Guantanamera. Celia Cruz

[@boomer6611]

I remember when I was kid growing up in Miami in the 70's, when a gang of ten year olds could ride their spider bikes all the way to Matheson Hammock, spend the day at the beach, eat a hot dog, soda and bag of chips for like 1.50, then ride home before the street lights came on ... we were quite a posse; Irish, Jewish, Cuban, Italian and P-Rican all riding 'dirty' with playing cards clothes pinned to the spokes flapping along singing "One ton Tomatooooo" ... good times. I should write a book.

[@mikebreindel7033]

You should do a Video or Movie of your time growing up in Miami in the 70's as a kid amigo. Its a great story pal. And would make a great screen play. Contact Andy Garcia in Los Angeles,. He would love your project and probably back it. Guantanamera amigo!

[@arelisroldan7811]

Make it student's friendly, so we can show it in our Spanish classes.

[@sweetiepie4328]

You could be the next mark Twain

[@brennenragone3907]

I lived in Coral Gables in the 70s then became a Key Rat in the 80s. loved that bike trail (complete with bike-crushed blue crabs on the asphalt) to Matheson. You gave me a great "walk" down memory lane. Thanks!

[@boomer6611]

@@sweetiepie4328 HAHAHAH! I just read this, thank you! You made my day.

[@SonjaBarkley-th3fw]

This song brings back so many great childhood memories from the 70s! Although I am African-American, I grew up in a multicultural community where Celia Cruz's music pumped from the speakers in the windows of my neighbors. And no matter who you were or where you were from, if you were in the neighborhood, you knew the lyrics! I was always fascinated by Celia Cruz and her fabulous wardrobe and beautiful smile! I also loved how she embraced her African heritage through her music. Because of her, visiting Cuba is on my bucket list! An icon and legend.......Azucar!

[@avi8504]

Same same. 💜👊🏾

[@SOOLRASMUS]

I'M not Cuban but after being in cuba ,this song brings tears to my eyes

[@yileidyhernandez7333]

Solveg Rasmus Oooops... You fell in love 💘 💘 💘 LOL

[@kirk6535]

im cuban but same here-

[@elazarsan]

I have been to cuba in 2014, back then I didn't appreciate it enough, now! I cry!

[@171TITO]

Why?

[@jackbarnacle2453]

The Crazy Girl I’m Cuban too. Grew up listening to this song.

[@alexandramateo4444]

I’m Mexican American and after my trip to Cuba I cry every time I hear this

[@neilmodino9284]

Cubans are passionate about food music and dancing. It's what makes them one of most famous Latin music of all time especially in the 30s to 60s. I love Celia Cruz. She expressed the beauty of Cuba through her music.

[@elcee_belcee]

as a Peruvian, i absolutely love this song! Celia's voice is perfect for this song, and i love the pride she has for her country.

[@rorrante]

This must be the Very Best Version of this song. The vocal by Celia Cruz is magical. This song will change your mood immediately.

[@vsoraya]

That's right....it' s simply magical

[@carlasmith9622]

I agree

[@truthteller308]

Her Spanish is thrilling, the way she rrrrrrolls those rrrrrrrrs!

[@doris_bee]

I’m from Cameroon 🇨🇲 and I’ve fallen in love with this beautiful song there’s something about it that speaks to my soul 🥰

[@chubapeter8476]

Me too we used to sing it with my father growing up in Bamenda

[@luisrodriguez-lv9gs]

Yo creo q hasta el dia de hoy no existe ni existira alguien con el talento q tenia esa gran mujer q era celia cruz saludos desde monterrey nuevo leon mexico

[@karalbean]

This song makes me feel good, and brings back memories from childhood. I grew up in Venice CA and all of the kids in the neighborhood played together. I remember hearing this song, being played often amongst neighbors, as if it were the backdrop in sound for us, the children playing together. Very heartwarming.❤

[@jrock2085]

I used to work in a spanish restaurant that played this song. Myself, being unable to speak even the slightest bit of spanish, would substitute "One dollar melon... Why eat a one dollar melon" for the lyrics. Still have no idea what it's saying. Love this track.

