If you think about it, there really are not that many songs that can be called an undisputable "CLASSIC", a TIMELESS, forever PERFECT & BEAUTIFUL song that INSTANTLY makes your ears perk up, brings a smile to your face, and pulls at the strings of your heart, while... somehow... also taking you back in time to THE BEST MEMORIES OF YOUR YOUTH! Yet, that is what this song does to everyone that hears it, even after all these years! For that, we THANK YOU Malo!
The dances in EL MONTE , union hall Santa Ana, calexico natl. Guard armory, Alexander 4:11 4:13 4:18 hotel in downtown LA. And of course THE RAINBOW BALLROOM in Fresno CA.
Why did that make me start crying?!?! 😭😭😭😭😭 bet that’s why I’m obsessed with Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Cranberries, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac and all the other oldies. It’s what my parents listened to!! Lolol so cute ♥️♥️♥️ Also this song is AMAZING 😭♥️ I’d love to be a fetus listening to it in my mommas belly 🤣
This Black woman is jamming this in October 2024 and to infinity and beyond. Reminds me of my father....that man loved music and I was brought up on every genre❤
So did my father he his was his jam lol I remember he had this burned into a cd and we were coming back from Taos New Mexico to Denver and we were literally listening to this on his kenwood steroeo driving back on repeat lol he kepts looking at me and saying one more time? And so after at least three times if him asking that I hit the repeat track button lol
Absolutely......there are only two kinds of music....good and bad....and each of us divides that in our hearts. I believe this song touches most of us in a positive way with a peaceful vibe. Aloha
I was about to leave for the Marines in Aug 1974. My uncle drove me to my girlfriend who had moved away. My brother riding shotgun, me in the back in his convertible. Beautiful summer day and Suavecito just making it a perfect day. Wonderful memory
When I was living in Korea, I had someone from the US send me this album. My main idea was to have a Korean painter/artist make a very large painting on canvas of the cover and frame it. The guy did a fantastic job on it. He detailed it very, very well. When I moved back to the States I brought it back with me and it hangs on the wall to this day at home. People that come to the house constantly comment about it. I show them the album and they look at the painting. The word "amazing" is what I hear from them. Thank you Malo for coming into existence.............
One of my favorite love songs. Makes me proud of being Chicano, too. No matter what you are though, it's just a beautiful song that grabs you and refuses to let go.
This is such a precious piece of music, a salsa of beautiful vocals, gentle Rhumba rhythms and instrumental licks - if only ears had taste buds. I'm especially drawn to Jorge Santana's guitar playing which softly waves and pulses in the background. You have to listen carefully to hear his magic. This is truly an enduring and delightful classic. Malo means bad in Spanish, but this is bad in the best way. RIP Jorge, thanks for the licks. Rainbows of love to you, brother.
Hello Mr Houlgate. It's a small big world. A photographer in the Eugene area just posted pictures of a recent Malo concert and I had to ask if it was the same group that wrote Suavacito.... We covered this poorly in one of my early bands. 🫣
@@markelliottwest Hello Mark, I don't think this is an easy song to cover, so don't be so hard on yourself. Malo has been known to show up in some places. It's usually a blend of very few older members with some younger ones. I've seen videos taken within San Francisco's Mission District where Jorge Santana and his more famous brother grew up. Jorge went on to perform in other bands, including Abel and the Prophets. One of my "spiritual" friends played bass with him.
My late Uncle, Coke Escovedo, called me at work and told me about this song, the group, and that he had played a couple of tracks on the album. The song played all day on the bay area rock station. It was awesome. He was so excited about the song and the fact that he was on the album. He was a great percussionist and is dearly loved and missed. Rest in peace to. I think about you alot.
It's hard to express the flood of memories this beautiful song brings back, but I know all of these comments know exactly how it felt. Spring of '72, I was 15 and had just returned from Santa Rosa California to live in Spokane Washington to be part of my two older Brothers family BBQ restaurant. This song and so many others from the early 70s were such a wonderful part of my life then...
exact;y50 years later ( i recall this being a strong hit july 1972 what a year for music btw this features a stand up bass (not a bass guitar) a total genious pianist Shiela e's dad (coke escovedo) i mean wow not to mention one hell of a recording job the engineering is incredible here if you payed 300k you couldnt replicate music like this today LOST ART
True story behind the song. Guy is a Jr. in High School; flunks algebra and has to take freshman algebra again. Meets freshman girl in the class. Used to ride his bike to her house. One day, he got there, she was with another guy, he knew it was over, broke his heart, but we got one of the best songs ever out of it.
This song reminds me of the time I met a girl in one of my classes in Jr. high school. It was a time of Suavecito. She had the nicest smile, beautiful eyes & a beautiful heart. A memory never forgotten.
