Lopez made his name on the club circuit of the Southwestern United States before being 'discovered' in 1962 playing at the club PJ's in Hollywood, California, by record producer Don Costa. Costa was taken with Lopez's latinized versions of contemporary hits and signed him up to Frank Sinatra's record label, Reprise Records. His debut album, Trini Lopez Live at PJ's, was released in 1963. The album included a version of If I Had a Hammer, which reached number one in 36 countries (No. 3 in the United States) and was a radio favorite for many years. He also performed his own version of the traditional Mexican song La Bamba on the album; his recording of the tune was later re-issued as a single in 1966.
His popularity led the Gibson Guitar Corporation to ask him in 1964 to design a guitar for them. He ended up designing two: The Trini Lopez Standard, a rock and roll model based on the Gibson ES-335 semi-hollow body, and the Lopez Deluxe, a variation of a Gibson jazz guitar designed by Barney Kessel. Both of these guitars were in production from 1964 until 1971 and are now highly sought after amongst collectors. Some owners of the guitar include Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
He scored 13 chart singles through 1968, including "Lemon Tree" (1965), "I'm Comin' Home, Cindy" (1966) and "Sally Was a Good Old Girl" (1968). On the adult contemporary chart, he ranked up 15 hits, including the Top 10 singles "Michael" (1964), "Gonna Get Along Without Ya' Now" (1967) and "The Bramble Bush" (1967). Beyond his success on record, he became one of the country's top nightclub performers of that era, regularly headlining in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the 1960s and 1970s Lopez moved into acting, though his film career was not as successful as his music. His first film role was in Marriage on the Rocks (1965), in which he made a cameo appearance in a nightclub scene; Lopez's soundtrack song, "Sinner Man", became a hit single (No. 54 pop/No. 12 adult contemporary). He was one of The Dirty Dozen (1967) and starred in Antonio (1973). He made two appearances (playing different characters) on the television program, Adam 12. He continued his musical career with extensive tours of Europe and Latin America during this period; an attempt to break out by releasing a disco album in 1978 proved a flop.
Since then, Lopez has done charitable work and received honors such as being inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2003. He was still recording and appearing live in the early 2000s. Recently he took part in a benefit concert to raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Blowing In The Wind
Trini Lopez Lyrics
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How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a
Man? Yes n how many seas must a white dove sail before she
Sleeps in the sand Yes n ahow many times must the cannon
Balls fly before they're forever banned
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind the answer is
How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky
Yes n how many ears must one man have before he can hear
People cry Yes n how many deaths will it take till he know
That too many people have died
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind the answer is
Blowing in the wind
How many years can a mountain exist before its washed to the
Sea Yes n how many years can some people exist before
They're allowed to be free? Yes n how many times can a man
Turn his head pretending he just didnt see?
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind the answer is
Blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind
(Bob Dylan)
Quantas estradas precisará um homem andar antes que você pode chamá-lo de um
Homem? Sim n quantos mares deve uma pomba branca navegar antes que ela
Dorme na areia Sim n vezes ahow muitos devem o canhão. Bola
Voar antes que elas sejam proibidas para sempre
A resposta meu amigo está soprando no vento A resposta é
Soprando no vento
Quantas vezes um homem deve olhar-se antes que ele possa ver o céu
Sim n quantos ouvidos um homem deve ter antes que ele possa ouvir
As pessoas choram Sim n quantas mortes serão necessárias até ele saber
Que muitas pessoas morreram
A resposta meu amigo está soprando no vento A resposta é
Soprando no vento
Quantos anos pode existir uma montanha antes de sua lavada pelo
Mar Sim n quantos anos podem algumas pessoas existir antes
Que sejam permitidas a serem livres? Sim n quantas vezes pode um homem
Virar a cabeça fingindo que simplesmente não vê?
A resposta meu amigo está soprando no vento A resposta é
Soprando no vento
A resposta está soprando no vento
Bob Dylan's song "Blowing in the Wind" is a powerful protest song that questions the state of social justice and human rights in America during the 1960s. The lyrics highlight the various societal issues such as civil rights, war, and freedom. The song begins with a thought-provoking question "How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a man?" This question signifies the struggles that every individual has to go through to earn some respect in society.
The song further stresses the importance of recognizing the hardships faced by people, and the need for change. "How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky? Yes n how many ears must one man have before he can hear people cry?" These lines question the necessity of empathy and compassion towards our peers. The song concludes by bringing to light the significance of activism and awareness to bring about a positive change in society.
Overall, "Blowing in the Wind" is a song that reflected the social and political climate of the US during the 1960s with its call to action to seek change and equality. It continues to inspire and motivate people across generations to stand up for human rights.
Line by Line Meaning
How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a Man?
What is the measure of a man's life experiences necessary to be considered a true man?
Yes n how many seas must a white dove sail before she Sleeps in the sand Yes n ahow many times must the cannon Balls fly before they're forever banned
What is the threshold for peace to be realized, such that even a symbol of peace like a white dove can rest undisturbed and warfare can come to an end?
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind the answer is Blowing in the wind
The solution to these fundamental questions of life is not a definite answer, but rather something intangible and uncertain that is constantly changing.
How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky Yes n how many ears must one man have before he can hear People cry Yes n how many deaths will it take till he know That too many people have died
How much awareness must a person have before they can perceive the issues that matter? How many lives must be lost before people start to realize the severity of these issues?
How many years can a mountain exist before its washed to the Sea Yes n how many years can some people exist before They're allowed to be free? Yes n how many times can a man Turn his head pretending he just didnt see?
What is the lifespan of oppression and domination, and how long can they sustain without giving way to freedom and autonomy? How long will people look away from the problems that plague society?
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind the answer is Blowing in the wind
These answers are elusive and uncertain, like the wind that blows and changes direction unpredictably.
Writer(s): Bob Dylan
Contributed by John Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@everhard1000
we miss you, MAN !!! TNX for the music !!!
@robertoderada9997
Excelente cantante QEPD.
Saludos desde San Luis Potosí, México
@satelitetito
Una estupenda canción para todos los tiempos de la humanidad.
@estherapolonio6935
Spectacular voice never change ❤️❤️❤️💋
@MeryToste
Best Version...Unforgettable BRILLIANT TRINI LOPEZ👍👏
@omarg7879
EXTRAORDINARIO !!!
@NecioPez
Bob Dylan hacía canciones para que otros las cantaran mejor que él!