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.
Demasiado Corazón
Willie Colón Lyrics
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Ninguna de estas sombras tiene dueño,
Ayer te vi llorando y te quise consolar
Mas el juego no permite que te diga la verdad.
Secretos que me arrastran a la muerte,
Siento que más me mata esta tristeza,
Al ver tu corazon herido, que me pienses un vendido
Y como hay tanto en la balanza,
Yo me resigno con mi deber,
Sigo pa' lante con la esperanza,
De que algún día te vuelva a ver.
Contra el peligro y las desgracias,
Contra tiempo y difamación
Despues de todo yo solo quedo con Demasiado Corazón!
(Coro)
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
En el pecho tengo la esperanza
Y en la mente llevo una ilusión...
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
Es que núnca me doy por vencido
Porque tengo demasiao' corazón...
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
Siempre te llevo en el alma,
Tu beso no se me olvido...
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
Lucharé contra viento y marea
Pa' poder ganar tu corazón...
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
Aprendí que entre el cielo y la tierra
No hay secretos, jamás existió.!
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
Despúes de todo tan solo quedo ...
Con Demasiado Corazón.!
The lyrics of Willie Colón's "Demasiado Corazón" describe the struggles of a man who feels trapped by his love for a woman who is suffering. He observes that the streets around him have no names and the shadows have no owners - nothing is certain or secure. The woman he loves is crying, and he wants to console her, but feels powerless to do so because of the constraints that society places on their relationship. He has secrets that he feels are killing him, and he understands that the woman he loves sees him as a traitor. However, he cannot give up on her because he has too much love in his heart.
The chorus of the song offers a message of hope to those who are struggling. It suggests that if we seek love rather than death, we can find a way to move forward even in the darkest of times. The singer acknowledges that he has faced many challenges and suffered many wounds, but he refuses to give up on his quest for love. He vows to fight against all odds to win the heart of the woman he loves, and to carry on with "demasiado corazón" - too much heart.
Overall, the lyrics of "Demasiado Corazón" are a testament to the power of love in the face of adversity. Despite the many obstacles and uncertainties that the singer faces, he remains steadfast in his devotion to the woman he loves, and he finds hope in the belief that love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Ninguna de estas calles tiene nombre,
These streets are nameless, they’re just a directionless path.
Ninguna de estas sombras tiene dueño,
These shadows are ownerless, they’re just shadows of darkness.
Ayer te vi llorando y te quise consolar
Yesterday I saw you crying, and I wanted to console you.
Mas el juego no permite que te diga la verdad.
But the game doesn't allow me to say the truth to you.
Secretos que me arrastran a la muerte,
Secrets that drag me to death.
Siento que más me mata esta tristeza,
I feel like this sadness is killing me more.
Al ver tu corazon herido, que me pienses un vendido
Seeing your broken heart, thinking that I’m a sellout.
Es como morir mil muertes a la vez.
It's like dying a thousand deaths at once.
Y como hay tanto en la balanza,
And since there’s so much on the line,
Yo me resigno con mi deber,
I resign myself to my duty.
Sigo pa' lante con la esperanza,
I continue forward with hope,
De que algún día te vuelva a ver.
That someday I'll see you again.
Contra el peligro y las desgracias,
Against danger and misfortune,
Contra tiempo y difamación
Against time and slander,
Despues de todo yo solo quedo con Demasiado Corazón!
After everything, I'm left with too much heart!
Si en la vida, la muerte la buscas
If in life, you seek death,
Vamos a poner fé en el amor,
Let's put faith in love,
En el pecho tengo la esperanza
In my heart, I have hope,
Y en la mente llevo una ilusión...
And in my mind, I carry a dream...
Siempre te llevo en el alma,
I always carry you in my soul,
Tu beso no se me olvido...
I haven't forgotten your kiss...
Lucharé contra viento y marea
I'll fight against all odds,
Pa' poder ganar tu corazón...
To be able to win your heart...
Aprendí que entre el cielo y la tierra
I learned that between heaven and earth,
No hay secretos, jamás existió.!
There are no secrets, there never was!
Después de todo tan solo quedo ...
After everything, I'm left with...
Con Demasiado Corazón.!
Too much heart!
Writer(s): WILLY DEVILLE
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@diegomauriciotamayo2644
De lo poco bueno que trajo el Covid, fue volver tener tiempo para escuchar estas canciones
@infinitocenit8051
Jajajaja yo estoy igual!
@adrianaacevedoagudelo9588
Igual yo! Espero poder verlo pronto en concierto 🙏
@marlenyfernandez105
Este tema me encanta
@jaimealejandroangelquiroz4871
Yo la volví a oir por la emisora el SOL.
@space-yt7wo
Yo nunca e dejado ni dejaré de escucharla jamás...
@elianebreder8166
Yo busqué la música por parte de la letra que me acordaba y gracias a Dios la encontré. Mi marido y yo vivíamos en Reynosa Tamaulipas México y veíamos la novela Demasiado Corazón. Cuando empezaba la música, nuestras hijas de 1 año y 3 meses salían corriendo de dónde estuviesen hacia la tele para oir mejor y quedaban bailando toda contentas. Tuve que aprender a cantarla (parte) para cantar para ellas en otros momentos. ¡Extraño a esos momentos! 😁
@elviamarcellus5097
Yo también batallé para encontrar esta canción
@mariasepulvedaestrada9290
Contra el peligro y las desgracia hermosa canción
@pedroluisdelgadomarin3282
Y como hay tanto en la balanza,
yo me resigno con mi deber,
sigo pa' lante con la esperanza,
de que algún día te vuelva a ver.