Comments on: Botanitas: July 1, 2009

By: chimatli

chimatli — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:33:17 +0000

unsold chicano, thanks for stopping by the blog! and for la musica!

By: Unsoldchicano

Unsoldchicano — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:26:37 +0000

Thanks for putting this video here on this site I posted this originally on youtube Im just keeping the Music Alive…….
I grew up 1 block from Lincoln Park on Parkside Ave in The HEIGHTS up the street actually were the LUNA MOTEL is… awwww now you know once i said motel.lol

Tierra the Salas Brothers use to practice and Lived a block down On Keith Street i remember watching and hearing them practice

This is a classic cut by Tierra it was acually My sisters Wedding Song ,,back when the cars were decorated with tissue Flowers made out of tissue paper

I missed it on Saturday Tierra was back in the Barrio LINCOLN HEIGHTS
I remember the 5 de Mayo Festivals at Lincoln Park even the last one were the riot broke out in 89 or 91

Oldies are a Huge Part of Chicano Cultura especially on the East Side Well The Heights is on The Northern EastSide of Los Angeles But still the East Side,,,,,

I dedicate my Extra time To Do an Oldies Show At my Website http://www.unsoldchicano.com to Keep my Cultura and its Music Alive ….

Its not what your cultura does for you..its What do you Do 4 your Cultura?!
ALraaaaaaaToooo………………….UNSOLDCHICANO

By: Caxcan

Caxcan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:52:07 +0000

“Samba Pa Ti” was the song my wife walked the isle with.
“Lowrider” played when the wedding party entered the reception.
“Viva Tirado” greated us as we newlyweds were introduced.
“Together” played for our first dance.

Ohh…the soundtracks of my life.

I nominate,
Cannibal and the Headhunters, “Land of 1000 Dances” to be the anthem for the eastside.

I Love E.L.A.

By: Santiago

Santiago — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:30:08 +0000

“If that coyote El Chavo produces an album of LA Eastside anthems we should all get…”

DQ, pray its not a giant 128 Oz. can of ‘delicious’ Juanita’s Menudo or a giant jar of decafe crystals. hmmm (-;

By: donquixote

donquixote — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:31:25 +0000

And if that coyote El Chavo produces an album of LA Eastside anthems we should all get a free Mexican 7 course dinner.
Tu Sabes! A six pack of Bud Lite and a Taco

By: donquixote

donquixote — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:18:19 +0000

Sounds like your on it Chimatli!

Here’s a few of my nominations for anthem of the LA Eastside besides the Salas Bros “Together”, and why can’t we have a dozen anthems for the Eastside?

Los Chucos Suaves, Lalo Guerrero
La Bamba, Ritchie Valens
Pachuco Hop, Chuck Higgens
This is Dedicated To The One I Love, The Shirelles
All Night Long, Joe Houston
Low Rider, War
Sleepy Lagoon, Harry James
Viva Tirado, El Chicano

By: chimatli

chimatli — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:41:49 +0000

“Anthem of the Eastside” sounds like the makings of a post/poll!
I don’t know The Thrusters-The Little Duck but I’ll go search youtube right now…

By: jimmy tumors

jimmy tumors — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:25:47 +0000

my father once told me “angel baby” was the official anthem of east los angeles, and i’m inclined to agree, with comparsa universitaria’s “mi ultima parranda” vying for the number two spot.

now, if there’s a caveat in the nomination process that stipulates the song be penned and/or performed originally by someone from east l.a., my vote would go to the thrusters’ “the little duck.”

By: donquixote

donquixote — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:05:58 +0000

Muy Suave Chimatli! The LA River is very dear to my heart, it was practically our neighborhood playground as kids in Lincoln Hts.
And as far as I’m concerned “Together” should be the anthem of the Eastside, it’s not only a great song but has a positive message for all. BTW, I went to Lincoln High at the same time the Salas Bros were there and remember them with thier guitars on the grass by the front entrance, playing for all the vatos during lunch.
Thanks,