El Cancionero Mas y Mas

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El Cancionero: Mas y Mas
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ReleasedNovember 7, 2000
Recorded1977–2000
Genre Roots rock
Chicano rock
Latin rock
Length5:01:03
Label Rhino/Warner Archives
Los Lobos chronology
This Time
(1999)
El Cancionero: Mas y Mas
(2000)
Good Morning Aztlán
(2002)
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El Cancionero: Mas y Mas is a four-CD box set by the American rock band Los Lobos, released in 2000. It contains album tracks, live recordings, rarities, and alternate versions, as well as tracks from solo and side projects, soundtracks, and tribute albums. [2] [3] Of the eighty-six tracks on the box set, eleven are previously unissued. [1]

Contents

"El Cancionero" translates as "songbook" or "the person who interprets songs," according to guitarist/drummer Louie Pérez. [4] The set was the subject of an essay by author Nick Hornby in his collection Songbook . [5]

Reception

Writing for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine called it "the definitive portrait of Los Lobos". He wrote, "As the set winds from the authentic Mexican folk music of 1977 through the gutsy roots rock of 1987 and the dreamy soundscapes of 1992 to the daring music of the mid-'90s and then the consolidation of their strengths on 1999's This Time, it's hard not to be astonished not just by the band's range, but the fact that they do it all really well." [1]

The Guardian described the box set as "a comprehensive history of the band" with "dodgy patches among the triumphs". The eighty-six tracks are, according to The Guardian, "so varied it seems remarkable that they should be recorded by the same musicians." [2]

