Michael Pedraza, who still sings but limits his singing to christian songs, still has the best voice in the city, even better than Emilio, Ram, David or any of the others who advance the doo wop, soul, rock sound. Those of you that have his music are fortunate since you have a gold mine of memories. Mike, you are blerssed and missed.
@univprof77 I would agree with you that Mike could have done anything he wanted to do in the music business. This song could have done well nation wide if it had been promoted accordingly.
When I first heard this sound I was blown off my chair. With some decent promotion this could have been a number one record. It's got everything. Great harmony, of course, and maybe the all-time best intro on wax. I must have listened to this 20 times so far. Is Chicano Soul a CD or a book, and where can you pick it up?? What label was it released on?
this song sounds more like a prayer but in those days wehad alot of songs that had some relation to angels any way it was a good thing if you go back to those times you will hear a lot of angel songs
you guys should have come to E.L.A. to sing in the 50's you would have probably had a bigger market..because I never heard of you guys till now..its a good sound
That would be great, if you can I would appreciate it. The last time I spoke to them which I know that my godmother has passed on since then was around seven years ago.
Dimas Garza was not the lead singer for the original Royal Jesters, I know that for a fact because my father was the lead singer, which that is Mike Pedraza, after my dad left the group then came Dimas Garza. I just wanted to get that straight.
You are absolutely correct. I met your Dad recently. Anyone that knows anything about the music appreciates his contributions to this local group. Dimas followed Mike.
I am so glad th hear that someone else, knows the truth. Although Dimas also did a great job, regard less the Royal Jesters are the Royal Jesters and they will always be on top in mm book. Do you remember the song Ask Me to Move the Highest Mountain, that is another of my dad's songs and I will alway treasure that.
Yes the patio around the corner from my grandma pepa's and samuel's house 1959,60,61.Etc.Buena vista and san marcos st.Down the alley my older brother would take my other brother to listen and sneek a peek at the chicks probably.
hey, Henry I am coming to your show, if you are married fine no big deal, just want to say hello, thanks for being a good friend back in the 60' I was just about 14 when I first danced with u at the Municipal Auditorium, are friendship lasted till I was 17, went to L>A but I am back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sax is compelling...good group...clear...clean....smooth...damn that sax is heavy...
platoon108 5 months ago
I knew Mike very well. Sorry he didn't appear with the group when they had their last reunion. Where is he now?
xBigBootyChick88 6 months ago
Michael Pedraza, who still sings but limits his singing to christian songs, still has the best voice in the city, even better than Emilio, Ram, David or any of the others who advance the doo wop, soul, rock sound. Those of you that have his music are fortunate since you have a gold mine of memories. Mike, you are blerssed and missed.
univprof77 7 months ago
@univprof77 I would agree with you that Mike could have done anything he wanted to do in the music business. This song could have done well nation wide if it had been promoted accordingly.
jpm14308 7 months ago
The royal jesters have always sounded great beautyfull grew up with them as a teenager ithey have always sung from the heart
Falcon000013 8 months ago
What an absolutely fantastic sound!
LindaDooWop 1 year ago
Great!!!
allaboutrecords 1 year ago
My most sincere condolences to the family of Oscar Lawson. He will be greatly missed. Royal Jesters..."For Ever" from Oscar Galvan, Sunnyside, WA.
BigOhizzle 1 year ago
We will miss group member Oscar Lawson. What a great group. Their songs are well known in Pittsburgh,PA
ricemack1 1 year ago
oscar lawson passed away today may he rest in peace 01/08/2011
Zapata1860 1 year ago
When I first heard this sound I was blown off my chair. With some decent promotion this could have been a number one record. It's got everything. Great harmony, of course, and maybe the all-time best intro on wax. I must have listened to this 20 times so far. Is Chicano Soul a CD or a book, and where can you pick it up?? What label was it released on?
Tomp40f 1 year ago
Great vocal effort by the Royal Jesters on this one. Charlie Alvarado and the Jives were dishing out some sweet backround music as well.
thebigfist 2 years ago
this song sounds more like a prayer but in those days wehad alot of songs that had some relation to angels any way it was a good thing if you go back to those times you will hear a lot of angel songs
domingoalonzo46 2 years ago 2
Yep Thats Charlie Alvarado doing the sax intro
hxo20292 2 years ago
man this rola jams... but i cant find it to be able to download it... any one know where i can bajarla
PJC713 2 years ago
Send me your email address and I
will end email with mp3 file attached.
tumsabai1 2 years ago
@PJC713 : Do it bootleg. Download the video and just strip the music from the video.
jigaboojones 1 year ago
Is That Charlie At The Begining? Man I Cant Get Enough Of That Sax Sound!!!