[@RobinDeal-fm8bh]

Similar experience. Back in the mid 80's I was in a restaurant with some friends when we were all hearing this song for the first time. None of us were Spanish speaking so to us it sounded like, "One ton tomato. I need a one ton tomato." As the years passed I lived in Mexico for short while and traveled extensively in Mexico and Central America, slowly and eventually acquiring maybe 50 % fluency in Spanish. But I'll always refer to this as the "One ton tomato" song, and it will always be one of my favorites with Spanish lyrics.

[@geraldadams9528]

We used to sing this song in South Africa during the time of apartheid in 1976 and 1985.

[@deodarius8513]

Love from Tanzania💗💗💗

[@leechristy7003]

Because Cuba was on the side of Freedom there, while Ronald Reagan supported the apartheid regime - He would've loved to emulate that if he could get away with it.

[@alexkessel5980]

Oh... Mamma Mia...🙏❤️ I was little girl ...who born in Russia...in the end of the World... Pacific ocean cost...In my memory ...I see... amazing pictures of happiness...My oldest brother with his friends playing on guitars and singing this song...So miss...so miss this moments... forever...Never forget...

[@Paul-eb4jp]

I grew up in England and this just makes me want to visit Cuba.

[@domoniqueayers8056]

A TRUE CUBAN QUEEN WHEN IT COME TO HER MUSIC THE LATE AND GREAT MRS. CEILA CRUZ I LOVE THIS SONG ALSO FROM MAMBO KINGS SOUNDTRACK DIDN'T GET TO SEE THE MOVIE

[@slikey709]

Viva Celia Cruz!!! La Reyna de Salsa! Cuba arriba!!!!

[@ladylilo6044]

My cruise ship was the last ship to go to Cuba last year! I❤️CUBA..... Love CC's rendition of this classic!

[@debj5114]

Your so lucky, my son and daughter in law were one of the last Americans allowed to go and I've wanted to go for 50 years😪

[@TheJadebrothers]

I really love this song. I am Asian but this is one of the best songs to make you happy!

[@GenerationZero1]

Wow im from the Caribbean and heard this song years ago.. too many and I've always thought it said "One dollar melon, papito, one dollar melon lolz.. glad to have found this and understand it now...

[@chukemmang]

Wyclef Jean gave my generation a gift by introducing me to the great Celia Cruz.

[@juanzamarripa7360]

As a Mexican, I love her music! She one of the greats.

[@joaobrigido8089]

Show! Coisas lindas: a música e a interpretação. Maravilha!

[@juansilot894]

Cuando yo estaba refugiado en la base naval militar de guantanamo cuando el exodo de los balseros 1994 que celia cruz ( azucar) fue a cantar a nosotro los cubanos que lindo recuerdo

[@SOOLRASMUS]

that's the sound of Cuba!! makes wann'a cry

[@gdamachustle]

Why does this song always send chills down my spine? Its like if a memory from another time, from another body, before the reincarnation into my current body, spirit, and soul is trying to reach out to me.

[@anadelia_alejandromendoza_343]

We all feel it!

[@Narikeljinjira]

Absolutely

[@dieseltechsaul]

That's crazy I feel them too..😂❤❤

[@isabellegay7225]

On s'en lasse pas d'écouter cette chanson me rappelle de bons souvenirs

[@_yk9ch9hw5q]

VIVA CELIA CRU, LA MÁS GRANDE CANTANTE DE MUSICA CUBANA DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS...VIVA CUBA LIBRE Y ABAJO LA TIRANÍA CASTRISTA...PATRIA Y VIDA NY LIBERTAD

[@mikebreindel7033]

My wife and I danced to this great song in Havana under the stars last month. Just life changing. I love Cuba and the Cuban people. This Gringo will be seeing you again soon Cuba. Cuba Mi Encanta !

[@Yayaunique4511]

Me encanta!!! recuerdos de dos personas maravillosas José Martí y Celia Cruz! Los Adoro!!

[@reitamadhuban9427]

I am.not Cuban but so in love with this song. I hope to visit Cuba soon.

