3/11/12

La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata

"In the era of psychedelic rock and under the influence of American hippies of the late 1960s, a young band from Guadalajara headed by Javier Martin del Campo, formed with the intention of interpreting contemporary popular songs of the era in their own style. Initially, their hobby led them to play at local parties, but the resulting fame soon spread beyond their city. The group won the most call-in votes during a contest organized by a local radio station called "Radio ondas de la alegria" "Waves of Happiness Radio", and earned themselves an audition with an important record label. Initially reluctant, they signed a contract with Polydor Records, launching their brief but successful foray into the world of rock music. With an original musical concept and creative sense, the group moved to Mexico City, continuing to adapt their urban rhythms and establish a base for their new musical launches. In 1970, they released their first record, containing songs "Nasty Sex" and "Still don't (Not yet)", which quickly shot up the popular charts both locally and worldwide. The head office of Polydor Records sent the group five medals as recognition for their high level of sales in the Americas, United Kingdom, and Europe of their one big hit, "Nasty Sex." The relative obscurity of the band did not reduce the great impact achieved in those far-off areas. Later, they recorded their second hit, "Shit City," which earned only moderate success compared to their first. Members: Javier Martín del Campo (guitarra, flauta, piano), Oscar Rojas Gutiérrez (vocales), Antonio Cruz Carbajal (batería), Francisco Martínez Ornelas (bajo), Carlos Valle Ramos (guitarra) Tracks:
1. Nasty sex
2. Melynda
3. I wanna know (Quiero saber)
4. If you want it (Si tu lo quieres)
5. Shit City (Ciudad perdida)
6. A king's talks (Pláticas de un rey)
7. Still don't, not yet (Todavía nada)
8. At the foot of the mountain (Al pie de la montaña)
9. Under heavens (Bajo los cielos)
http://psychspaniolos.blogspot.com/2008/03/la-revolucion-de-emiliano-zapata-la.html