45 RPM MADNESS

ORQUESTA LA UNION

EBIRAC RECORDS
009

Not much to say here.....this S#@t is Hardcore Guaguanco straight from Chicago. Does not get better than this. **Sample with all the volume up**

SIDE:A
SOLITARIO


SIDE:
CHICAGO LATINO

45 RPM MADNESS

That's right Mi Gente!! It's 45 RPM time once again!

LOS HERMANOS VIDOT
ORQUESTA LA RESISTENCIA
HV RECORDS
HV-001

These tracks have nice arrangements, chorus and I like the smooth breaks. Escuchalo....

SIDE:A
MIEDO A QUE


SIDE:B
OYE MI BAJO

COMBO FOGATA

COMBO FOGATA

QUE BARBARIDAD
ONIX RECORDS
LP-60276

This group is from Quito, Ecuador where Tropical rhythms dominate the record. But.....one track stands out "Wawanco de la Amistad" Underground Guaguanco for your asses!!!!!

(WAWANCO DE LA AMISTAD)

SIDE:A
WAWANCO DE LA AMISTAD
GUAMBRITA AMBATENA
QUE BARBARIDAD
QUE LE PASA AL INDIO
TE QUIERO TANTO
MI CONSEJO

SIDE:B
TRISTEZA DEL MONTANERO
QUE RISA ME DA
EL TROMBON DE ANTONIO
LA LOLA
MI SUENO
ENCIERRO CRUEL

HARD SALSA CLASSICS!

People! if you ever stumbled upon any of these two records. Make sure your wallet is handy and your bank account has sufficient funds. These two treasures are worth every penny.

NELSON FELICIANO Y SU ORQUESTA
GUANICA BRASS
COCO RECORDS
CLP-104

Amazing, amazing, amazing. What a combination of musicians that include Nelson Feliciano (trumpet), Kito Velez (trumpet), Jose Padilla (vocals), Papo Lucca (piano) and Elliot Romero & Junior Cordova (chorus). Did I mentioned this record is AMAZING!!! Every track will keep you on your feet. These two tracks are KILLER........
(EL NUEVO GOZO)

(ME DUELE EL CORAZON)

""Voy lamberle el ojo a San Pedro pa' que deje por aca""

SIDE:A
LUZ DEL CIELO
VIDA ETERNA
BOBO
CHINA
EL NUEVO GOZO

SIDE:B
COMO A CAMBIADO BORINQUEN
ME DUELE EL CORAZON
PRECIOSA
LO MUCHO QUE TE QUIERO
YO NO SE NADA
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NELSON FELICIANO Y SU ORQUESTA
CON LA VOZ DE
JUNIOR CORDOVA
1975

A favorite within the collector community; this record has two great classics. In Cali, Colombia "La Cinta Verde" & "Echo chi Echo No" are always part on any "Discoteca" playlist. The track I want to sample sends an important message, "Vive tu Vida, No Estes Comentando, Lo Que No Te Conviene, Si a Nadie le Pido y a Nadie le Debo, !!Eso es mentira Que VA!!! Hoy Yo Vivo a mi Manera, Riendo y Cantando!! Weapaaaaaaa.
(VIVE TU VIDA)

SIDE:A
LA CINTA VERDE
TRISTE REALIDAD
ECHO CHI ECHO NO
HOJAS SECAS
ESTAS CALIENTE

SIDE:B
CARNAVAL EN VENEZUELA
LENTAMENTE
VIVE TU VIDA
REGENERATE
AMOR Y PAZ
NATIVO

ROBERTO Y SU ZAFRA

ROBERTO Y SU ZAFRA

LA CANTIMPLORA
TAMAYO RECORDS
LPT-1123

I discovered another obscure Panamanian record. The Hard Salsa that came from Panama has its distinct sound. This particular recording has lots of strings, I'm assuming played by Roberto himself. I cant stop playing "El Negro de la Ciudad". Very nice.....
(NEGRO DE LA CIUDAD)

SIDE:A
EL NEGRO DE LA CIUDAD
LA CANTIMPLORA
EL TIPICO ES MI SON

SIDE:B
LIBRE SOY DE TI
MI TRISTE CONFESION
MIA
NECIA DE MI CORAZON
VAMOS A CASA DE YOVI
ARREPENTIDA
A ROBERTO LE GUSTA

ORQUESTA STANDARTE - LA ORQUESTA

ORQUESTA STANDARTE

LA ORQUESTA

Greeting folks! I'm back after a long rest. The holiday season is fast approaching and I wanted to post a few records; my time will be limited towards the end of the year.

