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'''Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno''' (27 March 1944 &mdash; 5 July 2003), professionally known as '''Bebu Silvetti''' or simply '''Silvetti,''' was an [[Argentina|Argentine]] [[pianist]], [[composer]], [[Conducting|conductor]], [[arrangement|arranger]] and [[record producer]]. Popularly known for the 1977 [[instrumental]] [[disco]] [[chart-topper|hit]] "Spring Rain", Silvetti was also a successful, Grammy-winning producer for a wide variety of Latin and international music performers.
'''Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno''' (27 March 1944 &ndash; 5 July 2003), professionally known as '''Bebu Silvetti''' or simply '''Silvetti,''' was an [[Argentina|Argentine]]- born [[Mexico|Mexican]] [[pianist]], [[composer]], [[Conducting|conductor]], [[arrangement|arranger]], and [[record producer]]. In the 1970s he moved to Mexico and became a citizen. Popularly known for the 1977 [[instrumental]] [[disco]] [[chart-topper|hit]], "Lluvia De Primavera" ("Spring Rain" in [[English (language)|English]]), the album was produced in Spain and for the 1980 modern [[instrumental]] [[mariachi]] album. Silvetti was also a successful, Grammy-winning producer for a wide variety of Latin and international music performers. He was the father of six children, including the actress [[Anna Silvetti]].<ref name="life-lines">{{cite journal |title=Life Lines: Deaths [Bebu Silvetti] |journal=Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment |date=19 July 2003 |volume=11 |issue=529 |page=63}}</ref> Silvetti also worked in the music of successful films and telenovelas in Mexico.


==Biography==
== Biography ==
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Silvetti was born in the city of [[Quilmes]], [[Argentina]], located in the [[Provinces of Argentina|province]] of [[Buenos Aires Province|Buenos Aires]], approximately 17 kilometers from the capital city of [[Buenos Aires]].


=== Early life ===
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He started his [[piano]] education at the age of six. During his teenage years he formed his own [[jazz]] [[quartet]] and a few other musical groups. At 21, Silvetti left Argentina to go to Spain where he stayed a few years working as a pianist at some of the most popular jazz clubs of the time. In the early 1970s he moved to Mexico and started arranging and composing. Upon his return to Spain some years later, he [[sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] his first [[album]], which contained his hit offering, "Spring Rain." Other albums followed. Silvetti returned to Mexico in the late 1970s, where he continued arranging, composing and producing mostly for other [[musician|artists]]. After a stint working in [[Los Angeles|Los_Angeles]], [[California]], he eventually settled in [[Miami, Florida]], where he produced, arranged, and composed for a wide variety of Latin and international artists.<ref>Rother, Larry. [http://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/18/arts/miami-the-hollywood-of-latin-america.html Miami, the Hollywood of Latin America]. ''[[The New York Times]]'', 18 August 1996. Accessed 7 February 2010.</ref> Father of the actress [[Anna Silvetti]].
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Silvetti was born in the city of [[Quilmes]], [[Argentina]], located in the [[Provinces of Argentina|province]] of [[Buenos Aires Province|Buenos Aires]], approximately 17 kilometers from the capital city of [[Buenos Aires]].


He started his [[piano]] education at the age of six. During his teenage years he formed his own [[jazz]] [[quartet]] and a few other musical groups. At 19, Silvetti left Argentina to go to Spain where he stayed a few years working as a pianist at some of the most popular jazz clubs of the time.
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During his career, Silvetti worked with performers such as [[Plácido Domingo]], [[Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri|Luis Miguel]], [[Paul Anka]], [[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]], [[Vicki Carr]], [[Ana Cristina]] Roberto Carlos (singer), [[Rocío Dúrcal]], [[Rocío Jurado]], [[Jerry Rivera]], [[Tamara Macarena Valcárcel Serrano|Tamara]], [[Los Kjarkas]], [[Paul Anka]], [[Daniela Romo]], [[Armando Manzanero]], [[José Luis Perales]], [[Daniel Barenboim]], [[Nazareno Andorno]], [[Juan Gabriel]], [[Maggie Carles]], [[Los Nocheros]], [[Marco Antonio Solís]], [[Ricardo Montaner]], [[Paloma San Basilio]], [[Raúl di Blasio]] and [[Selena]].


