In 1995, his tribute to Mexico's beloved Trio Los Panchos, Recordando A Los Panchos, earned him considerable acclaim and produced two major hits, "Miseria" and "No, No, Y No."
He owns and primarily lives in a huge ranch named 'Los Tres Potrillos" located between the cities of Guadalajara and Chapala Jalisco, Mexico. It was named after his three sons. It is complete with stables, 2 houses, a lake, high bred horses and a church. During Christmas time thousands of children go to this ranch where hundreds of thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts are given out.
He loves miniature horses and has bred them at his ranch, where he even has some as small as 6 inches.
In 2005, Fernández and his sons, Alejandro and Vicente Jr., made history by becoming the first Latin American singers to appear as cartoons in a video, for Vicente Sr.'s song, Al Mayor de los Fernandez (To the Oldest Fernández), dedicated to Vicente Sr.'s father.
Vicente has been married to Maria del Refugio Abarca Villaseñor since December 27, 1963. He has three sons with her: Vicente Jr, Gerardo, and Alejandro. His fans and the media refer to him as "Chente", a diminutive of his name out of affection but in interviews and events he is also addressed as Don Vicente out of respect. In Mexico he is referred to as "El Rey" (the king) and as "El Charro de Huentitán" (the Charro of Huentitan). His wife is affectionately known as Doña Cuca. Vicente, just like his son Alejandro, is notorious for being a ladies man and is often called a Don Juan. [1]
Vicente was involved in a scandal when it was made public that he had maintained a relation for ten years with Patricia Rivera, whom he met in 1977 while filming "El Arracadas". Years later she declared that her son, Pablo Rodrigo, was a product of that relation and Vicente recognized the son as his, giving him the Fernandez name. Afterwards DNA testing proved that Pablo was not his son.[2]
In 2004, while in concert in Miami's American Airlines Arena, Vicente had to pay $30,000 USD for having gone over the original scheduled time for the concert. He sang for three hours some of his all time hits as well as songs from his then new album "Se Me Hizo Tarde la Vida".[3]
Vicente has a star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame and his ceremony there was attended by over 5,000 people, breaking all previous attendance records.[4]
Vicente retired in 2016 in a massive concert in Estadio Azteca, Mexico city.
He fell from a horse in his rancho in august 2021, causing a rapid decline in his health. Vicente Fernandez, one of the greatest mexicans to ever live, passed away on December 12, 2021, from complications related to his fall.
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Payaso
Vicente Fernández Lyrics
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Ante la gente oculto mi derrota
Payaso con careta de alegría
Pero tengo por dentro el alma rota
En la pista fatal de mi destino
Una mala mujer cruzó el camino
Soy comparsa que juego con mi vida
Payaso, soy un triste payaso
Que oculto mi fracaso
Con risas y alegrías
Que me llena de espanto
Payaso, soy un triste payaso
Que en medio de la noche
Me pierdo en la penumbra
Con mi risa y mi llanto
Ya no puedo soportar mi careta
Ante el mundo estoy riendo
Y dentro de mi pecho
Mi corazón sufriendo
Ja
El nació en el gran circo de la vida
Siendo el payaso de todos consentido
Los niños lo seguían con alegría
Gozando con su amigo preferido
Y así de grande como fue su triunfo
Fue su fracaso pasional muy frio
Y hoy en las sombras sin amor perdido
Quedo el payaso sepultado en el olvido
Ya no puedo soportar mi careta
Ante el mundo estoy riendo
Y dentro de mi pecho
Mi corazón sufriendo
Payaso, payaso
The song Payaso by Vicente Fernández tells the story of a clown who wears a mask of happiness to hide his true emotions. The lyrics feature powerful metaphors and imagery that showcase the pain and turmoil the clown goes through as he tries to keep up appearances. The clown is portrayed as living in a world full of hypocrisy, where he must hide his defeat from the others. Even though he may try to make others laugh and feel joy, he is left with a broken soul. As the song progresses, we see the clown struggle with his illusions about his life and how people see him. He realizes that he cannot bear the weight of his mask and the façade he has created. He is haunted by his own actions and is ultimately left alone in the darkness, a victim of his own deceit.
The song is a classic in Latin American culture, with its timeless lyrics exploring the depths of human emotion. It reflects the idea that people often hide their true feelings behind a mask of happiness, and that one's true self cannot be suppressed forever. The song showcases Vicente Fernández's incredible range as a singer, with his powerful voice conveying the emotions of the clown's character. It is a poignant reminder that even those who seem happiest may be suffering in silence.
Line by Line Meaning
En un cofre de vulgar hipocresía
I hide my defeat from people by faking a happy exterior, but it is a crude and hypocritical facade.
Ante la gente oculto mi derrota
I conceal my despair in front of others and am afraid of being vulnerable.
Payaso con careta de alegría
I wear a mask of happiness and play the role of a clown to hide my true feelings.
Pero tengo por dentro el alma rota
Although I may seem joyful, inside, my soul is shattered and in pain.
En la pista fatal de mi destino
My life's path seems inexorable and leads to tragedy.
Una mala mujer cruzó el camino
A wicked woman crossed my path and shattered my heart.
Soy comparsa que juego con mi vida
I am an insignificant player in the game of life and recklessly gamble with my existence.
Pero siento que mi alma esta perdida
I feel like my soul is lost and without direction.
Payaso, soy un triste payaso
I am a sad clown who pretends to be cheerful.
Que oculto mi fracaso
I hide my failures and disappointments from others.
Con risas y alegrías
I use laughter and joy to mask my pain and sadness.
Que me llena de espanto
This facade of happiness terrifies me and leaves me feeling trapped.
Que en medio de la noche
In the middle of the night when all is quiet.
Me pierdo en la penumbra
I become lost in the shadowy corners of my mind.
Ya no puedo soportar mi careta
I can no longer bear to wear my mask of happiness.
Ante el mundo estoy riendo
I laugh in front of the world.
Y dentro de mi pecho
But inside, in my heart.
Mi corazón sufriendo
I suffer deeply.
El nació en el gran circo de la vida
He was born into the grand circus of life.
Siendo el payaso de todos consentido
He was everyone's favorite clown and was adored by all.
Los niños lo seguían con alegría
Children followed him with joy and excitement.
Gozando con su amigo preferido
They enjoyed spending time with their favorite friend.
Y así de grande como fue su triunfo
As he grew older, his triumph was equally as immense.
Fue su fracaso pasional muy frio
Unfortunately, his passion for love was futile and left him feeling cold and alone.
Y hoy en las sombras sin amor perdido
Now he lives in the shadows, lost without love.
Quedo el payaso sepultado en el olvido
The clown was left buried in oblivion.
Payaso, payaso
Clown, clown.
Writer(s): Fernando Z. Maldonado
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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