[@ebreezee9326]

I remember in my grandparents house Cuban in the jukebox this song played a lot I miss u awalo

[@crowgrl13]

My dad always listened to Celia when I was growing up. He taught me how to dance to these songs.

[@chiefboomgaming8926]

we South Pacific Islanders love this song.

[@jenniferkokoskakadash7781]

I'm Cuban when I listen to this song...love that backpack girl

[@risanch]

Celia Cruz the Queen of Salsa. There will never be anyone like her. RIP

[@mykillshots664]

I think we can all agree that this is the most popular and most iconic version of the song. So iconic that we at some point thought it was Celia's original song and not a cover. 😅❤

[@ogfallingoverthemoon]

Despite the fact that the Grumps introduced a few people to this song, I must say that Celia Cruz was such a beautiful iconic queen and gift to us all. Her voice is always so lovely to listen to. So welcome lovelies to a beautiful Cuban song by a wonderful queen(:

[@melet2597]

Elaine Chicas I mean she is the queen of Salsa (that’s the type of music she produced right?)

[@ogfallingoverthemoon]

Meletulu Tatafu correct! I just wanted to highlight how talented she was as a Latin artist. She was an absolute gift to pretty much all of us Latinx peeps(: and any other non Latinx peeps who also knew about her.

[@melet2597]

Elaine Chicas True, she was an absolute gift indeed..

[@teamguz5]

La Gran Celia Cruz...your music will live forever!

[@mrponchilin]

Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crece la palma Y antes de morirme quiero Echar mis versos del alma Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera Mi verso es de un verde claro Y de un carmín encendido Mi verso es un ciervo herido Que busca en el monte amparo Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera Cultivo una rosa blanca En julio como en enero PARA el amigo sincero Que me da su mano franca Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera Con los pobres de la tierra Quiero yo mi suerte echar El arroyo de la sierra Me complace más que el mar Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera Guantanamera in English I am a truthful man From where the palm tree grows And before dying I want To let out the verses of my soul My verse is light green And it is flaming red My verse is a wounded stag Who seeks refuge on the mountain I grow a white rose In July just as in January For the honest friend Who gives me his OPEN hand With the poor people of the earth I want to cast my lot The brook of the mountains Gives me more pleasure than the sea

[@fallerpilot]

Thank you!

[@Bigscrillaoncapnemcuhss]

I’m pretty sure sincero means sincere lol . Close tho

[@jewelgenard9969]

UR A REAL ONE

[@ann8846]

Thank you!!! Was hoping for the English translation....wonderful poetry!

[@kerrymartin7557]

​@@Bigscrillaoncapnemcuhss honest

[@natiswhaaaack]

I only know this song because of Spanish class.

[@XxHighwayUnicornxX]

_npen 1 SAME!!!! XD

[@Blauqkween]

_npen 1 I also love the Fugee's version as well.

[@KoolKeithProductions]

+Blauqkween I know the Fugees' version from Spanish class. Never heard this version until now XD

[@Blauqkween]

Interesting. I would think they would play this version in Spanish class and Fugees on MTV, BET (When they played real music) .I know Celia Cruz was loved, although I did not know her music too well. This was the only song I knew of her. When she passed away I was able to hear more of her. She was awesome. : )

[@JasonPeltier]

One ton tomato. I ate a one ton tomato.

[@paulomendesdesa9759]

..... linda música cubana !!!... parabéns ao povo cubano !!!.... meu sonho conhecer Cuba !!!....(Paulo Mendes - Curvelo - MG).

[@arteeesfernando0302]

Celia cruz una grand cantante dela musica latina *....*soy de brasil me gusta esta musica kkkjaj

[@arteeesfernando0302]

♡

[@casadelvino2337]

A mi tbn te digo lo mismo

[@LoafHigh_]

VIVA CUBA LIBRE 🇨🇺

[@mohamedalbashier2487]

Latinos music is the best

[@Aracelerii]

Comments: "who's here from the grumps?" Me, a Cuban American: *visible confusion*

[@inmylifeivelovedthemall]

I'm Cuban American, but I only know this song because of White Chicks😂

[@fuzzyx2face]

This song has been in my head for days, thanks for posting it. I’m from Canada but I’ve visited Cuba, loved it

[@BsUJeTs]

A beautiful voice accompanied by a beautiful person. Celia Cruz was a beautiful singer. Sadly she died not knowing what a free Cuba would be like. I'm a Cuban American and sadly I too will die before Cuba goes Democratic like this great country of ours.

