She is a good guitar player. And for a comedy/'TV personality she is/was damned good. She won a couple of polls voted on by mostly rock players with limited knowledge of classical or flamenco guitar. However, in the world of hard core classical and flamenco aficionados she was NOT considered to be one of the best. A player can be very good and still not be considered one of the best.
At 52 I've seen this woman all my life and Never knew she played...always "Cuchi Cuchi" and giggling. I wish I knew this a long time ago, she's fantastic.
Yeah, back in the eighties, when she was at the peak of popularity in the US, her guitar skills got buried, but if you got lucky, she'd do something like Carson or Letterman and play. I can't recall when I first caught one of those, but I was still fairly young, so it was likely early eighties.
Charo always seemed happy becoming the "cuchi-cuchi girl." But she truly was an accomplished musician. She was also a funny and fun t watch. In an interview Charo said, "Around the world I am known as a great musician. But in America I am known as the cuchi-cuchi girl. That's okay because cuchi-cuchi has taken me all the way to the bank."
I am a guitarist and I was at the Vegas airport on the same plane as charo. Waiting for our luggage and I had my guitar and she saw me pick it up and we had a moment It was really fun. She’s a beast on that classical. Always a fan
As Legion Ivory said “you are lucky mate” I would say more like “you had won the lottery “ Most of us dream about meeting a famous musician and maybe jam a bit with them(I’m the one who hangs around musicians, a drummer) You got to live that dream I’m jealous and all so stoked you got to jam with Charo You have a story to amaze your grandchildren when that day comes
It sucks how history is rewritten. Charo's out-of-this-world guitar playing was never, ever stressed, so for those of us born in the mid-70s (around the time this was filmed), we never knew she could even play guitar, much less flamenco guitar - which takes much dexterity to play.
I donno. I think what she gained in finance, she lost in respect. Doesn't that just make her a whore? Think about it. She was an attractive woman and everybody underestimated her anyway... didn't she basically prove everybody right, that attractive women have to behave like stupid bimbos?
That is EXACTLY what I am experiencing right this very second. I'm 51 years old and just saw her playing on a random episode of a show called "Don't trust the B" and was like, "WAIT. WHAT?"
@@maggs131 There is video of her performing in 2022--she seems even better than she was when she was younger, probably because she rededicated herself and has more time to devote to practice. Charo - Malagueña - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT Charo - Memories Of The Alhambra - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT
She was taught by Sergovia if I'm not mistaken. I grew up with her on Carson and Jerry Lewis Telethons. Hated the coochi coochie bit but always loved her guitar playing. She's amazing.
I was performing at Harrah's Casino in Lake Tahoe in 1977 and had the opportunity to meet Charo backstage in her dressing room one night. She was gracious, kind, and incredibly down-to-earth. I also got to see her perform live onstage and was blown away by her talent as a classical Flamenco guitarist.
She acted kinda like "a piece of meat'. Which was unfortunate. One hell of a guitar player!! A Child Prodigy, at the age of 15, she married a 66 yr old to gain US citizenship. Divorced a year later. 'Went their merry ways'. .And, she played Vegas for a long time.Maybe still does.
I was to young to have not known her until the late 80's on the talk show scene. you could tell she was beautiful, but I always wondered what she looked like younger. She was an absolute knock out.
I first saw her as one of the ubiquitous guest stars on 70s TV shows like "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" ... then, she was on Carson once, pulled a guitar out from behind the couch, and SHREDDED like a wild dog on a plate of ribs. Blew me away.
She was trained by a master. I believe it. She destroys. I like metal and stuff but I wish so hard I could play guitar like this it just sexy as heck and beautiful.
@@VetteMAE2, don't worry, I suppose that's an American magazine. They know nothing. I is, more or less, like when they propose to choose the best operatic singers and people votes for Sara Brightman or Bocelli.
I can remember the first time I ever saw Charo play the guitar. Up until then, I hadn’t thought too much of her but I changed my mind after I saw what an accomplished guitarist she was. It changed my whole opinion of her.
1996 Madison Scouts. Video recording of the time does it absolutely no justice. I marched DCI in the mid-90s. They were a literal wall of sound. Spine chilling.
Actually, a malaguena is not a "piece." It is the traditional name for fandangos from Malaga. Only when it was corrupted into popular music did the name meant something else, but to flamencos, malaguenas are simply fandangos performed by Andaluces in the preferred style in Malaga.
Beautiful....my mother was Spanish descent. She always loved Charo and told me about her guitar skills before I ever heard her play. Charo was never a light weight. She's an incredible talent. I'm grateful to my beautiful mother who told me about her.
