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Gipsy Kings — Inspiration
Album: Cantos De Amor
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:39
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Posted 2 months ago by Dj_Yonke    [ Reply ]
So happy to hear this on RP! an NYC alternative dj Delphine Blue used this as her opening song on her weekly show Shocking Blue for decades!  
Posted 6 months ago by yroom    [ Reply ]
 fitzworld wrote:

I've seen the Gipsy Kings in concert a couple of times and loved every second of it!!!


You lucky duck.  I wish that I was there too!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Lasting memories of white washed narrow Spanish streets full of colourful flowers and this song.
Posted 1 year ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
SUPERB!!  Thanx RP! ...Bon Dia! (Good morning in Catalan)
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I usually don't like the Gypsy Kings, but this one is nice!
Probably thanks to the lack of vocals...
Posted 2 years ago by PinkSo    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

Love all GK instrumentals such as this. Can't handle any of their vocals, however.

For collectors, here are some other artists to consider in this genre:

Paco DeLucia
Ottmar Liebert
Strunz & Farah
Jesse Cook (like GK, JC  should not sing!)
Willie & Lobo (a bit different, but would fit)

Also for your consideration:

Anything by the extended Romero family, e.g., Pepe, et al.



Don't forget Oscar Lopez. In this exact same vein - Nuevo Flamenco.
Posted 3 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Always lovin' these guys... 
Posted 7 years ago by AKMacAddict    [ Reply ]
A bit too sweet.
Posted 7 years ago by KalleB    [ Reply ]
Not really so "completely different" as something superb and classy. 
 
Posted 8 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
 prickelpit96 wrote:
I miss the Gipsy King's version of Hotel California which is unbelievable IMHO.
 
For the life of me I couldn't place that song at first until I heard the lyrics "Bienvenido a Hotel California." The guy has a tendency to yell-sing lustily but he really nails it with that cover. 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Oldie, but goodie {#Good-vibes} ¡Olé, olé y olé tío! {#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Never warmed up to the Gipsy Kings. Virtuosity is undeniable, but for me it just never takes off. 

It also reminds me of what Wolf Trap has become (the summer season, not The Barns) compared to what it used to be.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
{#Stupid}  I'm trying to decide if I prefer the song instrumental as it is here or with lyrics... it's weird to hear it without lyrics but, at the same time, it is more pleasant to listen to, it sounds "empty" but more harmonious. ( Does that even make sense? )
Posted 10 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
Gerudo Valley from Zelda! {#Daisy}

no, not really...but close.. so good. 
Posted 10 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
 robinvankuijk wrote:
Can somebody please close the elevetor....{#Rolleyes}
 
Or rather - can someone please open the door to let me out - someone has just farted in here.
Posted 10 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Local public radio station claims "music discover starts here". Sometimes, maybe. All the time on RP!
Posted 10 years ago by mazzy    [ Reply ]
I've seen the Gipsy Kings in concert a couple of times and loved every second of it!!!
Posted 10 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]
This should be called "No inspiration"
Posted 11 years ago by robinvankuijk    [ Reply ]
Can somebody please help me here - I am hearing something from Radiohead but can't put my finger on it...
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
yes...{#Fire}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Not surprising that the Spanish were seriously miffed when this bunch of highly talented French guys became the most famous exponents of Spanish guitar music in the world. But if you think this track is a little tame, try Serana, or Vamos a Bailar from the album Mosaique for sheer musical excitement.
Posted 11 years ago by BrightonGuy    [ Reply ]
Can somebody please close the elevetor....{#Rolleyes}
Posted 11 years ago by robinvankuijk    [ Reply ]
In Iran, where I live, they have simply ruined GK and some other great instrumental music by using it as generic background music in restaurants, stupid tv programmes, etc...
and what really helps is the absence of copyrights of any kind.  
Posted 11 years ago by kiarash    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill.  Keep educating the jazz illiterate (like me) with cuts like this one.  V. nice!
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
intro sounded like a Leonard Cohen cover
Posted 12 years ago by buddy213    [ Reply ]
The intro reminds me of 'Gerudo valley theme' from the N64-game Legend of Zelda - ocarina of time.
Posted 13 years ago by Ruff    [ Reply ]
Absolutely LOVE the GK instrumentals!  They are wonderful.  Thank you for playing this!
Posted 13 years ago by gator82    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by KikaKitty    [ Reply ]
 prickelpit96 wrote:
I miss the Gipsy King's version of Hotel California which is unbelievable IMHO.
 
