British guitarist analyses Trini Lopez live in 1963

[@claudianash9811]

Loved Trini Lopez. Still listen to his music frequently. He was a wonderful live entertainer.

[@tboudreau5239]

I was 7yo and loved this. He was terrific..

[@axellajohannesson447]

One day in 1963, my father came home from work to me demanding to be taken to Brooklyn because I'd heard on the radio that Trini Lopez was doing a gig there. I was five years old!! And no, he didn't take me. Some years ago, I emailed him to tell him that story, and he was kind enough to respond and wish me well. My parents had the "Live a PJs", which I'd just about worn out. My father later bought me "Live at Basin Street East", and a couple more as time went on. Trini Lopez was a wonderful entertainer. I'll always regret that I didn't get to see him play live.

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

Such a lovely tribute to him. May he Rest in Peace.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Southern Ontario Sasquatch 🕊🕊🕊

[@dorotheavalenga8556]

Que a analista e apresentador simpático, tens um sorriso lindo ❣️

[@victoriateague9012]

I like, I like a lot, First time I ever heard him or sadly of him. His voice is wow.🤩🤩🤩😘💝💝💝💖

[@jimz68]

To listen to those lyrics now in 2020....wow. Remember my Mom and Dad listening to Trini back then. Thanks Fil !

[@tixximmi1]

Trini was my first concert. (early '60s) I'm old.

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Rest in peace, Trini Lopez 🎶🎸🖤 Thanks, Fil!

[@brakerbraker829]

A true entertainer, lots of subtle artistic improvising here. His several albums from this time were huge sellers.

[@davidandrews3489]

The song is as current now as ever. RIP Trini, your music lives on.

[@jjturner4491]

Thanks for a wonderful memory. I can see myself, five years old, dancing with my sister (long deceased now) shortly before her wedding - to this song. She loved Trini Lopez, she loved folk music, and she loved this song.

[@carlswenson5538]

The apparent ease he displays and how much fun it looks like he's having is remarkable. He plays off the drummer and whatever audience there. A real pro.

[@axellajohannesson447]

@@oldermusiclover The great Mickey Jones, drummer and actor (you may have seen him on the show "Home Improvement").

[@dadaveda]

Sorry to hear of his passing . I loved the performance and the analysis as well.

[@robiandolo]

Good job Fil. I loved Trini! Always brought me up!

[@stevemartin7721]

Nice analasys, mate. back in 1988 I was playing piano in a restaurant in Brisbane, Qld, Australia. Peter, Paul & Mary were there & asked me to join them for a drink. They were lovely people. Sad news about Trini. When I was a little bloke in the 60's I used to sit in front of the radio-gram & one of his live albums was on my hit list. I was captivated by the horns. Cheers!

[@debravirden7130]

Our music teacher taught us this version. She said "Mr Lopez sang it with pep!" Pretty radical for the 1960's small town where we lived.

[@bethfreschi]

When I was a little girl, Mama would put on her Trini Lopez album on Friday afternoons to motivate herself to clean the house. Those were the only times I saw her dance back then, and she really got into it! 💃🏽 I love Trini’s voice and personality-he was terrific! 💜💜💜

[@donnacolwell3988]

Trini's interpretation of this song speaks to me in a way that the Peter, Paul and Mary version doesn't. Even though the subject matter is somewhat heavy, Trini's upbeat performance instills hope that freedom, justice, and love among all mankind is possible. R.I.P. Trini.

[@moonstone1159]

I always liked this version. RIP.

[@samowens5329]

Well, if Mary hadn't been saddled with Peter and Paul.....Mary just ROCKS when she sings this

[@allensaunders449]

Peter paul and marys version is my favorite but always enjoyed this too

[@Miatacrosser]

Well you have to believe in them for that to happen...especially the first one.

[@rl3293]

Agreed!

[@teresafinoalchemy]

That was sensational! Thank you 🙏🌺✨

[@endtimeswriter]

Trini always did covers his way. He was a great entertainer and I met him once when he came to eat at my parent's Mexican restaurant.

[@Andrea.S.Alvey12]

It's nice to put a face and talent to a name I've wondered about for the last 43 years. My exhusband had a Trini Lopez Limited Edition electric guitar (fire truck red). It had a wonderful sound!

