Lo Mejor de la Vida

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The 90-year-old Cuban guitarist and singer introduced to much of the world on Ry Cooder's Buena Vista Social Club, is back with his own album. While Segundo uses his own group here, the disc has the same combination of delicate acoustic guitars, complex Afrocaribbean rhythms, and relaxed, impromptu feel as Buena Vista. Segundo has chosen songs from his first heyday in the 1920s and 1930s, and perfectly captures their classic flavor without making them sound like museum pieces. While less varied than the all-star Cooder project, the album has lead vocals by several legendary Cuban singers, occasional, understated horns, and surprisingly appropriate guest shots by the revolutionary bard Silvio Rodriguez and flamenco guitarist Raimundo Amador. Segundo lets the guests shine, but it is his harmonies and deft guitar work that holds the disc together, and his flawless musicianship thoroughly justifies this more expansive showcase. --Elijah Wald

Lo Mejor de la Vida,Compay Segundo,Nonesuch,Afro-Cuban Jazz,Cuban,Latin,Latin Jazz,Tropical,World Music

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Average customer rating: BANDA EL RECODO CON YESENIA FLORES fantastic The best form the best!

Lo Mejor de Mi Vida La Banda el Recodo Manufacturer: Fonovisa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Banda | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002R13H Release Date: 2002-02-01

Tracks:

1. Te Ofrezco Un Corazon
2. No Me Dejes Nunca, Nunca
3. No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti
4. Quiero Que Sepas
5. Deja
6. Me Faltas Tu
7. Yo Se Que Te Acordaras
8. Moviendo La Cadera
9. Por Confiar En Ti
10. Homenaje A Un Principe

Tracks:

1. Lo Mejor De Mi Vida
2. Le Pido A Dios
3. Dale Mas Duro
4. Que Me Perdone Dios
5. Gracias Por Tu Amor
6. Hola Mi Amor
7. Las Penas Con Pan Son Buenas
8. Recordandote
9. Ya Te Olvide
10. Cuando Llegaste Tu

Customer Reviews:

BANDA EL RECODO CON YESENIA FLORES.......2002-03-14

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST CD'S AND NOT ONLY THAT IT IS THE ONLY PLACE I SEEN IT SO CHEAP.DON'T GO LOOKING SOMEWHERE ...WHEN YOU CAN GET IT HERE FOR CHEAPER AND FAST TOO.

fantastic.......2000-11-10

I LOVED THIS CD. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. I FIRST HEARD ONE OF IT'S SONGS AT A DANCE AND I SEARCHED FOR TWO WEEKS THEN I FOUND IT AND I LISTEN TO IT EVERYNIGHT. MY FAVORITE SONG IS "YO SE' QUE TE RECUERDERAS". PARA ME ESTE CD ES PERFECTO. IF I WERE YOU I WOULD BUY THIS CD

The best form the best!.......2000-04-04

Este disco esta bien perron. Comprenlo, y si pueden comprenselo a todos los que a usted les caiga bien. Si le quiere comprar a los que les cay mal, comprenle Graciela Beltran o Patty Navidad. Pero este es un disco bien chingon!

Average customer rating: BEST OF THE BEST.....LA FIRMA

Lo Mejor de Mi Vida La Firma Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Corridos | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Por el Amor de Una Mujer Para Recordar Laberintos ASIN: B0009ML28I Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Lo Mejor De Mi Vida
2. Para Olvidarte
3. Hay Alquien Mas
4. Sigo Enamorado
5. Por Ti
6. Tanta Soledad
7. No Habra Piedad
8. Le Dire
9. Lo Aprendi De Ti
10. No Sabes Querer
11. Deja De Llorar (Con Bamboo)
12. Asi Dormida
13. Por Ti

Customer Reviews:

BEST OF THE BEST.....LA FIRMA .......2005-06-25

THIS NEW ALBUM ROCKS! WITH THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW MUSICIANS TO THE GROUP (MARK TOVAR -KEYBOARDS & ANDY PRUNEDA- PERCUSSIONS) THE GROUP SOUNDS LIKE NEVER BEFORE. THE SONG "NO HABRA PIEDAD" BY MARK TOVAR IS ONE OF THE BEST MIX OF ROCK AND CUMBIA. THIS GUY CAN PLAY THE KEYBOARDS. THIS NEW ALBUM IS A MUST FOR THE FIRMA FANATIC. THE DRUM LINES BY ADRIAN GONZALES ON "ASI DORMIDA" MAKE DE THINK ALEX FROM MANA WAS NOW PLAYING WITH THEM. THIS ALBUM IS THEIR BEST EVER.