@@joepatriot6431 There's a classical transcription that a lot of classical players, um, attempt; but if you haven't had the chance to hear it, Paco de Lucía's version is magnificent as well.
It’s insane to think this is 1977 and how much better she probably is now after continued practice for years. Charro really is an incredible musician and guitarist.
I cannot believe that she was on tv all the time in the late 70s and early 80s and she was treated like a quite silly beautiful woman shaking her dress around. She was not treated with the respect she clearly deserved as a person and now I see, as a musician. That is really horrible. I am glad to hear that she can laugh at it and if she made lots of money, good for her.
I never knew Charo played the flamenco guitar, I didn’t see that on Love Boat, not like this! She plays like Andres Segovia! A deep newfound respect for Charo! 💯
Grew up watching her and am just now learning that she was an accomplished musician. I'm kinda mad but also amazed. I just love her and she's so beautiful. Truly gifted.
"Latina." Definitely not latinks. Calling a Spaniard a Latina is as bad as calling an Englshwoman an Anglo-Saxon. It's like claiming that their families are part of very successful historical cultures and contemporary societies that are thriving far and wide. How insulting!
I've known about Charo most of my life. I've never seen this Charo! That's a shame, but somehow I managed to stumble upon this video. RUclips wins again! 🤓👍
The American entertainment industry really put Charo in a box. I was a teenager in the 70s, Charo at that time was presented as a B-list tv personality. I had no idea she was armed with so much more talent that didn't get much airtime. Thanks for sharing this.
An amazing craftsmanship to her guitar playing. This woman is among the most amazing guitar players of Latino music. She's above many of the people people put above her. Secovia has nothing on her.
She's not just an amazing Latin/Flamenco guitarist. Ottmar Leibert always looked up to Charo, and as much as love Lindesy Buckingham, and his acoustic classical sets, not anywhere near her talent.. .and with a perfect manicure!
What a discovery for me! I think I remember seeing this woman on the Johnny Carson Show a few times. I had no idea about her musical talent! Now I'm going to binge watch whatever I can of her guitar performances.
I am deeply mesmerized by her fingers dancing accross that instrument with so much fervor and jovial energy! Passionate even…I’m still picking my mouth up from off the floor.
I saw her there also. Might have been the same year as you. I can't remember if she did a few times or just that year. I was living in Branson at the time. She was so amazing and I remember thinking how she did all that with the nails she had. You can't see it in this video so much but in Branson, she definitely did!
When I was a very young kid it was Karen Carpenter who inspired me to play drums and Charo who inspired me to play guitar. You just don't see this type of talent these days.❤
I slept on both of them for a long time. Didn't realize until very recently that what made them both famous overshadowed their truly high level musical skills.
They both were/are legendary musicians. Karen's voice is what overshadowed her drumming skills and Charo's looks and natural timing and gift for comedy overshadowed her guitar chops. So many people never knew how great they were. You can blame talent management and corporate greed not wanting to risk their cash cows being taken as serious musicians.
@@kaneshuppert636 --- I agree with your reply to the original posted comment. The problem is now the same as it always has been, entertainment industry executives,agents, promoters, and of course sponsors and advertising agencies don't always promote the actual talent that people have but focus on what is a marketable aspect of that person be it looks, or ability to act or something other than other talents they may have. That is the business of the entertainment and advertising and modeling etc... industry, to make profits off of people whichever way they feel is the best way to do that. Most of the talent (industry name for the people who work in front of cameras, on stage, performers, etc..) are going to go with whatever their agents tell them to do because that will make them the most money in the shortest amount of time. Being a celebrity has a very short lifespan for 95% of people who become famous, so they do what is going to make them money and fame right now even if it isn't their best talent. Being an actor makes more money than being in a Barbershop Quartet even if it's the best in the world. Many people who are creative types are multi talented, actors can sing and dance, play instruments, and vice versa. If they are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in multiple areas then they have to make the choice of doing what makes them money or doing what they love if they can only do one thing. Usually once they make some money they go back to what they love and maybe more talented at. One of life's lessonss is we have to work, if we can work and make money even if it doesn't make you happy, make the money. But if you can do what you love and maybe be lucky enough that you can make money doing that then you will enjoy working because it isn't work. Some people would rather be struggling and poor but doing what they love. Who has the better life? The rich person who hates their job or the poor person who loves doing what they do?
Thank you for uploading this! My mom would make some of Charos' outfits in the 60 and 70's, I would bring my barbies long and when Charo finished with her fitting she would sit down on the floor with me to play barbies.