[@acidheadtom4165]

im from Goa - India , i love you Celia and your music

[@kingdomrominitii7616]

We love you Celia Cruz Queen and Goddess of Salsas 💃

[@savedbygrace5422]

Mi abuelo Juan Juárez Moya cantaba esta canción con su guitarra en el Distrito Federal porque Cuba le heredó su música a Mexico, Gracias!

[@Hraefne]

thanks game grumps for getting this stuck in my head 24/7 i guess?

[@theFILMaDDICT16]

I KNOW, RIGHT?

[@Chargie]

was looking for this comment

[@bretfritz9405]

Completely

[@Ella_macabre]

Lol that's why I'm here ✌🏻

[@W0lfbaneShikaisc00l]

GUAN-TANAMERA! Guanjira, Guantanamera! GUAN-TANAMERAAAAA GUANJIRA GUANTANAMERAAAAAA! xD

[@TheTraderStan]

Thank you Game Grumps for introducing me to this amazing song love it!!!

[@salmonidaechaser7066]

I was listening to wyclef because his song was one of my favorite songs ever. Decided to see what the “original” sounded like. So yea, I’m here because of wyclef. Music = universal language.

[@LockJawnny]

What a beautiful song love it 😍

[@serviresdedioses1785]

This music reminds me where I came from, my island Dominican Republic, my childhood. ❤❤❤

[@LetMeTellYouSomething144]

Thanks to my father to introducing me to this music, even if it was from our roots, to this day, still feel it my soul

[@EdwardG0599]

i love this song it brings so many memories back. I am not from Cuba but my dad is and I go all the time and I've got to say its wonderful.

[@debj5114]

Where do you live now? I

[@Jann805]

Omg! que recuerdos de mi niñes! 😢😰😭 Cuba Algun día estaré de regreso.....

[@BGrazyna]

Fajna piosenka, wpada w ucho... dzięki za przypomnienie jej. Śliczne widoki, miła wycieczka.

[@nicktamara7449]

Listening from Vanuatu 🇻🇺🇻🇺

[@xavierfernandes5349]

Heavenly !!!!. Celia takes you to places you have never been. Sheer bliss.!!!

[@constanzacabrera3721]

Amo estas canciones, me emocionan mucho. Ya iré a cuba ❤

[@alantunbridge8775]

Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera * Guantanamera, guajira, guantanamera I am a truthful man; I come from where the palm tree grows, I am a truehearted man, who comes from where the palm trees grow, Before I lay down my life, I long to coin the verses of my soul Chorus I plant a snowy rose in January and July, I grow a snowy rose in January and July, For the open-hearted friend who puts a helping hand in mine Chorus The words that I write are radiant crimson and emerald bright, The poems that I write are radiant crimson and emerald bright, My verses are a wounded deer seeking shelter in the mountain height. * A peasant girl from Guantanamo Bay.

[@hankymcspanky1113]

Alan Tunbridge, June and July, pero gracias

[@debj5114]

Thanks so much for the English translation, loved the song but never knew the meaning, its beautiful.

[@martinwilson3751]

Edsel EdX o Dd

[@KoKo-eq5tr]

Thanks for the translation.

[@gyll11124]

tysm, I can finally explain a bit to my mother on this song

[@mosheridan7016]

This tune around the world will never be forgot.

[@mariaperezpitti7643]

Inolvidable canción e inolvidable Celia.

[@stevenfraser5541]

What a great song ! It resonates with something in my soul. She does a great job singing it !

[@normalicata8775]

This song brings me waaay back. Love it!

[@kaydavis8377]

Growing up in Miami.I love my multi-cultural upbringing!!!!

