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.
La Murga
Willie Colón Lyrics
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La Murga de Panamá
Los muchachos se alborotan
Cuando la ven caminar
Eh, vamos a bailar La Murga
La Murga de Panamá
Esto es una cosa fácil
Vamos a bailar La Murga
La Murga de Panamá
Los muchachos se alborotan
Cuando la ven caminar
Ay, tú tienes un camina'o
Que me tienes trastorna'o
Y cuando bailas La Murga
Oye mamita, qué buena estás
Murga pa' aquí, murga pa' allá
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Oye muchacha vamo'a bailar
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Esta es la murga de Panamá
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Oye, yo quiero bailar
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Ey, Panamá y Panamá y Pana, Pana, Pana, Panamá
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Ataca Yomo
En el cuatro Yomo Toro
Guapea Willie Colón
¡El Diablo!
Murga pa'quí, murga pa'llá
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Esta es La Murga y qué buena está
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Ey chacuchucuchai chacuchucucha cha cha
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
Qué buena es la maraca en la Murga mamá
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
"La Murga" by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe is a classic salsa song that celebrates the Panamanian street festival known as the "murga." The song invites people to dance to the infectious rhythm of the murga, which involves a parade of costumed performers and musicians playing various wind, brass, and percussion instruments. The lyrics describe the excitement and energy that the murga generates among young people who gather to watch the parade and join in the dance. The song also praises the beauty and grace of a particular woman who dances to the murga, making the singer feel entranced and overwhelmed.
The song's catchy melody and upbeat lyrics have made it a favorite among salsa fans worldwide. "La Murga" was first released on the album "Cosa Nuestra" in 1970 and has since been covered by countless artists. It is considered one of the iconic songs of the golden age of salsa in the 1970s and has been a staple in many Latin dance clubs and salsa concerts.
Line by Line Meaning
Vamos a bailar La Murga
Let's dance to the Panamanian Murga.
La Murga de Panamá
The Panama Murga, a particular style of music.
Los muchachos se alborotan
The boys get excited.
Cuando la ven caminar
When they see her walking.
Eh, vamos a bailar La Murga
Hey, let's dance to the Panamanian Murga.
Esto es una cosa fácil
This is an easy thing to do.
Y muy buena pa' bailar
And very good to dance to.
Ay, tú tienes un camina'o
Oh, you have a way of walking.
Que me tienes trastorna'o
That has me confused.
Y cuando bailas La Murga
And when you dance to the Panama Murga.
Oye mamita, qué buena estás
Listen sweetheart, you look good.
Murga pa' aquí, murga pa' allá
Murga here, murga there.
Esta es La Murga de Panamá
This is the Panama Murga.
Oye muchacha vamo'a bailar
Listen girl, let's dance.
Oye, yo quiero bailar
Listen, I want to dance.
Ey, Panamá y Panamá y Pana, Pana, Pana, Panamá
Hey, Panama and Panama and Pana, Pana, Pana, Panama.
Ataca Yomo
Attack, Yomo.
En el cuatro Yomo Toro
In the stringed instrument is Yomo Toro.
Guapea Willie Colón
Willie Colón swings.
¡El Diablo!
The devil!
Ey chacuchucuchai chacuchucucha cha cha
Hey chacuchucuchai chacuchucucha cha cha.
Qué buena es la maraca en la Murga mamá
How good is the maraca in the Murga, mom.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HECTOR LAVOE PEREZ, WILLIE COLON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunnyislas9018
Viva Panama, Viva Los latinos. 👏❤️👍 🎶
@ioio8687
Que grande es Latinoamerica cuando una banda de un pais puede celebrar y apreciar la cultura de otro. Viva Puerto Rico, Panama y Latinoamerica. Gracias Dios por hacerme Latino!
@rodolfoviloria6211
Muy bien dicho lo lo!
Yo soy de Caracas Venezuela y aquí estoy un sabado de salsita
@raymondcerv1370
Gracias DIOS Por Crear A Latinoamérica 🙏🙏❤
@ramirogomez3365
Bendiciones y mas grande que ser latinoamericano es ser caribeno
@oscar4728
@@ramirogomez3365y para mí orgullosamente colombiano y más exactamente de Cali
@danielv9355
Segun muchos estudios y mediciones, posiblemente esta es la canción mas escuchada en español de la historia!!! solo imaginen desde los años 70s, millones de personas por pais poniendo este tema y en epocas navideñas, donde se reunian grandes familias y hasta con los vecinos, en las casas , en las calles en las radios, simplemente épico.
@sergiozuniga8638
Te felicito por tu verdadera y espectacular opinión 🎉🎉
@user-ti1re6jp1q
Quiero BAILAR CONTIGO MI VIDA...❤
@keylalozanoardiles4234
Tengo 22 años y no escucho canciones de mi generación , Mis cantantes favoritos son Héctor Lavoe , el gran combo , Celia Cruz , Willie Colon, etc
Arriba la salsa!!!!
Estos temas jamás! Pasarán de moda! Y nunca dejarán de sonar!!