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.
Calle Luna Calle Sol
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe Lyrics
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saca y abre tu cuchillo y ten cuidao
Pónganme oido en este barrio
muchos guapos lo han matao
Calle Luna, Calle Sol
Oiga señor si usted quiere su vida
Mire señora agarre bien su cartera
no conoce este barrio aquí asaltan a cualquiera
En los barrios de guapos no se vive tranquilo
mide bien tus palabras o no vales ni un kilo
Camina pa'lante no mires para el'lao
Eh
Oye camina no mires pal lao
Tu tiene un santo pero no eres babalao
Y ten cuidao y ten cuidao
Cuidao saca tu coco pelao
Camina pa'lante babalao
Saca los bolsillos tu estas arrancao
Dile que fuiste a La Perla y pelao te han dejao
The lyrics of Willie Colón's song "Calle Luna Calle Sol" paint a picture of a dangerous neighborhood where violence and crime are commonplace. The first verse warns listeners to be cautious and keep their knives handy, as many people have been killed in the area. The chorus repeats the name of the two streets that intersect in this neighborhood, underscoring the idea that this is a specific place and a specific experience.
The song goes on to give specific instructions for how to navigate this neighborhood - avoid drawing attention to yourself, stay aware of your surroundings, and don't make any missteps that might provoke the locals. The final verse encourages the listener to keep walking forward and not look to the side, implying that even the act of looking around too much could be dangerous in this environment.
Overall, "Calle Luna Calle Sol" is a vivid portrayal of life in a dangerous urban neighborhood, where residents live in fear and must navigate a complex set of unwritten rules in order to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Mete la mano en el bolsillo saca y abre tu cuchillo y ten cuidao
Put your hands in your pockets, take out and open your knife and be careful
Pónganme oido en este barrio muchos guapos lo han matao
Listen to me in this neighborhood, many tough guys have been killed
Calle Luna, Calle Sol
The streets of this neighborhood
Oiga señor si usted quiere su vida evitar es mejor o la tienes perdida
Hey sir, if you want to keep your life, it's better to avoid trouble or you'll lose it
Mire señora agarre bien su cartera no conoce este barrio aquí asaltan a cualquiera
Look ma'am, hold your purse tight, you don't know this neighborhood, they rob anyone here
En los barrios de guapos no se vive tranquilo mide bien tus palabras o no vales ni un kilo
In tough neighborhoods, you don't live peacefully, watch your words or you're worth nothing
Camina pa'lante no mires para el'lao
Walk forward, don't look sideways
Eh
Hey
Oye camina no mires pal lao Tu tiene un santo pero no eres babalao Y ten cuidao y ten cuidao Cuidao saca tu coco pelao
Hey, walk forward, don't look sideways. You have a saint but you're not a priest. Be careful, be careful, careful not to get robbed
Camina pa'lante babalao Saca los bolsillos tu estas arrancao Dile que fuiste a La Perla y pelao te han dejao
Walk forward, guy. Empty your pockets, you're broke. Tell them you went to La Perla and you were robbed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Willie Colon
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GTA VI merece una estación de pura salsa clásica. Una canción aun adoc a los barrios más feroces de nuestros países.
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Ese era el maleanteo de esa época! Definitivamente tiene que estar
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Y un joropo venezolano
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