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.
Panamena
Willie Colón Lyrics
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Vamos a bailar la murga
la murga del PanamÃ
los muchachos se alborotan
cuando lo ven caminar
Eh vamos a balilar la rumba
la rumba del panamÃ
y muy buena pà ` bailar
CORO:
Vamos a bailar la rumba
la rumba del PanamÃ
los muchachos se alborotan
cuando lo ven caminar
aay tu tienes un caminao
que me tiene trastornao
y cuando bailas la murga
oie mamita que buena estas
Murga pa aqui murga pa alla
coro: estes la murga del panamÃ
oie muchacha vamo a bailar
coro: estes la murga del panamÃ
eeeestes la murga del panamà aa
coro:estes la murga del panamÃ
ooooie quiero bailar
coro:estes la rumba del panamÃ
eeey panama y panama y pana panamaaa
coro:estes la rumba del panamÃ
ataca JONH
en el 4 yo voy todo,, ehh
Murga pa aqui
murga pa allÃ
coro:esta es la rumba del panamÃ
estas es la murga y que buena estaa
coro:estas es la murga del panamÃ
eyy chacuchucuchae chacuchucuchucuchachacha
coro:esta es la rumba del panamÃ
que buena la maraca la murga mamÃ
coro:esta es la rumba del panamÃ
by Luis Rivasplata
The lyrics to Willie Colon's song "La Murga del Panamá" describe a festive and energetic dance, known as "murga". The chorus invites people to join in and dance to the rhythm of the murga, a dance style that originated in Panama. The song emphasizes the joy and excitement that the dance brings, with the boys getting excited when they see someone walking towards the dance floor.
The lyrics also mention the "rumba", another Latin-American dance style, which is similarly described as easy and fun to dance to. The singer in the song compliments a woman's dancing skills, saying that she has a way of walking that has him "trastornao" (driven crazy), and that she looks good while dancing the murga.
Overall, the song captures the joy and energy of Latin-American dance culture, inviting listeners to join in and celebrate life through movement and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Vamos a bailar la murga la murga del Panamà
Let's dance the murga, the murga of Panama
Los muchachos se alborotan cuando lo ven caminar
The boys get excited when they see him walking
Eh vamos a balilar la rumba la rumba del panamà esto es una cosa facil y muy buena pà` bailar
Hey, let's dance the rumba, the rumba of Panama. This is an easy thing and very good for dancing
aay tu tienes un caminao que me tiene trastornao y cuando bailas la murga oie mamita que buena estas
Oh, you have a way of walking that drives me crazy. And when you dance the murga, oh mama, you look so good
Murga pa aqui murga pa alla coro: estes la murga del panamà oie muchacha vamo a bailar
Murga here, murga there. Chorus: This is the murga of Panama. Hey, girl, let's dance
eeeestes la murga del panamàaa coro:estes la murga del panamà ooooie quiero bailar coro:estes la rumba del panamà eeey panama y panama y pana panamaaa coro:estes la rumba del panamà
This is the murga of Panama. Chorus: This is the murga of Panama. Hey, I want to dance. Chorus: This is the rumba of Panama. Hey, Panama, Panama, Panama. Chorus: This is the rumba of Panama
ataca JONH en el 4 yo voy todo,, ehh
Attack, Jonh. In the 4, I go all out, yeah
estas es la murga y que buena estaa coro:estas es la murga del panamà eyy chacuchucuchae chacuchucuchucuchachacha coro:esta es la rumba del panamà que buena la maraca la murga mamà coro:esta es la rumba del panamà
This is the murga, and it's so good. Chorus: This is the murga of Panama. Hey, chacuchucuchae chacuchucuchucuchachacha. Chorus: This is the rumba of Panama. How good is the maraca and the murga, mama. Chorus: This is the rumba of Panama
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HECTOR LAVOE PEREZ, WILLIE COLON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicolebonini8837
Soy de Panamá y es un lujo y un honor q este monstruo que ha dado la salsa le dediqué esta canción a mi pais al igual q la murga de Panamá
@jeampierwilliamsmoralesdia8680
Perdón pero no sé la dedico a tu País , se la dedico a una Panameña , en ese tiempo era la mujer del presidente de tu país , infórmate más de la Salsa
@jairrr7597
@@jeampierwilliamsmoralesdia8680 no seas wachin
@NapoleonHinostroza
@@jeampierwilliamsmoralesdia8680pero habla de panamá, y nombra a panamá y eso es lo que importa.
porque siempre habrá tanta gente resentida y siempre a dar la contraria a una opinión, pero según sus pensamientos, están "corrigiendo".
@fernandover9538
@@jeampierwilliamsmoralesdia8680 Estas más perdido que un peo en jacuzzi ni sabes lo que escribes infórmate ni panameño eres quieres venir a escupir en casa ajena 🤡..
@user-yj9yp1ch8y
@@jairrr7597ççx edad xd 5fffxx.!😮j
@patriciacarvajal2776
Willie Colon y Héctor Lavoe,el mejor dúo salsero puertorriqueño de todos los tiempos,y con estás joyas musicales para qué más.... saludos desde la salsera ciudad de Cali Colombia 🇨🇴.
@ericklara82
Manos arriba a los que seguimos escuchando esa vos privilegiada de Lavoe y el mejor trombonero de todos los tiempos Colon! Ellos dos los inmortales!
@mauricioguzman9318
Yoooo mano's arribaa
@geovannygonzalez5372
Manos arriba esto es un salte no se muevan que aprieto em gatillo lo dice un argentina