Pablo Milanés died in Madrid at the age of 79, but he passed away more than 40 albums released and must-have classics What Years Y Yolande. Founder and main axis of Nueva Trova together Silvio Rodríguez, Milanés won the Cuban National Music Award and the Latin Grammy for Musical Excellence.
Here are some of his most emblematic songs.
Yolande: It is said that it was the song he sang the most during his career half century. An ode to style paper eyes girl. Inspired by Yolanda Benet, second wife of the troubadour and mother of his first three daughters: Lynn, Liam and Suylén. “When I first heard it, I was paralyzed,” he said.
Chan Chan: Composition of the son of 1984. Author: Compay Segundo. From the permanent repertoire of Milanés, the song became known when it was recorded by Eliades Ochoa with the Patria Quartet. The song became a flagship theme which was later recorded by Compay for remembrances Buena Vista Social Club, thus achieving international fame.
I’ll walk the streets again: considered one of the most beautiful and profound songs in the Cuban songbook. Talk about Pinochet’s coup in Chile and the overthrow of President Salvador Allende. Some verses: I’ll walk once again through the streets of that accursed Santiago / and in a beautiful liberated square / I’ll stop crying for the absent.
Between own and foreign themes
How quiet: the letter of Songpopularly known as how quiet, belongs to La Sonora Ponceña and is, since 1954, one of the best known salsa songs on the planet. Played by Pablo Milanés, it has acquired a unique and universal meaning.
Happiness: nothing to do with that of Palito Ortega. I saw you pass under the arm of a man, who with his gaze envelops you in love / I saw you smile showing your eyes, without shadows, without doubts, without holding a grudge / In the hour when just pronouncing my name , with a certain tenderness drowned you in pain
the love of my life: Apparently, this song was composed for a soap opera, specifically meant for the male lead. About the mistake of being unfaithful to the love of your life. “You can be unfaithful and not be a villain.”
The man of fine letters
To live: Many Cubans believe that it contains the lyrics of one of the most beautiful songs, not only by Milanés, but also one of the best written in Spanish in all of history. More than a theme, a declaration of love that pays no attention to funds or shapes.
propositions: Theme to fill the soul. One of the best by Pablo Milanés. I propose to enjoy this day/ Disturbing your taste in two ways/ A palm tree that beats in your ears/ And a green crocodile in your gaze. There is an amazing version of Van Van, a group that is something like Soda Stereo from Cuba.
poor in singingA: When you hear it you feel wiser, older, younger, more manly, more committed to life.Poor the singer who one day history / You erase Him without the glory of having touched the thorns / Poor the singer who was marked for suffering a little and today is defeated.
Years: Iconic song that has already turned 49. Pablo said: “I did it in 1974. I never thought I’d be famous because it’s quite a complicated subject., of separation, of heartbreak and that is usually not good. What you usually hear is mediocrity, phrases like ‘I love you’ and ‘I love you my love’. I tried to make a different song based on a love of years, not a youthful breakup, “release, on first thought”.
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