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.
Made In Paris
Trini Lopez Lyrics
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It is something to see how the fellas follow the girls
They're all in search of love
There isn't a lover, who doesn't discover
That if it's made in Paris
You can bet that there is a girl for every boy
Dreams are made in Paris every night
The girls are everywhere
The scent of, their perfume, is meant to go right to your head
So don't just sit and stir
If the fun and the laughter, the good times you're after
Can just be made in Paris
If you don't know how to speak French, she'll understand
Love is made in Paris every night
Rain or shine, go get yours, I've got mine
Find your dream
Find your love
I've got mine
Go get yours
If it's made in Paris
If you don't know how to speak French, she'll understand
Love is made in Paris every night
Rain or shine, go get yours, I've got mine
Find your dream
Find your love
I've got mine
Go get yours
The song "Made In Paris" by Trini Lopez talks about the beauty of Paris and the joys of falling in love in the city of love. The song starts by describing the moon and how it brings the ladies and the gentlemen together. The song continues by establishing that Paris is a place where dreams come true and love is found. The lyrics emphasize that if you are looking for a lover, then Paris is the place to be. The city is filled with girls who will understand you, even if you don't know how to speak French.
The song goes on to say that the smell of perfume is in the air and that the good times and laughter can be made in Paris. The lyrics encourage listeners to not just sit and stir about in life, but to go out and find their dream, their love. The song is sung with a fast-paced, upbeat tempo, which reinforces the idea of living in the moment and seizing every opportunity that comes your way.
Overall, "Made In Paris" is a beautiful ode to the beauty of Paris and the joys of finding love. It encourages listeners to be adventurous and to take risks in order to find their true love. Through its elegant lyrics and catchy melody, the song captures the essence of life in the beautiful city of Paris.
Line by Line Meaning
When there's a moon above
The moonlit sky is the perfect backdrop for young men to chase after girls in search of love.
It is something to see how the fellas follow the girls
It's quite a sight to see how much attention the girls get from the guys.
They're all in search of love
Everyone is looking for love and companionship.
There isn't a lover, who doesn't discover
Everyone who has ever been in love realizes that Paris is the perfect place to find it.
That if it's made in Paris
The experience of love and romance is heightened by being in Paris.
You can bet that there is a girl for every boy
There's a match for everyone in Paris
Dreams are made in Paris every night
Paris is a place where dreams come true.
They come true, can't you hear, Paris calling you
Paris is beckoning for you to come and fulfill your dreams.
The girls are everywhere
There are plenty of girls to choose from in Paris.
The scent of, their perfume, is meant to go right to your head
The fragrance of their perfume will intoxicate you and make it difficult to resist their charms.
So don't just sit and stir
Don't just sit there and wonder what it would be like to experience the romance in Paris - go there and find out!
If the fun and the laughter, the good times you're after
If you're seeking fun, laughter and good times, Paris is the place to be.
Can just be made in Paris
Only in Paris can you find the perfect combination of love, fun, and laughter.
If you don't know how to speak French, she'll understand
Even if you don't know French, you'll still be able to communicate with your lover in Paris.
Love is made in Paris every night
Paris is where you'll find love and romance each night.
Rain or shine, go get yours, I've got mine
Whether it's sunny or raining, don't let anything stop you from finding your love in Paris.
Find your dream
Go out there and find your perfect mate in Paris.
Find your love
Do everything in your power to find love in Paris.
I've got mine
I've found my love in Paris, and you can find yours too.
Go get yours
Don't be afraid to go out there and find your own love in Paris - there's someone out there waiting for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@boykeramdhani2087
Rest in peace Trini Lopez. This is my all-time favourite Ann Margret movie soundtrack.
@robynheavner4689
Another favorite since childhood! Bravo ❤ Love it! Movie and soundtrack ❤🎶❤
@johnflynn9619
Burt & Hal - Great Songwriters.
Trini RIP - Wonderful Singer.
@pieronappi7857
Bacharach at his best. Simply beautiful !!
@mmalmec
I enjoy those 1960's arrangements . A lot of drums and eletric guitars
@hankgolfer1
I fell in love with this movie, with the romance of it all, the song of course and certainly Ann Margaret. Thanks for posting, saw the movie in the theater. Ann Margaret what a honey in the movie. Love the song to the intro with the mannequins in the window and the ending with Ann, Chad and the "French young man" walking by her admiring her and the driving away with the sheepdogs in car. A movie about the romantic chase between man and woman. Sigh!
@raymondhoagland4976
Watched this movie last night , great combination of Burt Bacharach / Trini Lopez 💕🎧🎼Ann Margaret 🔥💕 !
@johnflynn9619
Ann Margret was Great.
@MeryToste
I LOVE THE SONG.....I LOVE TRINI LOPEZ.
@MeryToste
R.I.P....TRiNI LOPEZ 🎸 Unforgettable Brilliant Singer, Actor, Composer, GibsonTriniLopez 🎸🎸 Forever In My ❤️..15/5/1937..11/8/2020