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Posted by GennyD in Ventura County, So Cali @ 18:05 on Aug 1 2008
You can download "When the Party's Over" off of Limewire. Haven't run a search on any of The Latinos other songs but who knows? You might be able to find them on Limewire also.
You can download "When the Party's Over" off of Limewire. Haven't run a search on any of The Latinos other songs but who knows? You might be able to find them on Limewire also.
Posted by MichaelEmmanuel in San Diego, CA @ 21:42 on Jul 20 2008
WOW!!! This is sooooooooo *AWESOME* how many have posted requests for "It Must Be Love".... I *LOVE* this song!! It has been my *FAVORITE* ALL TIME Contempo Christian ballad since it was first released!
I had lent this cassette album version to another bro in the Lord, and unfortunately, had lost contact with that bro after a couple years back in the early 80's.
If ANYONE can get this song remastered / remixed or somehow cleaned up on an old vinyl, it would truly be a SUPER AWESOME BLESSING!!! "It Must Be Love" is truly a song that is *timeless* and has a very POWERFUL message, especially in this day and age for Believers in this era!! If any of the original group of the Latinos could get this song online and accessible to be downloaded - it would go *far* and reach MANY untold numbers of bros an sisters who need to hear the message this incredible song delivers!!!
May God Tremendously Bless all involved in reviving this "One-Hit-Wonder" - It Must Be Love!!
~ MichaelEmmanuel, San Diego, CA
WOW!!! This is sooooooooo *AWESOME* how many have posted requests for "It Must Be Love".... I *LOVE* this song!! It has been my *FAVORITE* ALL TIME Contempo Christian ballad since it was first released!
I had lent this cassette album version to another bro in the Lord, and unfortunately, had lost contact with that bro after a couple years back in the early 80's.
If ANYONE can get this song remastered / remixed or somehow cleaned up on an old vinyl, it would truly be a SUPER AWESOME BLESSING!!! "It Must Be Love" is truly a song that is *timeless* and has a very POWERFUL message, especially in this day and age for Believers in this era!! If any of the original group of the Latinos could get this song online and accessible to be downloaded - it would go *far* and reach MANY untold numbers of bros an sisters who need to hear the message this incredible song delivers!!!
May God Tremendously Bless all involved in reviving this "One-Hit-Wonder" - It Must Be Love!!
~ MichaelEmmanuel, San Diego, CA
Reply by Joe A. in San Bern, Ca @ 07:57 on Aug 12 2008
Hello, I grew up,seeing the latinos, from the orginal members to the last two albums they put out. My family new all the members, since they were also from New Mexico. I have the "it must be love" and the cassette of the last album which I am looking around for. They are moving, anointing music. To this day I still like hearing their music, and glad to see others feel the same as I on this site. God Bless
Joe
Hello, I grew up,seeing the latinos, from the orginal members to the last two albums they put out. My family new all the members, since they were also from New Mexico. I have the "it must be love" and the cassette of the last album which I am looking around for. They are moving, anointing music. To this day I still like hearing their music, and glad to see others feel the same as I on this site. God Bless
Joe
Posted by Amalia Goodpasture in Sacramento, CA @ 21:59 on Jul 16 2008
I can't believe this many people are loving The Latinos. I have been trying to buy a vinyl on ebay... no luck. I want this music bad! My family would sing songs all the time, and we would take parts and record ourselves on a blank cassette tape. HaHa! I love these songs. We use to have two different tapes 20 + years ago. Please someone post the music. We originally got the tapes from Victory Outreach - Hayward with Pastor Steve Pineda. Love the music. HELP HELP HELP! The music is beautiful. God Bless all of you.
I can't believe this many people are loving The Latinos. I have been trying to buy a vinyl on ebay... no luck. I want this music bad! My family would sing songs all the time, and we would take parts and record ourselves on a blank cassette tape. HaHa! I love these songs. We use to have two different tapes 20 + years ago. Please someone post the music. We originally got the tapes from Victory Outreach - Hayward with Pastor Steve Pineda. Love the music. HELP HELP HELP! The music is beautiful. God Bless all of you.
Posted by Valerie Pizarro in Cheektowaga, NY (Suburb n Buf) @ 14:09 on Jul 6 2008
I would love to know if Bryan Lucas has done any more songs since the album "It must be love". Although I have the album, I would love to download it for my ipod.
Thanks and God bless!
PS. Phillip Wright who is was also part of the original Latinos now lives near me in Buffalo NY and is doing wonderful with his wife and 2 children. They are all serving the Lord and still making music for Him.
I would love to know if Bryan Lucas has done any more songs since the album "It must be love". Although I have the album, I would love to download it for my ipod.
Thanks and God bless!
