guantanamera- sandpipers

[archer070]

The female vocalist is Pamela Ramcier, who deserved to be a megastar and who never was, for reasons beyond anybody's ability to understand. Her singing on this number breaks my heart.

[HopingFox]

I fully agree, I totally love this song (I mean this version of song) since I have first heard it last years.. Such tender voice, not only hers..touches me deeply.. I cried many times..

[brotherjohn25]

This song touched me deeply, the melody, the lyrics so haunting.

[VernieRocks]

This was the first spanish song for me a small town boy from Iowa USA to hear! I loved it but never knew the in English meaning until now!

Muchas gracias Amigo...VernieRocks

[PentagramReativeX]

ahhh this song :D memories

[brwnhornet59]

I can remember standing next to a juke box in the sixties hearing this song. I was 5. I started crying when the spoken part came and the haunting Womans voice in the background. I had no idea why i was crying. I felt so connected. What a memory.

[sierracuban]

I remember how much this song touched my father's heart back in 1967 in California when it became a hit.....The poem, ( and lyrics ) in this song are by José Martí, the father of Cuba's independence movement who lived from 1853 to 1895....My dad was from Spain but loved Cuba as his own, and lived there from 1921 to 1963......The credits on this LP record which I still have, read Martí, Angulo, and Seeger......My dad passed away in 2009 at the age of 103 and 6 months....

[HopingFox]

lovely comment... I love this song so much...lyrics is beautiful and touching, and I love combination of English and Spanish words...music is very tender and deep, I was listening to this song during difficult periods in my life and the song is now very deep in my heart...

I would love to visit Cuba one day...and here this song...

[jlmusicfan57]

sierra, I lost my father back in 1994. Though this song doesn't remind me in particular about his life, he was always involved heavily in music being a church organist. I have always loved this song just for its sheer beauty. Your father was so blessed to have lived such a long, rich, and rewarding life. It's been over 15 years since my Dad passed. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think about him. I know what you're going through. Just enjoy the memories that you have of him.

[sierracuban]

Thank you for your kind words of wisdom.....The

Sandpipers did a great job with this piece of music and with the poem of José Martí.....

[TheAsianajewell]

my fave tune..remind me of my old days with my beloved papa...he used to play a guitar and sing this magic tune....:)) ty for upload it here...muacksss

[peteribored777]

reminds me of my Nana. im sad now, but happy in that sad sort of way ya know? i miss her...

[Stevetheperformer]

Love the "Latin" music. Thank God rap hasn't corrupted it yet

[StanBennet]

Knock on wood!

[BerbashA]

Agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed :)

[monobrowperson]

¡VIVA LA REBOLUDICION!

[hugovillar1]

linda musica do ano de 1 967 saudades...

[inspector710]

This is it!!!

[taalresorts]

So what is the best version of this song..

Anyone... Say something...

[joeles123]

This is. Its so beautiful. God i wish I could sing half as good!!!!

[inspector710]

Yeah--it is!

[SextoVario]

I'm sorry, but this is not the best version.

[don2561]

And the best version is ...............you have kept us in suspense for a week

[Zhangerliang]

I could't spell it too. but most impressive for long time ago.o..o.o.o. Thanks for Share.

[brooksy1960]

lovely song, Sandpipers version the best for me. Brings back happy memories of my chilhood. Even though I couldn't spell it til now lol.

[SextoVario]

The best version? No.

[brooksy1960]

this is the best version by far, but your entitled to disagree everyone to their own oppinion I suppose...

[brotherjohn25]

The best part of the song is the narration "I am a truthful man from the land of the palm trees.

And before dying, I want to share these poems of my soul.

My poems are soft green. My poems are also flaming crimson.

My poems are like a wounded fawn seeking refuge in the forest. With the poor people of this earth I want to share my fate. The streams of the mountains please me more than the sea."

[eirbiz]

Quero echar mis versos del alma.

I want to express these verses from my heart.

To whom? To cunts who are talking to dogs one minute and god the next...

[142catherine1]

if you dont like it dont listen to it

[shobyms]

try lyric of quantanamere in google

[simonkong]

i would request anybody have the texts of songs which let me have enable to sing & song. tks.

[margsyn]

The original lyrics for Guantanamera are in Wikipedia. The original poem was by a man named Jose Marti. In the Pete Seeger version of the song he sings the song in both English and Spanish. There are several versions. It is a Cuban folk song.

[1104882221]

Does Castro gov't in Cuba support the song or do they ban it, I will not like to sing "Guantanamera" if Brothers Fidel and Raul do not authorize it?

[margsyn]

I don't know if they support it or ban it, but the original poem by Marti was written in 1878 titled the "Versos Sencillos", well before Castro. By itself it is a beautiful piece of work.

[don2561]

Thanks for memories of the 60's and my kids singing 'One ton tomato' Seriously, a beautiful song.

[anamarieus]

LOL!!!

[odhal2]

The great 1958?

[askme4answers555555]

fidel has brought the destruction of Cuba. It was wealthy and powerful at one point in time.

