Ríe y Llora

Celia Cruz

About Ríe y Llora

"Ríe y Llora" (English: "Laugh and Cry") is a song performed by Cuban recording artist Celia Cruz. The song was written by Sergio George and Fernando Osorio, produced by George and released as the lead single from Cruz's final studio album Regalo del Alma (2003) on 12 July 2003. It was the final song recorded by Cruz, following being sidelined by a brain trumor and before her death on 16 July 2003. The song peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Latin Songs chart and number nineteen on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart. It led the Billboard Tropical Songs chart for eleven weeks in 2003. It also managed to peak at number thirty-five on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. 


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2003
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La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Azucar!

Lo que es bueno hoy, quizas no lo sea mañana
Que hay el valor del momento, que hay el presente perfecto
La oportunidad te llega, tu veras si te montas en ella

CHORUS:
Agarrate fuerte why ya no te sueltes
Rie...Llora que a cada cual le llega su hora
Rie...Llora vive tu vida why gozala toda
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la

Todo es tan relativo no es que recuerde sino que no olvido
Eso es el perdon, recordar sin dolor

CHORUS:
Agarrate fuerte why ya no te sueltes
Rie...Llora que a cada cual le llega su hora (le llega, le llega)
Rie...Llora vive tu vida why gozala toda (vive tu vida why gozala toda)
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la

Rie...Llora vive tu vida why gozala toda (ay toda)
Rie (Rie Rie)...Llora (Ay llora) esta negrita no pasa de moda (ha ha ha ha)
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la

Rie...Llora que a cada cual le llega su hora
Ay rie rie rie rie ahora Llora llora llora llora a llegando la hora

Rie (Rie) ...Llora que a cada cual le llega su hora esta negrita no pasa de moda
why con mi ritmo, mi ritmo gozanla ahora

Rie (rie)...Llora (Llora Llora) a cada cual le llega su hora
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la

La la la la la la (Ay que sabroso es)
La la la la la la (Ay que sabroso)
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la(Que sabrosito es)
La la la la la la la (este ritmo de ahora)
La la la la la la la

La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la

Esta negrita no pasa de moda

No paso de moda, no paso de moda

Esta negrita no pasa de moda

Rie...Llora esta negrita no pasa de moda

Te lo dije!

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Celia Cruz

Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso de la Santísima Trinidad (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003) was a Cuban-American salsa performer. One of the most popular salsa artists of the 20th century, she earned twenty-three gold albums and was renowned internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" as well as "La Guarachera de Cuba." more »

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Written by: Fernando Osorio, Sergio George

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Ríe y Llora" is a song by Celia Cruz, a Cuban-American singer, often referred to as the Queen of Salsa. She was one of the most famous Latin music artists of the 20th century.
Album Information
The song is from Celia's album, "Regalo del Alma," released in 2003, which was her last studio album before her death.
Grammy Recognition
"Ríe y Llora" earned the singer a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album in 2004.
Song Meaning
The title "Ríe y Llora" translates to "Laugh and Cry" in English. This song encourages listeners to live life to the fullest, to laugh and cry as part of human experience, a theme that was close to the singer's heart given her vibrant spirit.
Billboard Rankings
Upon release, "Ríe y Llora" became a hit, reaching number one on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.
Posthumous Success
After her death in July 2003, this song became an anthem that celebrated Celia Cruz's life and career, amplifying her posthumous fame.
Song Composition
The song was written by Sergio George and Fernando Osorio, two well-recognized songwriters in the Latin music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Ríe y Llora" features a montage of Celia's performances and life achievements, narrating her journey and success in the music industry. This video has received millions of views, showcasing Celia Cruz's lasting influence in Latin music.
Final Performance
"Ríe y Llora" was among the last songs Celia Cruz performed before her death.
Legacy
The success of "Ríe y Llora," even after Cruz's death, is a testament to her enduring legacy in the music industry, particularly in Latin and Salsa music.
Versatile Style
This song showcases Cruz's versatility, as she effortlessly switches between slower, emotion-packed verses and faster, upbeat choruses.
Iconic Phrase
"Ríe y Llora" also incorporates Cruz's iconic phrase "Azucar!" (Sugar!), which she used frequently to energize her audience.

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