This song takes me back to being at my Tia's house. While she was enjoying a day didn't matter-never mattered what kind of day good or bad. She would always know just how to pick up anyone's spirits. She had the most amazing hugs ever so warm and embracing and loving I miss her so much the songs always bring me back to her I love you Tia Molly miss you with all my heart R.I.P always look over us !!!
I was living in Chicago when this came out, brings back memories of warm summer lazy days at the beach. Beautiful song!!! RIP Jorge, love to Malo and Carlos.
Love this song! I just graduated from George Washington High School in San Francisco when it came out. I left for the military that year and served a total of 26 years, never to live in San Francisco again. Every time I hear this song I am transported back in time to San Francisco, back to1972. How short life really is!
Hello 400heavy.......we appreciate you love for our music and for, Suavecito. Thank you for your service and commitment to our Military. We appreciate you and send you much love. MALO
In 1972 at the age of 16 I took my first trip to the USA and at a friend's house they've played the Malo album. Ever since I Suavesito got stuck in my brain until now and most likely will be forever high ranking in my personal top 100 play list of all times. Hope to get a chance to see you in concert! Best wishes from Germany, Fred
My dad would play this song and other oldies but goodies on car rides and whenever I feel low, down, or even lost I listen to his soundtrack and instantly feel better
Witnessed Whittier Blvd in all it's glory once at age 16/17? Traveled w/UFW caravan. Best friend was salivating over the vatos/low rider's definitely trying to get their attention. I being aware of our surroundings spotted a small group of female's observing us like territorial doberman pinchers. We we're so out of our element small town girls! Convinced her we should get back to the rally
@@randydiffenbaugh6090 As Cheech and Chong would say "Up in Smoke" Cruisin Bellflower Blvd in my parents 62 Falcon. Whittier too but I lived in Lakewood.
I know what you mean, I am a 68yr old Black man and have loved this song from 1972 when I first heard it. Great music. I was at the doctor's office about two months ago and my Mexican friend played the song on his phone and ask did I know who it was , I just smiled and said Malo
El Gato......we are always pleased to hear how Suavecito has been apart of peoples memories. We thank you for your continued support. Be on the lookout for our MALO Legacy tour stopping by your neighborhood.
@@maloband1972 Absolutely! These jams will never get old. I recall growing up near Echo Park in SoCal in the early 70s. My folks would play all the cool jams of that era over their huge Philco console.. That base would resonate throughout the entire house. Cool times to be a kid 😁
75 year old white woman, lived in NEW MEXICO for 22 years. Loved the music at the car showes , fairs, the smell of pepper roasting!!! And my husband of 50 years who died there. This song makes me happy and sad...i just think of us dancing again someday!!!
I’m sure you will be dancing again with your precious husband in heaven! I was born in New Mexico and have lived here all my life (63 yrs). Albuquerque, Santa Fe and now Las Cruces. I love NM! Magical! Waiting for chile roasting next month, I’m down to my last few packages lol
This song will always have a moment in my car at least once during every summer while I’m alive. Brings me back to around 01-05 growing up in Hayward California riding down Hesperian blvd with one of my elders. They would play this on 98.1 kiss fm. This and all day music by war.
This might have been the first cassette I ever bought, and I damn near wore it out in those halcyon San Fernando Valley days before Vietnam took over my life. And I STILL have this cassette!
I will always this song because it will always remind me of being 16 years old because that was the first time I heard it. Wish I could go back in time but, grateful to be alive today, at 70 years old , can still say, I will always love this song. Marion Hunter.
I remember finding this song after many years and the first comment I read was ‘I remember listening to this song in Nam with my buddies.’ That broke my heart because so many young men close to me lost their lives there or after they returned home.’ Such a senseless, unnecessary war IMO.
Jorge Play in Haven, in order the World can get the right Inspiration for Love & Peace ....Too many Great Artist passed away.. time for us for reflection... "What they did and left to this World".." Love in the Music; Love in the lyrics . Love to People by them Performes. Thank you !! .God Bless ALL !!!
Wow reading these comments brings a smile to my heart... I heard this song on pandora recently and instantly fell in love with it and had to find it on UA-cam!! But seeing these comments blew my mind that this song isn't new !!! This song feels like a warm summer evening with loved ones and the night is just young.
Still kicking with Malo at 70+ ever since I met you. Amor suavecito para ti, mujere latina. Eastside, Westside, Boyle Heights, South Central, El Sereno rocking with Malo, Tierra and Santana you name them.
@@maloband1972 If you hit North Carolina or close like VA Beach I will be there may wear a zoot suit for the fun of it and my low rider 68 Chevy Impala. Cardinale.
Guillermo "Jorge" Santana (Malo)Born on June 13, 1951. He died on May 14, 2020. He was a Mexican guitarist, brother of musician Carlos Santana. He was a member of the Latin rock band from San Francisco, Malo which reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with "Suavecito" in 1972. He died in San Rafael, California, of natural causes on May 14, 2020, aged 68.