=== Career ===
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Silvetti achieved many successes and accolades throughout his long and prolific career. In 2003, Silvetti was the recipient of the [[Latin Grammy Awards of 2003|Latin Grammy Award]] for [[Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year|Producer of the Year]] for his work on "Hasta Que Vuelvas" by [[Luis Miguel]], "Quién Da un Peso Por Mis Sueños" by [[Armando Manzanero]] featuring [[Alex Lora]] and the albums ''Rocío Dúrcal ... En Concierto Inolvidable'' by [[Rocío Dúrcal]] and ''Suma'' by [[Ricardo Montaner]]. In 2002, he received the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Producer of the Year Award.<ref>"Bebu Silvetti: music producer." ''Latino Leaders'', April–May 2003: 28. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from ''General OneFile.'' (Document ID: A113053452)</ref> In 2001, he topped Billboard's year-end "Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart."<ref>Cobo, Leila. "Source of 'Silvetti Sound' Still Excels: Veteran, Tops Billboard's Year-End Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart (Artists & Music)." ''Billboard'', 29 December 2001: 15. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from ''General OneFile.'' (Document ID: A81470576)</ref>
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In the early 1970s he moved to Mexico and started arranging and composing. He [[sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] his first [[album]], which contained his hit offering, "[[Spring Rain (Bebu Silvetti song)|Spring Rain]]." The LP was released in the US on [[Salsoul Records]]. Other albums followed. Silvetti continued arranging, composing and producing mostly for other [[musician|artists]]. After 10 years working in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], he eventually settled in [[Miami, Florida]], where he produced, arranged, and composed for a wide variety of Latin and international artists.<ref>Rother, Larry. [https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/18/arts/miami-the-hollywood-of-latin-america.html Miami, the Hollywood of Latin America]. ''[[The New York Times]]'', 18 August 1996. Accessed 7 February 2010.</ref>


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During his career, Silvetti worked with performers such as [[Jose Jose]], [[Plácido Domingo]], [[Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri|Luis Miguel]], [[Paul Anka]], [[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]], [[Vikki Carr]], Ana Cristina, [[Roberto Carlos (singer)]], [[Rocío Dúrcal]], [[Rocío Jurado]], [[Jerry Rivera]], Tamara, [[Los Kjarkas]], [[Daniela Romo]], [[Armando Manzanero]], [[José Luis Perales]], [[Daniel Barenboim]], [[Juan Gabriel]], Maggie Carles, [[Los Nocheros]], [[Marco Antonio Solís]], [[Ricardo Montaner]], [[Paloma San Basilio]], [[Raúl di Blasio]], [[Vic Damone]] and [[Selena]].
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Bebu Silvetti died at his home in [[Coral Gables, Florida]], at the age of 59 from [[respiratory failure]] caused by complications from [[lung cancer]] treatment.<ref>Perez, Erwin. "La música pierde un talento mágico." ''El Nuevo Herald'', 9 July 2003, 2A. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from ''Ethnic NewsWatch'' (ENW). (Document ID: 492542641)</ref> At the time of his death, he reportedly had composed more than 600 songs, over 200 TV and radio commercials, and a number of film and TV soundtracks.<ref>''Latino Leaders.''</ref>


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Silvetti achieved many successes and accolades throughout his long and prolific career. In 2004, Silvetti was honored posthumously as recipient of the 2003 [[Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Juanes Shines at Latin Grammys |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/juanes-shines-at-latin-grammys/ |access-date=30 January 2020 |work=CBS News |publisher=CBS Interactive |date=March 28, 2004}}</ref> for his work on "Hasta Que Vuelvas" by [[Luis Miguel]], "Quién Da un Peso Por Mis Sueños" by [[Armando Manzanero]] featuring [[José Alejandro Lora Serna (musician)|Alex Lora]] and the albums ''Rocío Dúrcal ... En Concierto Inolvidable'' by [[Rocío Dúrcal]] and ''Suma'' by [[Ricardo Montaner]]. In 2002, he received the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Producer of the Year Award.<ref>"Bebu Silvetti: music producer." ''Latino Leaders'', April–May 2003: 28. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from ''General OneFile.'' (Document ID: A113053452)</ref> In 2001, he topped Billboard's year-end "Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart."<ref>Cobo, Leila. "Source of 'Silvetti Sound' Still Excels: Veteran, Tops Billboard's Year-End Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart (Artists & Music)." ''Billboard'', 29 December 2001: 15. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from ''General OneFile.'' (Document ID: A81470576)</ref>
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==Musical legacy==