At 78, I have been a fan of Charo's for quite a while. To me, she is sexy, funny, dances well, and now, a well-trained classical guitarist. But, above all, she is so very beautiful. Thank you 'keenanmt1' and Charo for your efforts. May you and yours, and she and hers, stay well and prosper.
I heard Charo play live several times in the late '80s. Not only was she a phenomenal Flamenco guitarst, she also had those super long fingernails! I don't know how she chorded with them.
my friends and i were fortunate enough to see her live one night at a supper club in san francisco back in the early 90's. HOLY SHIT!!! this woman's talent is horribly underrated!
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. What a thing of beauty Charo is, the music, the presentation, the concentration, the style, everything! Bravo, BRAVO!
What a fucking beast... I gotta learn how to play that tremolo bit where she's playing like a million notes a second on a single string with 3 different fingers... Absolutely awe-inspiring. Also, she was on Suite Life On Deck that one time! Neat!
1:20 Something that's interesting to point out, when the Maestro himself Eddie Van Halen wanted to do a flamenco-inspired peice for the intro of Little Guitars, he literally wasn't able to do the technique that Charo is doing at this moment. He had to cheat by doing the hummingbird picking on the open high E string while playing the bass line with his left hand. It really speaks volumes of her talent when not even the greatest rock n roll guitarist in the world could replicate her technique.
As a young boy growing up in the 70's, I was absolutely in LOVE with Charo! Beautiful, funny, sexy, and talented. She had it all! Now that I'm all grown up & in my mid-50s, I realize that I was a smart boy! :) And I'm still in love with her! hahaha
I waited on her and her friends and family many times. What a character. Super nice, absolute pleasure to serve her. I had no idea she could shred on the guitar.
Wow! This is the first time I have seen this performance, what an amazing artist. She was so young and beautiful I almost didn't recognize her. I saved this to watch again and again, I need to be constantly reminded of how much I suck on guitar - thanks Charo!
Oh man, 1977, native kid from a reservation hearing this for the first time ever, I was enthralled by Charo's performance. I fell in love 😍Still in love to this day.
She was incredibly gifted. Not many can play Flamenco guitar... It is an almost lost art. Her exhuberance just gave her a spotlight but she has so many gifts besides her flash and flamboyance.
I remember reading a while back she was one of the world's best. Yup... cuchi, cuchi, cuchi. Charo! One the worlds best flamenco guitar players. I can believe it, too. She got chops! Aloha!
Wow! Amazing Flamenco guitarist! I knew she played guitar but I had absolutely no idea she was this good. After seeing this I went online and saw she studied under the great master Andres Segovia. OK, I know, I’m a little late to the party but I am going to try and see her play at Morongo if she comes again as it is near me. Cuchi Cuchi, she is so much more than that!
@@michaellemaire5380 Nobody knows. She guards her actual age very closely. She has given numerous birth years over the course of her career. Supposedly, at least one year she gave early on was to protect a man from criminal charges when she was underage.
I saw her in Branson where she performed with Andy Williams as a guest performer in his show. She was so amazing. Always enthusiastic energy but her skill on the guitar was a sight to behold. On top of that, I had no idea how she did it with her long fingernails that she had. A rare and unique talent I'm lucky I was able to see perform in person.
Mad respect for Charo. I had always heard about her guitar playing, but until RUclips came along I didn't get to see more than a few clips. Thank you for uploading!
I did not know she had such talent. She always came on tv and did her cuchi cuchi stuff. She should have done more of these and people would have respected her more
At the time Charo was considered one of the top 10 best classically trained guitarist on the planet. She was even taught by the great Segovia himself.
Thank you for that nugget of info. I never knew that & explains why she was so exceptional as a guitarist!!
She is a good guitar player. And for a comedy/'TV personality she is/was damned good. She won a couple of polls voted on by mostly rock players with limited knowledge of classical or flamenco guitar. However, in the world of hard core classical and flamenco aficionados she was NOT considered to be one of the best. A player can be very good and still not be considered one of the best.
And I thought all she was famous for was cuchi cuchi! She was something else.
Then she became a joke for fame
You know he tapped it.
At 52 I've seen this woman all my life and Never knew she played...always "Cuchi Cuchi" and giggling. I wish I knew this a long time ago, she's fantastic.
Yeah, back in the eighties, when she was at the peak of popularity in the US, her guitar skills got buried, but if you got lucky, she'd do something like Carson or Letterman and play. I can't recall when I first caught one of those, but I was still fairly young, so it was likely early eighties.
In my 60s yes same here
She started playing at age 9 and studied under Andrés Segovia.