@@z651z123. The reason for his death was not informed in detail. Really from natural causes it would be if he was an elderly person over 80 years old, that's my opinion.
Musica inesquecível, swing americano, balanço mexicano, instrumental, vocal e percussões simplesmente espetaculares. No Brasil também se curtiu muito essa canção.
2019 Malo still playing Live. My friend caught them at the fairgrounds and she streamed Suavecito. Brought me back to the day. Classic music never dies
For years I searched for this song.I had only heard it a time or two on the radio so I didn't really know what it was called or who even sang it. All I could remember were a few words and I got a couple of them wrong. I mentioned it on UA-cam asking if anyone remembered what song I was referring to. I didn't expect to get an answer but I did and I am so thankful to that person for leading me in the right direction to find it. This happened over twenty years ago so I can't remember who helped me but wherever you are, thank you again and may the Lord richly bless you now and always.
This song reminds me of all the times I got heart broken. Having the faith that true love actually existed in my world when it was actually quite the opposite. I’m happy for y’all though. Someone gotta experience true love, and someone gotta be the one to experience the real pain. The bad side of love.
Late 1960's, early 1970's was a time of the Chicano Movement & Pride. Malo, Santana, El Chicano, etc. came to the fore producing memorable, timeless music on a level which hasn't been reached 50 years later. Earlier, Willy G. & Thee Midniter's Dreaming Casually, That's All were anthems for Cholos and the Low Rider's on Whittier Blvd.
GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF MEXICO. I LOVE THEM TO PIECES. A BEAUTIFUL CULTURE, IN SO VERY MANY WAYS. YOU ARE ALL!!!! IN MY PRAYERS. THE ❤LOVE IS REAL - ALWAYS SHOWN ME KINDNESS, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SER TAN AMABLE, HUMILDE Y NOBLE. 100% RESPECT TO LA RAZA. MAY GOD OPEN MANY DOORS THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED TO YOU. BENDICIONES
My husband has played this song to me and sang it to me and danced with me to this song. I swear our first daughter was conceived while this beautiful song was playing. BTW, my name is Linda and it was destiny ❤
Hello, Linda. We are happy to hear of this wonderful memory that this song helped create. We are so happy to bring our fans the MALO Legacy tour with a new stage show and music. Thank you once again for your support of MALO music.
Like the very start of it all.God, we were so fortunate to have come along at this time to get in and enjoy the new music at that time.we still have it to listen to and still enjoy the memories.
I’m a 68 year old white dude but I love this song my sister boyfriend’s brother had the eight track whenever he can over I would jump in his car and play it
When my supervisor, Leslie Walker, does her "la la la" singing, it reminds me of this song. Actually I added this song to my playlist in memory of my dear and much-missed friend Sylvia Church, who told me that she grew up in the area where Santana and Malo got started. I haven't been able to find an original pressing of this wonderful song (with "Nena" on the other side, but I did pay $2.00 for an oldie pressing with "Peace" on the other side. Thanks for having this song!
Latin music has crossed over into american mainstream since the 20's, starting with the Tango and Bolero rhythms and dance styles. In the 40's it was cuban rhythms and the conga dance that influence the big band sound and ballroom dancing. In the 50's it was the major influence of Brazilian Bossa Nova and Cuban clave that generated the still ongoing genre of Latin Jazz. In the 60's Jorge and Carlos Santana were influenced by the very popular Afro Caribbean music intermixed with R&B called Latin Soul and Boogaloo that came straight out of New York. The ultimate influence of Latin music in american mainstream is literally going on presently, with the World wide popularity of Reggaetón. For those of us who were raised under the influence of Latin Music from all Latin America, as well as Rock, R&B, pop, and Jazz from the States the Fusion of all these styles/genres is simply the magnificent reality that from many cultures we can become one.
This song takes me back to wonderful times when my family was together.😢Life can be so precious yet so cruel. And though its given me beautiful gifts, its taken away beautiful gifts too.😢
I just heard the news lts sad to say goodbye jorge your music and guitar playing was magical to my ears and to my soul you will never be forgotten your music is still a big part of life now l shar your music with my kids so they know who Jorge Santana is .l will always be thankful for your music and your life l also want to thank my mother that with her sharing your music with me .l would have heard of you RIP Jorge Santana you will be missed but not forgetting. ✌😪
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This song reminds of the first time I fell in love 15 years old 1972 I'm 67 now and it brings tears to my eyes beautiful.
sounds like those memories will be cherished forever! First love is the sweetest.
that’s so cute
You have said it so well with a ton of empathy 😂
Nobody ever forgets their first love
A mí me pasó casi lo mismo, está canción me trae muy buenos recuerdos. Siempre que la escucho, me recuerda a mi adolescencia. Recordar es vivir 😊
If you think about it, there really are not that many songs that can be called an undisputable "CLASSIC", a TIMELESS, forever PERFECT & BEAUTIFUL song that INSTANTLY makes your ears perk up, brings a smile to your face, and pulls at the strings of your heart, while... somehow... also taking you back in time to THE BEST MEMORIES OF YOUR YOUTH! Yet, that is what this song does to everyone that hears it, even after all these years! For that, we THANK YOU Malo!
