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Lalo Rodríguez, Salsa Romantica

Lalo Rodríguez was a Puerto Rican salsa singer from Carolina, Puerto Rico.

He joined Eddie Palmieri’s band in 1973 when he was just sixteen years old. This got him better known out in the world. At first he alternated lead vocals with Ismael Quintana, but eventually took over. Palmieri gave him the nickname “Lalo.”

Lalo was one of the pioneers of salsa romántica. Salsa romántica now sounds almost quaint, but in its time was considered very naughty. Lalo’s biggest hit was “Ven Devórame Otra Vez” (Come Devour Me Again).

Rodriguez worked in the days of vinyl. Today you can find those records on the secondary market and his music on compilations.

Lalo Rodríguez in New York City

Friday, July 26, 2019 ~ Rodriguez plays SummerStage in Soundview Park, The Bronx. Salseros Los Hermanos Moreno known for 1990s salsa hits Sopa de Pichón and Quimbombo open. DJ Lucho spins the crowd. 7-9pm. FREE

Several people said he didn’t show up. Hope you’re okay Lalo. Your fans still love you. Love is all we need.

Lalo Rodríguez Albums

“Simplemente…Lalo” was his first album in 1980.

“Un nuevo despertar” (A New Awakening) in 1988 produced Lalo’s biggest hit, “Ven, devórame otra vez” written by Dominican songwriter Palmer Hernández. The album hit #1 on Billboard’s Tropical/Salsa chart and the song won a Lo Nuestro Award for “Tropical Song of the Year” in 1989. It’s one of those songs that when it starts playing, everyone starts dancing and singing along. In 2018, Billboard magazine critics named it one of the Top 10 salsa recordings ever.

“Estoy Aqui” (1996) was Lalo’s last studio album.

He recorded another album “Con Todo Mi Corazon” in 2013, but it was never released.

A Son of Carolina, Puerto Rico

Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, a suburb of San Juan on May 16, 1958.

He started singing in Puerto Rico’s Fiestas Patronales, the local carnivals that every town in Puerto Rico has. That led to radio and television appearances.

Lalo Rodríguez die in Carolina, Puerto Rico on December 13, 2022. He is buried in Cementerio Santa Cruz in Carolina.


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Published December 11, 2022 ~ Updated September 8, 2024.

Filed Under: Bronx, MUSIC, Puerto Rican, Salsa

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