[@lilMissmAlice]

My Mother had his albums. Heard him a lot. La Bamba is wonderful. He sings in the language he grew up speaking in that one. He was very popular in Southern California and played in the Torrey Pines Celebrity Golf Tournament for many years. We Love Trini Lopez.

[@OperaJH]

Thanks Phil! Trini’s passing makes me sad as I knew him and also his talented brother, Jesse. He deserves this tribute - his Tex-Mex sound was the best! Trini’s strumming style was kind of unique then and many singer-guitarists after that picked up that style - and he was always energetic and loved performing. You’ve got him down pat - that PJ’s album was as just super fun! Thanks again!

[@RebelRoseJade]

Talk about bringing back memories. This music is what I was raised on.My Mom danced when they would take the girls and swing them around their hips. I absolutely love this music and I can get a speeding ticket if I don't watch it. Because I am singing with the music and I forget how fast I'm going lol. Thanks Fil you ROCK!!!!!!!!!

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! Wow! Trini Lopez takes me back to my youth! I loved his singing! Another sad day losing one of my favorite singers....he left us some wonderful music! Thanks for honoring him today! ✌️

[@drewpall2598]

Suzanne Robbins If You have not seen this performance of Trini Lopez with Dean Martin enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/noHRqoKFr9aGnsk&feature=emb_logo

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Drew Pall Thanks so much! It was the year my hubby got home from Vietnam and I had to smile when I heard him singing Happy! Again thanks!🙂

[@drewpall2598]

Suzanne Robbins Your welcome! Thanks for your husband service in Vietnam.

[@karenmuller450]

Just love him. No one does this song better than Trini.

[@BOOMNERD51]

Thanks Fil, for pointing out the major chords, tempo, and use of upstrokes. I had forgotten just how charismatic a singer he was. Recently I enjoyed his movie acting in "The Dirty Dozen!". I loved his style. RIP, Trini, you were an inspiration! ❤️

[@sherylelkins201]

RIP, Mr Lopez. Thank you for all your music and performing in one of my favorite movies (The Dirty Dozen).

[@sanjayjani8099]

Fil, I come to your channel to listen and learn about music I typically wouldn’t hear on a day to day basis. This is the first time I’ve listened to to Trini. Cheers from across the pond!

[@halweston]

He was a great artist and that was a lovely tribute. Interestingly, Dave Shriver and Gene Riggio both worked with Trini for many years on bass and drums, respectively. Both had worked with Eddie Cochran in his road band throughout 1959 and played on some of Eddie's recording sessions.

[@doobeedoo2]

Lovely. Thank you as always

[@joebloggs4754]

Fil,thanks ror recognizing the artists that i and other 'children of the 60s'grew up with,,,gotta rememeber i an a Beatles The Who,,Cream ect fan,,but guys like Trini is our childhood memories..its great that you can give them another life and at the very least expose the young to them,,,cheers !

[@64north20west]

One song that stays in your head for days and makes you happy all the while. May he Rest In Peace.

[@mamalook99]

Thank you loved this reaction video, This guy was good and really nice.

[@victorrosa5323]

Thank you for your tenacious work!!

[@Realmikesambo]

Such a fun performance to watch. Trini had a blast making music! I also loved that he did his own "background" vocals! He did not need 15 people on the stage to make it great! Thanks Fil as always!

[@thrummer1953]

I remember this guy! RIP.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Condoléances, Fil, et merci. You really are the best at these memorial videos.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@shawnbrisbon9304]

What a wonderful analysis. Thank you for educating me on this talented artist I knew little about.

[@jimh3267]

An enjoyable performance to watch. He's sober, happy, and energetic. RIP Trini.

[@samowens5329]

Trini was on TV quite a bit then and while I didn't dislike him I did not appreciate him. He reminded me here of Bobby Darin and this performance flowed well. I appreciate Trini now. Thanks for this

[@sammcbride2149]

I didn't know Trini had just passed away until I came here. Very sad.

[@iansing5278]

Trinidad Lopez 111 15/05/1937 to 11/08/2020 R.I.P. I'm glad he left us good music...