Can hear Hotel California chords...

Posted 14 years ago by Blip    [ Reply ]

I always thought this was the perfect lead-in to Al Stewart's "On The Border."


Posted 14 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
Memories of an incredible, life-changing vacation in Puerto Vallarta many moons ago ... especially good on a chilly March morning. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
If one like's the GK's you like Pata Negra
Posted 14 years ago by parttime    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Love all GK instrumentals such as this. Can't handle any of their vocals, however.

For collectors, here are some other artists to consider in this genre:

Paco DeLucia
Ottmar Liebert
Strunz & Farah
Jesse Cook (like GK, JC  should not sing!)
Willie & Lobo (a bit different, but would fit)

Also for your consideration:

Anything by the extended Romero family, e.g., Pepe, et al.
 
+ don't forget to listen to Manitas de Plata!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cciAGM50lTI&feature=related

here together with his son + José Reyes (the father of the GK)


Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
I would love to listen Entre dos aguas (Paco de Lucía), I think they will go well together.
Posted 15 years ago by grace_blaum    [ Reply ]
Love all GK instrumentals such as this. Can't handle any of their vocals, however.

For collectors, here are some other artists to consider in this genre:

Paco DeLucia
Ottmar Liebert
Strunz & Farah
Jesse Cook (like GK, JC  should not sing!)
Willie & Lobo (a bit different, but would fit)

Also for your consideration:

Anything by the extended Romero family, e.g., Pepe, et al.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
7:00 AM . . . having arrived at 6:00 AM, battling a nice cold, and then this . . . . I ought turn around head home and nap all the day long with this tune in my mind.   - Very Nice -
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Lovely little ditty - hmmmmmmmm those Spanish chicks {#Heartkiss}
Posted 16 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Jody Denberg wrote: From: "Jody Denberg" To: "Greg" Subject: Re: exit 377 and counting Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 15:24:37 -0600 Dear Greg - Thanks for writing! The song was by Gipsy Kings and it is called "Inspiration." Thanks for listening....take care. Jody Denberg KGSR Program Director -----Original Message----- From: Greg To: jdenberg@kgsr.com Date: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 9:14 AM Subject: exit 377 and counting jody, i certainly enjoyed my time in austin and i am so glad that KGSR is available via internet broadcast. i wanted to thank you for personally answering my emails while i lived there, it meant a lot to me. i am back up north again and i have one last favor to ask of you if you would be so kind. september 7th, travelling up highway 35, had just made the switch over to 35E into dallas where i would have a short respite before continuing further north. i'm going to say it was about 4 pm. i guess my austin luck was holding out as i still had KGSR tuned in at EXIT 377! you had just finished playing a set that consisted of CCR, Afro Celt....and then some latin influenced guitar instrumental that was absolutely gorgeous. of course, right as you came back on and were about to divulge who it was, the radio went blank. not even static, just a wink and goodbye. i shut the stereo off and rode into dallas in silence. what was that last song i heard across the airwaves? thanks, greg
Posted 16 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
This just hits my soul in such a fine way ! thx PR :SMILE:
Posted 16 years ago by Naaldekoker    [ Reply ]
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Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I miss the Gipsy King's version of Hotel California which is unbelievable IMHO.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
This is great music! Had dinner in a Spanish restaurant last night, and the guitarists played this. I knew it because of RP! I gotta buy some Gypsy Kings!
Posted 17 years ago by Lotus_Miata    [ Reply ]
everytime i hear them I wonder why i dont listen to them more. acoustic alchemy (sp) is excellent; that would make a great show pairing
Posted 17 years ago by stratzippy    [ Reply ]
This is wonderful.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Great Mexico beach music...cerveza...sand...companionship...moonlight...it hardly gets any better
Posted 17 years ago by beakersbeats    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Now how about some José Feliciano?
If you got Jose Feliciano, you got no complaints.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
A truly Inspired piece... pun intended :) -Bright Shadow
Posted 17 years ago by brightshadow    [ Reply ]
Saw them last Sat night at radio City Music Hall - Great show!
Posted 17 years ago by LBHK007    [ Reply ]
Now how about some José Feliciano?
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Hey if you like this you will love Ameranouche. Go to https://www.ameranouche.com/music.html and hear a sample! These guys smoke!
Posted 18 years ago by djangogirls    [ Reply ]
my favorite nyc dj uses this as the opening theme for the show shocking blue, great tune
Posted 18 years ago by jpm9678    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
if bill were to follow this with ottmar liebert i'll take the rest of the day off and dance on the beach!
This is my favourite comment on the whole of RP ! Vamos !!
Posted 18 years ago by veejay    [ Reply ]
Ha! I first looked at the title of the album and thought is said something else. Well you can tell where my mind is at right now.
Posted 18 years ago by wondertoofar    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
siempre habia escuchado a los gipsy kings de toda la vida, pero es la primera vez que escucho algo de ellos como esto. la verdad me encanta.
Diste justo en el grano
Posted 18 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
siempre habia escuchado a los gipsy kings de toda la vida, pero es la primera vez que escucho algo de ellos como esto. la verdad me encanta.
como se dice, "ditto that"? :)
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
if bill were to follow this with ottmar liebert i'll take the rest of the day off and dance on the beach!
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
siempre habia escuchado a los gipsy kings de toda la vida, pero es la primera vez que escucho algo de ellos como esto. la verdad me encanta.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
bravo...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
mikedill wrote:
I keep waiting for them to break out into Hotel California.
or Manhattan Rhapsody I hear that at another point.
Posted 19 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting for them to break out into Hotel California.
Posted 19 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
g1lgam3sh wrote:
Sorry, in my Mammon serving days when I sold Time Share, it was always these guys or The Carpenters playing in the background. Selling Music is what we used to call it..............and yet I can hear it's good :(
Eddie Veddar says Karen's voice turns him into jelly (Hmm... "Pearl Jelly." sounds like it set up wrong!). Don't let that job (Mammon?) ruin two of life's little treasures for you.
Posted 19 years ago by Mangoman    [ Reply ]
VERY Cool! I used to manage a Spanish restaurant, and this was one of the artists/groups in our cd rotation. I've enjoyed them ever since. But I've NEVER heard them on a radio station before!
Posted 19 years ago by Mangoman    [ Reply ]
ashbyman wrote:
Gorgeous, and I'l second the calls for more flamenco (Paco de Lucia, S & F maybe some Segovia?) Makes a nice change of pace.
Yeah, Segovia doing Villa Lobos would be nice.
Posted 19 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Very nice, indeed!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous, and I'l second the calls for more flamenco (Paco de Lucia, S & F maybe some Segovia?) Makes a nice change of pace.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
Sorry, in my Mammon serving days when I sold Time Share, it was always these guys or The Carpenters playing in the background. Selling Music is what we used to call it..............and yet I can hear it's good :(
Posted 19 years ago by g1lgam3sh    [ Reply ]
Yes, well stated ....MORE !!! bookbabe1960 wrote:
Love the Kings. Something so basic and earthy about them
Posted 20 years ago by fusionmuze    [ Reply ]
Love the Kings. Something so basic and earthy about them
Posted 20 years ago by bookbabe1960    [ Reply ]
Bonita canción. Prefiero las instrumentales
Posted 20 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
The GKs add a very nice note to RP's eclectic play. :goodvibes.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by ghevlana    [ Reply ]
An excellent addition to the mix! Let\'s hear some more!
Posted 21 years ago by 10th_rock    [ Reply ]
I have been checking out a bunch of Strunz and Farah music lately. They are pretty awesome. When Bill and Rebecca get back from their trip and begin accepting uploads again I will be certain to include some of their songs.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Granted the name may be misleading, but the sound is still appealing. I wouldn\'t mind hearing some of the suggested listening as posted in previous comments though ...
Posted 22 years ago by KAJMK    [ Reply ]
I\'ve never particularly liked the Gypsy Kings. Having lived in Spain, I can honestly say I don\'t think they sound like real gypsy music. They record on a french record label and have a non-spanish sound (to me). Instead, I recommend Strunz & Farah to people. They\'re in Los Angeles and play a more cosmopolitan form of this same guitarismo music. I especially recommend their \"Primal Magic\" and \"Americas\" albums.
Posted 22 years ago by sdsalsero    [ Reply ]