COLON, Willie - La Gran Fuga: The Big Break (reissue) - Vinyl (LP)
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Willie COLON
La Gran Fuga: The Big Break (reissue)
Craft
limited 180 gram vinyl LP + poster Cat: 725603 4Rel: 15 Apr 24
International Side 1 - Track 1. Ghana' E Side 1 - Track 2. Pa' Colombia Side 1 - Track 3. No Cambiare Side 1 - Track 4. Sigue Feliz Side 2 - Track 1. Barrunto Side 2 - Track 2. Abuelita Side 2 - Track 3. Panamena Side 2 - Track 4. Cancion Para Mi Suegra
Craft Latino's vinyl reissue of Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe's 1970 album La Gran Fuga is a welcome revival of one of Latin music's most iconic collaborations. Newly remastered and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, this release allows listeners to experience the brilliance of Colon and Lavoe's sixth album in all its glory. With classics like 'Barrunto,' 'Pa' Colombia,' and 'Abuelita,' 'La Gran Fuga' presents the duo's unparalleled creativity and commercial success. Backed by a talented lineup of musicians overseen by Johnny Pacheco, Colon and Lavoe push the boundaries of salsa music, incorporating diverse musical traditions and delivering dance-floor hits alongside emotive ballads. The album's iconic cover art, featuring Colon's "Malo" alter-ego in an FBI wanted poster, adds to its cultural significance. Despite initial controversy, La Gran Fuga became a massive success, earning the duo their second Gold certification and solidifying their place in Latin music history. Retrospectively praised as "essential music" and lauded for its confidence and flexibility, La Gran Fuga remains a shining emblem of the Colon/Lavoe musical aesthetic. As listeners revisit these timeless tracks, they're reminded of the duo's remarkable talent and enduring legacy.
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