[@diane9247]

Neither did I. 😞

[@Military450Veteran]

@@iansing5278 HUH?????! SAY WHAT????????! He DIED ON November 08 of 2020 ?????????! Wow, You're a Psychic, Or... HUH?????! 😱 😧

[@iansing5278]

@@Military450Veteran have a look at the date of his birth and then the rest should be explanatory...

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@Military450Veteran : In some parts of the world the month is listed before the day. Just like reading, language, clothing, dances, architecture, food, etc, etc are different. Should I just say that word again? *Different.* I like this word a lot. ^-^ *Different.* I'm gonna go post this word all over the internet now because it makes me so happy. ^-^ *Different.*

[@therealzilch]

A very nice tribute to Trini, one of our most upbeat voices. And Pete Seeger wrote another great song here too.

[@drewpall2598]

Yes, sad news of the passing of a great entertainer that Trini Lopez. was. Trini definitely knew his way around a guitar. also had great vocal skills. "Rest In Peace" Trini Lopez and thanks for the great body of work you left behind to enjoy.

[@tonyanderton3521]

I can remember this song from my childhood - I would have been about 5. Exceptional character within the song, the playing and the singing. Thank you, Trini Lopez. And thank you, Fil, for this fine tribute to this amazing talented figure from our childhoods.

[@rl3293]

My parents loved Latin Jazz and listened to all sorts of songs. They especially loved Trini. This was my childhood ❤❤

[@barbaraearl3842]

Brilliant musical analysis as always. Trini was such a marvellous performer RIP

[@doonbiz]

Great tribute to Trini. Well done as always, Fil.

[@debishaw9355]

I remember singing this song when I was very young. I’m not as familiar with Trini Lopez, but he might have been the one singing it. Thanks for showing his work. I love learning more about the people that sang these songs. He was fun to watch... wow, what a history.

[@carmen47freixas96]

May he RIP. He was of a good age , my mum was the same age when she died in 2008. Age catches up and sadly, we all have to go. He is in a better place.

[@wandaburnsworth1588]

I love how you analyze songs from every genre. You really are cool Fil!!

[@pcsbeat]

Great review, Fil. Trini was a classic...always loved his style. Thank you!

[@alvarojr.339]

I"m so sad because I lost my dear idol... Rest in Peace my musical hero...

[@glenkepic3208]

RIP, Trini. Live At PJ's was a big record when I was a little kid.

[@mullerk2]

What an Icon Trini is. Thank you for covering this. Love the man. No fixing his vocals, Phil. Just natural talent.

[@drewpall2598]

Fil so glad You feature Trini Lopez on your channel. sadly this is not the way any of us would have wanted it. 😢

[@mwhitehead1461]

RIP Trini. I remember this as a child being played often. I was young then.

[@terriboudreau6976]

Loved him I was 8yo thanks Phil

[@Guardducks]

R.I.P Trini , we will always love you and your music.

[@markpereydamarkpereyda1783]

As a child of the ’60s, my father raised us on the music of the Beatles, CCR, Neil Diamond, and Trini Lopez. I got to see Trini live quite a few times. First at the El Gato Club in LA. What a great show. I met him a few times in Palm Springs since I lived there for about 25 years, and he lived there as well. He gave me an autographed picture that I still have in my studio. His music just makes you feel happy. RIP Trini…

[@justafreethinker]

Thanks Fil for finally getting back to more Latin/Hispanic artists! I truly appreciate it! :)

[@janeswidler5129]

Very interesting analysis. I saw him at Basin Street East in 1964. I was 13 and the youngest person in the nightclub. He was one cool cat.

[@robertsmith1860]

I also saw him with my Family in 1964 @ Off Broadway nightclub in North Beach area of San Francisco. Like yourself - I was the youngest in the club.

[@jcbuffalogal1328]

My greatest "Hootenanny " memory was Trini Lopez...He rocked! Thanks!

[@malcolmheskins3522]

Utter Joy! You can't help but be uplifted by this man, your feet strart moving on the first beat of the music and continue until the last, wonderful!