Well Said!!
What a beautiful, peaceful tune. Brings back memories of when there was nice music to listen to on the radio.
My first ❤️ at age 15 I'm 67 this song brings tears to my eyes.
Ditto 😊 just turned 68!
Every Chicano I know in LA had this album in the 70’s. Brings back great memories of cruising Whittier Blvd.
The dances in EL MONTE , union hall Santa Ana, calexico natl. Guard armory, Alexander 4:11 4:13 4:18 hotel in downtown LA. And of course THE RAINBOW BALLROOM in Fresno CA.
Don't forget Bellflower Blvd. great times.
The lowrider park in Compton ✌️😎🌴🚗🎶🎶
52 years ago l was pregnant and use to sit on my porch and play this over & over and now my daughter listens to it
Why did that make me start crying?!?! 😭😭😭😭😭 bet that’s why I’m obsessed with Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Cranberries, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac and all the other oldies. It’s what my parents listened to!! Lolol so cute ♥️♥️♥️
Also this song is AMAZING 😭♥️ I’d love to be a fetus listening to it in my mommas belly 🤣
Hm
Perfect song
That's awesome
This was definitely one of the songs I would play when I was pregnant with my kids now aged 18 11 and 2
11 y.o. in the spring of 1972; have loved this beautiful anthem ever since. To Malo: thank you, fellas, for your life-affirming masterpiece.
This Black woman is jamming this in October 2024 and to infinity and beyond. Reminds me of my father....that man loved music and I was brought up on every genre❤
So did my father he his was his jam lol I remember he had this burned into a cd and we were coming back from Taos New Mexico to Denver and we were literally listening to this on his kenwood steroeo driving back on repeat lol he kepts looking at me and saying one more time? And so after at least three times if him asking that I hit the repeat track button lol
Brings memories of the 70's. I was born in 63...Classic!! ❤❤❤
👌🏼
I am African American and love this song so much. Good music knows no color and no race.
This person is 100% correct. Good music know no color or race. Music is supposed to bring people together. Much love.
Absolutely......there are only two kinds of music....good and bad....and each of us divides that in our hearts. I believe this song touches most of us in a positive way with a peaceful vibe. Aloha
Eso es todo my nigga good vives from México
Where u think them drums 🥁 🪘 come from, we all 1NE ..
I'm African American as well and love this song I'm 47
This song takes me back to the early 70s. The best times in my life
🥰
Takes me back to good time and great music in N.Y.C.
yes indeed, wish I could go back and get stuck in TIME! 👌💞💯
I wish I could go back.
back to then
Rest in peace Guillermo Jorge Santana, thank you for all the wonderful music!
I was about to leave for the Marines in Aug 1974. My uncle drove me to my girlfriend who had moved away. My brother riding shotgun, me in the back in his convertible. Beautiful summer day and Suavecito just making it a perfect day. Wonderful memory
SEMPER FIDELIS MARINE...
😊❤😂
Did she wait for you? Did you see any action in Vietnam?
One of the most beautiful songs of all time. Almost brings tears to my eyes reminiscing about those times.
@@jcasas126the US marines left vietnam in 1973, so the answer is no unless he was an embassy guard.
When I was living in Korea, I had someone from the US send me this album. My main idea was to have a Korean painter/artist make a very large painting on canvas of the cover and frame it. The guy did a fantastic job on it. He detailed it very, very well. When I moved back to the States I brought it back with me and it hangs on the wall to this day at home. People that come to the house constantly comment about it. I show them the album and they look at the painting. The word "amazing" is what I hear from them. Thank you Malo for coming into existence.............
That’s cool I might try that
Great Story, thanks for sharing!
Great song the 70's were the days
Wiw thats so beautiful bro that shiw no mattwr what tribe we all are brothers and sisters in the qorld
Suerte 🙏...
This brings back wonderful memories of when I was younger, I'm 75 now and I still love it.
Suavecito....nice and easy, carefree, mellow and just chill.....like the 70's
Oh, the memories! Please, take me back! Life was so easy, happy, fun.
One of my favorite love songs. Makes me proud of being Chicano, too. No matter what you are though, it's just a beautiful song that grabs you and refuses to let go.
This is such a precious piece of music, a salsa of beautiful vocals, gentle Rhumba rhythms and instrumental licks - if only ears had taste buds. I'm especially drawn to Jorge Santana's guitar playing which softly waves and pulses in the background. You have to listen carefully to hear his magic. This is truly an enduring and delightful classic. Malo means bad in Spanish, but this is bad in the best way.
