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Felipe Pirela (1941–1972) was a Venezuelan singer and one of the most renowned interpreters of bolero music. He was born on September 4, 1941, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and was murdered on July 2, 1972, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[2] Pirela began his musical career in the early 1960s and quickly gained popularity with his unique voice and passionate performances.
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Birth name | Felipe Antonio Pirela Morón[1] |
Also known as | El Bolerista de América |
Born | Maracaibo, United States of Venezuela | September 4, 1941
Died | July 2, 1972 30) San Juan, Puerto Rico | (aged
Genres | Bolero |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1960–1972 |
Labels | Discomoda, Fonograma, Velvet |
Pirela achieved great success with his interpretations of romantic ballads and boleros, becoming known as "El Bolerista de América" (The Bolero Singer of the Americas). His smooth and emotive singing style, combined with his charismatic stage presence, captivated audiences across Latin America and beyond.
Some of Felipe Pirela's most famous songs include "Sombras," "Por Retenerte," "Entre La Espada y La Pared," and "Quiéreme Siempre." His career was cut short when he was murdered at the age of 30. Despite his untimely death, Felipe Pirela's legacy as a talented bolero singer continues to influence and inspire musicians to this day.
Year | Title | Record label |
1960 | Carnaval Con Los Peniques | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1960 | Paula | Discos Gramcko (Venezuela) |
1960 | Comunicando[3] | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1961 | Canciones de Ayer y Hoy[4] | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1961 | Tres Regalos | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1962 | 25 Años de Billo | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1962 | Esta Noche Billo | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1963 | Billo en Fonograma[5] | Fonograma (Venezuela) |
1963 | Mosaico 10 | Fonograma (Venezuela) |
Year | Title | Record label |
1963 | Un Solo Camino: México[6] | Velvet (México) |
1964 | Únicamente Tú | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1964 | Entre Tu Amor y Mi Amor | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1965 | El Bolerista de América | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1965 | Sin Ella | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1965 | Sombras Nada Más | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1965 | Felipe...Sigue de Frente | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1966 | Pirela y sus Éxitos[7] | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1966 | Cuando Vivas Conmigo | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1966 | Injusto Despecho | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1966 | Mosaicos Románticos[NOTA 1] | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1966 | Recordando A Rafael Hernández | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1966 | Dios Sabe Lo Que Hace | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1967 | Canta Felipe Pirela | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1967 | Felipe Interpreta A Manzanero | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1967 | Boleros Con Guitarras[8] | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1968 | Lo Que Es La Vida | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1969 | De Todo Soy Capaz | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1969 | Un Poco de Mí | Velvet (Puerto Rico) |
1970 | Tu Camino y el Mío | Velvet (Puerto Rico) |
1970 | Aquí Mís Éxitos[NOTA 1] | Velvet (Venezuela) |
1972 | Encadenados | Velvet (Puerto Rico) |
1972 | Volvamos A Querernos | Velvet (Puerto Rico) |
1972 | El adiós...del inmortal[NOTA 2] | Velvet (Puerto Rico) |
Year | Title | Record label |
1961 | Guaicaipuro de Oro 1960[9] | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1962 | Guaicaipuro de Oro 1961[NOTA 3] | Discomoda (Venezuela) |
1964 | Hit Parade de Navidad[NOTA 4] | Velvet (Venezuela) |
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