This is a real treasure. The amount of musicianship from all of them at such an young age is impressive. And unlike classical music or ever jazz and rock, there was little recorded history and literature for them to study. But they are very serious about what they're doing here, very dedicated musicians no different than a small jazz combo. No prancing front man. No dramatic virtuoso. Amazing stuff and they have never quit and never abandoned this beautiful folk music they began with.
@phillipphinney2062 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Francisco "Frank" Gonzalez. You are not forgotten, nor the band that you founded in 1973 and that's still going strong today.
@allenkennedy6748 Жыл бұрын
Usually the comment section is crowded with remarks attempting to be hip or insightful. If you read many comments, you know I’m right. People talk about themselves as if their take is the only one to consider. I’m no different (although I make no claim at being hip). The important thing is to go see these artists before they quit. You will have one hell of an evening. The show (2023) is less of what’s shown here, but that’s because they had to make room for all the rest of their catalog. I’ve been fortunate to see them many times, and I will continue to see them every time they pass through Tejas. Add to the experience the opening act(s) they bring along. You’re watching people that love what they do, and I’m so glad they went ahead and played for everyone, not just their mothers.
@revbq2 жыл бұрын
Frank Gonzalez was an amazing talent. He could play or sing anything. RIP Frank
@ravioles3 жыл бұрын
Vivan Los Lobos, músicos de verdad ♥️🇦🇷🇲🇽
@williamhedrick595010 жыл бұрын
These guys are one of the great American bands. They can do it all, and they do it with honesty and integrity. I love their corridos as much as I like their Texas shuffles. They play with EVERYBODY, and they are always worth listening to. VIVE LOS LOBOS DEL ESTE DE LOS ANGELES!!
@tonyvegas1310 жыл бұрын
You got it man, salud!
@williamhedrick595010 жыл бұрын
Right on, Tony!
@papioso62257 жыл бұрын
Have you heard Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band? They're all friends.
@BabaganoushdxJesuscristo7 жыл бұрын
William Hedrick
@monoped84376 жыл бұрын
the do great motown covers as well!
@Gilbarwaters Жыл бұрын
Este video es una joya en la historia de Los Lobos.
@rudycervera31753 жыл бұрын
It is so interesting that this band stayed close to the Traditional Mexican sound.....as opposed to Tejano Bands...which was more of a boarder sound.....and then they morphed into a Blues, Rock act while keeping the Mexican musical traditions AT THE SAME TIME. A TRUE AMERICAN BAND.
@gettacan12 жыл бұрын
Back in the day in 75 there was a black mynah bird named 7up who liked to amuse me. The drive up to Folsom was a familiar route. On the day of my 19th surprise party, I remember skipping everyother step to race up the stairs ahead of Tita and Norma. I got in through the back doorway and surprised the whole lot of you who were standing the in the dark. It was such fun. Days of wine and hazy smoked filled rooms. Youth. I never thanked you Conrad. Never forgotten.
@dougsmith70834 жыл бұрын
What an awesome remembrance! Conrad was the first band member I approached upon seeing Los Lobos for the 2nd time - five years after my first time seeing them in a bar here in Vancouver that was jammed as tight as possible with maybe 200 people in 1981. When I approached Conrad, the 1st Warner/Slash album was out and, because they already had a loyal following (those 200 people who were at that pair of '81 shows...plus, everyone who missed it and, hated themselves for missing them/who had become numb from our voracious praise). The general public had a bit of a glimpse of them via early video television shows too. They ended up playing a sold out show at a concert hall that was packed...approx 1200-ish+ After the 3rd encore I approached Conrad to see if he would talk about bass guitar and, answer my questions about the more traditional instruments he played. He was awesome. Brought me back to the room where the other band members were hanging out and cooling off after a long and, energetic night of music. I mentioned the 1981 shows at The Railway Club in Vancouver and, all talking completely stopped. Silence. I was 16 at that 1981 show (always been very tall and, looked older and, played with bands since I was 14...never a problem with me getting into a venue from '80 onward). When the silence broke (boy was that 10 seconds of silence freakin nerve wracking!) Everyone was shaking my hand and offering a beer, slapping me on my back, etc. It turned out that those two shows were the only two shows that the band didn't get ripped off by the club/promoter on the entire 2 week trek. In fact, the band said that those two shows were by FAR the most fun, best crowds, and, biggest pick-me-up they could have imagined as the 5 prior shows that were in Northern California, Oregon and Washington State had been so poorly attended or, if attendance was good, the PA system was terrible, or, the promoters flat out neglected to offer the band the bare minimum "rider" of clean towels and a case of beer... They were almost gonna cancel the Vancouver shows and, forget about the hassle of the border crossing because they were down to a very puny amount of both band and personal funds. The two Vancouver shows each paid over $1500. They were fed, provided with ample beer (they were not crazy drinkers anyways) and, a place to crash. It was a tremendous lifesaver. They have never forgotten about this. Backstage after that 1986 show...they were EXACTLY who you are seeing in this film. Most humble and respectful and friendly people ever. They treated myself and the half dozen other Vancouver people who were in their backstage area like they were honoured to have us join them. Amazing
@dougsmith70834 жыл бұрын
And, Conrad spent at least 45mins with me. He even let me try to play his traditional instruments...epic fail by me...but, awesome to speak with him
@eijiikun9 жыл бұрын
this is one of many things that makes me a proud Chicano from Los Angeles!