Hot as hell and with real talent 😊
I’m same age group-- I just found out today! My mind blown. Always thought she was an old bimbo lol
This is what people should know of Charro, not the overexaggerated caricature she was later in her career.
Thanks
Noted. I never knew. I am American and 38, so I missed this. But I was raised to play classical guitar so I am beyond impressed 💯😁
That's all I ever knew of her. This has me like😮
Personally, I prefer her to Segovia for cohesion of the work.
Amen
She very deliberately made a choice to play that character and made a fortune from it.
Charo always seemed happy becoming the "cuchi-cuchi girl." But she truly was an accomplished musician. She was also a funny and fun t watch.
In an interview Charo said, "Around the world I am known as a great musician. But in America I am known as the cuchi-cuchi girl. That's okay because cuchi-cuchi has taken me all the way to the bank."
She wanted to get paid too. Good for her ❤️
@@rubysarahaynes holla 😎 Charo is a WORLD CLASS FLAMENCO GUITAR PLAYER 🎸 👏🏿... WORLD 🌎 CLASS!!
she still is.. she practice 3 hour every day at 71 yrs of age . she is one of the very best
Whats cuchu cuchu
@@Remspamton her cuchi,cuchi.
You know!
I am a guitarist and I was at the Vegas airport on the same plane as charo. Waiting for our luggage and I had my guitar and she saw me pick it up and we had a moment It was really fun. She’s a beast on that classical. Always a fan
You're a lucky one, mate. I'd love to meet her and see her perform live.
did you get her number??
As Legion Ivory said “you are lucky mate”
I would say more like “you had won the lottery “
Most of us dream about meeting a famous musician and maybe jam a bit with them(I’m the one who hangs around musicians, a drummer)
You got to live that dream
I’m jealous and all so stoked you got to jam with Charo
You have a story to amaze your grandchildren when that day comes
A great Musician
I ALWAYS loved Charo!!!
It sucks how history is rewritten. Charo's out-of-this-world guitar playing was never, ever stressed, so for those of us born in the mid-70s (around the time this was filmed), we never knew she could even play guitar, much less flamenco guitar - which takes much dexterity to play.
She was typed casted as a silly dancer, giggling and shaking her butt. How sad media didn’t show us this. But it’s good to know who she was. ❤😊
I donno. I think what she gained in finance, she lost in respect. Doesn't that just make her a whore?
Think about it. She was an attractive woman and everybody underestimated her anyway... didn't she basically prove everybody right, that attractive women have to behave like stupid bimbos?
That is EXACTLY what I am experiencing right this very second. I'm 51 years old and just saw her playing on a random episode of a show called "Don't trust the B" and was like, "WAIT. WHAT?"
Don't be silly; women can't play the guitar.
I knew.
All the showmanship can overshadow the fact that this woman is a legit classical musician who absolutely shreds a flamenco guitar!
A lot of people might not know that Charo has been named and recognized as a world-class guitarist.
Flamenco
I didn’t I am totally blown away !!
I never knew this about her. Wonder if she still plays at 77 ?
@@maggs131 There is video of her performing in 2022--she seems even better than she was when she was younger, probably because she rededicated herself and has more time to devote to practice.
Charo - Malagueña - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT
Charo - Memories Of The Alhambra - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT
She was taught by Sergovia if I'm not mistaken. I grew up with her on Carson and Jerry Lewis Telethons.
Hated the coochi coochie bit but always loved her guitar playing. She's amazing.
I was performing at Harrah's Casino in Lake Tahoe in 1977 and had the opportunity to meet Charo backstage in her dressing room one night. She was gracious, kind, and incredibly down-to-earth. I also got to see her perform live onstage and was blown away by her talent as a classical Flamenco guitarist.
This woman deserves so much more respect than she got. An extremely beautiful woman, with fingers trained by André Segovia…
*Andrés
Being married to Xavier Cugat didn't hurt either.
@@aisforapple2494 If I was married to him would that help my guitar playing too?
@halfon005
Probably not.
Xavier Cugat passed away in 1990 at the age of 90.
He was a fairly famous band leader.
She was promoted for other THINGS. Like "Cuchi Cuchi" and giggling.
People don’t realize that Charo is one of the best flamenco guitars in the world. They think she’s only a dancer.
She acted kinda like "a piece of meat'. Which was unfortunate. One hell of a guitar player!!
A Child Prodigy, at the age of 15, she married a 66 yr old to gain US citizenship. Divorced a year later. 'Went their merry ways'. .And, she played Vegas for a long time.Maybe still does.
the original Hoochi Mama
I always thought it would be extremely difficult to play a flamingo.
@@sgt.thundercok4704 And, you were *always* correct!