While searching for a record to post, I stumbled upon this recording. Not much information available. I know its from Venezuela, recorded in 1984 and the vocalist are Larry Francia and Edgar Quijada. Theirs two tracks that I enjoyed. I can say that both tracks are slow Guaguanco ballads with romantic lyrics. Like always...check it out!
(DESESPERANZA)

(INCOMPARABLE)


SIDE:A
EL PROVICIANO
LLUVIA EN MI PAIS
DESESPERANZA
MUJER MARCHITA

SIDE:B
POBRECITO JUAN
INCOMPARABLE
MIRA QUE SON

80's HARD SALSA - CARIBBEAN EXPRESS

CARIBBEAN EXPRESS

A&M RECORDS
SP-37021

This recording is filled with Trombones , three to be exact! Another great example of Hard Salsa from the late 80's. The track "Tormento" was a popular track within the Colombian community because of its fast spinning breaks and off course; Trombones. Listen!

(TORMENTO)


SIDE:A
TORMENTO
LA MULATA ASUNCION
LLANTO DE LUNA
CREO EN EL AMOR
CARAMBA, CARAMBITA

SIDE:B
SENTIMIENTO
MARILU
NECESITO
QUE PORQUE TE QUIERO/LINDA FLOR

----------ORIGINAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE----------

80's HARD SALSA - EDDIE MOLINA E ISRAEL PEREZ Y SU ORQUESTA HOMENAJE A CURET ALONZO

EDDIE MOLINA E ISRAEL PEREZ Y SU ORQUESTA

HOMENAJE A CURET ALONZO

PERFORMANCE RECORDS
LP-1429

This recording from 1981 is an example of the forgotten sound of Hard Salsa. I rate a record based on three things; 1. Arrangements 2. Writing 3. Coros. This record has all three! I want to share my favorite track called "Si el Pueblo se lo merece". Check it out!!

(SI EL PUEBLO SE LO MERECE)


SIDE:A
A CURET ALONZO
ALLA VA
AL NO TENERTE
AMOR PROHIBIDO

SIDE:B
TU FORMA DE AMAR
DON DE VERSO Y CANTO
DESPEDIDA AGRADECIDA
SI EL PUEBLO SE LO MERECE

----------AVAILABLE IN CD, DIGITAL OR ORIGINAL---------

INSTRUMENTALS

This month I want to highlight two excellent instrumental records. Instrumentals are often not given to much attention. However many are treasures waiting to be discovered.

Enjoy.

AGUILO Y SU COMBO
SALSA LATINA
KUBANEY RECORDS
SMT-463

(DESCARGA CRIOLLA)


SIDE:A
EL AMOR DE MI BOHIO
IMAGINES
BODAS DE ORO
PACHANGA
DESCARGA CRIOLLA

SIDE:B
DRUME NEGRITA
A TI NA MA
DESCARGA HIBRIDA
PANAMA
DESCARGA # 1
ALMENDRA

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JOE LOCO
SU PIANO Y SU RITMO
CIRCULO MUSICAL RECORDS
N0-249

(ENSENAME ESTA NOCHE)


SIDE:A
ENSENAME ESTA NOCHE
TABU
CUANDO TU AMOR SE ACABE
LA MONTANA
DEJAME AMARTE ESTA NOCHE
UNA CHICA BONITA ES COMO UNA MELODIA

SIDE:B
A CADA CUAL LO SUYO
QUIEN SERA
EL PAJARO AMARILLO
SI ERES TU
PIEL CANELA
GUITARRA ROMANA

----------AVAILABLE IN CD OR DIGITAL COPY---------

THE BARBERIANS OF HARD SALSA VOL 2

THE BARBERIANS OF HARD SALSA VOL 2

Once again I present to you Vol 2 of the hardest Guaguanco and Salsa sounds. Compiled from rare records and almost impossible 45 RPM's. If interested please send request to y.o.s.records@gmail.com.
1. The Golden Brass - Que seas feliz en tu camino

2. Vladimir el Principe de la Salsa - El confundido

3. Cano Robles - No te vayas mujer

4. Blacio Jr y su Orquesta - La bien paga

5. Mike Hernandez - Mentirosa tu

6. Orquesta 2nda Parte - Muy tarde sera

7. Porfi Jimenez - Mi consentida

8. Los Satelites - Sufri por tu amor

9. Orquesta Power - Dile a Titet Curet

10. Combo Fogata - Que risa me da

11. La Nueva Fuerza - Me pongo a llorar

12. Ruben Lema y su Sonora - Extravio

13. Chacon y sus Batirritmicos - Ahorrita va a llover

14. Mario Cavagnaro y su Sonora Sensacion - Muneca

15. Los Papasotes - La Oportunidad

*****FOR ENTIRE COMPILATION SEND REQUEST TO*****
y.o.s.records@gmail.com