia
Later years
On August 2000, Olivencia celebrated his 40th anniversary in the music industry at the Tito Puente Theater in San Juan, an event attended by many of the former members of his band. On May 15, 2004, Olivencia celebrated his 66th birthday and 45 years with the band with a live recording concert. The annual "Day of Salsa" of 2005, celebrated in Puerto Rico was dedicated to Olivencia.
Death
He died on September 22, 2006, aged 68, from complications of diabetes, which he had battled his entire life.
Basura
Tommy Olivencia Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Basura' by these artists:
Barricada Algo no funciona cuando se pierden las fantasías vuelta por…
Beso Negro El mundo es muy grande, sobrepoblado de carne el mundo es…
C.R.O Yah Malos Cantores, hijo de puta Yeah Esto no es música, es …
Dávila 666 El recibió amor Vidrio, sal y alcohol Que me cause dolor, do…
Doctor Explosion Uh, la nueva moda yo no la voy a llevar. Uh, la…
Duki x C.R.O Yah Malos Cantores, hijo de puta Yeah Esto no es música, es …
Esbabyface No hablo de la hermana No hablo de la prima Hago brrum…
Eydie Gorme & Los Panchos Tú reviviste la amargura y el dolor de todo mi pasado, y…
Fangoria Tú reviviste la amargura y el dolor de todo mi pasado y,…
Huelga de hambre Nadie cambiará mi forma de sentir, Mi manera de pensar, Mi a…
Kchiporros Basura, caradura Busco un veneno, una droga Que te saque u…
La Polla Basura del mundo, basura local basura en la calle, basura e…
LASKAAR BASURA que sale de tu boca La cabeza me explota No me…
Lethal Nada que hacer Ya nada que ver Estoy harto de la ciudad Creo…
Los Mismos Yo se, que no soy el ejemplo De un amante perfecto Y…
Los Panchos Tú reviviste la amargura y el dolor De todo mi pasado, Y…
Mau Mau Spussa e fuméria, detersiv atmosfere spray camion ch’a sca…
Oblivion's Mighty Trash U think u know me (Wassup) Sapos pretenden ser mis homies St…
Polichinela y Los Olvidados Vapuleados, desvencijados, pisoteados, aplastados, censurado…
Precedentes Estoy pensando en alguna atrocidad Ya estoy ahogado de esta …
Rata Blanca Es de esperar que algún mediocre sea quien juzgará de lo que…
Sinergia Se puso de moda tener tarjeta Da lo mismo de que,…
The Youth La la la la la la lan La la lan, la…
Trio Los Panchos Tú reviviste la amargura y el dolor De todo mi pasado, Y…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Tommy Olivencia:
12 Rosas Cuando recibas esta carta tú Seguro abriste ya ese sobre azu…
?Como Lo Hacen? Y como lo hacen - yo no se Cual es el…
Alejate De Mi Ahiii Alejate de mi, porque tu no eres mia No vuelvas a…
Atrevida oye bien!, no le des tu corazon a nadie yo…
Aun No Es Tiempo Aun no es tiempo de llorar Calla corazón y llora después. De…
Como Lo Hacen Y como lo hacen - yo no se Cual es el…
Como Una Estrella Como se ve desde la tierra una estrella así de pequeño…
Doce Rosas Cuando recibas esta carta tu seguro abriste ya ese sobre azu…
El Amor A ese hombre que se cree muy dueño de Lo que…
El Del Tabacon era la isla mas bella descubierta por colon y llego este mar…
El Negro Chombo El eco de mi canto, se lo lleva el magdalena Negro…
El Santero Aqui esta el santero Aqui esta el santero Vendiendo oracione…
La Fiesta De Soneros La Fiesta de Soneros (Canta: Sammy Ayala) En una fiesta de …
La Ramera Apártate mujer suelta la reja Despoja tu disfraz carnavalesc…
Lápiz De Carmín Amarnos en el coche y a escondidas Vernos solos de noche…
Lo Dudo Anda why ve, té esta esperando, anda why ve No lo…
Lobo Domesticado Te han dicho de mi Que soy como el río Que llega…
Medley Aniversario Trucutu que sabes trucos Así le dijo a su tía Se me…
Mujeres Como Tú "Pero que forma rara de querer tienes tu" Que forma rara…
No Soy Automatico No sé que te pasa que cuando me abrazas, que…
No Tires La Primera Piedra yo no tengo la culpa si hoy nuestro amor es fracaso te…
Pancuco Yo conocí un elemento Que se llamaba Pancuco Que se ganaba l…
Periquito Pin Pin Me tienen en vigilancia No quieren dejarme entrar Dicen que …
Periquito Pin-Pin Me tienen en vigilancia No quieren dejarme entrar Dicen qu…
Plante Bandera Yo se que no te gustó que yo plantara bandera pues lo…
Psicologia No es querer ni que te quieran No es besar ni…
Si Estas Herido Si estas herido has como un león cuando lo hieren ataca no s…
Trucutu Hoy en dia tengo un problema, ay Bendito Trucutú que sabe…
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