Felipe Pirela

Felipe Pirela (1941–1972) was a Venezuelan singer and one of the most renowned interpreters of bolero music. He was born on September 4, 1941, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and was murdered on July 2, 1972, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pirela began his musical career in the early 1960s and quickly gained popularity with his unique voice and passionate performances.

Pirela achieved great success with his interpretations of romantic ballads and boleros, becoming known as "El Bolerista de América" (The Bolero Singer of the Americas). His smooth and emotive singing style, combined with his charismatic stage presence, captivated audiences across Latin America and beyond.

Some of Felipe Pirela's most famous songs include "Sombras," "Por Retenerte," "Entre La Espada y La Pared," and "Quiéreme Siempre." His career was cut short when he was murdered at the age of 30. Despite his untimely death, Felipe Pirela's legacy as a talented bolero singer continues to influence and inspire musicians to this day.

Discography

With Bands

YearTitleRecord label 1960 Carnaval Con Los Peniques Discomoda (Venezuela) 1960 Paula Discos Gramcko (Venezuela) 1960 Comunicando Discomoda (Venezuela) 1961 Canciones de Ayer y Hoy Discomoda (Venezuela) 1961 Tres Regalos Discomoda (Venezuela) 1962 25 Años de Billo Discomoda (Venezuela) 1962 Esta Noche Billo Discomoda (Venezuela) 1963 Billo en Fonograma Fonograma (Venezuela) 1963 Mosaico 10 Fonograma (Venezuela)

Solo

YearTitleRecord label 1963 Un Solo Camino: México Velvet (México) 1964 Únicamente Tú Velvet (Venezuela) 1964 Entre Tu Amor y Mi Amor Velvet (Venezuela) 1965 El Bolerista de América Velvet (Venezuela) 1965 Sin Ella Velvet (Venezuela) 1965 Sombras Nada Más Velvet (Venezuela) 1965 Felipe...Sigue de Frente Velvet (Venezuela) 1966 Pirela y sus Éxitos Velvet (Venezuela) 1966 Cuando Vivas Conmigo Velvet (Venezuela) 1966 Injusto Despecho Velvet (Venezuela) 1966 Mosaicos Románticos Velvet (Venezuela) 1966 Recordando A Rafael Hernández Velvet (Venezuela) 1966 Dios Sabe Lo Que Hace Velvet (Venezuela) 1967 Canta Felipe Pirela Velvet (Venezuela) 1967 Felipe Interpreta A Manzanero Velvet (Venezuela) 1967 Boleros Con Guitarras Velvet (Venezuela) 1968 Lo Que Es La Vida Velvet (Venezuela) 1969 De Todo Soy Capaz Velvet (Venezuela) 1969 Un Poco de Mí Velvet (Puerto Rico) 1970 Tu Camino y el Mío Velvet (Puerto Rico) 1970 Aquí Mís Éxitos Velvet (Puerto Rico)

Events

YearTitleRecord label 1961 Guaicaipuro de Oro 1960 Discomoda (Venezuela) 1962 Guaicaipuro de Oro 1961 Discomoda (Venezuela) 1964 Hit Parade de Navidad Velvet (Venezuela)