El Cantante

Héctor Lavoe

About El Cantante

"El Cantante" is the 1978 signature song of Puerto Rican salsa singer Héctor Lavoe and first single of the album Comedia. The song was written by Rubén Blades and produced by Willie Colón. The 2006 movie about Lavoe's life, El Cantante, takes its title from the song.


Year:
1992
10:21
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Yo, soy el cantante
Que hoy han venido a escuchar
Lo mejor, del repertorio
A ustedes voy a brindar

Y canto a la vida
De risas y penas
De momentos malos
Y de cosas buenas

Vinieron a divertirse
Y pagaron en la puerta
No hay tiempo para tristezas
Vamos cantante comienza! 

Eh le le, le le

Me paran, siempre en la calle
Mucha gente que comenta
Oye hector, tu estas hecho,
Siempre con hembras y en fiestas

Y nadie pregunta
Si sufro si lloro
Si tengo una pena
Que hiere muy hondo

Yo soy el cantante
Por que lo mio es cantar
Y el publico paga
Para poderme escuchar

Eh le le

Yo, soy el cantante
Muy popular donde quiera
Pero cuando el show se acaba
Soy otro humano cualquiera

Y sigo mi vida
Con risas y penas
Con ratos amargos
Y con cosas buenas

Yo soy el cantante
Y me negocio es cantar
Y a los que me siguen
Mi canción voy a brindar

Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Son mejor que los de ayer, comparenme criticones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Si no me quieren en vida, cuando muera no me lloren
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Yo te canto de la vida olvida tus penas y dolores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Baila si quieres bailar, canta si quieres cantar, mamá
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Yo soy el cantante, vamo' a celebrar,
No quiero tristezas lo mio es cantar, cantar! 
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones! 
El pregón de la montaña esas su que eran canciones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones

Oh le lo la la, a la la la
Escucha mi pregón que dice
Lo le lo la le lo la le la la la

Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
No es tan fácil el cantar, como creen esto señores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
La vida me ha dado todo, desengaños e ilusiones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Un saludo a mi contrario mando yo también merecen honores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Al mundo estremezco yo preparence bailadores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Cantando olvido las penas y tmb los sinsabores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones

Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones
Mis mejores pregones

Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Escucha bien ese toro, dice todo si señores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Ay quienes cantan con falda, yo canto con pantalones
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Vamos a ser una descarga con los cantantes mejores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Mi saludo a celia, rivera, feliciano esos son grandes cantores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Ellos cantan de verdad ellos, siempre ponen a gozar a la gente
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones
Escuchen bien su cantar, aprendan de los mejores
Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones

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Héctor Lavoe

Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez (September 30, 1946 – June 29, 1993), better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. Lavoe was born and raised in the Machuelito sector of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Early in his life, he attended a local music school and developed an interest inspired by Jesús Sánchez Erazo. He moved to New York City when he was 17 years old. On his first week living in the city, he worked as the vocalist of a sextet formed by Roberto García. During this period, he performed with several other groups, including Orquesta New York, Kako All-Stars, and the Johnny Pacheco band. more »

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Written by: Ruben Blades

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"El Cantante" is originally a song composed by Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades. However, it was Héctor Lavoe, a Puerto Rican singer, who made the song famous worldwide.
Genre Classification
"El Cantante" is classified as salsa music, which is a fusion of various Caribbean and African musical influences.
Significant Lyrics
The title "El Cantante" translates to "The Singer" in English, and the lyrics to the song revolve around the tribulations and pains of being a performer.
Release Year
"El Cantante" was released in 1978 under the label Fania Records.
Lavoe's Signature Song
Although it wasn't written by him, "El Cantante" is considered to be Héctor Lavoe's signature song. It resonated deeply with him and his personal struggles, and it's this that allowed him to deliver such emotional performances of the song.
Album Success
The song "El Cantante" is part of the album titled “De Ti Depende,” which was a commercial success and is considered by many as a classic and a must-have in any salsa music collection.
Biographical Film
A film called "El Cantante" was released in 2006, starring Marc Anthony as Héctor Lavoe and Jennifer Lopez as his wife, Puchi. The film tells the story of Lavoe's life and career, featuring the song "El Cantante" prominently.
Rubén Blades' Role
Despite being the original composer, Blades did not perform the song much himself. Rather, he often expressed joy that Lavoe had made the song so famous, bringing attention to his writing in the process.
Tragic Connections
In some ways, “El Cantante” was prophetic, as it delves into the dark side of fame. Lavoe struggled with drug addiction and depression, ultimately dying tragically from AIDS-related complications.
Continuing Legacy
Today, "El Cantante" remains a beloved song within the Latin music community and is often covered by contemporary artists, ensuring its legacy continues.

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