@MR-bv4zr2 жыл бұрын
Why?
@eijiikun2 жыл бұрын
@@MR-bv4zr if you had to ask why, then you didn't watch what I saw.
@3alexnat9 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the mid 70's. They would come to Cal Poly Pomona every Chicano Week and do a two hour set. My wife and I would follow them every other Thursday night at a club across the street from St. Alphonso's church. The beginning and timing of Los Lobos was beautiful in solidifying "Chicano Pride." Que Viva!
@boblopez6252 жыл бұрын
That club was the Manny Lopez Niteclub on Atlantic. Los Lobos were looking for a place to rehearse/play. I was working the bar for my father prior to joining the Navy. Manny met with the boys and they worked out a weekday schedule. That was around September 1976. They polished their skills created a following that is still with them. They played a tribute set to my father when they played Humphrey’s in San Diego in 2006. I remember him standing and turning around to the crowd. When he sat down he said “The boys have done well.”
@dougsmith70834 жыл бұрын
Note - Cesar Rojas...whom many of us Los Lobos fans from their original SLASH recordings through current days...cannot fathom without the dark RayBans and, singing the most rocking/attitude tunes in the Los Lobos oeuvre of music...is, acknowledged as "our romantic balladeer in the red shirt" in this documentary.... KILLER
@Daniel-wd4jg5 ай бұрын
Watsonville Ca. Thanksgiving '89 earthquake relief. You Guy's are heart and soul. The generosity and labor of Love we're off the charts!
@scottkuester89467 жыл бұрын
Los Lobos are a National Treasure....
@oscarthiago Жыл бұрын
Conoci a los Lobos en una revista que traia de portada a Alejandro Filio y en la mitad del paquete venia un reportaje de los Lobos, tenia 8 años y no los vi con importancia porque no sabia ni que!! Al paso del tiempo siendo músico tambien descubri el corazon y la fuerza de la musica mexicana y como quitaron los prejuicios de darle ese toque chicano gringo! Vaya las palabras sobran, la emocion es grande!
@luvinmusic5627 жыл бұрын
this video is absolutely awesome! Thank you, Steve, for uploading. I've always like their sound...first saw Los Lobos in the '70's when they played for Cinco de Mayo at Rio Hondo College in Whittier--This is how they sounded back then... Such talent!
@bigjason8055 жыл бұрын
My favorite band. Period.
@mikewalsh73183 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to think they are my favorite band, too.
@hendrixpd18 ай бұрын
One of the greatest and hardest working American bands, without a doubt. I love seeing these guys live they are all amazing musicians.
@G2345912 жыл бұрын
Gracias por deleitarnos con esta música, se muestra que son unos virtuosos de la música mexicana, sentimos un orgullo muy grande de nuestro primo Frank, desde acá de la tierra de su padre Aguascalientes, quién fue un tenor con una voz privilegiada reciban nuestro mas grande aprecio y reconocimiento. Toda la familia de Cuquita González Rincón.
@JRC5127 ай бұрын
Los Mejores de Los Americas
@georgecasados54129 ай бұрын
Great group
@kraig77774 жыл бұрын
3:41 Hanging out drinking a beer with a rooster chilling on your lap with Los Lobos. Sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon!
@jakr18805 ай бұрын
This would have been a great way to spend a day.
@pcatful2 жыл бұрын
Had this album for decades. Always fresh! The Beatles of L.A. with the talent to play any kind of music they choose. Well I"ve never heard them play Mozart, but you know what I mean.