Sorry to burst the bubble but it's just cheesy flamenco pastiche.
I never had a clue she was so talented. I never heard a word about this.
I was today years old when I found out Charo could play flamenco guitar so flawlessly at THIS level.
I’ll never see her the same way again. 😃
I didn't know she could play at all 😁
I'd forgotten about how beautiful she was back then. She’s still gorgeous, but in 1977 she knocked it out of the park!
She was only 26 back then.
She still can.
I was to young to have not known her until the late 80's on the talk show scene. you could tell she was beautiful, but I always wondered what she looked like younger. She was an absolute knock out.
@@chrisdaigle541036. She lied about her age. Still beautiful though.
2023 and she's still tearing it up! Saw her in Ct. and I couldn't believe how good she was.
Seeing her again tonight in Connecticut, I did 20 years ago, amazing
I first saw her as one of the ubiquitous guest stars on 70s TV shows like "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" ... then, she was on Carson once, pulled a guitar out from behind the couch, and SHREDDED like a wild dog on a plate of ribs. Blew me away.
A regular on Merv Griffin in the 1970s ❤
She was voted best Flamenco guitarist "of the year" twice by guitar magazine Wow! (Critical bastards lol USA!!!).
When was this? She is great to be sure. But against Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar, Vicente Amigo, Tomatito and many many others…
She was trained by a master. I believe it. She destroys. I like metal and stuff but I wish so hard I could play guitar like this it just sexy as heck and beautiful.
I am not surprised that she was voted world classed Flamingo female guitarist.
@@harryjackson4759 “Best Flamenco Guitarist”
not world class flamingo female guitarist lol
@@VetteMAE2, don't worry, I suppose that's an American magazine. They know nothing. I is, more or less, like when they propose to choose the best operatic singers and people votes for Sara Brightman or Bocelli.
I can remember the first time I ever saw Charo play the guitar. Up until then, I hadn’t thought too much of her but I changed my mind after I saw what an accomplished guitarist she was. It changed my whole opinion of her.
Wow… this is so Metal. Musical fire, arrogance, power and playfulness at the same time. Incredible
Why in the 70s she wasn't known for her talents in music only for that cheesy line she did.. we need to give her flowers now
She’s said that she went chuci, chuci to the bank 🏦 😂
She sure did take it to the bank she is worth 60 million
She did that stupid nonsense.
No YOU didn't know she was also a musician.
This woman can play
That’s some virtuoso sh#t right there.
She was taught by legends.
She still can AFAIK.
Drowned out in this performance
by unnecessary elaborate orchestra
@@maxpinson5002Hahaa , when the band wants to takes centre stage.
It is one of many versions of a piece that is called Malaguena, meaning "From Malaga" a city in Andalusia, Spain.
Yes. Malaguenas are actually fandangos from Malaga.
1996 Madison Scouts. Video recording of the time does it absolutely no justice. I marched DCI in the mid-90s. They were a literal wall of sound. Spine chilling.
In context, it actually means "a girl from Malaga".
Actually, a malaguena is not a "piece." It is the traditional name for fandangos from Malaga. Only when it was corrupted into popular music did the name meant something else, but to flamencos, malaguenas are simply fandangos performed by Andaluces in the preferred style in Malaga.
@@ramrivas4783 Yes. I was just referring to a person from that region. A Malagueno or a Malaguena is a man or a woman from Malaga, respectively.
Beautiful....my mother was Spanish descent. She always loved Charo and told me about her guitar skills before I ever heard her play. Charo was never a light weight. She's an incredible talent. I'm grateful to my beautiful mother who told me about her.
She's playing Ernesto Lecuona's Malaguena. It's actually a piano solo.
Originally scored for multiple instruments en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malague%C3%B1a_(song)
Roy Clark was the only other guitar player I've seen play that piece. And Roy is also world class on ANY stringed instrument.
@@joepatriot6431 There's a classical transcription that a lot of classical players, um, attempt; but if you haven't had the chance to hear it, Paco de Lucía's version is magnificent as well.
@@joepatriot6431 haha you should watch paco de Lucia then play it. Gonna have your mind blown
Los Hispanos Quartet did an amazing version around 1966. There's also a cool psych rock version by Alexander Rabbit from 1968.
It’s insane to think this is 1977 and how much better she probably is now after continued practice for years. Charro really is an incredible musician and guitarist.
Seems like a lovely person too.
She started playing when she was 9 years old
*As a lifelong guitarist,* drummer, and (shitty) pianist I assure you musicianship largely peaks in one's mid-20's.
@@vaffangool9196
May be your experience but that hardly makes it universal.
