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Living Legend
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Posted by phatboy Thu Jun 5, 2008 13:48:38 PDT
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Maybe it was the fact that I have listened to his songs my entire life and still able to sing them despite my inability to carry a conversation in Spanish- or maybe it was the realization of being in the presence of a living legend.

Maybe it was because he sounded so much better live than any CD I have ever heard.

Maybe it was the large amounts of alcohol we consumed at Cazuelas Mary before the concert ( remember to sip Gran Patron; don't shoot it).

Or maybe it was the fact that this would be his final year performing and there will be no "old-school" Reys de Rancheras to fill his mighty boots...

Whatever the case may be, when Chente's powerful voice traveled through my ears this past Saturday night, I cried.

I cried hard and often throughout that night. I did not care who seen me or if I had mocos smeared across my face.

Hearing those songs Saturday filled me up with emotion from blessed memories throughout my life, memories shared with people I love deeply and those precious few no longer with us. 

Sweet it was indeed and I am so thankful to have witnessed him in the flesh. Oh yeah- the young lady that came onto the stage and sang alongside Chente sounded awesome.

We were all blown away- she kicked major cola. Volver...Volver

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Comment From: olivia

Is this REALLY his last year for performances??? Say it isn't so! I have seen Chente perform live at the KC Fairgrounds a couple of years back, then again in Fresno, with his son Alejandro at his side. In both instances, I was way in the front and they were by far the most memorable concert performances that I have been to..... I cried too. each time! There's something about Chente that stirs the emotions.... I missed his latest concert.... I do hope he will continue to perform.... Who can replace such a great man?!!