Average customer rating: Compay's best Farewell to Compay Segundo Loved it from the first time I listened Loved it from the first time I listened TWO THUMBS WAY UP FOR COMPAY !!

Lo Mejor de la Vida Compay Segundo Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Calle Salud Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer Introducing...Rubén González Las Flores de la Vida Gracias Compay: The Definitive Collection ASIN: B00000AEE4 Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. El Camisoh De Pepa
2. Tu Querias Jugar
3. Desdichado
4. La Ternera
5. Para Vigo Me Voy
6. Fidelidad
7. Cuba Y Espana
8. Es Mejor Vivir Asi
9. Frutas Del Caney
10. La Juma Del Ayer
11. Linda Graciela
12. La Pluma
13. Juliancito (Tu Novcia Te boto)
14. Son De Negros En Cuba

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The 90-year-old Cuban guitarist and singer introduced to much of the world on Ry Cooder's Buena Vista Social Club, is back with his own album. While Segundo uses his own group here, the disc has the same combination of delicate acoustic guitars, complex Afrocaribbean rhythms, and relaxed, impromptu feel as Buena Vista. Segundo has chosen songs from his first heyday in the 1920s and 1930s, and perfectly captures their classic flavor without making them sound like museum pieces. While less varied than the all-star Cooder project, the album has lead vocals by several legendary Cuban singers, occasional, understated horns, and surprisingly appropriate guest shots by the revolutionary bard Silvio Rodriguez and flamenco guitarist Raimundo Amador. Segundo lets the guests shine, but it is his harmonies and deft guitar work that holds the disc together, and his flawless musicianship thoroughly justifies this more expansive showcase. --Elijah Wald

Customer Reviews:

Compay's best.......2004-02-07

Compay Segundo's rich, throaty voice is a perfect accompaniment to the twangy, slightly out-of-tune armonico guitar he plays on here, which makes "Lo mejor de la vida" a step up from a couple of his other recordings, especially the windy "Calle Salud", which I thought was too top-heavy with clarinets and saxophones. Compay is always at his best, but the accompaniment here truly shines, a fine sugar coating on the tip of this pungent old Cuban cigar.

The reviewer below was dead on. Segundo's sound truly is unique and irreplaceable. This is definitely "the best of life". Great stuff! Get it.

Farewell to Compay Segundo.......2003-07-19

Born on November 18, 1907 in Siboney, Cuba, Maximo Francisco Repilado Munoz (better known as "Compay Segundo") died of kidney failure on July 13, 2003 in Havana, Cuba. Farewell to an unbelievably charismatic and talented musician. Known for his sporty, Borsalino-style hats and trademark cigars, Segundo was truly young at heart and rich in sound. He reemerged in popularity in 1997 with the Buena Vista Social Club documentary and CD. With the passing of segundo, the world has lost a truly unique and irreplaceable sound.

Loved it from the first time I listened.......2001-06-09

I now have 20 CDs by various artists associated with the Buena Vista Social Club project, and I fell in love with this one from the very first listening.

Of the 14 tracks, "Cuba y España" is the only one of which I find tedious.

On the other extreme, "Es Mejor Vivir Así" is, by itself, probably worth the price of the whole CD.

Most of the rest are excellent. Some of merely wonderful. If you're a fan of Compay Segundo's, this one should definitely be in your collection.

Loved it from the first time I listened.......2001-06-09

I now have 20 CDs by various artists associated with the Buena Vista Social Club project, and I fell in love with this one from the very first listening.

Of the 14 tracks, "Cuba y España" is the only one of which I find tedious.

On the other extreme, "Es Mejor Vivir Así" is, by itself, probably worth the price of the whole CD.

Most of the rest are excellent. Some of merely wonderful. If you're a fan of Compay Segundo's, this one should definitely be in your collection.