She's old now, I'm sure she still can play great but with old age comes Arthritis and the memory not being as sharp as it once was
She was a prodigy by age 9, and studied for a while under Segovia.
I thought I had heard that correctly. Segovia was a magnificent guitarist, and clearly she picked up on that too, haha
DAMN. Amazing
I cannot believe that she was on tv all the time in the late 70s and early 80s and she was treated like a quite silly beautiful woman shaking her dress around. She was not treated with the respect she clearly deserved as a person and now I see, as a musician. That is really horrible. I am glad to hear that she can laugh at it and if she made lots of money, good for her.
realy?! well no wonder !
I never knew Charo played the flamenco guitar, I didn’t see that on Love Boat, not like this! She plays like Andres Segovia! A deep newfound respect for Charo! 💯
She studied under him
Really? I remember her on Love Boat too and it seemed like she played every time she was on.
@@meredithstearns9119 Segovia was a classical guitarist, he didnt play or teached flamenco
@@FlyingV344 Many biographies of Charo state that she trained under Segovia.
Grew up watching her and am just now learning that she was an accomplished musician. I'm kinda mad but also amazed. I just love her and she's so beautiful. Truly gifted.
Charo is a marvelous classical Flamenco guitarist. I am happy to have found this.
Love Charo ❤️ In a way, she almost reminds me of a slightly more hyper, more over-the-top, Spanish version of Dolly Parton!
Or a Latino version of Roy Clark.
She is SPANISH. NOT "latino"...
Calling a Spaniard "latino" is insulting.
"Latina."
Definitely not latinks.
Calling a Spaniard a Latina is as bad as calling an Englshwoman an Anglo-Saxon. It's like claiming that their families are part of very successful historical cultures and contemporary societies that are thriving far and wide. How insulting!
❤
This chick was a major badass in her day. And a funny comedic actress, as well.
And she speaks about 12 languages. She's brilliant.
@rickjag4928
Charo is Still a Guitar Playing Bad Ass.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
She is a kick ass guitar player. I saw an episode of "suite life on deck" and she was playing guitar on the episode and I looked her up after.
This is how I discovered her too! Her playing is gorgeous.
I've known about Charo most of my life. I've never seen this Charo! That's a shame, but somehow I managed to stumble upon this video. RUclips wins again! 🤓👍
The American entertainment industry really put Charo in a box. I was a teenager in the 70s, Charo at that time was presented as a B-list tv personality. I had no idea she was armed with so much more talent that didn't get much airtime. Thanks for sharing this.
I grew up seeing her on various TV shows. wasnt till the last 7 or 8 years i even knew she was a musician. A very talented one , i may add.
I did not know Charo could play the flamenco guitar so fluently.. That was a wonderful performance.
An amazing craftsmanship to her guitar playing. This woman is among the most amazing guitar players of Latino music. She's above many of the people people put above her. Secovia has nothing on her.
Segovia was her teacher
She's not just an amazing Latin/Flamenco guitarist. Ottmar Leibert always looked up to Charo, and as much as love Lindesy Buckingham, and his acoustic classical sets, not anywhere near her talent.. .and with a perfect manicure!
What a discovery for me! I think I remember seeing this woman on the Johnny Carson Show a few times. I had no idea about her musical talent! Now I'm going to binge watch whatever I can of her guitar performances.
I am deeply mesmerized by her fingers dancing accross that instrument with so much fervor and jovial energy! Passionate even…I’m still picking my mouth up from off the floor.
Saw her in Branson a few years ago at theater of Andy
Williams. The Moon River theater. Before he died. She was awesome. Very enjoyable.
I saw her there also. Might have been the same year as you. I can't remember if she did a few times or just that year. I was living in Branson at the time. She was so amazing and I remember thinking how she did all that with the nails she had. You can't see it in this video so much but in Branson, she definitely did!
Someone please do a movie about this woman's life. How have I known of Charo all my life and never known she played the guitar?
Charo... We must have more Charo!!!! More CHARO!!!!!
This woman was such a magnificent performer. Got some notoriety, but not nearly what she deserved!
Underrated talent. Most people just think of her as a goofy guest on old Merv or Love Boat shows.
She is so much more! ❤
Viva Charo 🎸
I feel cheated, haha... All this time ! Couldn't they have showcased her musical talent ?!?
My GAWD......Even at eight years old, I knew this woman was special!
For sure. I can remember getting that 'funny feeling' even that young when I would see her on Cher's variety show at grandmas house.
