So much music in one man... I think he'd be thrilled to see that his work is still being admired, and will live on for generations .. through the miracle of RUclips.
My father was Bob Sande, the drummer with Liberace for several years. I don't remember much (I was born in 1950), and in most clips I've seen my father was not on camera. But this one is great. Thank you. Would love to see any others with Bob Sande.
Mañana cumple 129 años uno de los más grandes compositores no solo de Puerto Rico sino de todo Latinoamérica: RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ ... nació un 24 de octubre de 1891 en AGUADILLA ... hoy no nos concentraremos en su vida (eso lo haremos mañana), nos enfocaremos en su FAMA como un excelente compositor. Para qué valores esta información, es importante que sepas en qué contexto se daba. Nuestro JIBARITO llegó a México (1932) y triunfó en la época en que este país se estaba convirtiendo en el HOLLYWOOD LATINOAMERICANO, todos los artistas hispanos soñaban con triunfar en el mercado mexicano porque eso era triunfar en todo el mundo hispano. Resumiendo, México era la MECA. Nuestra estrella aguadillana no solo brilló por su talento; sino que su personalidad, su humildad, su trasparencia cautivó a lo mexicanos. Este pueblo fue un pueblo bueno con nuestro Rafael, lo admiraban, lo respetaban, lo querían; pero todo eso fue recíproco porque el amor y GRATITUD que él sentía por México era muy grande, fue a cumplir un contrato de 3 meses y se quedó viviendo 16 años. Fue una dama mexicana MARÍA PÉREZ MARÍN quien le “robó” el corazón y se convirtió en la mamá de sus 4 hijos, 3 nacidos en México y 1 en Puerto Rico. El género musical del BOLERO tenía millones de seguidores; esos fanáticos y muchos medios de la época “CREARON” una supuesta “rivalidad artística” entre los 2 compositores más famosos del momento: el mexicano AGUSTÍN LARA y el puertorriqueño RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ (que en la vida real NO EXISTÍA para nada) tratando de identificar cual de los 2 era el MEJOR COMPOSITOR DE BOLEROS. Habían coincidencias entre Agustín Lara y Rafael Hernández: 1. vivían en MÉXICO durante la Época de Oro de su radio y cine. 2. eran 2 genios admirados y valorados como GRANDES COMPOSITORES. 3. compusieron algunos de los BOLEROS más famosos y recordados. 4. eran hijos de Patrias que parían mucho TALENTO: México y Puerto Rico. .... y un día de esos, estaban entrevistando al gran compositor mexicano AGUSTÍN LARA, y le pidieron que dijera que para él era un BOLERO, que ofreciera su descripción del BOLERO, y él sin titubear respondió: “SI QUIEREN SABER LO QUE ES UN BOLERO, ESCUCHEN “CAMPANITAS DE CRISTAL”, de RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ". ¿hay que añadir algo más? … SÍ, que se acabó la “polémica”. PERDONA EL LUCIMIENTO ¡ES QUE SOY PUERTORRIQUEÑO!
Antiquísima, no la escuchaba desde que era niño Hoy encontré varias versiones, todas me encantaron y me emocionaron, evitaré indicar el orden, todas excelentes y me hicieron retroceder “varias”décadas
Not only a talented mucician, but a talented showman too. His introduction of Latinamerican instruments is very funny. By the way, the pronunciation of the musicians is good. "Clave" means 'key' and keeps the whole orchestra in rithm. The maracas were not listened during the presentation because of the applause of the public. Thankyou, Liberace, wherever you are.
Who is the songwriter? Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, 1892 - December 11, 1965) was a Puerto Rican songwriter, author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire.[1] He specialized in Puerto Rican and Cuban styles such as the canción, bolero and guaracha. Among his most famous compositions are "Lamento borincano", "Capullito de alhelí", "Campanitas de cristal", "Cachita", "Silencio", "El cumbanchero" and "Perfume de gardenias".[…] (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Hernández_Marín)
I'm sorry, but there's not a single touch of jazz here. LIberace may have added a bit of flourish, but this is pura rumba boricua. Not jazz brother. Here's a link to watch and listen to what this tune sounds with a big band with a percussive emphasis of the timbales played by maestro Tito Puente: ruclips.net/video/v6fhsmVyNaw/видео.html
OMG! How insane is this? Never in my life have I seen a "wiro" (güiro the "g" is emphatically pronounced), or someone shaking his booty with maracas like that! Well, on the upside is that it gave me a good laugh!