@marsoelflaco57223 жыл бұрын
Simply the best! You will be hard pressed to find a finer group of musicians, singers, performers. These men can do it all; Rock n Roll, Country-Blue Grass, Tex-Mex, Mexican Folk, American Folk, Jazz...you name it, they do it and they do it great! 🇲🇽🇺🇸👍✌
@JD-pn1ow2 ай бұрын
I love this. Foster parents in LA exposed me to mariachi music, and when i was adopted and went elsewhere I "forgot" about it. That's until 1984 when Los Lobos came to my college and played. I thought, I remember this. So much passion in the music. Saying that, they played at a bar in Dewey Beach Delaware in 1995, and i was escorted out for throwing gummy bears. Sorry guys.
@davidwesleyberry7 жыл бұрын
Here are my notes of this video with a set list (containing time splits) if anyone wants to make mp3's for themselves: Los Lobos at East Los Angeles College (1975) appearing on KCET's (PBS) "La Cultura" program entitled "Los Lobos Del Este De Los Angeles". Personnel (from left to right): Cesar Rosas Louie Pérez Conrad Lozano Frank (later "Francisco") González David Hidalgo Set List (with video time splits): 00:00 El Pájaro Cu (with band's founding history at end of song) 01:54 (band background, banter, and rehearsing) 04:19 Las Tres Huastecas 10:14 Sabor a Mí 14:43 Siete Laguras 17:58 El Canelo 21:26 Maria Chuchena 25:30 La Bamba Vamp (with introduction of personnel in band) 27:53 (end of program)
@Monteqzuma6 жыл бұрын
El Torito Jarocho is played before Las Tres Huastecas
@patsvida63382 жыл бұрын
Thank you✌🏽
@jmup20062 жыл бұрын
The correct song's name is not "Siete Laguras." It is "Siete Leguas" (legua = league). And, yes, "El Torito Jarocho" starts at 4:19 while "Las Tres Huastecas" starts at 7:28. BTW, how come nobody has noticed that the program ends at 27:54?
@HollyBluePlanet5 жыл бұрын
It was heaven to hear and watch Cesar perform Sabor a Mi. sigh. They are the reason i obsessed on Latin music so much that I wrote a few boleros and cumbias myself. This band altered my life path with their music that triggered some comfort zone memory in my heart.
@12babyapes594 жыл бұрын
Holly Avila Still great , but they bill themselves Los Lobos blues band, sometimes , and they are.PS what happened to Gonzales the harp player.
@isabellasagun45369 жыл бұрын
Was able to share this with my kid as a testament of the talent of some young men who were exited and proud of their roots and through their music and talent gave tribute to their ancestors and parents. So proud of my roots and those who came here from across the border with same American dream as those who came here from across the oceans.
@norm42549 жыл бұрын
I saw Los Lobos play at a Sublime tribute concert in Los Angeles and they were amazing , will never forget them !!!
@concepcionmartinez88008 жыл бұрын
Mi admiración y respeto para esta gran agrupación por su música , pero lo que más respeto y admiro es la umildad y sencillez de todos ellos ,, ay muchos que emigramos de México y de centro América a Estados Unidos , y después de algún tiempo a muchos se nos sube la soberbia y nos creemos más y mejor que los demás . En cambio estos señores no se avergüenzan y no niegan sus raises mucho por ellos
@alexsan251009 ай бұрын
Awesome 👏 band … a legendary team and excellent performance of each of one of you All … LOS LOBOS 🐺… FOREVER GREAT 👍
@tyristori2 ай бұрын
It is amazing what gems one can find here. Thanks for uploading!
@ramiroarturomontero94028 жыл бұрын
Nuestra verdadera musica Mexicana.Lo mas chingon que he visto ne me canso de verlo
@joseluiscabrera39622 жыл бұрын
Dios los bendiga por siempre tocan buena y bonita musica.
@arlinehernandez91288 жыл бұрын
I recall while working in ELA I would see the LOBOS at the EDD office while waiting for their big break. Well it came and all these years later we still revere their sound! As I have posted in the past I still as many ELAer's do have stories ofthem playing at home parties or at clubs in the area. Enjoy a lifetime of practice!
@ElburroE9 жыл бұрын
This is GOLD. Pure gold. THANK YOU.
@betterdaze8985 жыл бұрын
Polished musician's all of them. They give us Chicanos such pride.
@mikewalsh73183 жыл бұрын
This non-Hispanic 61 year old is proud of them, too. Wonderful musicians and their embrace of their heritage is inspirational. Can't say enough about these guys.
@renemo12 жыл бұрын
thank you soo much for posting this. my uncle frank is the man and has been my hero since day one. This brings back a lot of childhood memories! Gracias!!