Legendary who still alive still looks good 👍 🙌 ❤❤❤
When I was a very young kid it was Karen Carpenter who inspired me to play drums and Charo who inspired me to play guitar. You just don't see this type of talent these days.❤
I slept on both of them for a long time. Didn't realize until very recently that what made them both famous overshadowed their truly high level musical skills.
They both were/are legendary musicians. Karen's voice is what overshadowed her drumming skills and Charo's looks and natural timing and gift for comedy overshadowed her guitar chops.
So many people never knew how great they were. You can blame talent management and corporate greed not wanting to risk their cash cows being taken as serious musicians.
People still exist that have talent “these days” 🙄
@@kaneshuppert636 --- I agree with your reply to the original posted comment. The problem is now the same as it always has been, entertainment industry executives,agents, promoters, and of course sponsors and advertising agencies don't always promote the actual talent that people have but focus on what is a marketable aspect of that person be it looks, or ability to act or something other than other talents they may have. That is the business of the entertainment and advertising and modeling etc... industry, to make profits off of people whichever way they feel is the best way to do that.
Most of the talent (industry name for the people who work in front of cameras, on stage, performers, etc..) are going to go with whatever their agents tell them to do because that will make them the most money in the shortest amount of time. Being a celebrity has a very short lifespan for 95% of people who become famous, so they do what is going to make them money and fame right now even if it isn't their best talent. Being an actor makes more money than being in a Barbershop Quartet even if it's the best in the world.
Many people who are creative types are multi talented, actors can sing and dance, play instruments, and vice versa. If they are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in multiple areas then they have to make the choice of doing what makes them money or doing what they love if they can only do one thing. Usually once they make some money they go back to what they love and maybe more talented at.
One of life's lessonss is we have to work, if we can work and make money even if it doesn't make you happy, make the money. But if you can do what you love and maybe be lucky enough that you can make money doing that then you will enjoy working because it isn't work. Some people would rather be struggling and poor but doing what they love.
Who has the better life? The rich person who hates their job or the poor person who loves doing what they do?
@@kaneshuppert636 like who?
Thank you for uploading this! My mom would make some of Charos' outfits in the 60 and 70's, I would bring my barbies long and when Charo finished with her fitting she would sit down on the floor with me to play barbies.
WOW WOW WOW and WOW!!!! Excellent musician! Thank you for beinging this to us.
At 78, I have been a fan of Charo's for quite a while. To me, she is sexy, funny, dances well, and now, a well-trained classical guitarist. But, above all, she is so very beautiful.
Thank you 'keenanmt1' and Charo for your efforts. May you and yours, and she and hers, stay well and prosper.
Charo used her looks and comedy to get national attention,especially with Johnny Carson but she is a beast on the classic guitar.
I heard Charo play live several times in the late '80s. Not only was she a phenomenal Flamenco guitarst, she also had those super long fingernails! I don't know how she chorded with them.
I beg ur forgiveness Ms. Charo, I thougjt u were only another beautiful face.
I am amazed.😮
Seen her most my life. I'm 62 all I ever knew her for was the cuchi cuchi girl. I'm glad I found this. She really was special.
What an apparition! What a heavenly sound! I'm out of breath just watching and listening!
I have always loved this beautiful LADY. She was not only a great guitar player, but such a precious funny, LADY. She always seemed so happy. 😊❤
I either forgot or never even knew Charo could play flamenco guitar!! W🤩W!
my friends and i were fortunate enough to see her live one night at a supper club in san francisco back in the early 90's. HOLY SHIT!!! this woman's talent is horribly underrated!
Loved these talented celebrities we used to have in those days. Unlike who is out there today.
no one makes it big without talent whether you think theyre talented or not
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. What a thing of beauty Charo is, the music, the presentation, the concentration, the style, everything! Bravo, BRAVO!
What a fucking beast... I gotta learn how to play that tremolo bit where she's playing like a million notes a second on a single string with 3 different fingers... Absolutely awe-inspiring. Also, she was on Suite Life On Deck that one time! Neat!
@Evan Hodge gracias
I got arthritis just watching this
time stamp?
What a blast from the past! I'd completely forgotten what a fabulous guitar player she was!
Reminds me of the legendary Roy Clark!
I was thinking the same thing. The both of them could've given both eddie van Halen & Eric clapton runs for their money.
1:20 Something that's interesting to point out, when the Maestro himself Eddie Van Halen wanted to do a flamenco-inspired peice for the intro of Little Guitars, he literally wasn't able to do the technique that Charo is doing at this moment. He had to cheat by doing the hummingbird picking on the open high E string while playing the bass line with his left hand.
It really speaks volumes of her talent when not even the greatest rock n roll guitarist in the world could replicate her technique.