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

So sorry to hear about another passing. Again another musician I’ve never heard of . This was cool . 👍RIP. Thanks Fil . ❤️❤️❤️

[@dylankopff7139]

Fil!!! Stuff of legend and lore Great balance of technique, showmanship guys like him were the real deal

[@tiffsaver]

I was greatly saddened to hear about the death of Trini Lopez. I virtually grew up within walking distance of PJ's in West Hollywood, where he recorded his first live album. Sinatra had an incredible gift of recognizing talent. Trini was among the first important Latino stars, including the great Richie Valens. You can hear that high "trill" he liked to use, taken straight out of the Mexican mariachi song book. Although he was just a rhythm guitarist, he always used the most infectious beats in all of his songs that always made you smile, even during the darkest times of the sixties, including the Vietnam War. They even gave him a small part in one of my favorite WWII movies, "The Dirty Dozen," in the role of 'Jimenez.' Even though his songs became international hits, I always thought of him as a "local Hollywood band," the same way I thought of groups like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield (who later went on to become Crosby, Stills and Nash), or the Doors, and especially Arthur Lee's seminal group, "Love," whom I hope that someday you will consider doing an in-depth analysis of. But as it turns out, everybody loved them as much as we did, all over the world. Thank you again for creating such an incredibly informative study of this great and beloved performer.

[@1111makala]

Thats Mickey Jones on drums, who later was Dylan's touring drummer on his infamous '66 tour, replacing Levon Helm who was tired of all the booing when Dylan went electric. He was later a popular character actor, for example a regular on "Home Improvment". Ok, trivial lesson over.

[@jodiestein8325]

also a member of the First Edition, wasn't he?

[@carlosdeleon8068]

Mickey Jones on drums and Dave Shriver on bass, who was much longer with Trini than Mickey was.

[@theringoone]

If it werent for both Trini and Mickey, I probably wouldnt have been in the music business for over 30 years. Mickey turned out to be a great freind of mine. Rest in peace you guys, Neil

[@mtc4him201]

​@@jodiestein8325yes, from there he went into acting.

[@3DFILMARCHIVE]

Fil, thank you very much for this excellent analysis. I had the good fortune to know Trini since the mid-1970s and you could not have met a kinder, sweeter and more gentle man. You simply could not see him live and sit still, his energy and stage presence was incredible. Many people don’t realize just how huge a star he was beginning in 1963. He worked with many greats Including the Beatles! He would have loved hearing your very astute observations and thank you again for sharing!

[@travelinman617]

That is so nice of you to honor Trini Lopez English people are so compassionate you will be blessed for that my friend he was my favorite singer

[@benpowersguitar]

Man of many talents. This is a great version of the song. Infectious energy. Great video man.

[@oscarcardenas7078]

Wow!!!!🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏 Trinidad Lopez had a great success with the cover of "If I Had a Hammer" that a year before Peter Paul and Mary had rescued from an original song that I do not remember who interpreted it and I think it was in the 40s or late 30s. I later remember with great success Rita Pavonne interpreted it in Italian and I like so much this siger ; Trini has a great vercion in fact it took him to stardom and to achieve the support of Frank Sinatra as you well point out; The handling of the guitar in those years, or rather in the 60's, earned him such great recognition that the Gibson Guitar company entrusted him with the design of guitars that are no longer manufactured today and that are collectable; Curiously I remember him not so much for this great vercio or "La bamba" or "Lemon Tree" but for two films, one " The Dirty Dozen" which is one of my favorites and for the version of "Cielito Lindo" that they play in the movie " Born on July 4" Yo7ur analysis is magnificent with him you placed me in the great Pirta uon of Trini Lopez music and rock ... I just tell you that I still have a 45rpm single album from the Reprise label with this success that should have belonged to my parents and an LP "Grandes Exitos" from the same label also from my parents .... Thanks for this lesson👌👌👌👌💯✔✔🙏🙏🙏👊🤘

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

You are an outstanding teacher.

[@thirdactwarrior317]

One touch he throws in, such as at about 1:56 on your video, is that he and the drummer improvise off of the groove for a few beats and then jump back into the regular groove. That just made the whole thing even more interesting.

[@kensod6034]

Hammer. Bell . Song . All over this land.. God bless Trini

[@Lockemeister]

Very upbeat version of this song by Trini Lopez. I remember this playing on the radio in the 60's. The American system is good., the ingredients to make it work is love between the brothers and sisters, Freedom and Justice for all. Responsible citizens that want to do constructive things and not destructive things.

