A girl waits anxiously in a cafeteria in the bustling center of Madrid. She drinks hot chocolate that her daughter splashes with her fingers every time she looks at the door. Then take a napkin so he doesn’t stain the phone he tampered with. They’ve been sitting around for 15 minutes watching videos that don’t do much to relieve their tension. Sometimes they laugh. And others are murmuring. Mom uses ads to rearrange little girl’s bangs. And in the meantime, give him a kiss on the forehead. She suddenly applauds passionately. She seems to recognize the melody just starting she. On the other side of the screen, Maisa Chickens For 43 years she has been singing the song that illuminates encounters that only Christmas can foster: “Come back home, come back…”. But there is something bittersweet about the scene. “We all have a father, a friend, an uncle or grandmother that we would welcome with open arms right now. And this topic is magical in every meeting. “I feel privileged to be able to accompany so many people,” he says. When it’s hard and mature.
Maisa, 67, has lost none of the vitality that led her to advertising. Restless, endearing and creative, she quickly shows why everyone wants to trust her with her projects. “I’m still the same enthusiastic. “I haven’t lost hope,” he says, laughing. In front of the well-tended fir tree that crowns the living room, she shows one of the records released today with the ballad that led to her starring role in this interview. He keeps it like a treasure… and it’s no surprise: “It opened up a wonderful world for me. I’m still amazed that something so beautiful continues to exist. “It’s nice to know that so many people have incorporated this into their memories.” Nougat brand since 1980 El Almendro only missed his appointment in 2020 for (paradoxically) violating the Health instructions against covid-19. With this exception, the cute theme has become another symbol of these holidays.
Maisa asked excitedly, “Do you want me to tell you the story?” asked. It’s funny because even though he recognized the voice, almost no one has given him credit yet. Or at least consciously. Throughout his career, he worked with the most important artists of every period. “I was born in the best nurturing environment to dedicate myself to music. My mother played instruments and my father sang vocals just for fun. They did it so naturally that all five children followed in their footsteps. It was normal for us. Over time, some of us started to feel uneasy about turning this job into a profession. My dream was to be a singer. I remember standing on the steps of my grandmother’s house in Ronda and singing. “When I turned 14, I became interested in the guitar, and that’s when I became interested in a particular style.” David Crosby, Carole King, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon slit their throats during concerts at different colleges. Break even, sister Yolanda ruled Objective Burma and his brother Carlos founded Los Elegantes.
“When I was making the English versions, I knew I wasn’t going to eat cake, so I made a decision: to sing commercials,” he explains. It was the composers Julio Seijas and Luis Gómez-Escolar who gave him the first opportunity: he would be part of the group. sang the choruses Sesame Street. There, anecdotally, he met singer-songwriter Cecilia. “I discovered a dynamic industry where retention, agility, improvement… and especially speed are essential. I passed the acid test and they immediately started calling me. “In fact, there were days when there were as many as three registrations,” he says. They recommended it to Álvaro Nieto, one of the most prolific writers of that time. Theirs, for example jingles related to Hay de Pravia, the aroma of your home, Pescanova, good things turn out good anyone Domecq, the harvest has finally come. Capture El Almendro campaignhad to submit a unique proposition to the competition. So, in search of a distinctive vocal timbre, he commissioned Maisa to translate. returns.
Massiel to Rocío Jurado
To find the definitive version, the artist had to repeat the song several times. They wanted to give her a certain nuance and to do that they had to experiment until they found her. “We were nervous, we didn’t know if it would be enough for the agency. We crossed our fingers and a few days later they broke the news to us. We had to wait a few months until they released it. I’ll never forget that afternoon. I was sitting on the couch with my daughter when, without waiting, the bell started ringing and the girl turned around strangely. Of course, she heard me rehearsing so much that she recognized me instantly. “I experienced this with a unique feeling.” Since that time, For 12 consecutive seasons, his voice heralded Christmas as it does today (and always before). Mariah Carey. Later, other names took over the flag. But the public is loyal to the original version. “They told me, yes. Although I think it’s because of the love they show me,” admits Maisa, grandmother of six grandchildren.
Back then, advertising moved large amounts of money. And commitment to television was crucial. “It earned a lot. It saddens me that neither writers nor performers are given any rights. And look, how many times have we heard this. But we lived very well. Luckily, it gave me the opportunity to combine work and family,” he says. Already on the market, Maisa had no shortage of offers . He made commercials for Coca-Cola, Galerías Preciados, Fanta, El Corte Inglés, Schweppes… Without forgetting, the campaigns of all political parties in 1982. And from there to the small screen: “It was my first time as an extra for Mari Trini, but I quickly started singing the chorus. Miguel Bose, Rocio JuradoLuis Miguel, Massiel, José Manuel Soto, Unity, Extraordinary Decade, Paloma San Basilio, Sara Montiel And Isabel Pantojaamong others”. Both live and in the studio.
He introduced himself to ‘The Voice’
A platform that has led him to step into some of the most cutting-edge programs: Hermida’s program, Tele Marathon, solidarity night, With you Pedro Ruiz… “I connected a lot with Ana Belén. We did the musical first beautiful HelenaWe had its premiere at the Roman Theater in Mérida under the direction of José Carlos Plaza. Later on tour we shared the stage The pleasure is ours With Miguel Ríos, Víctor Manuel and Joan Manuel Serrat. He is extraordinary. I met his family and we stay in touch even today. “I was very lucky,” he says. WITH Eurovision Came from Cadillac in 1986The group of José María Guzmán and Eduardo Ramírez: their Valentino Belgium ranked 10th in the tournament with 51 points. Jaime la vie Posted by Sandra Kim. “We went to Norway where they took us to see the fjords or ride the cable car. “There was a balancing act,” he agrees. Next year, Represented Costa Rica at the OTI Festival. A success he repeated with Álex and Christina in Spain a short time later.
At the turn of the century, Maisa began to slow down and other passion: interior design. “Taking a few steps in a store and without even thinking, I found a universe full of possibilities,” he notes. Your home is a good example. The taste with which he adorns it is a true reflection of the talent he is always after. He continues to contribute grains of sand in music. In addition to providing background vocals on two Morgan albums, Joined in 2019 Senior Voice: “My grandchildren encouraged me, so I went to the hotel where they were performing. It was the first of my life. I passed the exam and went to the blind audition, but they didn’t call back. “Although I was disappointed, I was met with an enormous outpouring of love.” Just like he has been instigating since 1980. Finally, the mother and daughter waiting at the bar in Madrid paid the bill and left. His appointment did not come. But, as Maisa emphasizes, they have each other. And that should be enough. There are those who do not need to separate to meet again every day.