Some people are so stupid. They say He was not a great pianist, others of way better. Well ok, so what. Each artist has a unique approach or technique. Yes, there are so many with more skills but at the end of the day, who was the most and biggest entertainer made more money before Michael Jackson or the Frank Sinatras his Karisma was unmatched, and on top of that his skills come on get a grip. And also people talk more about his tragic life. I thought that we look at these people as musicians or artists, not personal life. Media are so stupid so are people that concentrate on these aspects. All these famous people are humans with issues. So admire what we suppose to care MUSICAL TALENT ENJOY AND LEAVE PRIVATE LIFE TO THE TOMB
Jesus fucking Christ. I’ve always known of Liberace but never saw him play before now. Thats insane talent. That’s literal magic. He’s a god. I’m in love.
So much music in one man... I think he'd be thrilled to see that his work is still being admired, and will live on for generations .. through the miracle of RUclips.
Liberace-- one of the greatest pianists of all time!!
My father was Bob Sande, the drummer with Liberace for several years. I don't remember much (I was born in 1950), and in most clips I've seen my father was not on camera. But this one is great. Thank you. Would love to see any others with Bob Sande.
Most hartwarming thing ive heard in years
IN ANY OF THESE VIDEOS BY CHANCE YOUR FATHER MAY APPEAR. please. www.youtube.com/@biggestliberacefan1988/videos
Mañana cumple 129 años uno de los más grandes compositores no solo de Puerto Rico sino de todo Latinoamérica: RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ ... nació un 24 de octubre de 1891 en AGUADILLA ... hoy no nos concentraremos en su vida (eso lo haremos mañana), nos enfocaremos en su FAMA como un excelente compositor.
Para qué valores esta información, es importante que sepas en qué contexto se daba. Nuestro JIBARITO llegó a México (1932) y triunfó en la época en que este país se estaba convirtiendo en el HOLLYWOOD LATINOAMERICANO, todos los artistas hispanos soñaban con triunfar en el mercado mexicano porque eso era triunfar en todo el mundo hispano. Resumiendo, México era la MECA.
Nuestra estrella aguadillana no solo brilló por su talento; sino que su personalidad, su humildad, su trasparencia cautivó a lo mexicanos. Este pueblo fue un pueblo bueno con nuestro Rafael, lo admiraban, lo respetaban, lo querían; pero todo eso fue recíproco porque el amor y GRATITUD que él sentía por México era muy grande, fue a cumplir un contrato de 3 meses y se quedó viviendo 16 años. Fue una dama mexicana MARÍA PÉREZ MARÍN quien le “robó” el corazón y se convirtió en la mamá de sus 4 hijos, 3 nacidos en México y 1 en Puerto Rico.
El género musical del BOLERO tenía millones de seguidores; esos fanáticos y muchos medios de la época “CREARON” una supuesta “rivalidad artística” entre los 2 compositores más famosos del momento: el mexicano AGUSTÍN LARA y el puertorriqueño RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ (que en la vida real NO EXISTÍA para nada) tratando de identificar cual de los 2 era el MEJOR COMPOSITOR DE BOLEROS.
Habían coincidencias entre Agustín Lara y Rafael Hernández:
1. vivían en MÉXICO durante la Época de Oro de su radio y cine.
2. eran 2 genios admirados y valorados como GRANDES COMPOSITORES.
3. compusieron algunos de los BOLEROS más famosos y recordados.
4. eran hijos de Patrias que parían mucho TALENTO: México y Puerto Rico.
.... y un día de esos, estaban entrevistando al gran compositor mexicano AGUSTÍN LARA, y le pidieron que dijera que para él era un BOLERO, que ofreciera su descripción del BOLERO, y él sin titubear respondió: “SI QUIEREN SABER LO QUE ES UN BOLERO, ESCUCHEN “CAMPANITAS DE CRISTAL”, de RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ".
¿hay que añadir algo más? … SÍ, que se acabó la “polémica”.
PERDONA EL LUCIMIENTO ¡ES QUE SOY PUERTORRIQUEÑO!
Muchas gracias por la información hermano
Boricua 🇵🇷👍🏼
DEL COMPOSITOR BORICUA DE PUERTO RICO NUESTRO MUNDIALMENTE FAMOSO RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ.😮
He was such a musical genius and looked to be a really sweet man.
