This performance by Aramis Camilo and his band named "la Organizacion Secreta" took place on February, 1986 at the old theater called The Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The entrance was located on 33rd Street and 8th Avenue, right accross from the Post Office Building.
In the event participated around 15 bands from the Dominican Republic in an annual celebration called "El Carnaval del Merengue", produced by the Dominican impresario Jose Tejeda. All those bands were at the moment, on tour, and each and every one of them went back to the DR with excellent revenues.
Among the band personnel were many reputable musicians like Kaki Ruiz (Trumpet), Guillermo Sosa (Trombone), Lenny Camacho (Back-up singer and choreographer) and Juan Valdez (Piano and arrangements).
That was a moment when Merengue was in its best shape, dominating the airwaves and getting full houses in all night clubs in the area of NY, NJ and Connecticut. Also, in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and all of Latin America.
This song is a classic that until today, allows Aramis Camilo to capitalize on its fame and be on stage in various countries. He had lots of hits from the 80s that became a part of the Golden Years of Merengue.
He definitely contributed to making some Merengue For Ever!!!
Enjoy!
Downtown
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