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Javier Solís (September 1, 1931, Mexico City, Mexico[1] April 19, 1966, Mexico City, Mexico) was a popular Mexican singer of boleros and rancheras, and film actor of the middle 20th century.

Born Gabriel Siria Levario, Javier Solis became known as one of the most recognized Mariachi solo artists in Mexico. Coming from humble beginnings, at a young age Solis had to drop out of school to help support his family. He trained as an amateur boxer for six years with aspirations of turning professional, but quit after his father urged him to choose a more "decent" career. The young man used to sing in local competitions for small prizes (such as a pair of new shoes), but was eventually banned from participating because he so dominated the competition.

At age 16, Solis went to Puebla, Mexico to sing with Mariachi Metepec, but it wasn't until years later when Julito Rodriguez and Alfredo Gil of the trio Los Panchos heard him singing at a local bar that he got his first break as a recording artist. They took him to audition with CBS records where he signed a recording contract and cut his first album in 1950. His first hit, "Lloraras," came two years later and prompted his producer Felipe Valdes Leal to give him the name Javier Solis. The vocalist came to international acclaim in 1957, making appearances in the United States, Central, and South America. Solis was the first to sing songs in a style now known as "Boleros-Rancheras." He sang boleros typically associated with trio music but now accompanied by mariachis, also adding waltzes and tangos to his repertoire as a prolific interpreter of many styles of music.

Not content with simply performing as a recording artist, Solis began his acting career in 1959; filming more than 20 movies with stars such as Maria Victoria, Lola Beltran, and Luis Aguilar. Javier Solis died in 1966 at age 33 from complications resulting from gall bladder surgery, leaving behind a brief but memorable musical legacy. ~ Zac Johnson, All Music Guide

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  • AAHHH lastima que a la mayoria de las chicas modernas ya no se les conquiste con romanticismo si no con un condon grande , un carrujo de marihuana un auto de lujo, una cartera esponjada oh con canciones sin centido , bueno espero no ofender a nadie con mi comentario y si lo hago mil disculpas pero es mi centir

  • @destinoamar

    No ofendes. Es la pura realidad. Nada de romanticismo. Solo desenfreno e interes!!

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  • el romanticismo nunca morira seguira vigente mientras se siga a escuchando al gran maestro Gabriel siria levario. dios les bendiga por ese buen gusto musical.

  • @destinoamar stoy totalmnt d acuerdo con tu pnsamiento amigo mio

  • Esta hermosa canción es del gran Pedro Flores, compositor puertorriqueño. Que maravilla en la voz de este inmenso cantante. No la había escuchado antes en su voz, así que muchas gracias por permitirme este placer.

  • Era hermoso saber que a las abuelitas se les conquistaba con flores, y música, que el novio pedía permiso para ver a la hija..........esos tiempos para mí eran hermosos, al menos tuve la fortuna de escuchar las hisyorias de mi abuela............=)

  • Tssssssssss........ Esta al rato con un buen tequila y en Garibaldi pfff como dice mi tío con esa canción y una patada en los huevos, me pongo a llorar...

  • @destinoamar Me hiciste reir con este comentario pero es muy cierto. Ensenar a la mujer lo que es valorarse, como debe de comportarse comienza desde que es nina. Esperar a enamorarse de un caballero no nomas de cualquier hombre con dinero que se le atraviesa. Un padre tiene mucha responsabilidad con una hija a ensenarle que el dinero no lo compra todo y el respeto, valor, amor y cuidado que se le da a una mujer es lo mas importante en la vida. El ejemplo de un padre jamas se olvida.

  • gracias por tus palabras elcorolla06 Dios te bendiga

  • Esas canciones romanticas tienen el mismo efecto en las mujeres que el alcohol: les hacen cerrar los ojos y abrir las piernas! y que sea lo que diosito quiera!

  • que pena no todas somos iguales este señor tiene una voz hermosa y que canciones mas lindas

  • @karipollo80 QUE PENA QUE AL SER MAS MARAVILLOSO LLAMADO MUJER PASE POR ESAS COSAS,VALES MUCHO Y TE DESEO LO MEJOR

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