Trio Galleta

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Trío Galleta
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Background information
Origin Mar del Plata, Argentina
Genres Soul-rock
Years active1969–1975
LabelsOdeon Pops, RCA Vik, Odeon, EMI
Past members
  • Carlos Iturbide
  • Juan Carlos Saporiti "Juancho"
  • Anibal Conte "Lolo"

Trio Galleta was a soul and rock band formed in 1969 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. It consisted of Carlos Iturbide (guitar, vocals), Juan Carlos "Juancho" Saporiti (drums) and Anibal "Lolo" Tell (bass).

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Background

In 1970, when the trend of singing in English language in Latin America had little acceptance, they released their first album, Estoy Herido, made only of cover versions. The project was made through Odeon Records. In 1971, they released an album titled Galleta Soul.

Career

1960s

The group recorded the single, "Rio Verde ("Green River") bw "Lodi" which was released on Odeon "Pops" DTOA 8512 in 1969. [1] "Lodi" made its debut at no. 8 in the Billboard Hits of the World, Argentina chart for the week of 1 November. [2] Two weeks later, their version of "Green River" debuted at no. 9 in the same chart. [3] For the week of 29 November, "Green River" peaked at no. 7. [4] [5] For the week of 13 December, "Lodi" was at no. 2. [6]

Trio Galleta recorded the single, "Estoy Herido" ("I've Been Hurt") bw "Nosotros Conseguiremos Mas Almas" ("We've Got More Souls") which was released on Odean "Pops" DTOA 8531 in 1969. [7]

1970s

For the week of 10 January 1970, "I've Been Hurt" had moved up from no. 4 to no. 3 on the Cash Box Argentina's Best Sellers chart. [8] By 14 February, the record had moved down from no. 3 to no. 4. [9]

It had been reported the previous month that with the group's version of "I'm Hurt" ("I've Been Hurt") becoming an overnight sensation, their label Odeon was also cutting their first LP. [10]

For the week of 2 May 1970, Trio Galletta's version of "Venus" was at no. 4 on the Cash Box Argentina's Best Sellers chart. [11] The group's self-titled LP was also at no. 8 in the Argentina's Best Sellers Top LPs chart. [12]

In 1975 Iturbide formed a new quartet called Galleta, with Eduardo Sanz on guitar, Lito Olmos on bass, and Maria José on drums. Their album Galleta contained soul rock and hard rock. The album did not sell well. [13]

Later years

They influenced the Brazilian band the Fevers. [14]

In the 21st century the band's songs continue to be re-recorded [15] and concerts are made in their tribute. [16]

Discography

Albums Argentina
Argentina or otherwise where indicated
ActReleaseCatalogueYearNotes
Trio GalettaEstoy HeridoOdeon Pops LDF 44021970
Trio GalletaGalleta SoulOdeon Pops SLDF 44271971
Trio GalletaI Am So HappyOdeon MOFB 4511971Brazil release [17]
Trio GalletaGalletaRCA VIK LZ-13021975 [18]
Trio GalletaTrio GalletaRCA Vik LZ-15301981
Trio GalletaAquelEMI 4189????Cassette
Trio GallettaEstoy HeridoEMI 8 36137 2, Discos Pampa 8 36137 21995CD re-release [19]


References

  1. ↑ 45Cat - Trío Galleta - Discography, Rio Verde (Green River)
  2. ↑ Billboard, November 1, 1969 - Page 83 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 8, Last Week -, BAD MOON RISING/LODI-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI) *Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  3. ↑ Billboard, November 15, 1969 - Page 94 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 9, Last Week -, GREEN RIVER-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  4. ↑ Billboard, November 29, 1969 - Page 89 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 7, Last Week 9, GREEN RIVER-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  5. ↑ Billboard, December 13, 1969 - Page 77 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 8, Last Week 8, GREEN RIVER-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  6. ↑ Billboard, December 13, 1969 - Page 77 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 2, Last Week 3 LODI/BAD MOON RISING-reedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  7. ↑ 45Cat - Trío Galleta - Discography, Estoy Herido (I've Been Hurt)
  8. ↑ Cash Box, January 10, 1970 - Page 37 Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 3, Last Week 4, I've Been Hurt Bill Deal and Rhondells (Philips); Trio Galleta (Odeon); The Klan (RCA)
  9. ↑ Cash Box, February 14, 1970 - Page 64 Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 4, Last Week 3, I've Been Hurt Bill Deal & Rhondells (Polydor) Trio Galleta (Odeon) Klan (RCA)
  10. ↑ Cash Box, January 17, 1970 - Page 104 Cash Box Argentina
  11. ↑ Cash Box, May 2, 1970 - Page 65 Argentina's Best Sellers, Venus (Korn) Shocking Blue (Polydor) Carlos Bisso (RCA) Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  12. ↑ Cash Box, May 2, 1970 - Page 65 Argentina's Best Sellers, Top LP’s, 7 Trio Galleta Trio Galleta (Odeon)
  13. ↑ "Progresiva '70s - El Rock Progresivo de Todo el Mundo en los '70s". Progresiva70s.com. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  14. ↑ Archived December 23, 2009, at archive.today
  15. ↑ "Con formato internacional : : Diario El Litoral - Santa Fe - Argentina : :". Ellitoral.com. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  16. ↑ "Un tributo al Trío Galleta". Lacapitalmdp.com. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  17. ↑ Discogs - Trio Galleta, Discography Releases > Albums
  18. ↑ Johnkatsmc5 - return to the underground,the other side of music, Galleta “Galleta” 1975 Argentina Beat Heavy Soul Rock (ex-Trio Galleta)
  19. ↑ Discogs - Trio Galleta, Discography Releases > Albums
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