TheDooWopKid 2 years ago 7
I love that 'sax. sound,' too!
Thank you.
Jennie.
Kittielips 2 years ago
@TheDooWopKid
its charlie alverado i think
purepl416 7 months ago
god bless my good friend dimas garza. his dream did not come true for he stayed as a local hero.
Ralph Candelario
taystinytalkshow 2 years ago
god bless my good friend dimes
taystinytalkshow 2 years ago 2
My Dad Gil Lopez (Cheno) orginally sang with the Royal Jesters when they were a talent show act at Lanier... Durango & Trinity (west side) of SA
johnanglopez 2 years ago
This song is tight...
Mooseman45 2 years ago
Dammm im speach less such a beautiful song 5*
1NortenoRap4 2 years ago 2
Me two.
Isn't it just?
Thank you.
Jennie.
Kittielips 2 years ago
you guys should have come to E.L.A. to sing in the 50's you would have probably had a bigger market..because I never heard of you guys till now..its a good sound
justkahuna 3 years ago
I quite agree.
Jennie.
Kittielips 2 years ago
Good song !
maffia1212 3 years ago
Does anyone know how I could get ahold of Luis Escalante, he's my godfather and I would really like to speak to him.
darleneped 3 years ago
I have a friend who speaks to him regularly. Luis lives in Austin. If you like I can put you in touch with my friend so that you can contact Luis.
DMuraida 3 years ago
That would be great, if you can I would appreciate it. The last time I spoke to them which I know that my godmother has passed on since then was around seven years ago.
darleneped 3 years ago
Dimas Garza was not the lead singer for the original Royal Jesters, I know that for a fact because my father was the lead singer, which that is Mike Pedraza, after my dad left the group then came Dimas Garza. I just wanted to get that straight.
darleneped 3 years ago 5
You are absolutely correct. I met your Dad recently. Anyone that knows anything about the music appreciates his contributions to this local group. Dimas followed Mike.
jpm14308 3 years ago
I am so glad th hear that someone else, knows the truth. Although Dimas also did a great job, regard less the Royal Jesters are the Royal Jesters and they will always be on top in mm book. Do you remember the song Ask Me to Move the Highest Mountain, that is another of my dad's songs and I will alway treasure that.
darleneped 3 years ago
Great song the bands from the poor side of
town also had a dream. Gracias amigos you
guys were the greatest. Referring to Oscar
Lawson and his band. Que dios los bendiga
muchachos.
carrvy1 3 years ago
"...and listen to the words". Can you feel me?
Mr. Old School in H-Town
currahees 3 years ago
Your darn right.Our heart and soul is in our music!!
GSGSongs 3 years ago
nothing like, chicano heart and soul, its in all types of our music.
YolandaQDuran 3 years ago
im looking for this track i dont know if someoen has it and wants to share it with me please
ElLeonDeLaSierra 3 years ago
this is one of the many reasons why I love America ..god bless the USA
orkothegreat 3 years ago
Great sound from good old Texas Sound Studios on West Hildebrand in San Antonio. 1959.
DonJulioBlanco2002 3 years ago
Nothin' but "Original Old School" San Anto harmony and grooves. Go head on Patio Andluz, La Villita, El Zarape on Flores St. Gotta love it man.
currahees 3 years ago
Yes the patio around the corner from my grandma pepa's and samuel's house 1959,60,61.Etc.Buena vista and san marcos st.Down the alley my older brother would take my other brother to listen and sneek a peek at the chicks probably.
GSGSongs 3 years ago
hey, Henry I am coming to your show, if you are married fine no big deal, just want to say hello, thanks for being a good friend back in the 60' I was just about 14 when I first danced with u at the Municipal Auditorium, are friendship lasted till I was 17, went to L>A but I am back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wennie9999 3 years ago
I love the Royal Jesters.They have such firme slow jams to groove to with your lady.Thanks for posting up.
VatoLocoX13 3 years ago
this is fuckin tight!
Nothin like Chicano SOUL!!!!
oldiesinmyblood 3 years ago
Cheek to cheek on the top floor of El Tourist!!
secy613 3 years ago
Very nice song. It is puro San Antos.
aflo74 3 years ago
damn, nice and slow oldie, can't belive i haven't herd this song
chicano67801 4 years ago
Puro San Antos Dances in the 60's and 70's. Thank You
dasandman2u 4 years ago