[kelliann10]

this is one of the most beautiful songs ever. I heard the story of Jose Marti who wrote this poem. He hated war and was a wonderful freedom fighter, who lost his life early.

[silenthacker18]

1.take ur middle finger and put on ur nose.

2.say a name of someone u like.

3.that person will ask u out or say they love u tomarrow.

4. heres the thing copy and paste to 2 other vids

[usairways06]

The MOST beautiful version of this song ever recorded! Brings back many memories of the '60s.

[45jamestown]

Memories of the60's

[nakedpretzelman]

I agree bring Battista

[msllamalover]

Awesome!

[sharki369]

srew fidel and his brother they ruin such a beautifil island

[johenio]

viva Cuba. Longa vida a Fidel

[GGE47]

Castro and his commies will die.

[thespeez]

Let's hope so...damned soon too!

(frphillipnullen) I'm in complete agreement with you!

Liberty worldwide in our lifetimes and may it reign forever!

[singertwirler]

I faved because it is sooooo silyyyyyyyyyy

[Elka6618]

Super version.

[mEuSi1]

so ein schnicke song ...... einfach zuhören und träumen !!!!

[missjanet88]

Que viva Cuba!

[katiegrl123321]

omg i had to sing this song in chouir but i had to sing it faster

[Lenocxa]

respect :D

[jagustinrh]

Tuve la gran suerte de ver a estos estupendos cantantes en directo (Alumni Hall, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada) en 1968. Mi unico comentario es : grandioso espectaculo que me ha quedado como uno de mis mas gratos recuerdos.

[xd2olneyx]

Very nice video! thanks for the song and video!

[fabianv94]

me encanta esta cancion hermosa

[siuwahchan]

Sandpipers sings the best of "Guantanamera" I am thankful for the Youtube Community, this time is "oldbutgoodi54' for this great upload.

[bartek1586]

Super old 70-80 sock ! Sorry in my Englich I'm from Poland

[beerladen]

Nie rób nam chociaż człowieku wstydu.

[tonypiecuzpan]

aguantalaverga

[007maguire]

my girlfriend says i'm a dick for thinking this song is brilliant, i think she just has'nt got it yet

[annie482000]

Hey I also think this song is brilliant and always have done, even though I don't speak Spanish. Tell your gf she ain't got no taste in music...............hehehehehe­h...........

[send2meez]

I think you are right. Research it, there is a real story behind this song. hint- jose Marti. Guatanamera means poor girl from guatanamo bay. Legend has it Marti had such a lover, and dropped her for a wealthy woman after he became famous. When he heard the girl took her own life, he led a charge against the federales (against orders) and died himself. "The mountain stream pleases me more than the ocean."

[dakotajim11378]

Hey send2meez

I like your story, it's so touching. I've always been a fan of this beautiful song, it was a number-nine hit on the billboard charts back in 1966. Everything about it is great, the lyrics, their voices and the music, all three coming together to produce one heck of a song. Thanks again!!

[doobeedoo58]

have you heard Charo's calypso version of this song???

[Apostolin0]

guantaname , guajira guanatameeeeeeeeera

[tramontanelilas]

vive José Marti !

[wwediablo]

nice song

[wwediablo]

What a beautiful song. I listen to it almost every day. It reminds me of my trip to Cuba this past summer.

[davidh0117]

i love this song

[yatescr]

Wow! I didn't know this was about a large vegetable!

[Dallouez]

I lived in Gitmo for a year it's a desert LOL nice picture.

[Rusfi7]

This is merely one of the greatest songs ever.

I never get tired of hearing it,

Thanks for posting this.

[TheMusicMaestro]

this was a #9 Pop single in September 1966. Good stuff.

[Carpella5]

Me encanta este cancion. Escuchamos a Guantanamera en mi clase de espanol.

[lenbenhear]

Surely, one of the most beautiful and haunting ballads ever written.

thanks for posting this.

There is something deeply spiritual about this song.

[frphilipmullen]

To Free Cuba!

[AsheyaLalintoth]

What a lovely song. Even though I may not understand the lyrics, it is still a very soothing song. Excellent video.

[sfldd]

One ton tomata

[KaiseRex42]

Oh yeah thanks a lot Rob! Now I cant get this ditty out my head!! :)

[mal78]

My dad's favorite song introduced to him by a Cuban refuge who taught him Spanish in the 60s. I was introduced to this twenty-five years ago, and I still love it.

[califgirl101]

What a beautiful song. I had no clue that it was The Sandpipers that sang this lovely song. What I love about this song is the poetry, grace, and the way the song flows with a gentle musical wave. Thank you for posting this for us. :)

[marcbenoit1]

I once met a guantanamera: i do understand why they did a song about them...

[laurenerikalauren]

saudade da infancia, primeiro dia de escola

[nightkillertwo]

Many years ago I was in a supper club in Miami. This song was sung by a young lady. A lot of people in the crowd started crying while she was singing. I was told they were Cubans and this was like their unofficial national anthem - for those who had escaped Castro.

[tonuhot]

thats deep and touching...thanks for sharing..