@SDsailor75 жыл бұрын
Hope he is doing well.Cheers
@SDsailor75 жыл бұрын
Does he still sing?
@patsvida63382 жыл бұрын
Condolences to you and your family.. May your uncle Frank RIP🖤
@franquicio_mx795810 жыл бұрын
No me canso de ver esta presentación... one of the best chicano group prouds of his roots. Desde Zacatecas un saludo a los Lobos (mis favoritos) y a sus fans.
@Machihekamake8 жыл бұрын
One day I was working at an old church in San Gabriel and the custodian was this veterano from gerrity lomas; he mentioned growing up around Conrads pad when they called him "animal, beast, wolf, etc...one of those nick names. Also when I worked with Dr Cobos at ELAC, he told me how they were his students too. I took some inspiration from this group as they took it to the Mex Folk roots and Rock. Shout out to city terrace hills; I'll be doing a gig on gerraty this Sunday at the circle. -Angel from 2nd st & Marianna Ave, Santuario de Guadalupe!! Ollin!!
@ramiroarturomontero94028 жыл бұрын
Machihekamake no pisquinglisch.taraduce en castellano hermano o en Mexicano .para saber la hermandad de tu amor de esta bella musica ,Mexoamericana.
@Idagatwood9 жыл бұрын
A rare gem. Love Los Lobos. I grew up with their music in California. So proud of them when they played the White House in 2009.
@ItsRayJ1111 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, back in the day my wife and I would travel all over the place to see them. My kids love Los Lobos.
@ramiroarturomontero94028 жыл бұрын
saludos y bendiciones de Dios a quien a visto este video . Viva Mexico Cabrones. CHICANOS SOMOS Señores
@jakr18805 ай бұрын
Talented then, and talented now. These guys and their music are a true national treasure.
@pazvato9 жыл бұрын
This is the line up of Los Lobos I remember first seeing at my cousin's wedding in East Los...around 1978. I think that the reception was at the Big Union Hall. Long time ago and my memory is a bit fuzzy. This is an awesome piece of history!
@SDsailor710 жыл бұрын
Thank You Steve M for posting this GEM! A great american band.
@briancervantes64493 жыл бұрын
10:30 for the best Sabor a mi rendition ever.
@Sanchez_Elizabeth3 жыл бұрын
Found You! Lol 😂 Thanks!
@greengiant97394 жыл бұрын
The best band to come out of the 80's ... Or my favorite for sure .. right from their first album .. constantly recording great music.. well rounded bunch of musicians ... What a treat to see these guys like this....thanks 😎😍🤩🤗😀
@meryland30014 жыл бұрын
Son grandes de grandes .LOBOS POR SIEMPRE. SIEMPRE PONIENTO EN ALTO A MEXICO Y SU CULTURA.
@feliciadominguez33652 ай бұрын
We are SO PROUD of you, Los Lobos. We love you!
@alexcardenas23928 жыл бұрын
Awesome and still going strong to this day!!!!
@jessetapia399615 күн бұрын
Gives me chills. True Mexican chicano heritage
@mbnruperthsafkon3005 Жыл бұрын
Los fabulosos '70.. 😊
@arlinehernandez91289 жыл бұрын
My father-in-law played the guitar and they loved him. They wanted his guitar that would have been great. but it didn't happen. He showed them a number of songs. My brother-in-law was their personal friend and it was a great time.
@cuitlahuacchavez465 Жыл бұрын
Muy bella música, artistas de una alta calidad
@arlinehernandez91289 жыл бұрын
Hammel Street...Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church..City Terrace..ELA..Que VIVA
@gsantiago8292 жыл бұрын
I damn near cried, thank you for posting this!
@guzgonzo479 жыл бұрын
the guy who plays el tololoche was my teachers aid at hollenbeck jr.about 1976.they used to play at Hollenbeck often,I remember him alway talking abbout the band,,,thats cool,,,,
@johnstinchcomb81567 жыл бұрын
This video is a treasure.
@madremelian3 ай бұрын
Cesar Rosa, Louie Pérez, Conrad Lozano (guitarrón y contrabajo), David Idalgo (mandolina, requinto), Francisco González (voz, arpa, líder).
@cornelisvanzutven21344 ай бұрын
Such fine musicians😍
@RosaGamboa-u1f2 ай бұрын
Hijo, we were all so young back when they started out as Los Lobos de Este de Los Angeles. Seventy-years old and I'm still going. Yes, "RIP Frank."
@tomstorm3509 жыл бұрын
Gracias a Dios por Los Lobos!
