Many, especially the young, have never heard of this band in their lives, but they are the oldest band in Spanish music, having had quite an international tour at the time and even performed in a concert in Germany. the Beatles, which are big words. we talk about JavaloyasA Valencian-Majorcan pop group formed in 1952 and already in their decline years and respecting their Levantine roots, Dedicated an album to the province of Alicante within the subtype to be called “tourist songs”.
Singer Paco Ibáñez (no affiliation with this group) has released two musical themes of this work, released by Los Javaloyas, on his Youtube channel today. 1970 year. A-side of this single released by EMI-Odeon “This is Alicante” and on the B side, “The Lady of Elche”.
this literature From both compositions generously drawn by Ibáñez “a little boring”It is a hymn to the perfection of both cities.
In the case of “Así es Alicante”, which is a little over 3 minutes long, you can see the continents as one. successive clichés and easy rhymes About the capital of the province:
“Where the sea turns into orange blossom, where the sun seeks warmth /
and until the new day where the night is like a loss of light and joy /
Where spring is always waiting for us, for the visitor this is Alicante (bis) /
Where you will find a peaceful world where even love seems more beautiful /
and where the flowers shine their colors, the people next to you will be like friends /
Where spring is always waiting for us, this is Alicante for the visitor (bis)”
In the song dedicated to Elche, “La Dama de Elche”, more common places:
“Out of the dark night, your figure emerged early that morning /
How beautifully hidden from that distant birth from the hand of the one who gave you life /
You came from silence, Lady wrapped in the mystery of the dazzling flame you emerged from (bis)
She is the daughter of art, the bride of the time, you are the essence and message of your country and people.”
Brief summary of the long history of Los Javaloyas
Los Javaloyas owes its name to Valencia, the founder and leader of the group. José Luis Perez Javaloyaswho died in 2007 at the age of 24 when he started a relationship with five other Valencian musicians. While moving to Mallorca, four members of the six changed.
Initially they played on the island, then they began to perform in European cities, and later all over the world: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iran were some of his most exotic destinations. joined two movies They were filmed in Caracas and Rome and were featured in many successful festivals in the 70s.
they came to be rivals the brave Y mustangs As adapters of foreign hits, including The Beatles and Beach Boys. It was the active group, the last of which was last July, until the death of its members. In fact, he continues to play with some of the members’ descendants today.