RIP Jorge, thanks for the licks. Rainbows of love to you, brother.
those Satana brothers and the guitars, oh my goodness 😍🏝
Hello Mr Houlgate. It's a small big world. A photographer in the Eugene area just posted pictures of a recent Malo concert and I had to ask if it was the same group that wrote Suavacito.... We covered this poorly in one of my early bands. 🫣
@@markelliottwest Hello Mark, I don't think this is an easy song to cover, so don't be so hard on yourself. Malo has been known to show up in some places. It's usually a blend of very few older members with some younger ones. I've seen videos taken within San Francisco's Mission District where Jorge Santana and his more famous brother grew up.
Jorge went on to perform in other bands, including Abel and the Prophets. One of my "spiritual" friends played bass with him.
The brothers listen to this song. We loved it and enjoyed every minute. Good music has no boundaries. I know me and other brothers love the song
My late Uncle, Coke Escovedo, called me at work and told me about this song, the group, and that he had played a couple of tracks on the album. The song played all day on the bay area rock station. It was awesome. He was so excited about the song and the fact that he was on the album. He was a great percussionist and is dearly loved and missed. Rest in peace to. I think about you alot.
Blessings to you 🙏
It's hard to express the flood of memories this beautiful song brings back, but I know all of these comments know exactly how it felt. Spring of '72, I was 15 and had just returned from Santa Rosa California to live in Spokane Washington to be part of my two older Brothers family BBQ restaurant. This song and so many others from the early 70s were such a wonderful part of my life then...
I totally understand. Listening to this song practically reduces me to tears.
100% Mexican Sound. I'm so proud of being a mexican. Abrazo a todos, cada que escucho esta canción me imagino en carretera a Zacatecas
Zacatecas💪🏽💪🏽💙
Viva Zacatecas, amigo!
100% CHICANO SOUND! Get it Right!
No, viva Las Vegas.. Great Sound.. God Bless and God speed 😊🌞👍🙏🙏🙏..
Love you my brown brother. Remember when this came out. Chicanos for ever. Never forget our roots.
One of the greatest love songs ever by Malo!
Im not Hispanic, Chicano, and i love this song. Great American music
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On the real. Best music 70's 80's 90's
I bought this album in vinyl at a thrift store for a dollar, what a steal😎🇲🇽
It sure was 👍
It's too much, they should pay you
You should be arrested!
Ha. You stole that album, in a manner of speaking 😊.
Very cheap price bro, I found it for $ 40 near mint in Son, MX
It's a hot day in the day in the Fernando Valley on July 2024..this song is playing in the background. This song is smooth as butter.
exact;y50 years later ( i recall this being a strong hit july 1972 what a year for music btw this features a stand up bass (not a bass guitar) a total genious pianist Shiela e's dad (coke escovedo) i mean wow not to mention one hell of a recording job the engineering is incredible here if you payed 300k you couldnt replicate music like this today LOST ART
Stellar day in Philly and XPN just played it. It all comes rushing back.
Graduated 8th grade in 72..I can feel all the feelings I did back then when I'd hear this song. Almost can smell the summer air
True story behind the song. Guy is a Jr. in High School; flunks algebra and has to take freshman algebra again. Meets freshman girl in the class. Used to ride his bike to her house. One day, he got there, she was with another guy, he knew it was over, broke his heart, but we got one of the best songs ever out of it.
Thanks, happen to me and a lot of us young men.
@@robertdouglas3174Dang, and youse never showed it. Now my conscience is gonna bother me. 😢
This song reminds me of the time I met a girl in one of my classes in Jr. high school. It was a time of Suavecito. She had the nicest smile, beautiful eyes & a beautiful heart. A memory never forgotten.
This song takes me back to being at my Tia's house. While she was enjoying a day didn't matter-never mattered what kind of day good or bad. She would always know just how to pick up anyone's spirits. She had the most amazing hugs ever so warm and embracing and loving I miss her so much the songs always bring me back to her I love you Tia Molly miss you with all my heart R.I.P always look over us !!!
That was real nice to hear about yr Tia!
Hqeeppop l
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Andrew Natividad honoring your Tia🎤
Sounds like she was woke my friend... peace brotha
Never forget her, always remember her! Toast to her!!!
This always makes my head swim back to the early 70s. Such a simpler, happier time in the world.
We didn't know how good we had it.
That’s for sure, the 70’s, so simple!
The best!!!!! MALO!!!!! SUAVECITO IS MONUMENTAL!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤😊
I was living in Chicago when this came out, brings back memories of warm summer lazy days at the beach. Beautiful song!!! RIP Jorge, love to Malo and Carlos.
Hey, you were living. It does not matter where - YOU didn't choose location.
People leave but music will always stay by your side.
Smoothe as silk, elegant, refined and ethereal.
Baby girl queen mother of the opportunity if modesty is the hawk and humility is the eagle you are one fine beautiful mother hen.
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You are a gifted wordsmith.
