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.
Never On Sunday
Trini Lopez Lyrics
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A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
But never, never on a Sunday
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
Most any day you can be my guest
Any day you say, but my day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on my day of rest
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
A pay day, and see if I refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day
A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
But never, never on a Sunday
Trini Lopez's song "Never On Sunday" is a playful and catchy tune that features a timeless message about the importance of setting boundaries and respecting the sacredness of rest. The song's jovial tone and upbeat melody contrast with its underlying message, making it a fun but thought-provoking listening experience.
The song's central theme is the singer's insistence that he should never be kissed on a Sunday, which he views as a day of rest and relaxation. Throughout the song, Trini Lopez playfully suggests various alternatives, inviting the listener to kiss him on any other day of the week. He even goes so far as to suggest alternative scenarios, such as kissing him on a cool day, a wet day, or even a pay day. However, the underlying message remains consistent: Sunday is a day of rest and should be respected as such.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday
Kissing is welcome on any day of the week, even Monday.
A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Monday is a good day for kissing.
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
Kissing is welcome on any day of the week, even Tuesday.
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
The artist is eager for kissing to occur on Tuesday.
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
Kissing is welcome on any day of the week, even Wednesday.
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
The days Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the best for kissing.
But never, never on a Sunday
Sunday is not a day for kissing.
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
Sunday is a day of rest for the artist.
Most any day you can be my guest
Any day is fine for visiting the artist.
Any day you say, but my day of rest
The artist's day of rest is the exception to the rule.
Just name the day that you like the best
Choose any day for kissing that you prefer.
Only stay away on my day of rest
Just don't come around on Sunday, which is the artist's day of rest.
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
Kissing is welcome in any weather, even on a cool or hot day.
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Even a rainy day is acceptable for kissing.
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
Kissing is even welcome on a gray or May day.
A pay day, and see if I refuse
Even a day when the artist receives payment is fine for kissing.
And if you make it on a bleak day
Even a dreary day is fine for kissing.
A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
Any day of the week, even one that is unusual or otherwise known for being difficult, is fine for kissing.
But never, never on a Sunday
Once again, Sunday is not a day for kissing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Manos Hadjidakis, Billy Towne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Esther Apolonio
I love the beat of every songs in many versions, so soothing in my ears and very clear to understand every single words delivered.. And your SMILES so strong enough to capture like a magnet that my eyes can't make a wink.. Adorable You!!!
Mery Toste
R.I.P...TRINI LOPEZ 🎸 Unforgettable Brilliant,Singer, Actor, Composer, GibsonTriniLopez 🎸🎸 My Eternal Idol..15/5/1937..11/8/2020
Attaremad
I think I remember your face! Maybe you checked my old channel attaremad which was terminated for some foolish reason!? any way welcome and be here always.
Mery Toste
@Attaremad Yes from FB and your old channel Attaremad😊👍
Attaremad
@Mery Toste so .. be H E R E always