Paquita la del Barrio He died on Monday, February 17. The announcement was through the artist’s official social networks. The Mexican singer was popularly known for her Great voice and its Women’s Empowerment Lyricsbut one of his greatest hits was “Two -legged rat”song that until today is referred to and remains in force.
This song had different versions over time. Some of the most outstanding were Fito Páezlaunched 4 years ago, or the Lali Espósitowhich he made for the movie “Allowed”, Released in 2016.
What did Paquita died in the neighborhood
Paquita maintained an active career for many years, but in recent times he suffered several health complications derived from the Cyatic nervewhich affected his mobility. These problems They accompanied her until her deathwhich according to the statement, happened at his home in Veracruz.
“His legacy will always endure each song he played with his heart. Rest in peace Paquita, you will always be remembered and dear, ”the notice concluded.
The story of “two -legged rat”
This song was released in 2000 and was part of the album “TACO PLACERO”published in 2004. Its composer was Manuel Eduardo Toscanowho explained in an interview that when he went to see Paquita in a show, he realized that The audience shouted more the insults of the songs than other parts of the letters.
It was at that time when the idea of the iconic song occurred to him. “What would happen if you sing a song where word after word was an insult?”Toscano asked. In addition, Paquita had asked her to compose a song that reflects her resentment towards her ex -husband, Alfonso Martinez.
But to be able to put in words what she felt, the composer had to look for someone to make him feel exactly the same and inspire himself. Fortunately, there was a person who made him angry as much as Paquita with his ex: it was the former Mexican president, Carlos Salinas de Gortariwho caused a strong economic crisis in his country a few years before.
When Manuel Toscano finished writing the song, at first Paquita rejected her Due to its strong letter. However, a few days later, The singer implored that he did not give the song to another artistsince she was going to sing it. This is how one of the most iconic hymns in the history of Mexican music was born.
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