@joseantonioalonso53347 жыл бұрын
Un concierto maravilloso. Una joya para los guitarreros de este mundo. Portentosos!!
@cryptomarkla696 ай бұрын
And the rest in history!
@Buelligan887 жыл бұрын
Los Lobos makes me want to be Mexican.
@Ry77x5 жыл бұрын
Buelligan88 Los Lobos makes me want to be more Mexican 🤘🏽
@AnthonyBurrito13134 жыл бұрын
ORALE!
@bluekg134 жыл бұрын
Buelligan88 yes! Haha
@bluekg134 жыл бұрын
Anthony Limon still Mexican haha
@mikewalsh73183 жыл бұрын
HA!! Couldn't have said it better myself.
@CorreSport73 жыл бұрын
I saw you guys last night at Dodgers Stadium. Super awesome rendition of The Star-Bangled Banner. Los Lobos, you guys always rock! Kiko!!!
@spidey96882 жыл бұрын
Los. Lobos. Are A. American. Treasure.
@ellymika81963 жыл бұрын
Iam Latin Soul & I love Los Lobos! Compaaaaa!😁
@philiptone47093 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this. One of my all-time favorite bands. It's such a gas to see them when they were so young.
@geronimodeloscielos4997 Жыл бұрын
How Wonderful... Peace, Health & Prosperity Be Upon Los Lobos... My Nieta Asks Me, "Tata, Play Saints On the Glass..."
Wow,I'm so thrilled to see this!! I've been a fan since buying the "La pistola" album in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart!! How awesome to see them back in the day,practicing...Thank you for this!!
@lgndnhswnmnd3 жыл бұрын
Frank is Amazing!
@fredmila10 жыл бұрын
wow, cesar rosas without the dark glasses! Don't tell me David Hidalgo is one of the other guys with a beard!
@12babyapes594 жыл бұрын
Freddie P They are a blues band now , at least they can change gears and go back to Mexican folk, any time.
@woodygould3 жыл бұрын
niteride they’re a LOT more than “a blues band”! Bravo, Lobos!
@Malkmusianful3 жыл бұрын
@@12babyapes59 ah yes, Kiko and the discography of the Latin Playboys, my favorite blues albums
@StronginHIM17 жыл бұрын
OMG< i didn't even know they played this. I love their version of this romantic classic
@markabendroth39539 жыл бұрын
Bring those acoustic instruments on your next tour. ¡Me encanta!
@ringo1211211 жыл бұрын
La mejor Banda DE el East LA.
@afrazzini3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite albums xoxo Live Frank Gonzalez so much
@ImeldaNajera5 жыл бұрын
Que gran materia!!! Mil gracias por compartir, lo he disfrutado enormemente 🤗
@lgndnhswnmnd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!
@paulbarraza35777 жыл бұрын
just saw them last weekend always a great show and musicianship
@lizandromonterroso68453 жыл бұрын
¡excelente música..!
@tonym677810 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve M! This is a truly a blessing that you have found and shared.
@michaelkutulas8878Ай бұрын
Just another band from East L.A.... yeah... how about... Just one of the greatest bands EVER!
@JonWright749 жыл бұрын
So cool. I never knew about the Frank Gonzales iteration of Los Lobos. Thanks for the post
@michaeljventura7 жыл бұрын
Jon Wright: Nor I...I was wondering who he was. This video is entirely wonderful!
@ca2you10 жыл бұрын
this video is amazing it capture the time and music is great love it
@jortega39583 жыл бұрын
treasure videos.......viva Mexico! viva Los Lobos!
@categoriaprimeraimprenta6138 жыл бұрын
Másters eternos. César Rosas es el ejemplo de todos. ídolo entero.
@carlcruysberghs229810 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ramonserrano61633 жыл бұрын
Jerry Garcia tiene que haber jammed with this great band..LOS LOBOS..
@bluekg136 жыл бұрын
I loved this and the VHS and late 80’s stuff at the end was a bonus! Thank you!
@loyaleon10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this gem of a video, Mexico Lindo y Querido...
@SDsailor710 жыл бұрын
Where did you find this video Steve M? Thank you again for uploading.
@marexvr10 жыл бұрын
outstanding video from los maesros, thanks steve
@mrpridepintura6 жыл бұрын
2018 desde tlaxcala mexico.... super chingon el video
@CKID-dv8tq4 жыл бұрын
Sabor a mi was so awesome by Cesar Rosa’s in this video !
@MichaelAcsbok19698 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That was great.
@BarryWarne2 жыл бұрын
fantastic to watch and listen ~ can Peter Jackson please do this project next?