I had no idea she trained under Segovia. I was a kid when she did the Cuchi-cuchi bit so never thought more of her nor knew of her talents.
As a young boy growing up in the 70's, I was absolutely in LOVE with Charo! Beautiful, funny, sexy, and talented. She had it all! Now that I'm all grown up & in my mid-50s, I realize that I was a smart boy! :)
And I'm still in love with her! hahaha
Impressive. I never knew she was an accomplished classical guitarist.
My father always loved her playing. Can’t wait to send this to him.
I adore her. So very talented, gorgeous and funny. Bless you, Charro! Your videos bring me joy! Liked, thank you!
The timeless Charo - real beauty real talent. What a woman! Boy howdee the good old days.
Never knew Charo was such an accomplished Flamenco Guitarist and that she was trained by Segovia.
Love to see Hollywood make a film about this amazing woman’s life. What a motivation she is. I know she would draw a crowd anywhere she went. Bravo!
A wonderful reminder of how talented she was
Brilliant orchestra!
Girl had...has...one of the best tremolos in the business.
I waited on her and her friends and family many times. What a character. Super nice, absolute pleasure to serve her.
I had no idea she could shred on the guitar.
Beautifully Done! Gone Charo!!!! Hey Now!!!!!
At this time, I was a 13 year old boy in awe. Now I am 60 , and still in awe!
It's no joke, bro. Wow.
Wow! This is the first time I have seen this performance, what an amazing artist. She was so young and beautiful I almost didn't recognize her. I saved this to watch again and again, I need to be constantly reminded of how much I suck on guitar - thanks Charo!
Oh man, 1977, native kid from a reservation hearing this for the first time ever, I was enthralled by Charo's performance. I fell in love 😍Still in love to this day.
She is amazing and I always find it shocks people when I tell them that didn’t know her talent at flamenco 💃
She was incredibly gifted.
Not many can play Flamenco guitar... It is an almost lost art.
Her exhuberance just gave her a spotlight but she has so many gifts besides her flash and flamboyance.
Was always a fan of this amazing woman. ❤
I remember her from years ago but never knew she could play guitar like this.
Wow, she was extremely beautiful
I remember reading a while back she was one of the world's best. Yup... cuchi, cuchi, cuchi. Charo! One the worlds best flamenco guitar players. I can believe it, too. She got chops! Aloha!
Wow! Amazing Flamenco guitarist! I knew she played guitar but I had absolutely no idea she was this good. After seeing this I went online and saw she studied under the great master Andres Segovia. OK, I know, I’m a little late to the party but I am going to try and see her play at Morongo if she comes again as it is near me. Cuchi Cuchi, she is so much more than that!
So glad you showed me this. who knew! Incredible what she was reduced to. Such an Amazing Talent.
56 and didn't know she could play! Outstanding! Thank you!🤘🤠🤘
Who knew? 67 here? 😮
@@love68 pretty hands
She plays so perfectly it's amazing. Her presentation and delivery is flawless.
In her sixties, she is STILL IMPRESSIVE , GOD BLESS YOU CHARO. for your light and inspiration. JOHN❤ revisited 10 October 2023❤
Don't know if that's tongue in cheek but she is more likely in her eighties. A fantastic talent regardless of age!😁
@@michaellemaire5380 Nobody knows. She guards her actual age very closely. She has given numerous birth years over the course of her career. Supposedly, at least one year she gave early on was to protect a man from criminal charges when she was underage.
@@Guitcad1 True, but I'm thinking the birth year she gave when she emigrated may have been accurate which was 1941.
I saw her in Branson where she performed with Andy Williams as a guest performer in his show. She was so amazing. Always enthusiastic energy but her skill on the guitar was a sight to behold. On top of that, I had no idea how she did it with her long fingernails that she had. A rare and unique talent I'm lucky I was able to see perform in person.
Underrated guitarist, great feel and playing here.
So glad this just popped up in my feed! As with many other commentors, I wasn't aware of this aspect of her talent.
I always wondered why she was really famous but damn i stand corrected wow
She was famous for cuchi cuchi. This is what she SHOULD have been famous for
Mad respect for Charo. I had always heard about her guitar playing, but until RUclips came along I didn't get to see more than a few clips. Thank you for uploading!
🥰🥰🥰 Yess Charo
I did not know she had such talent. She always came on tv and did her cuchi cuchi stuff. She should have done more of these and people would have respected her more
I’m happy to see that she has talent. Good for her. Wow! I never knew….
I love how she is able get such amazing sounds from that guitar. I mean, castanets, trumpets, drums... It's astonishing.