Love this song! I just graduated from George Washington High School in San Francisco when it came out. I left for the military that year and served a total of 26 years, never to live in San Francisco again. Every time I hear this song I am transported back in time to San Francisco, back to1972. How short life really is!
Hello 400heavy.......we appreciate you love for our music and for, Suavecito. Thank you for your service and commitment to our Military. We appreciate you and send you much love. MALO
@@maloband1972 Right back at you! Thank you for your kind words--you made my day! Take care and I hope to see you perform one day in San Francisco!
It flies by...✌✌✌
Thanks for serving our country.
Absolutely beautiful, brilliant song. Magic music from the 70’s. Missing you Jorge, always in our hearts 💕
In 1972 at the age of 16 I took my first trip to the USA and at a friend's house they've played the Malo album. Ever since I Suavesito got stuck in my brain until now and most likely will be forever high ranking in my personal top 100 play list of all times. Hope to get a chance to see you in concert! Best wishes from Germany, Fred
My dad would play this song and other oldies but goodies on car rides and whenever I feel low, down, or even lost I listen to his soundtrack and instantly feel better
Me too god bless you
MAN REMEMBERING WHITTIER BLV IN MY 72 " BLACK MONTE CARLO 😎😎😎😎❤❤❤❤.THE YEARS GO BY FAST 😢😢❤❤❤
You from Detroit?
Way too fast I remember that song when I was 16 17 and now I'm almost 70 years old where did all that time go
Hey. Man . Parking. At carnitas. Michoacan. On soto. After. A. Burrii. .. hit the road passing. El porque del. Hoyo. Y las tostada's. Pericosn. . Lol
Witnessed Whittier Blvd in all it's glory once at age 16/17? Traveled w/UFW caravan. Best friend was salivating over the vatos/low rider's definitely trying to get their attention. I being aware of our surroundings spotted a small group of female's observing us like territorial doberman pinchers. We we're so out of our element small town girls! Convinced her we should get back to the rally
@@randydiffenbaugh6090 As Cheech and Chong would say "Up in Smoke" Cruisin Bellflower Blvd in my parents 62 Falcon. Whittier too but I lived in Lakewood.
Even though when are in the 21st. century, I can't stop listening all those old, and unbelieveble beautiful songs.
I know what you mean, I am a 68yr old Black man and have loved this song from 1972 when I first heard it. Great music. I was at the doctor's office about two months ago and my Mexican friend played the song on his phone and ask did I know who it was , I just smiled and said Malo
Sadly yes the world is devolving. Devolving like entropy dot-dot-dot dot-dot-dot...
Amen...I return to this beauty on a regular basis!!
Que viva @Lorenzo
I love this song forever, it's so romantic, and enchanting. I love the singers. Wow .
Dedicated this song to my beautiful bride in 1987.
Dedicating this classic jam again to my lovely wife in 2020 😘
El Gato......we are always pleased to hear how Suavecito has been apart of peoples memories. We thank you for your continued support. Be on the lookout for our MALO Legacy tour stopping by your neighborhood.
@@maloband1972 Absolutely! These jams will never get old. I recall growing up near Echo Park in SoCal in the early 70s. My folks would play all the cool jams of that era over their huge Philco console.. That base would resonate throughout the entire house. Cool times to be a kid 😁
Same lady I hope 😃😊🌷🌹
Deann Marie Yes! 😁
Come to Mexico
This song reminds me of my Dear Lovely Wife.. ❤ RIP 💕🌝
75 year old white woman, lived in NEW MEXICO for 22 years. Loved the music at the car showes , fairs, the smell of pepper roasting!!! And my husband of 50 years who died there. This song makes me happy and sad...i just think of us dancing again someday!!!
I’m sure you will be dancing again with your precious husband in heaven!
I was born in New Mexico and have lived here all my life (63 yrs). Albuquerque, Santa Fe and now Las Cruces. I love NM! Magical! Waiting for chile roasting next month, I’m down to my last few packages lol
❤one day my love and i will dance together❤
Sorry for ur loss, I to love this song listen to it every day .may god bless you ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Gracias for loving the land of enchantment❤
He watching down on you Just enjoy life,
You'll be alright👌
Brings back awesome memories in the !970's ,teen years in SF Mission district growing up!! OMG 50 years!!
I wanna go back. We had it so good back then. 💃🕺
Rest in peace Jorge and Arcelio Garcia... Both gone within months of each other.. 2020..
Beautiful music.. Rest with God
This song was perfectly written and performed perfectly. This song brings back fond memories.
This song will always have a moment in my car at least once during every summer while I’m alive. Brings me back to around 01-05 growing up in Hayward California riding down Hesperian blvd with one of my elders. They would play this on 98.1 kiss fm. This and all day music by war.
I was 15years old when this classic was released. A time when many of us, being young absolutely, enjoyed this ageless classic!