[@SomeoneSneaky]

Never heard the song before -- had to look it up, cause I had no idea what the Grumps were talking about. Now I gotta wonder how many of the views are from my fellow Lovelies.

[@ralphabreu5022]

Celia, that unmistakable voice I grew up listening to

[@AlexLopez-dp9sy]

16 años sin Celi Cruz, descanse en paz Celia

[@moonlightfitz]

Ya son 20 años.

[@riccardobocchino8708]

Para mi Cuba, maravilloso video, un italiano enamorado de Cuba !

[@joaquimvillelaneto6263]

Eu lembro do meu pai quando escuto esta linda música,... (I remember my daddy when I'm listenning to this beautiful song,...) Gracias!! 😉✨

[@jeanpierrezutter587]

Thank you very much for this version of Guantanamera sung by Celia cruz !!

[@carpediem4290]

Que viva Guantanamera Celia!!!!....Gracias por el video...

[@lazarolopez6176]

Man I'm cuban this is my song I love it

[@clintherrin8604]

we wish you a beautiful day. Muchissimas gracias por esta cancion! Recuerdos bonitos...

[@maszpralka]

Och te dziewczyny z Guantánamo...Klimat zdjęć i piękna muza...czego więcej potrzeba...a do tego jeszcze przychodzą wspomnienia jak to za młodu przy gitarze i winie ryczeliśmy te nutki...Serce krwawi,ale to sie wróci !!!Pozdrawiam łezkę roniąc !!!

[@johnpalma7265]

tak jest

[@Rosagonza1224]

Me encanta 😊 like quien la escucha Marzo 2020

[@pixiegirl2009]

Cuba

[@adrianleon7978]

Celia Cruz forever! Azucar!

[@bonihani17]

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR HOURS!!!

[@brianquinn9087]

shake it like there's no tomorrow. Great song...

[@isabellegay7225]

J'ai hâte d'y retourner prochainement très belle musique m'aide moralement un rayon de soleil

[@mmmar123]

I love this song special whit this amazing voice of Celia Cruz I love you negra

[@aaroncreagh4402]

Wyclef Jean's version, alerted me to this (I thank him for that!)

[@flwrangler]

Pure Cuban music, two classics in one.

[@lilikhartuti3486]

Since I was kid, I already like this song and did not know the meaning, after I studied in ELS, Norman, Oklahoma......I met many friends from cuba....and told me the meaning.....it was sour....but I still enjoy this music

[@paulomendesdesa9759]

...... saudades do povo cubano !!!... gente maravilhosa !!!.....(Paulo Mendes - Curvelo - MG).

[@migtrewornan8085]

Don't know why this popped up in my feed and only clicked on it because I saw the still-shot and thought "holy crap, I've stayed in that hotel". A few years ago now but this really brought back some great memories.

[@ninafletcher8938]

Love this!!! And love Celia Cruz!!! Azucar!!!!

[@debrayoung7040]

Nina Fletcher Azucar

[@yileidyhernandez7333]

oh yes, AZUCAAAAAARRRR

[@ronnienorvi8631]

Absolutely fabulous and Immortal! Viva Celia

[@amyowens7050]

Viva Celia, Viva Cuba🇨🇺🇨🇺!!!!!

[@scienceofficerash8791]

The Mambo Kings is why I love this song and Celia

[@sambanelly4219]

Wyclef Jean brought me here 💯 🇭🇹🇨🇺

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

It is a Spanish classic that everyone loves. You can actually improvise and make up your own lyrics - in the stances. Beautifull song.

[@JukuduB]

No need to make up anything and ruin perfection. Simply learn the lyrics.🤷🏿‍♀️

[@giannipaz8632]

Not Spanish...this is 100% Cuban! 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@jackraiser4391]

Viva Cuba libre sin comunismo Viva Celia Cruz

[@anthonyvargas8624]

soy ecuatotiano me gusta mucho esta cancion de celia cruz descanse en paz y que viva cuba!!!

[@Cicolas]

vai para cuba

[@terny2892]

I Love her Voice, reminds me of mother nature.

[@maureenlebron8947]

Viva Cuba🇨🇺