PS. Phillip Wright who is was also part of the original Latinos now lives near me in Buffalo NY and is doing wonderful with his wife and 2 children. They are all serving the Lord and still making music for Him.
Reply by MGM in Texas @ 18:14 on Mar 26 2009
Please ask him privately if he still has my recording of a song he sang to his sister D at her wedding 1982. :)
Please ask him privately if he still has my recording of a song he sang to his sister D at her wedding 1982. :)
Reply by Arnold Garza in Bakersfield,CA @ 13:07 on Aug 9 2008
If anyone has the copyright to this music let me know
and if you have a copy of the album or cassette tape we can work something out to put this up in MP3 format.
call 661-717-5838 i'm willing to help anyone who needs this album remastered! GOD BLESS!
If anyone has the copyright to this music let me know
and if you have a copy of the album or cassette tape we can work something out to put this up in MP3 format.
call 661-717-5838 i'm willing to help anyone who needs this album remastered! GOD BLESS!
Posted by Jeff Philipbar in Salt Point, NY @ 04:28 on Jul 2 2008
Man, I love this music...I remember seeing the Latinos on TBN. Got their music, lent it to someone and dont have it anymore. Would love to get another copy of it.
Please let me know when it will be available and how to get it. God Bless you all. Jeff
Man, I love this music...I remember seeing the Latinos on TBN. Got their music, lent it to someone and dont have it anymore. Would love to get another copy of it.
Please let me know when it will be available and how to get it. God Bless you all. Jeff
Posted by Ron in Tucson @ 15:22 on Jun 18 2008
I'm so excited to see that people are interested in "It Must Be Love". Manny, it would be great if you can post the album soon. There's nothing like it in CCM today. It was such a blessing when I was a kid. Keep us posted.
I'm so excited to see that people are interested in "It Must Be Love". Manny, it would be great if you can post the album soon. There's nothing like it in CCM today. It was such a blessing when I was a kid. Keep us posted.
Posted by Mark Wood in San Antonio @ 21:59 on Jun 14 2008
I don't know if the guys will remember me at all but I had the pleasure of working with them in Oklahoma City when they were cutting a new demo after It Must be Love. I even went to the same church as Harold and Ronnie and knew there parents very well. Anyway with all that said I just happen to have a copy of It Must Be Love on vinyl. It has a few scratches - if anyone in my area knows how to clean it up please let me know
I don't know if the guys will remember me at all but I had the pleasure of working with them in Oklahoma City when they were cutting a new demo after It Must be Love. I even went to the same church as Harold and Ronnie and knew there parents very well. Anyway with all that said I just happen to have a copy of It Must Be Love on vinyl. It has a few scratches - if anyone in my area knows how to clean it up please let me know
Reply by Ronnie Velasquez in San Antonio @ 14:51 on Jan 25 2009
Wow! very astonished and happy to see all the folks that have an interest in The Latinos music. Harold and Are looking at the possibility of bringing the group together in June of 2009 in San Jose in possibly San Antonio as well for a reunion tour. If the interest is as in demand as it is. Thank you for remembering us. Thanks for your comment Mark i was nice to hear from you again. -Ronnie
Wow! very astonished and happy to see all the folks that have an interest in The Latinos music. Harold and Are looking at the possibility of bringing the group together in June of 2009 in San Jose in possibly San Antonio as well for a reunion tour. If the interest is as in demand as it is. Thank you for remembering us. Thanks for your comment Mark i was nice to hear from you again. -Ronnie
Reply by Arnold Garza in Bakersfield,CA 93313 @ 05:46 on Jun 21 2008
look for an ION usb Turntable on line from COSTCO then download a free program called Audacity to clean up the scratches. Hey bro! Hope this helps ,Good Luck on restoring this great music , Keep us posted when you do have the songs cleaned so you can bless all of us and continue to keep this music alive. Email for anymore help. Share Gods Goodness!!
look for an ION usb Turntable on line from COSTCO then download a free program called Audacity to clean up the scratches. Hey bro! Hope this helps ,Good Luck on restoring this great music , Keep us posted when you do have the songs cleaned so you can bless all of us and continue to keep this music alive. Email for anymore help. Share Gods Goodness!!
Posted by Arnold Garza in Bakerfield, CA @ 12:39 on Jun 7 2008
Hey Manny G.