Also 15 and remember playing this over & over. Good times, great memories ✌️
This is my favorite song of all of them. I met my lady when this song was playing and every time I hear this song I think about her.
Rest in Peace Jorge Santana. You were a good man.
I'm sure he did his brother proud
Just one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard! It makes my day.
Thank you, Johanna. We appreciate your love for, Suavecito. Much love to you and yours, MALO.
Diego Daniel Marcus woodson
Detroit Meshach medgar woodson
Denver Shadrach martin woodson
Dallas Abednego Malcolm woodson
Duluth Seth Mordecai woodson
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Dover Solomon Raphael woodson
Miss you Tata. Your light will never go out. ❤
This might have been the first cassette I ever bought, and I damn near wore it out in those halcyon San Fernando Valley days before Vietnam took over my life. And I STILL have this cassette!
“ Welcome Home! “ Maxsdad.
I will always this song because it will always remind me of being 16 years old because that was the first time I heard it. Wish I could go back in time but, grateful to be alive today, at 70 years old , can still say, I will always love this song. Marion Hunter.
I remember finding this song after many years and the first comment I read was ‘I remember listening to this song in Nam with my buddies.’ That broke my heart because so many young men close to me lost their lives there or after they returned home.’ Such a senseless, unnecessary war IMO.
RIP Jorge Santana, great musician, Carlos Santa brother...
WOW Jorge's No!?
Jorge Play in Haven, in order the World can get the right Inspiration for Love & Peace ....Too many Great Artist passed away.. time for us for reflection... "What they did and left to this World".." Love in the Music; Love in the lyrics . Love to People by them Performes. Thank you !!
.God Bless ALL !!!
And now RIP Arcelio Garcia. So sad.
Wow reading these comments brings a smile to my heart... I heard this song on pandora recently and instantly fell in love with it and had to find it on UA-cam!! But seeing these comments blew my mind that this song isn't new !!! This song feels like a warm summer evening with loved ones and the night is just young.
Jorge Santana thank you for your music. RIP now.
Cada vez que escucho esta bella canción.....SUENA MEJOR.....Épocas bellas y dignas de recordar...alegría,simpleza
,verdad ,esperanza.
Such a smooth song...
Love the ending jam!
Still kicking with Malo at 70+ ever since I met you. Amor suavecito para ti, mujere latina. Eastside, Westside, Boyle Heights, South Central, El Sereno rocking with Malo, Tierra and Santana you name them.
Hello Mario,
We still enjoy hitting the stage to share our songs with you our fans. Look out for the MALO Legacy Tour.
@@maloband1972 If you hit North Carolina or close like VA Beach I will be there may wear a zoot suit for the fun of it and my low rider 68 Chevy Impala. Cardinale.
MALO Legacy Love your music 💙
Danny Garcia, thank you for your support.
Guillermo "Jorge" Santana (Malo)Born on June 13, 1951. He died on May 14, 2020. He was a Mexican guitarist, brother of musician Carlos Santana. He was a member of the Latin rock band from San Francisco, Malo which reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with "Suavecito" in 1972. He died in San Rafael, California, of natural causes on May 14, 2020, aged 68.
I'm no Dr. by any stretch, but dying at 68 as you mention, seems something less that "natural".
@@z651z123. The reason for his death was not informed in detail. Really from natural causes it would be if he was an elderly person over 80 years old, that's my opinion.
Such a wonderful beat...just makes you want to get up and start dancing around and smiling at everyone. Brings back many long ago beautiful memories.
Musica inesquecível, swing americano, balanço mexicano, instrumental, vocal e percussões simplesmente espetaculares. No Brasil também se curtiu muito essa canção.
2019 Malo still playing Live. My friend caught them at the fairgrounds and she streamed Suavecito. Brought me back to the day. Classic music never dies
For years I searched for this song.I had only heard it a time or two on the radio so I didn't really know what it was called or who even sang it. All I could remember were a few words and I got a couple of them wrong. I mentioned it on UA-cam asking if anyone remembered what song I was referring to. I didn't expect to get an answer but I did and I am so thankful to that person for leading me in the right direction to find it. This happened over twenty years ago so I can't remember who helped me but wherever you are, thank you again and may the Lord richly bless you now and always.
This song reminds me of all the times I got heart broken. Having the faith that true love actually existed in my world when it was actually quite the opposite. I’m happy for y’all though. Someone gotta experience true love, and someone gotta be the one to experience the real pain. The bad side of love.
Late 1960's, early 1970's was a time of the Chicano Movement & Pride. Malo, Santana, El Chicano, etc. came to the fore producing memorable, timeless music on a level which hasn't been reached 50 years later. Earlier, Willy G. & Thee Midniter's Dreaming Casually, That's All were anthems for Cholos and the Low Rider's on Whittier Blvd.
Desde hace 50 años conocí ésta canción.. Y AHORA M GUSTA AÚN MAS!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I have always loved this song. I wish this kind of music would be more prevalent. Sheer beauty.