Track listing

Disc one: 1977 – 1987
No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."Guantanamera"José Diaz, José Marti, Julián Orbón, Pete Seeger Los Lobos Del Este De Los Angeles (Just another band from East L.A.) , 19784:52
2."Sabor A Mí" Álvaro Carrillo Los Lobos Del Este De Los Angeles (Just another band from East L.A.)3:50
3."We're Gonna Rock" Cesar Rosas Various Artists: L.A. Rockabilly, 19832:13
4."Let's Say Goodnight" David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez ...And a Time to Dance , 19832:35
5."Anselma"César Suedan, Guadalupe Trigo...And a Time to Dance3:11
6."Why Do You Do"Rosas...And a Time to Dance2:40
7."How Much Can I Do?"Hidalgo, Pérez...And a Time to Dance2:21
8."I'm Sorry" (Live, 1984) Ellas McDaniel, Harvey Fuqua, Alan Freed previously unissued2:30
9."Los Ojos De Pancha" (Live, 1984)Juan Romeropreviously unissued2:25
10."Don't Worry Baby"Rosas, Pérez, T-Bone Burnett How Will the Wolf Survive? , 19842:47
11."I Got Loaded" Camille Bob How Will the Wolf Survive?3:18
12."A Matter Of Time"Hidalgo, PérezHow Will the Wolf Survive?3:49
13."Corrido #1"RosasHow Will the Wolf Survive?2:41
14."Evangeline"Hidalgo, PerezHow Will the Wolf Survive?2:42
15."Lil' King Of Everything"Hidalgo, PérezHow Will the Wolf Survive?1:19
16."Will the Wolf Survive?"Hidalgo, PérezHow Will the Wolf Survive?3:42
17."Quatro Vicios" (Ry Cooder with David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas) Traditional, arranged by Ry CooderRy Cooder: Music from the Motion Picture "Alamo Bay", 19853:38
18."I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday" Dave Bartholomew, Roy Hayes, Antoine Domino Various Artists: A Fine Mess: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack , 19862:09
19."One Time One Night"Hidalgo, Pérez By the Light of the Moon , 19874:49
20."Shakin' Shakin' Shakes"Rosas, BurnettBy the Light of the Moon4:12
21."Is This All There Is?"Hidalgo, PérezBy the Light of the Moon3:58
22."My Baby's Gone"RosasBy the Light of the Moon3:41
23."River of Fools"Hidalgo, PérezBy the Light of the Moon2:55
24."Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)"RosasBy the Light of the Moon3:39
25."Tears Of God"Hidalgo, PérezBy the Light of the Moon3:43
Note
Disc two: 1987 – 1992
No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."La Bamba"Traditional, arranged by Ritchie Valens Various Artists: La Bamba (soundtrack) , 19872:55
2."Come On, Let's Go"ValensVarious Artists: La Bamba (soundtrack)2:12
3."Goodnight My Love" George Motola, John Marascalco Various Artists: La Bamba (soundtrack)3:16
4."Rip It Up" Robert Blackwell, MarascalcoVarious Artists: La Bamba (soundtrack); previously unissued outtake1:40
5."Volver, Volver" (Live, 1987)Fernando Maldonado Just Another Band from East L.A.: A Collection , 19933:47
6."I Wan'na Be like You (The Monkey Song)" Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman Various Artists: Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films , 19883:17
7."Estoy Sentado Aqui"Rosas La Pistola y El Corazón , 19882:28
8."La Pistola y El Corazón"Hidalgo, PérezLa Pistola y El Corazón3:30
9."I Can't Understand"Rosas, Willie Dixon The Neighborhood , 19904:00
10."Someday"Hidalgo, PérezJust Another Band from East L.A.: A Collection; outtake from The Neighborhood sessions3:43
11."I Walk Alone"Hidalgo, PérezThe Neighborhood3:00
12."Angel Dance"Hidalgo, PérezThe Neighborhood3:13
13."Little John of God"Hidalgo, PérezThe Neighborhood2:20
14."Down on the Riverbed"Hidalgo, PérezThe Neighborhood4:06
15."Till the Hands Fall Off the Clock"Hidalgo, Pérezpreviously unissued; outtake from The Neighborhood sessions3:55
16."Be Still"Hidalgo, PérezThe Neighborhood3:34
17."The Neighborhood"Hidalgo, PérezThe Neighborhood4:10
18."Bertha" Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia Various Artists: Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead , 19915:48
19."Bella Maria De Mi Alma" Robert Kraft, Arne Glimcher Various Artists: The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack , 19924:29
20."The Christmas Song" (Cesar Rosas & Steve Berlin; live, 1987) Mel Tormé, Robert Wells Various Artists: Yulesville, 19872:39
Notes
Disc three: 1992 – 1996
No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."Dream in Blue"Hidalgo, Pérez Kiko , 19923:34
2."Wicked Rain"RosasKiko3:04
3."Angels with Dirty Faces"Hidalgo, PérezKiko4:03
4."That Train Don't Stop Here"Rosas, Leroy PrestonKiko3:52
5."Kiko and the Lavender Moon"Hidalgo, PérezKiko3:37
6."Saint Behind the Glass"Hidalgo, PérezKiko3:19
7."When the Circus Comes"Hidalgo, PérezKiko3:16
8."Peace" (Demo)Hidalgo, Pérezpreviously unissued4:19
9."Rio de Tenampa" (Demo)Hidalgo, Pérezpreviously unissued5:05
10."Try Me" James Brown from the film Untamed Heart , 1993; previously unissued2:33
11."Alone in a Crowd" John Genzale Various Artists: I Only Wrote this Song for You: A Tribute to Johnny Thunders, 19943:00
12."Tomorrow Never Knows" (Live, 1993) John Lennon, Paul McCartney from the Lonesome Pine/PBS TV special In The Spotlight: A Beatles Songbook, aired 5 May 1993; previously unissued5:14
13."Forever Night Shade Mary" (Latin Playboys)Hidalgo, PérezLatin Playboys: Latin Playboys , 19943:05
14."Same Brown Earth" (Latin Playboys)Hidalgo, PérezLatin Playboys: Latin Playboys3:45
15."Down Where the Drunkards Roll" Richard Thompson Various Artists: Beat the Retreat: Songs by Richard Thompson, 19943:40
16."Route 90" Clarence Garlow, Leon René Papa's Dream , 19953:22
17."Lonely Avenue" Doc Pomus Various Artists: Till the Night is Gone: A Tribute to Doc Pomus, 19953:38
18."Midnight Shift"Jimmy Ainsworth, Earl LeeVarious Artists: Not Fade Away (Remembering Buddy Holly) , 19962:56
19."Mariachi Suite"Hidalgo, Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Pérez, Steve Berlin Various Artists: Desperado: The Soundtrack , 19954:22
20."She's About a Mover" (Live, 1996) Doug Sahm promotional single, 19964:25
Notes
Disc four: 1998 – 2000
No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."Revolution"Hidalgo, Pérez Colossal Head , 19963:07
2."Mas y Mas"Hidalgo, PérezColossal Head4:42
3."Maricela"RosasColossal Head3:50
4."Can't Stop the Rain"RosasColossal Head3:35
5."This Bird's Gonna Fly"RosasColossal Head4:16
6."Pepe & Irene" (with Money Mark)Hidalgo, Pérez, Mark Nishita, Mario Caldato Various Artists: Silencio=Muerte: Red Hot + Latin , 19973:33
7."Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" (with Paul Burlison) Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette, Paul Burlison, Al Mortimer Paul Burlison: Train Kept A-Rollin', 19973:51
8."Me Estas Matando"RosasVarious Artists: The End of Violence: Songs from the Motion Picture Soundtrack , 19973:48
9."El Canoero" (Los Super Seven)Traditional, arranged by Valerio LongoriaLos Super Seven: Los Super Seven , 19983:19
10."La Sirena" (Los Super Seven)Traditional, arranged by HidalgoLos Super Seven: Los Super Seven2:53
11."El Pescador" (Los Super Seven) Lorenzo Barcelata Los Super Seven: Canto , 20014:29
12."Little Heaven" (Cesar Rosas)Rosas, PrestonCesar Rosas: Soul Disguise, 19993:39
13."Soul Disguise" (Cesar Rosas)Rosas, PrestonCesar Rosas: Soul Disguise3:19
14."Angelito" (Cesar Rosas)RosasCesar Rosas: Soul Disguise4:25
15."Lemon 'n Ice" (Latin Playboys)Hidalgo, PérezLatin Playboys: Dose , 19993:51
16."I'll Change My Style" (Houndog)David Parker, Manuel VillaHoundog: Houndog, 19993:49
17."Cumbia Raza (English version)"Rosaspromotional single, 20002:52
18."Oh Yeah"Rosas, Pérez This Time , 19993:48
19."Viking"Hidalgo, PérezThis Time3:32
20."This Time"Hidalgo, PérezThis Time5:18
21."What's Going On" (with Sheryl Crow; live 1997) Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye This Time; Japanese bonus track3:33
Note

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. [6]

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