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jamison__99 · 09-06-2002, 10:50 PM

i know this may be a tall order, but what is jose feliciano saying near the end of the extended version of the theme song? can you tell me, or point me to a website that will?

thanks

jamison

kriziazafiro · 09-07-2002, 12:08 PM

The words near the end are in Spanish. This is very usual of
Feliciano style, he always uses his feelings and inspiration to
add more "spice" to his songs.
He adds near the end of the song:

Oyeme,Chico,..Chico,
vamos al vacilon.
Mira,caminando por las calles de Los Angeles,
Chico se encuentra solo,
como yo me encontre una vez...

Oye,Chico, vamos a vacilar,vamo' a vacilar
que yo me voy,
que yo me voy,....
que yo me voy,yey,..
tuuruuru,tu,tu,tu...........

He's speaking directly to Chico on this part, like giving advice to an old friend,...

Listen,Chico,...Chico
let's go fool around;have a good time.
Look, walking those Los Angeles streets,
Chico is so lonely,
as I once ....

Hey, Chico,let's have a good time,
and I'm going,
going,
going,yey...
tururututu.........

The word 'Vacilon' does not have a true english translation.
It means: have a good time,fool around,hang w friends and
FORGET your troubles.
Good old advice, from a man that's been on his shoes.

Hope this is useful.
Take care and post often!

And group,.... Keep the 'vacilon' going!

Cheryl Harrell · 09-07-2002, 02:51 PM

Thanks for clueing us in as to what that meant.

I had no idea what he was singing meant....

MariposaLKB · 09-07-2002, 04:55 PM

I don't think I have heard that part, even though I have the only Jose Feliciano album with both the entire opening and closing themes on it. I will have to listen to it again. This sounds very perceptive--wonder if Jose met Freddie before writing it and could sense the loneliness he was already feeling? I have always wondered that, just from the opening line of the song ("Chico, don't be discouraged..."), but this makes me wonder even more!

jamison__99 · 09-08-2002, 01:12 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by kriziazafiro
The words near the end are in Spanish. This is very usual of
Feliciano style, he always uses his feelings and inspiration to
add more "spice" to his songs.

ooo, thanks for the translation! i am half mexican, but my mother wanted me to be american, so i never got the hang of spanish. i am also wondering if he knew freddie, and about the troubles he was having.

i always loved that song! i remember it more than i do the series! (hey, i was only seven-ish! i have a lot of catching up to do!)

jamison

09-06-2002, 10:50 PM	#1
jamison__99 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2002 Location: tulsa Posts: 37	theme song on cd i know this may be a tall order, but what is jose feliciano saying near the end of the extended version of the theme song? can you tell me, or point me to a website that will? thanks jamison

09-07-2002, 12:08 PM	#2
kriziazafiro Pensando en ti,... Frequent Poster Join Date: May 20, 2002 Location: If love is blind, what's the purpose of lingerie? Posts: 210	Oyeme Chico,..... The words near the end are in Spanish. This is very usual of Feliciano style, he always uses his feelings and inspiration to add more "spice" to his songs. He adds near the end of the song: Oyeme,Chico,..Chico, vamos al vacilon. Mira,caminando por las calles de Los Angeles, Chico se encuentra solo, como yo me encontre una vez... Oye,Chico, vamos a vacilar,vamo' a vacilar que yo me voy, que yo me voy,.... que yo me voy,yey,.. tuuruuru,tu,tu,tu........... He's speaking directly to Chico on this part, like giving advice to an old friend,... Listen,Chico,...Chico let's go fool around;have a good time. Look, walking those Los Angeles streets, Chico is so lonely, as I once .... Hey, Chico,let's have a good time, and I'm going, going, going,yey... tururututu......... The word 'Vacilon' does not have a true english translation. It means: have a good time,fool around,hang w friends and FORGET your troubles. Good old advice, from a man that's been on his shoes. Hope this is useful. Take care and post often! And group,.... Keep the 'vacilon' going!
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09-07-2002, 02:51 PM	#3
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	Thanks for clueing us in as to what that meant. I had no idea what he was singing meant....
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09-07-2002, 04:55 PM	#4
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	Si, gracias... I don't think I have heard that part, even though I have the only Jose Feliciano album with both the entire opening and closing themes on it. I will have to listen to it again. This sounds very perceptive--wonder if Jose met Freddie before writing it and could sense the loneliness he was already feeling? I have always wondered that, just from the opening line of the song ("Chico, don't be discouraged..."), but this makes me wonder even more!
	__________________ Within a cage Try to escape Her silent rage But no one ever listens... -Butterfly (Mariposa)

09-08-2002, 01:12 AM	#5
jamison__99 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2002 Location: tulsa Posts: 37	Re: Oyeme Chico,..... [QUOTE]Originally posted by kriziazafiro The words near the end are in Spanish. This is very usual of Feliciano style, he always uses his feelings and inspiration to add more "spice" to his songs. ooo, thanks for the translation! i am half mexican, but my mother wanted me to be american, so i never got the hang of spanish. i am also wondering if he knew freddie, and about the troubles he was having. i always loved that song! i remember it more than i do the series! (hey, i was only seven-ish! i have a lot of catching up to do!) jamison