OMG THIS IS A TREASURE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS. WOW
He really was a true musical genius. And a nice guy as well.
Antiquísima, no la escuchaba desde que era niño
Hoy encontré varias versiones, todas me encantaron y me emocionaron, evitaré indicar el orden, todas excelentes y me hicieron retroceder “varias”décadas
Such a kind soul with so much talent.
Not only a talented mucician, but a talented showman too. His introduction of Latinamerican instruments is very funny. By the way, the pronunciation of the musicians is good. "Clave" means 'key' and keeps the whole orchestra in rithm. The maracas were not listened during the presentation because of the applause of the public. Thankyou, Liberace, wherever you are.
MAGISTRAL. JOYA
Ooooooh my Gooodness,,Wonderful,,Lovely,,Wonderful,,,Wonderful,,Fantastically,,Fantastic..Bravo 👏👏👏
Played it to another level of artistry.....
Excellent Boricua tune by don Rafael Hernández, played by Liberace. ¡Sabroso!
Me encanta la sonrisa que todos llevan
Puerto Rico everywere GOD BLESS
Another great Liberace performance. Thanks for sharing this! 🎹
The absolute BEST!
Liberace was a Mozart of his time but he delved into even further genres as seen here or also when he performed Malaguena.
Excelent!!!!!!!!❤
Who is the songwriter?
Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, 1892 - December 11, 1965) was a Puerto Rican songwriter, author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire.[1] He specialized in Puerto Rican and Cuban styles such as the canción, bolero and guaracha. Among his most famous compositions are "Lamento borincano", "Capullito de alhelí", "Campanitas de cristal", "Cachita", "Silencio", "El cumbanchero" and "Perfume de gardenias".[…]
(Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Hernández_Marín)
Lawd have mercy! I've never seen a horse's jaw played anywhere on the island in all of my living years. Have you Sir?
This is awesome :) Hats off!
Me gusta. Con un buen toque de jazz.
I like. With a nice touch of jazz.
I'm sorry, but there's not a single touch of jazz here. LIberace may have added a bit of flourish, but this is pura rumba boricua. Not jazz brother. Here's a link to watch and listen to what this tune sounds with a big band with a percussive emphasis of the timbales played by maestro Tito Puente: ruclips.net/video/v6fhsmVyNaw/видео.html
We just played this in our marching band at school
Its a pretty fun song
Bravissimi
ALL JUNGLE IS MASSIVE
And a good time was had by all!
Too bad the director didn't showed the rest of the musicians playing their exotic instruments after they had been introduced by Liberace.
esse LIBERACE ALEM DE SER UM GRANDE PIANISTA É TAMBÉM MUITO COMICO
. ~~~ Virtuosity ! ~~~
TEMA EL CUMBANCHERO DEL PUERTORRIQUEÑO RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ 😳
One wonders if they used playback back then... for if it's an amazing performance for a live show!
I think Randy Quade could have played Liberace in his younger days
OMG! How insane is this? Never in my life have I seen a "wiro" (güiro the "g" is emphatically pronounced), or someone shaking his booty with maracas like that! Well, on the upside is that it gave me a good laugh!
Some people are so stupid. They say He was not a great pianist, others of way better. Well ok, so what. Each artist has a unique approach or technique. Yes, there are so many with more skills but at the end of the day, who was the most and biggest entertainer made more money before Michael Jackson or the Frank Sinatras his Karisma was unmatched, and on top of that his skills come on get a grip. And also people talk more about his tragic life. I thought that we look at these people as musicians or artists, not personal life. Media are so stupid so are people that concentrate on these aspects. All these famous people are humans with issues. So admire what we suppose to care MUSICAL TALENT ENJOY AND LEAVE PRIVATE LIFE TO THE TOMB
Jesus fucking Christ. I’ve always known of Liberace but never saw him play before now. Thats insane talent. That’s literal magic. He’s a god. I’m in love.
His humour had a bit of an edge sometimes, didn't it
What an absolute shredder
Ws👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
!!!
Anibal velasquez
For such extremely white guys, they do great on the Latin instruments
Man, that flute shouldn't be there. I prefer the trumpet. But.. great song anyway.
playback
Warkop 🤣🤣🤣
Bakumba kumba kumba kumba Kero Kero kebiasaan anak muda dlm pergaulan masa kini, suka2 sendiri
😂😂