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.
Talento de Television
Willie Colón Lyrics
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Tiene buen cuerpo y es otra cosa
Muy poderosa en television
Tiene un trasero que causa sensación
No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
Tiene buen cuerpo y es otra cosa
Muy poderosa en television
Tiene un trasero que causa sensación
Sabor aquí está la salsa
Con changa y rap que es mucho mejor
Y le trae la historia de una mamita en television
Que con su trasero supo ganarse la admiración
Causo entre los actores gran simpatía por su esplendor
Y entre las actrices la antipatía por la razón
De que su palanca fuera su cuerpo y no su valor
No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
Tiene buen cuerpo y es otra cosa
Muy poderosa en television
Tiene un trasero que causa sensación
No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
Tiene buen cuerpo y es otra cosa
Muy poderosa en television
Tiene un trasero que causa sensación
Amo al ejecutivo de arte dramático lo embrujo
Moviendo el trasero poquito a poco lo conquisto
Y así fue la estrella más destacada dentro del show
Fallo no pudo en la escena donde había llanto pues no lloro
No canto en la escena donde había canto solo doblo
Y a pesar de todo sigue cobrando mucho mejor
Eh, no tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
(No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa)
No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante
(No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante)
Ay mira, mira, mira pero que elegante
(Mira, mira, mira pero que elegante)
Será que ella tiene una cosa preciosa
(Será que ella tiene una cocha prechochaa)
Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa
(Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa)
Ay pero mira, mira, mira lo que son las cosas
(Mira, mira, mira lo que son las cosas)
No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante
(No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante)
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Eh, no tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
(No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa)
Mírala, mírala, mírala
(Mírala, mírala, mírala)
No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante
(No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante)
Ay pero mira, mira, mira pero que elegante
(Mira mira, mira pero que elegante)
Será que ella tiene una cosa preciosa
(Será que ella tiene una cocha prechocha)
Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa
(Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa)
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No tiene talento pero hecha pa'lante
(No tiene talento pero hecha pa'lante)
Pero mira, mira, mira pero que elegante
(Mira, mira, mira pero que elegante)
Que tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa
(Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa)
Mírala, mírala, mírala
(Mírala, mírala, mírala)
Eh, no tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
(No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa)
Hay pero mira, mira, mira lo que son las cosas
(Mira, mira, mira lo que son las cosas)
Que tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa
(Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa), ¡dale!
The lyrics of Willie Colon's "Talento de TV" depict an attractive woman who lacks talent but uses her body to succeed in the entertainment industry. The song celebrates her physical appearance and highlights the fact that she has become a popular figure on television due to her voluptuous figure. Despite her lack of talent, she has gained the admiration of the executives and actors involved in the industry, while actresses are envious of her success. The lyrics also suggest that even though she failed to perform emotionally demanding scenes, she still receives a high salary. The chorus repeats the line "no tiene talento pero muy buena mosa" (she has no talent but she's very attractive) to emphasize that her looks are what have brought her success.
The song's verses describe how the woman's body is her greatest asset and how she has used it to advance her career. The lyrics also reference the genre of the song, salsa, and how it is mixed with rap to create a better sound. Overall, the message of the song seems to be critical of the entertainment industry's focus on physical appearance over talent, but also acknowledges that this is how the industry operates.
Line by Line Meaning
No tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
The person being described lacks talent but has a good physical appearance.
Tiene buen cuerpo y es otra cosa
The person has a great physique that sets them apart.
Muy poderosa en television
The person is influential on television due to their looks and charm.
Tiene un trasero que causa sensación
The person has a mesmerizing butt that attracts attention.
Sabor aquí está la salsa
The singer is introducing the salsa genre of music.
Con changa y rap que es mucho mejor
There are other genres of music that are superior, such as changa and rap.
Y le trae la historia de una mamita en television
The song tells the story of a woman on television.
Que con su trasero supo ganarse la admiración
The woman gained admiration from others due to her butt.
Causo entre los actores gran simpatía por su esplendor
The male actors in the show were enamored by her beauty.
Y entre las actrices la antipatía por la razón
The female actors were not fond of her due to the fact that she gained attention with her looks rather than her acting ability.
De que su palanca fuera su cuerpo y no su valor
Her physical appearance rather than her talents led to her success.
Amo al ejecutivo de arte dramático, lo embrujo
The woman had a hold over the dramatic arts executive.
Moviendo el trasero poquito a poco lo conquisto
By slowly moving her butt, she won him over completely.
Y así fue la estrella más destacada dentro del show
She became the top star of the show due to her abilities to attract attention.
Fallo no pudo en la escena donde había llanto pues no lloro
She failed in a scene that required her to cry because she was unable to produce tears.
No canto en la escena donde había canto solo doblo
She did not sing in a scene that required her to, but rather lip-synced.
Y a pesar de todo sigue cobrando mucho mejor
Despite these shortcomings, she still earns more than others due to her physical appearance.
Eh, no tiene talento pero muy buena mosa
Repetition of opening lines that describe the person's lack of skills but physical attractiveness.
No tiene talento pero echa pa'lante
The person still tries despite lacking talent.
Ay mira, mira, mira pero que elegante
The person being described is classy and sophisticated.
Será que ella tiene una cosa preciosa
The person may have a special quality or attribute that sets them apart.
Tiene un buen cuerpo razón poderosa
The person's great physique is the source of their power and influence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Amilcar Boscan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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