[@philiphoward1726]

I am so sorry to hear about Trini Lopez he was one of my favorite singers. My mom and dad bought all of his records so are you switching to him all the time at our house. He was a very good singer he was a very good guitar player. And we are proud to own four Trini Lopez Gibson guitars which were built in Kalamazoo Michigan they are awesome guitars. We will start to hear about this💰💰💰💰🎩🎩🎩🎩🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@genemaurillo4162]

Thanks so much for featuring this, especially in light of Trini's passing. And yes Trini had great control, the stage presence, the joy that can be had in activism - it's all great!

[@bellasmom3895]

I remember Trini singing Lemon Tree on TV when I was a kid. My 6th grade social studies teacher taught us the Peter, Paul and Mary version of “If I Had a Hammer”, “Blowin’ in the Wind” and other folk tunes. I remember him explaining the meaning of the words. This was in 1968.

[@MeryToste]

Thanks For The Video 🎸 Unforgettable Brilliant TRINI LOPEZ 🎸 Forever In My ❤️ My Eternal Idol.. R I.P..15/5/1937..11/8/2020

[@TheDenis156]

Takes me back to about age 8 - he was doing ads for Fresca. The promotional item was a 4-cut 45 record, with this, America, Kansas City and his Fresca jingle. I wore that thing out.

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

Great cover of that song. I have a studio version in my library. Thanks, Fil.

[@jorgeaguilar758]

TRINI LOPEZ MY HEROE

[@elizabethspedding1975]

We used to sing this in music lessons in school, and all the class loved it. Its got such a great beat and lovely lyrics it goes round and round in your head.

[@WillyMcCoy50]

I remember his rise on the AM radio. As fun as it is to watch him perform is watching your face when he sparks a flash of brilliance. I think his approach to answering justice reform is much, much more meaningful and positive than an army of pissed off protoplasm. Again you hit it out of the park FIL! Peace!

[@gssheriff7278]

Rip Trini, Frank Sinatra loved Trini, great praise. Another great performer and actor.

[@TheVigilant109]

Thanks for the analysis Fil. As usual I learned a lot. Thank you

[@drewpall2598]

Trini Lopez had an up beat stage present about him. On KZbin there a live televise concert of Trini from Melbourne filmed in 1968 for Australia television running time is just under 1 hour long. Trini could sing the up tempo tunes well as the slow ballads. as You know Trini was an gifted guitarist and actor. I've seen clips of Trini jamming with the Everly Brothers sad that Covid19 took his life last year. Feel free to do another one on Trini and breakdown his guitar playing thanks Fil.

[@lynndow3185]

Perfect way to say good bye to such an interesting and talented artist.

[@sharongibbons3701]

Fil, I learn so much from you. Nice tribute to Trini.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

A great one❤️❤️❤️he found a social and musical place and we will miss him

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Thanks for the memories

[@Skammee]

Always liked his singing and upbeat style . He made the world a better place by being here.

[@Cluless02]

The song has a heart felt quality to it.

[@kurtisle]

Thanks Fil! Back then Dad wouldn't let "That damn loud noise" of teen music in the house. But folk, jazz, and artists like Trini were always welcomed in our home. Consequently, I heard lots of Trini Lopez. Dad was a Beatnic Jazzman. Looking back, it was a strange place around our house. When those genres came on, Dad would stop what he was doing and listen. Later in life when I was a teen, Dad said to me something that was out of character but the thing I carry with me to this day. "There's no bad music, just bad musicians." He didn't know it but Dad opened my mind to all music. My library is over 253,000 songs wide and of EVERYTHING I hear from all parts of my world travels. I don't have everything, but its a good start.

[@ejcm55]

Trini Lopez helped create the mood of an era.... You just had to be there.

[@ianshortall3356]

wonder performance, thanks Fil :)

[@DSRQ1]

Nice tribute for Trini. Thanks, Fil.

[@barbaradownie3265]

HE WAS VERY POPULAR 😍😍😍😍

[@Scott_Finch]

Let's not forget about Trini's appearance in The Dirty Dozen (1967).

[@johnalcorn8079]

This guy Trini had so much talent and theres a wonderful live album called “Trini Lopez at PJs”.Sinatra went too see him live as much as could.R.I.P.What a performer.