TWO THUMBS WAY UP FOR COMPAY !!.......2000-10-08

El Maestro Francisco "Compay" Segundo is perhaps Cuba's ambassador of its fine folk music. Like many people have said, it is a SHAME that his music is barely trespassing the island's boundries in last couple of years. The vocals, the acoustic guitar rythyms and the Afro-Cuban drums are simply out of this world. You will never regret buying this CD. Long live Compay!

Average customer rating:

Calle Salud//Lo Mejor De La Vida Compay Segundo Manufacturer: Dro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003Q4JX Release Date: 1999-11-16

Average customer rating: Compay's best Farewell to Compay Segundo Loved it from the first time I listened Loved it from the first time I listened TWO THUMBS WAY UP FOR COMPAY !!

Lo Mejor de la Vida Compay Segundo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Calle Salud Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer Introducing...Rubén González Las Flores de la Vida Gracias Compay: The Definitive Collection ASIN: B000026QFY Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

1. Camise Pepa [Pepa's Dress]
2. Tr Jugar [You Want to Play]
3. Desdichado [Unlucky]
4. Ternera [The Calf]
5. Para Vigo Me Voy [Heading for Vigo]
6. Fidelidad [Fidelity]
7. Cuba y EspaCuba and Spain]
8. Es Mejor Vivir AsBetter to Live Like This]
9. Frutas del Caney [Fruits of Caney]
10. Juma del Ayer [Yesterday's Drunkenness]
11. Linda Graciela
12. Pluma [The Pen of My Aunt]
13. Juliancito (Tu Novia Te BotJuliancito Your Girlfriend Left You]
14. Son de Negros en Cuba [Song of Negroes in Cuba]

Amazon.com

The 90-year-old Cuban guitarist and singer introduced to much of the world on Ry Cooder's Buena Vista Social Club, is back with his own album. While Segundo uses his own group here, the disc has the same combination of delicate acoustic guitars, complex Afrocaribbean rhythms, and relaxed, impromptu feel as Buena Vista. Segundo has chosen songs from his first heyday in the 1920s and 1930s, and perfectly captures their classic flavor without making them sound like museum pieces. While less varied than the all-star Cooder project, the album has lead vocals by several legendary Cuban singers, occasional, understated horns, and surprisingly appropriate guest shots by the revolutionary bard Silvio Rodriguez and flamenco guitarist Raimundo Amador. Segundo lets the guests shine, but it is his harmonies and deft guitar work that holds the disc together, and his flawless musicianship thoroughly justifies this more expansive showcase. --Elijah Wald

Customer Reviews:

Compay's best.......2004-02-07

Compay Segundo's rich, throaty voice is a perfect accompaniment to the twangy, slightly out-of-tune armonico guitar he plays on here, which makes "Lo mejor de la vida" a step up from a couple of his other recordings, especially the windy "Calle Salud", which I thought was too top-heavy with clarinets and saxophones. Compay is always at his best, but the accompaniment here truly shines, a fine sugar coating on the tip of this pungent old Cuban cigar.

The reviewer below was dead on. Segundo's sound truly is unique and irreplaceable. This is definitely "the best of life". Great stuff! Get it.

Farewell to Compay Segundo.......2003-07-19

Born on November 18, 1907 in Siboney, Cuba, Maximo Francisco Repilado Munoz (better known as "Compay Segundo") died of kidney failure on July 13, 2003 in Havana, Cuba. Farewell to an unbelievably charismatic and talented musician. Known for his sporty, Borsalino-style hats and trademark cigars, Segundo was truly young at heart and rich in sound. He reemerged in popularity in 1997 with the Buena Vista Social Club documentary and CD. With the passing of segundo, the world has lost a truly unique and irreplaceable sound.

Loved it from the first time I listened.......2001-06-09

I now have 20 CDs by various artists associated with the Buena Vista Social Club project, and I fell in love with this one from the very first listening.

Of the 14 tracks, "Cuba y España" is the only one of which I find tedious.

On the other extreme, "Es Mejor Vivir Así" is, by itself, probably worth the price of the whole CD.

Most of the rest are excellent. Some of merely wonderful. If you're a fan of Compay Segundo's, this one should definitely be in your collection.

