Pacheco created an image for Willie that was one of a bad boy, gangsterish, thug. The image caught on and was embraced by the public. In 1967 Hector and Willie recorded their first album for Fania, El Malo. Willie's band was young; mostly teenagers. They had a new sound and Hector in addition to being a great talent, was very charismatic. Audiences loved him. Hector was comical in his repartee with the audience and within his improvisations.
Colon gave Hector the option of keeping the musicians together. With a commitment from Jose Mangual Jr., a percussionist with the band, to keep the orchestra in tact, Hector launched his solo career. Willie Colon who dearly loved Hector despite his shortcomings would produce Hector's first album as a solo artist and many others. Their friendship and love never wavered.
Hector was introduced to drugs at a party. According to his own account there was a bowl of drugs on the table and he indulged along with others at the party. He became enamoured with the drugs (heroine) and was soon addicted. His drug abuse began seeping into his professional career. Hector began demonstrating irresponsible behavior. He would arrive to performances late. His adoring fans were happy so long as he arrived. They adored him and forgave him always. At his worst, he might not show at all. At other times, he might insult his band members or the audience.
Aires De Navidad
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe Lyrics
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Las fiestas de Navidad
Y el jíbarito cantando
A todos nos va alegrar
Vamos a que no recuerdan
El más remoto rincón
Se escucha al jibarito
Felicitarles ahora queremos
Con tono de devoción
Le deseamos feliz año
La orquesta de Willie Colón
Se acerca la Navidad
Y a todos nos va a alegrar
El jibarito cantando aires de felicidad
Se acerca la Navidad
Y a todos nos va a alegrar
El jibarito cantando aires de felicidad
Lo lai le lo le, lo lai le lo la
Aunque usted no quiera le vengo a cantar
Y a felicitar con voz de alegría
Yo traigo armonía a su santo hogar
Que yo traigo armonía a su santo hogar
Se acerca la Navidad
Y a todos nos va a alegrar
El jibarito cantando aires de felicidad
Se acerca la Navidad
Y a todos nos va a alegrar
El jibarito cantando aires de felicidad
Un veinticinco nació
Y fue en el mes de diciembre
Que en un humilde pesebre
La luz del mundo llegó
Y con esta me despido
Como esto es devoción
Que pasen un feliz año
Les deseo de corazón
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
Asalto de Navidad
The lyrics of "Aires De Navidad" by Willie Colón and Hector Lavoe celebrate the joy of Christmas and the happiness it brings to people. The song starts by announcing that the Christmas festivities are about to begin, and the "jibarito" (a native Puerto Rican person) is going to sing and make everyone happy. The vocals suggest that even the most remote and forgotten places will hear the jibarito's voice and feel inspired. The song also includes felicitations to the listeners, wishing them a happy new year in a devotional tone.
Throughout the song, the repetitive chorus emphasizes the festive mood of Navidad, particularly the happiness brought by the jibarito singing aires of joy. The jibarito is portrayed as someone who brings harmony and joy to every home he visits, and his voice is a symbol of Christmas spirit. The song ends with a reference to the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ in a humble manger, which brings light into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya van a empezar las fiestas
The parties are about to begin
Las fiestas de navidad
The Christmas holidays
Y el jíbarito cantando
And the jibarito singing
A todos nos va alegrar
Will bring joy to everyone
Vamos a que no recuerdan
Let's bet that they don't remember
El más remoto rincón
Even the farthest corner
Se escucha al jibarito
The jibarito's voice is heard
Cantando su inspiración
Singing his inspiration
Felicitarles ahora queremos
We want to congratulate you now
Con tono de devoción
With a tone of devotion
Le deseamos feliz año
We wish you a happy new year
La orquesta de Willie Colón
The orchestra of Willie Colón
Se acerca la navidad
Christmas is approaching
Y a todos nos va a alegrar
And it will bring joy to everyone
El jibarito cantando aires de felicidad
The jibarito singing with happiness
Lo lai le lo le, lo lai le lo la
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Aunque usted no quiera le vengo a cantar
Even if you don't want it, I come to sing to you
Y a felicitar con voz de alegría
And to congratulate with a joyful voice
Yo traigo armonía a su santo hogar
I bring harmony to your sacred home
Que yo traigo armonía a su santo hogar
Because I bring harmony to your sacred home
Un veinticinco nació
On the 25th, he was born
Y fue en el mes de diciembre
And it was in the month of December
Que en un humilde pesebre
That in a humble manger
La luz del mundo llegó
The light of the world arrived
Y con esta me despido
And with this, I say goodbye
Como esto es devoción
As this is devotion
Que pasen un feliz año
Have a happy year
Les deseo de corazón
I wish you from the heart
Asalto de navidad
Christmas heist
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Christmas heist
Asalto de navidad
Christmas heist
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Christmas heist
Asalto de navidad
Christmas heist
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Christmas heist
Asalto de navidad
Christmas heist
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Christmas heist
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Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ROBERTO GARCIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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