[londonscot1]

nightkillertwo - the author of "Guantanamera", Jose Marti (1853-95), was a Cuban patriot whose name is invoked by Cubans on both sides of the political divide. Which side would Marti have supported?  The Miami Cuban supper-club set won't like it, but Marti wrote a book about his stay in the USA, entitled "Inside the Monster: Writings on the United States and American Imperialism", in which he said "I have lived in the monster and I know its insides; and my sling is the sling of David."

[cdeford]

I've always liked this version. The girl singing so hauntingly over the central narrative is Pamela Ramcier, originally uncredited.

[oakmont9]

Excellent posting. Where has this been hiding? Slow dance special,then...

[phoebe0719]

i always hear my daddy sing this song

and it's a wonderful song! really!

[BrandonSeattle]

I have not been able to find this version on any of the music download sites. I like it becuase this is the version they used to play on the radio when I was young. I have only seen the record album version.

[bobrobrr]

Amazon mp3 has it but its misslabeled the panpipers.

[polkapete]

sorry but still does not sound cuban. it's ok for a 'western' version.

[gwonhoff]

This song brings back some wonderful memories of high school. A funny story I must share. A friend thought the words were: One ton tomato, I'll eat a one ton tomato.

Greg

[Chiffon56]

ManfromUNCLE52: That didn't come out quite right... what I meant to say is that we like alot of the same music, it's just that MY taste is probably, overall, just a little more "eccentric" than yours. And I meant "friends", as in YouTube friends, so that we could easily check each other's "favorites" for new stuff and/or send videos. Was really tired and a little "tipsy" when I posted last night. In any case, thanks for the kind comments.

[Chiffon56]

ManfromUNCLE52: Thanks for the reassurance that I'm not TOO terribly strange... however if you checked out MY various playlists, you'd probably reconsider. Looked at your channel. We seem to have very similar taste in music. Let me know if you'd like to consider being friends... I'd like to check in on your new finds every once in awhile.

[lep590]

I have always loved this song,but it is tricky to find.Glad you put it up.

[BrooklynMouse]

Nice song, but at 2:03 it has Robie Lester singing the spanish verse. Robie was also a narrator for Disneyland Records where she released a series of Disney LP's and read-along books until 1970. Great to hear her appearance on that song.

[BrooklynMouse]

That was according to the book "Mouse Tracks".

[hayarilla]

thank you oldibutgoodi54 eres el mejor

[foreilly1958]

A very sad song. But an important commentary.

Francis J. O'Reilly

[Herman47]

Definitely

[doobeedoo58]

didn't charo do a calypso version of this song at one time??? Just wondering

[sugaree9]

Beautiful.

[Chiffon56]

I loved this song when I was a kid. I guess I've always had kind of "strange" taste in music...and everything else. But, apparently, I'm not the only one. Thanks for posting. It's as beautiful as I remember it.

[ManfromUNCLE52]

Chiffon,

You really aren't the only one. I too, for example, will like only one song on an album or dig a tune others feel so-so about. Songs like Spooky and Louie Louie are some. We are all unique individuals canvassing the spectrum of what life has to offer in music, food, etc.

[novadragon11]

hehe i play this song in band i play the bass part. it sounds even livelier with words!

[kiskte]

I disagree. This song does not need any pictures. When listening to it I see myself being ten years old, begging for small change from my dad to be able to play it on the jukebox.

[numbnuts234567]

Would be nice if there was a slideshow instead of a static image. But this is a great version.

[BUNGLEJYME]

This was my favorite song when I was a kid.

Definately the best version of it.

What a beautiful tune!

[ceb2633]

Thank you so much. I have an old worn out Pete Seeger singing this, and this is second!!

[amg4761]

thank you for uploading!

[stacyswinford]

I've been looking for this song for the last 20 years...didn't know the name or artist till now. The very best version by far!!!

[elitiny]

This song is too beautiful to be the national anthem of Cuba. Ever noticed that all communistic/socialistic totalitarian nations have anthems glorifying battles, revolutions, and blood-spilling?

[pookerville]

No, it wasn't! The official national anthem of Cuba is "Al Battalia corred, Bayameses!"

[sugaree9]

Beautiful and soften the heart.

[RJACOBT67]

Nick Drakes "Pink Moon" felt me crying for it's pure beauty. Guantanmera, has reached that emotional level in my life.

[damngringo]

The BEST version of this song...

[amberzonepacific]

Oh my goodness, I love this song! I've been looking so long for this. I never knew the title, nor did I know who sang it. First heard this song when I was a little German girl. Guaranteed I'll be replaying this video 100 times over. Thank you, thank you !!

[myhollydan]

good song, great words to match a great song.

[malquaimi]

it is a great song, so soothing to the soul.

thank you.

[mubrilis]

Thank you for posting the best ever version of this, really enjoyed listening to it again after all those years.

[gideon7599]

this is my absolute favourite version which i have loved since i first heard it in 1965. Never get tired of it. Many thanks.

[oldibutgoodi54]

You are welcome, but I thought there have been many versions. I like this version too.

[zeoli2]

finally, this is the original song! Bravo, no one does it better than the Sandpipers. It was the Cuban National Anthem, Thank you