=== Death ===
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His hit track "Spring Rain" was remixed by [[DJ YOSHITAKA]] for the Japanese music game [[beatmania IIDX]] 13 DistorteD. The song name was changed to "Spring Rain (Lluvia de Primavera)" to signify the remix.
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Bebu Silvetti died at the age of 59 from [[respiratory failure]] caused by complications from [[lung cancer]] treatment.<ref>Perez, Erwin. "La música pierde un talento mágico." ''El Nuevo Herald'', 9 July 2003, 2A. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from ''Ethnic NewsWatch'' (ENW). (Document ID: 492542641)</ref> At the time of his death, he reportedly had composed more than 600 songs, over 200 TV and radio commercials, and a number of film and TV soundtracks.<ref name="Latino Leaders">{{cite journal |title=Latino Leaders: Deaths [Bebu Silvetti] |journal=Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment |date=19 July 2003 |volume=11 |issue=529 |page=63}}</ref>


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==Musical legacy==
"Spring Rain" is sampled throughout the title track of [[Negativland]]'s album ''[[Helter Stupid]]''.
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His hit track "Spring Rain" was remixed by [[DJ YOSHITAKA]] for the Japanese music game [[beatmania IIDX]] 13 DistorteD. The song name was changed to "Spring Rain (Lluvia De Primavera)" to signify the remix.


[[Denki Groove]]'s song "[[Shangri-La (song)|Shangri-La]]", a remix of which was the ending theme of the 2009 anime series ''[[Kūchū Buranko]]'', is based around looped samples of "Spring Rain". Silvetti is credited as a co-writer of the song.
[[Denki Groove]]'s song "[[Shangri-La (Denki Groove song)|Shangri-La]]", a remix of which was the ending theme of the 2009 anime series ''[[Kūchū Buranko]]'', is based around looped samples of "Spring Rain". Silvetti is credited as a co-writer of the song.


==Select discography==
==Discography==
* ''World Without Words'' (as Silvetti) (1976)

* ''World without Words'' (as Silvetti) (1976)
* ''Super Disco Sound'' (1976)
* ''The Sensuous Sound of Silvetti: Spring Rain'' (as Silvetti) (1977)
* ''The Sensuous Sound of Silvetti: Spring Rain'' (as Silvetti) (1977)
* ''Concert from the Stars'' (as Silvetti) (1978)
* ''Concert From The Stars'' (as Silvetti) (1978)
* ''I Love You'' (as Silvetti) (1980)
* ''I Love You'' (as Silvetti) (1980)
* ''Lluvia de primavera'' (as Bebu Silvetti) (1994)
* ''Silvetti en México'' (as Bebu Silvetti) (1980)
* ''Íntimos'' (Armando Manzanero and Bebu Silvetti) (2003)
* ''Lluvia De Primavera'' (as Bebu Silvetti) (1994)
* ''Boleros eternos'' (Carlos Greco and Bebu Silvetti) (2006)
* ''Íntimos'' (Armando Manzanero and Bebu Silvetti) (1997)
* ''Boleros Eternos'' (Carlos Greco and Bebu Silvetti) (2006)


==Reference list==
==References==


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* [http://www.billboard.com/#/search/?Nty=1&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntk=Keyword&Ns=FULL_DATE|1&Ne=125&N=127&Ntt=silvetti Discography at Billboard.com]
* [http://www.billboard.com/#/search/?Nty=1&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntk=Keyword&Ns=FULL_DATE|1&Ne=125&N=127&Ntt=silvetti Discography at Billboard.com]


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Revision as of 04:50, 28 August 2023

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Silvetti and the second or maternal family name is Adorno.
Bebu Silvetti
Background information
Birth nameJuan Fernando Silvetti Adorno
Born(1944-03-27)March 27, 1944
Quilmes, Argentina
DiedJuly 5, 2003(2003-07-05) (aged 59)
Coral Gables, Florida
Occupation(s)Singer-Songwriter, Music producer

Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno (27 March 1944 – 5 July 2003), professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti, was an Argentine- born Mexican pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and record producer. In the 1970s he moved to Mexico and became a citizen. Popularly known for the 1977 instrumental disco hit, "Lluvia De Primavera" ("Spring Rain" in English), the album was produced in Spain and for the 1980 modern instrumental mariachi album. Silvetti was also a successful, Grammy-winning producer for a wide variety of Latin and international music performers. He was the father of six children, including the actress Anna Silvetti.[1] Silvetti also worked in the music of successful films and telenovelas in Mexico.

