Starting to play the trumpet at the age of 12, Colón switched to the trombone two years later. Making his recording debut in 1967, for Al Santiago's Futura label, Colón became a victim of misfortune when the label folded. Colón was much more successful when he signed with Johnny Pacheco's Fania label. When his vocalist failed to make Colón's first session for the label, Pacheco suggested Hector Lavoe as a replacement. The collaboration proved fruitful when two singles from Colón's first two albums (El Malo, Guisando) — "Jazzy" and "I Wish I Had a Watermelon" — became hits. Lavoe remained a vital member of Colón's band until the mid-'70s when an increased drug addiction caused him to miss or show up late for several gigs. Although their partnership formally ended in 1975, Colón and Lavoe continued to work together. Lavoe's last album, Strikes Back, released in 1987, was produced by Colón.
In 1975, Colón balanced his schedule as director of the Latin Jazz All Stars with studies in music theory, composition, and orchestration. His increased knowledge paid off quickly. In 1978, Colón was named Musician, Producer, and Trombone Player of the Year in a readers poll conducted by Latin New York. Three years later, he received an award as Musician of the Year and his album Fantasmas was named Album of the Year. Colón continued to garner acclaim when his album Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos received a Grammy award in 1982.
Although they met backstage before a concert in Panama in 1969, Colón and Blades didn't begin collaborating until five years later. While working on the album The Good-The Bad-The Ugly, Colón asked Blades to sing on the Blades-penned tune "El Cazanguero," which reflected on Blades' experiences as a law student working in a Panamanian prison. The session was so satisfying that Blades became a full-time member of Colón's band following the departure of Lavoe. Their 1978 album Siembra became the top-selling album in Fania's catalog. Despite their success, Blades severely quarreled with label president Jerry Mascucci over money. Although Colón recorded two solo albums — El Baquine de Angelitos Negros in 1977 and Solo in 1979 — and Blades recorded a solo album, Maestra Vida, in 1980, their solo work failed to match the commercial success of their joint efforts.
In 1981, the two musicians resumed their partnership with Blades playing coro on Colón's solo album Fantasmas. The following year, they collaborated on the Grammy-winning album Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos, which yielded the hits singles "Tiburon," "Ligia Elena," and "Te Estan Buscando." Their partnership again proved short-lived as Colón and Blades split up after working on the film The Last Fight. The split was far from amiable and the two musicians continued to feud until reuniting for a concert at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan in March 1992. Despite collaborating on the album Tras la Tormenta in 1995, Colón and Blades recorded their parts separately. Following a reunion concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 1997, Colón and Blades performed a series of concerts together.
In the late '80s, Colón formed a new band, Legal Aliens, with younger musicians. Signing with Sony, Colón and the band recorded Color Americano in 1990 and Honra y Cultura in 1991. Two years later, Colón recorded Hecho en Puerto Rico with an all-star band featuring ex-members of the Fania All-Stars, Papo Lucca and Bobby Valentin. Since leaving Sony over a lack of promotional support, Colón continued to remain active.
Asia
Willie Colón Lyrics
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al doblar la esquina te oia cantar
esta casa no es mia, ella misma te extraña
pero rico de cosas pero pobre en el alma.
este misterio k no puedo comprender
que le ha pasado ami asia para donde se fue
ojos tristes y ala vez llenos de amor
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando BIS
En un campo remoto en la plena ciudad y hasta mas me
sentia ala orilla del mar
esta casa no es mia ella misma te extraña pero rico de cosas
pero pobre del alma
este misterio k no puedo comprender
que le ha pasado ami asia para donde se fue
ojos tristes y ala vez llenos de amor
guardaran tus secretos, cual sera tu dolor.
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando BIS
En un campo remoto en la plena ciudad y hasta mas me
sentia ala orilla del mar
esta casa no es mia ella misma te extraña pero rico de cosas
pero pobre del alma
este misterio k no puedo comprender
que le ha pasado ami asia para donde se fue
ojos tristes y ala vez llenos de amor
guardaran tus secretos, cual sera tu dolor.
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando BIS
aisa asia mia como un sueño te me fuistes y ahora
solo pienso en verte
como un sueño te me fuistes y ahora solo pienso en
verte como quisiera tenerte y amarte toda la vida:
The song "Asia" by Willie Colon is about a person who sees the face of someone they once knew in a plaza but doesn't have the courage to call out to them. As they turn a corner, they hear that person singing. The singer reflects on the mystery of what happened to "Asia," the person they saw in the plaza. They note that despite having material wealth, the person seems poor in their soul. The singer wonders about the secrets that Asia might be keeping and what pain they might be experiencing.
The repetition of the phrase "yo siento asia llamando" (I feel Asia calling) suggests that the singer cannot shake the feeling of being drawn to this person even though they don't know what happened to them. The song communicates a sense of loss and longing for the past, as well as a desire to connect with someone who may no longer be accessible.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and the desire to reconnect with someone from the past. The singer is left with questions and uncertainty about what happened to Asia, but they cannot deny the pull they feel towards this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Veo tu cara en la plaza, no me atrevi a llamarte
I saw your face in the square, but I didn't dare to call you
al doblar la esquina te oia cantar
As I turned the corner, I heard you singing
esta casa no es mia, ella misma te extraña
This house is not mine, it misses you too
pero rico de cosas pero pobre en el alma.
It's rich in things but poor in spirit.
este misterio k no puedo comprender
This mystery that I can't understand
que le ha pasado ami asia para donde se fue
What happened to my Asia, where did she go?
ojos tristes y ala vez llenos de amor
Sad eyes yet full of love
guardaran tus secretos, cual sera tu dolor.
Your secrets will remain, what could be your pain?
Aaaa. Yo siento asia llamando
Aaaa. I feel Asia calling
En un campo remoto en la plena ciudad y hasta mas me
In a remote field in the heart of the city and beyond
sentia ala orilla del mar
I felt as if I was by the seashore
aisa asia mia como un sueño te me fuistes y ahora
My Asia, you left me like a dream and now
solo pienso en verte
I only think of seeing you
como un sueño te me fuistes y ahora solo pienso en
Like a dream, you left me and I only think of
verte como quisiera tenerte y amarte toda la vida:
Seeing you, as I wish to have you and love you all my life.
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mateo Villmarq
Quien en enero d 2023 con este temazo q nunca pasara d moda ?
Jean Franco
Abril 2023
Santiago Melo
Enero? Todos los dias brother, como debe ser
Esteban Chantre
En abril
Park Bomie
🤞
Tatiana Mosquera
Escuchándola en este preciso instante
Mariana Pulgarin
Esta sensación da vibras extrañas 🍀⚡️
katherinne nchr
Mi día no acaba si no escucho esta canción, me encanta. Gran tema en una gran voz.
Charles Alvarez
🇨🇴⛩️🇯🇵Me acuerda cuando el Chapulín colorado peleó con Silbato Yamasaki 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Charles Alvarez
Honorable emperador Yokiko Orinawa!!!