Bebu Silvetti passed way

[Marcio**]

Bebu Silvetti passed way last month of cancer (July/2003). Bebu Silvetti was born in Argentina but he lived in Spain. He recorded at Casablanca Records and composed the beautiful 'Spring Rain'. In 1997 Bebu Silvetti produced a C.D. for a brazilian vocalist called Roberto Carlos. Bebu Silvetti, the 'Magic Man' :( .

[NickNack]

Thank you, Marcio, for sharing that news. I had no idea. Geez, this has not been a good summer for musicians and their fans. :(

Here's an article I found on Silvetti's passing:

http://www.peermusic.com/news/newsit...ncement_id=295

[usagi-san]

Thanks Marcio & NickNack. I have always enjoyed his 2 Salsoul albums "World Without Words" and "Spring Rain." The title song of "Spring Rain" which peaked at #39 on the American Top 40, did the rare feat of entering, exiting, then re-entering the Top 40. I also have that song on a Salsoul collection double CD of various artists. It is disappointing also that I saw nothing of his passing in the media around here, even though monitoring it is part of my job. It is good The Miami Herald wrote a good story about it, though; I just printed it.
I did not know of his productions for others or anything he had done since the 70s. Does anyone know what other albums he released of his own, and what 12 inch singles?
usagi-san

[Boodikka]

Usagi-san, you may enjoy Silvetti's 1979 LP "Concert from The Stars", which includes a nice track called "Sun After The Rain".

[paul]

The Maestro, Herbie, Celia, now Silvetti. Nicky is right, this summer has sucked for some of the musicians we have a special interest in. Thanks for getting the article up Nicky. I really feel for the kids to lose both parents in such a short span. :(

[Nano]

Well... I'm surprised. I didn't know Bebu Silvetti was born in Argentina. In fact, I don't remember reading any of his passing in the local papers.
The article says he left this country in 1965, which sounds fair early in his career, but believe me here the media always say something when someone from here "makes it" in any other country, an specially in the USA. I read stories about the "son of Argentines" Roland Orzábal (from Tears for Fears), the "Argentine" football player Trezeguet (in the French national team), and the Argentine designer Eugenio Zanetti, whose Oscar for "Restoration" was hailed here like a triumph for the ages. Poor Zanetti had to give 500 interviews, show his Hollywood home, etc. to people who a year earlier didn't even know who the hell he was.

Still, no Bebu stories around here. Maybe I should do something about it?
:roll:

[SandraDee]

Paul, which Herbie has died? (sorry, I dont pay much attention to the media lately.)

[NickNack]

Originally Posted by Steely Dan

Paul, which Herbie has died? (sorry, I dont pay much attention to the media lately.)

Hi Steely,

Paul is referring to Herbie Mann.

[SandraDee]

Thanx Nicky. I thought it couldn't be Herbie Hancock as I watched a TV documentary on him 3 weeks ago & he looked very well.

[jam master jay]

Spring Rain is a beautiful song...this is very sad news. Were it not for this board, I would not have known about it.

[Voyage]

I completely agree that this summer hasn't been a very good summer for us music fans out there. But don't you find it kind of bizarre that also 3 great actors like Katharine Hephurn, Gregory Peck, and Bob Hope also passed away.

I was surprised not hearing anything on Silvetti's death till I saw it here, considering that he had done so much with other artists.

Spring Rain is definetly an awesome song.

Voyage :P

[DJ Jimmy M]

Fuckkkk!! Who else has died????? Shit, this has not been a very great summer has it? Or year for that matter :cry: Didnt know of this either.

DJ Jimmy M

[Mixmachine]

I first read of Silvetti’s passing in my local paper and was surprised to read how busy he was producing major Latin recording stars all this years… I always loved “Spring Rain” but two other non disco favorites from him are off his “I love you” Lp, “Piano” and “Atmosphere”, this last two are beautiful composition I used in early dinner sets in some clubs, lots of inquiries from people wanting to know the artist’s name I remember…. He will be missed.

[Funky Dude]

Sad to hear another great artist has died :cry: . I wonder why so many great artists are dropping like flies in the last 10 years :cry: ????? And a lot of them die before reaching 70!!!!!

Well I've got 2 copies of his "Spring Rain" LP and that album is fantastic. I first heard "Spring Rain" on Mastercuts Classic Salsoul Vol 2 CD.

Sorry to hear another great artist is not with us anymore :cry:

[DJ Jimmy M]

I actualy don't have the entire LP of "Spring Rain" only a 12" but I used to own the LP on 8 Track and when trying to transfer my 8 Track to CD a few years back it snaped :cry: So, I been tryin to hunt down a copy of the "Spring Rain" LP ever since but Ebay was the only place I seen it since and I no longer trust doing dealings on Ebay (accept selling) so..im still lookin'. He will be missed

DJ Jimmy M