Loved it from the first time I listened.......2001-06-09

I now have 20 CDs by various artists associated with the Buena Vista Social Club project, and I fell in love with this one from the very first listening.

Of the 14 tracks, "Cuba y España" is the only one of which I find tedious.

On the other extreme, "Es Mejor Vivir Así" is, by itself, probably worth the price of the whole CD.

Most of the rest are excellent. Some of merely wonderful. If you're a fan of Compay Segundo's, this one should definitely be in your collection.

TWO THUMBS WAY UP FOR COMPAY !!.......2000-10-08

El Maestro Francisco "Compay" Segundo is perhaps Cuba's ambassador of its fine folk music. Like many people have said, it is a SHAME that his music is barely trespassing the island's boundries in last couple of years. The vocals, the acoustic guitar rythyms and the Afro-Cuban drums are simply out of this world. You will never regret buying this CD. Long live Compay!

Average customer rating:

Lo Mejor de la Vida Compay Segundo Manufacturer: Wea/Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000566GT

Tracks:

1. Camise Pepa [Pepa's Dress]
2. Tr Jugar [You Want to Play]
3. Desdichado [Unlucky]
4. Ternera [The Calf]
5. Para Vigo Me Voy [Heading for Vigo]
6. Fidelidad [Fidelity]
7. Cuba y EspaCuba and Spain]
8. Es Mejor Vivir AsBetter to Live Like This]
9. Frutas del Caney [Fruits of Caney]
10. Juma del Ayer [Yesterday's Drunkenness]
11. Linda Graciela
12. Pluma [The Pen of My Aunt]
13. Juliancito (Tu Novia Te BotJuliancito Your Girlfriend Left You]
14. Son de Negros en Cuba [Song of Negroes in Cuba]

Average customer rating:

Lo Mejor de Mi Vida La Banda el Recodo Manufacturer: Fonovisa Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Banda | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000088E8F Release Date: 2002-12-31

Tracks:

1. Te Ofrezco un Coraz
2. No Me Dejes Nunca Nunca
3. No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti
4. Quiero Que Sepas
5. Deja
6. Me Faltas Tu
7. Yo Se Que Te Acordar
8. Moviendo la Cadera
9. Por Confiar en Ti
10. Homenaje a un Pripe: Almohada/El Triste/Amar y Querer/Preso

Tracks:

1. Mejor de Mi Vida
2. Pido a Dios
3. Dale Mas Duro
4. Que Me Perdone Dios
5. Gracias Por Tu Amor
6. Hola Mi Amor
7. Penas Con Pan Son Buenas
8. Recordote
9. Ya Te Olvid
10. Cuando Llegaste T

Average customer rating:

Carta... A Lo Mejor de Mi Vida La Banda el Recodo Manufacturer: Fonovisa Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Banda | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000088NZ7 Release Date: 2001-07-30

Tracks:

1. Carta...A lo Mejor de Mi Vida (Popurri): Tengo Una Ilusion/Te ...
2. Que Solo Estoy Sin Ti
3. Gitanilla
4. Corrido de Mazatlan
5. Quiero Que Sepas
6. Que Buenas Estan
7. Carta...A Yo Se Que Te Acordaras (Popurri): Pena Tras Pena/Que ...
8. Como el Primer Dia
9. Ya Te Olvide
10. Te lo Pido Por Favor
11. Tengo Una Ilusion
12. Mi Fracaso

Average customer rating:

Por Suigieco, Lo Mejor Del Rock Argentino, Viejo Solo Y Borracho - Todos Los Caballos Blancos - La Colina De La Vida Manufacturer: Orfeon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004WZ0Q Release Date: 1999-04-15

Tracks:

1. La Mama De Yimmy
2. Fusia
3. Viejo Solo Y Borracho
4. Burbujas Musicales
5. Tu Alma Me Mira Hoy
6. Las Puertas De Acuario
7. Quiero Ver, Quiero Ser, Quiero Entrar
8. Mujer Del Bosque
9. Todos Los Caballos Blancos
10. Antes De Gira
11. La Colina De La Vida

Average customer rating:

Lo Mejor De Libertad Lamarque Manufacturer: BMG ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FFSJMQ

Product Description

NEW CD, FACTORY SEAL ,HARD TO FIND.

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