Biography

Early life

Silvetti was born in the city of Quilmes, Argentina, located in the province of Buenos Aires, approximately 17 kilometers from the capital city of Buenos Aires.

He started his piano education at the age of six. During his teenage years he formed his own jazz quartet and a few other musical groups. At 19, Silvetti left Argentina to go to Spain where he stayed a few years working as a pianist at some of the most popular jazz clubs of the time.

Career

In the early 1970s he moved to Mexico and started arranging and composing. He recorded his first album, which contained his hit offering, "Spring Rain." The LP was released in the US on Salsoul Records. Other albums followed. Silvetti continued arranging, composing and producing mostly for other artists. After 10 years working in Los Angeles, California, he eventually settled in Miami, Florida, where he produced, arranged, and composed for a wide variety of Latin and international artists.[2]

During his career, Silvetti worked with performers such as Jose Jose, Plácido Domingo, Luis Miguel, Paul Anka, Engelbert Humperdinck, Vikki Carr, Ana Cristina, Roberto Carlos (singer), Rocío Dúrcal, Rocío Jurado, Jerry Rivera, Tamara, Los Kjarkas, Daniela Romo, Armando Manzanero, José Luis Perales, Daniel Barenboim, Juan Gabriel, Maggie Carles, Los Nocheros, Marco Antonio Solís, Ricardo Montaner, Paloma San Basilio, Raúl di Blasio, Vic Damone and Selena.

Silvetti achieved many successes and accolades throughout his long and prolific career. In 2004, Silvetti was honored posthumously as recipient of the 2003 Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year[3] for his work on "Hasta Que Vuelvas" by Luis Miguel, "Quién Da un Peso Por Mis Sueños" by Armando Manzanero featuring Alex Lora and the albums Rocío Dúrcal ... En Concierto Inolvidable by Rocío Dúrcal and Suma by Ricardo Montaner. In 2002, he received the Billboard Producer of the Year Award.[4] In 2001, he topped Billboard's year-end "Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart."[5]

Death

Bebu Silvetti died at the age of 59 from respiratory failure caused by complications from lung cancer treatment.[6] At the time of his death, he reportedly had composed more than 600 songs, over 200 TV and radio commercials, and a number of film and TV soundtracks.[7]

Musical legacy

His hit track "Spring Rain" was remixed by DJ YOSHITAKA for the Japanese music game beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD. The song name was changed to "Spring Rain (Lluvia De Primavera)" to signify the remix.

Denki Groove's song "Shangri-La", a remix of which was the ending theme of the 2009 anime series Kūchū Buranko, is based around looped samples of "Spring Rain". Silvetti is credited as a co-writer of the song.

Select discography

  • World Without Words (as Silvetti) (1976)
  • Super Disco Sound (1976)
  • The Sensuous Sound of Silvetti: Spring Rain (as Silvetti) (1977)
  • Concert From The Stars (as Silvetti) (1978)
  • I Love You (as Silvetti) (1980)
  • Silvetti en México (as Bebu Silvetti) (1980)
  • Lluvia De Primavera (as Bebu Silvetti) (1994)
  • Íntimos (Armando Manzanero and Bebu Silvetti) (1997)
  • Boleros Eternos (Carlos Greco and Bebu Silvetti) (2006)

References

  1. ^ "Life Lines: Deaths [Bebu Silvetti]". Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment. 11 (529): 63. 19 July 2003.
  2. ^ Rother, Larry. Miami, the Hollywood of Latin America. The New York Times, 18 August 1996. Accessed 7 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Juanes Shines at Latin Grammys". CBS News. CBS Interactive. March 28, 2004. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Bebu Silvetti: music producer." Latino Leaders, April–May 2003: 28. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from General OneFile. (Document ID: A113053452)
  5. ^ Cobo, Leila. "Source of 'Silvetti Sound' Still Excels: Veteran, Tops Billboard's Year-End Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart (Artists & Music)." Billboard, 29 December 2001: 15. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from General OneFile. (Document ID: A81470576)
  6. ^ Perez, Erwin. "La música pierde un talento mágico." El Nuevo Herald, 9 July 2003, 2A. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). (Document ID: 492542641)
  7. ^ "Latino Leaders: Deaths [Bebu Silvetti]". Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment. 11 (529): 63. 19 July 2003.
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