No one could ever sing Suavecito like Gorge Santana ..and his band is also the best....Thank you for sharing your music
Always respect Lisa
Sam tapia, I agree with you
Cruising Whittier in the 70s...best times of LA lowrider culture. East Los lowriders que viva!
Chicano Park in the mid-70's. Summer in San Diego. 50th Anniversary this April! Mas firme que wow.
This brings back so many memories of Chicano Park. Music and cars, friends and family. On the East Coast now, missing my home town.
I was 16 years old when I heard this song. Loved it then and still love it today. Marion Hunter.
yes, well a time in life when things were honest & true, First love we never forget.
Thanks dad for teaching me everything I know including this song! You’re so missed!
Come to Miami guys!! Guarantee that all shows WILL be sold out. You guys have a huge following down here. There are still bands playing your music.
GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF MEXICO. I LOVE THEM TO PIECES. A BEAUTIFUL CULTURE, IN SO VERY MANY WAYS. YOU ARE ALL!!!! IN MY PRAYERS. THE ❤LOVE IS REAL - ALWAYS SHOWN ME KINDNESS, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SER TAN AMABLE, HUMILDE Y NOBLE. 100% RESPECT TO LA RAZA. MAY GOD OPEN MANY DOORS THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED TO YOU. BENDICIONES
Music heals the tired soul,fresh perspective from way back
I think the Mexican culture are so important and beautiful
So pleasant to hear, this transported me to an imaginary paradise.
Traspote par quebe gas para ca
Hello Irie......enjoy the ride.
Take me back...way back! Good times...
Just take me for a drive somewhere beautiful while playing songs like this 💖
Loved this song. Never knew it was Santanas brother!! 68 year old white female here! The 70's were the best. Mucho gusto. .
My husband has played this song to me and sang it to me and danced with me to this song. I swear our first daughter was conceived while this beautiful song was playing. BTW, my name is Linda and it was destiny ❤
Art Valdez love that story linda♥️
Hello, Linda. We are happy to hear of this wonderful memory that this song helped create. We are so happy to bring our fans the MALO Legacy tour with a new stage show and music. Thank you once again for your support of MALO music.
Art Valdez I used to sing this to my wife also (girlfriend back then) her name is also Linda!
Like the very start of it all.God, we were so fortunate to have come along at this time to get in and enjoy the new music at that time.we still have it to listen to and still enjoy the memories.
I’m a 68 year old white dude but I love this song my sister boyfriend’s brother had the eight track whenever he can over I would jump in his car and play it
This came out before I was born, I think my old man still has the album. This is the stuff my parents jammed to! Classic then and classic now!
My wife and i always danced to this before she went to heaven
When my supervisor, Leslie Walker, does her "la la la" singing, it reminds me of this song. Actually I added this song to my playlist in memory of my dear and much-missed friend Sylvia Church, who told me that she grew up in the area where Santana and Malo got started. I haven't been able to find an original pressing of this wonderful song (with "Nena" on the other side, but I did pay $2.00 for an oldie pressing with "Peace" on the other side. Thanks for having this song!
My daughter born in 1976 sent me this song because she remembered it from our music loving family.❤ brings so many memories ❤
Latin music has crossed over into american mainstream since the 20's, starting with the Tango and Bolero rhythms and dance styles. In the 40's it was cuban rhythms and the conga dance that influence the big band sound and ballroom dancing. In the 50's it was the major influence of Brazilian Bossa Nova and Cuban clave that generated the still ongoing genre of Latin Jazz.
In the 60's Jorge and Carlos Santana were influenced by the very popular Afro Caribbean music intermixed with R&B called Latin Soul and Boogaloo that came straight out of New York. The ultimate influence of Latin music in american mainstream is literally going on presently, with the World wide popularity of Reggaetón. For those of us who were raised under the influence of Latin Music from all Latin America, as well as Rock, R&B, pop, and Jazz from the States the Fusion of all these styles/genres is simply the magnificent reality that from many cultures we can become one.
Amen and Amen sister beautiful song just like you ❤️enters the soul in the mighty name of Jesus hallelujah amen ❤️😁👑🙌
When that someone you love sends you this song.. ❤️
This song takes me back to wonderful times when my family was together.😢Life can be so precious yet so cruel. And though its given me beautiful gifts, its taken away beautiful gifts too.😢
I just heard the news lts sad to say goodbye jorge your music and guitar playing was magical to my ears and to my soul you will never be forgotten your music is still a big part of life now l shar your music with my kids so they know who Jorge Santana is .l will always be thankful for your music and your life l also want to thank my mother that with her sharing your music with me .l would have heard of you RIP Jorge Santana you will be missed but not forgetting. ✌😪
My uncle Mario showed me this song in the 90s. Use to love watching his band perform this song and it still hits close to home.