Let Brian Lucas Know , There are People That Love Old School Style Music and Are Loving the Title Song "When The Party's Over" I know People Will Be saved by This Powerful Anointed Record. Will you be able to have all the Title songs IT MUST BE LOVE
BORN AGAIN
THE PARTY'S OVER
I'M BLESSED (BENDECIDO SOY)
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
BRIAN'S DEAD
CHAMPIONS IN THE END
HOW LONG
SANTO (HOLY)
BOMBS
*LP Only
Prod. GARY WHITLOCK With THE LATINOS
THE LATINOS is :
BRIAN LUCAS : Vocals, Bass & Keyboards
HAROLD VELASQUEZ : Vocals & Bass
RONNIE VELASQUEZ : Vocals & Percussion
PHILLIP WRIGHT : Keyboards
RICHARD AVALOS : Drums & Percussion
Hey Bro, Give me heads up on where to download all the songs. GOD WILL BLESS YOU MIGHTILY!!
Thank You!! and Keep spreading God's word.
Hey Manny G.
Let Brian Lucas Know , There are People That Love Old School Style Music and Are Loving the Title Song "When The Party's Over" I know People Will Be saved by This Powerful Anointed Record. Will you be able to have all the Title songs IT MUST BE LOVE
BORN AGAIN
THE PARTY'S OVER
I'M BLESSED (BENDECIDO SOY)
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
BRIAN'S DEAD
CHAMPIONS IN THE END
HOW LONG
SANTO (HOLY)
BOMBS
*LP Only
Prod. GARY WHITLOCK With THE LATINOS
THE LATINOS is :
BRIAN LUCAS : Vocals, Bass & Keyboards
HAROLD VELASQUEZ : Vocals & Bass
RONNIE VELASQUEZ : Vocals & Percussion
PHILLIP WRIGHT : Keyboards
RICHARD AVALOS : Drums & Percussion
Hey Bro, Give me heads up on where to download all the songs. GOD WILL BLESS YOU MIGHTILY!!
Thank You!! and Keep spreading God's word.
Reply by Eve Tores in El Paso Tx @ 05:29 on Apr 19 2010
God bless you, i am interested in this album also let me know how to get a copy. And im going to go abit later than this album, i am looking for one in spanish called "Tierra De Palestina". Does anyone know where i can get this one. I first heard them at Templo La Hermosa with pastor Raul Martinez. It was a service we all looked forward to every year. God Bless you brothers, may you all be living the good life in Jesus Christ's mercy, love and grace.
From El Paso
Blessings
Eve
God bless you, i am interested in this album also let me know how to get a copy. And im going to go abit later than this album, i am looking for one in spanish called "Tierra De Palestina". Does anyone know where i can get this one. I first heard them at Templo La Hermosa with pastor Raul Martinez. It was a service we all looked forward to every year. God Bless you brothers, may you all be living the good life in Jesus Christ's mercy, love and grace.
From El Paso
Blessings
Eve
Reply by frank esparza in san antonio tx. @ 04:03 on Jun 10 2008
all things are possible and I believe something good will hapen pertaining this music by the latinos,,would also like to get song midnight train as well in jesus name
all things are possible and I believe something good will hapen pertaining this music by the latinos,,would also like to get song midnight train as well in jesus name
Posted by Manny Gonzalez in San Jose, CA @ 23:19 on May 30 2008
Hey folks -- it's nice to see people that remembered and enjoyed our music (I joined as the guitarist shortly after the release of "Must Be Love"). I'm in Paris at the moment and I've been working with Brian Lucas who wrote must of these songs. I'm headed back home to the U.S. this week and Brian will be visiting California in July where we'll get together to do some live music at Christian Worship Center - San Jose.
Regarding the "Must Be Love" album, if there's enough interest, I may be able to hunt down some of the material and post it online for folks that want to download it.
Take care,
-MG
Hey folks -- it's nice to see people that remembered and enjoyed our music (I joined as the guitarist shortly after the release of "Must Be Love"). I'm in Paris at the moment and I've been working with Brian Lucas who wrote must of these songs. I'm headed back home to the U.S. this week and Brian will be visiting California in July where we'll get together to do some live music at Christian Worship Center - San Jose.
Regarding the "Must Be Love" album, if there's enough interest, I may be able to hunt down some of the material and post it online for folks that want to download it.
Take care,
-MG
Reply by Roy Ruelas in Tucson, Az @ 07:56 on Dec 10 2009
Hello "MG" I first heard your group when I was working with Roger Leon (Master Promotion's) & I absolutley loved the album!! I finally found you guy's !!! (sorry I could only remember the title Brian's Dead") Some of the lyric's to the song kept ringing through my head for all these year's! I just drift back... thanks so much for the memory's!!! I'm trying to locate a c.d./tape/album anywhere I can find it- May God continue to bless other's through your life- Roy G
Hello "MG" I first heard your group when I was working with Roger Leon (Master Promotion's) & I absolutley loved the album!! I finally found you guy's !!! (sorry I could only remember the title Brian's Dead") Some of the lyric's to the song kept ringing through my head for all these year's! I just drift back... thanks so much for the memory's!!! I'm trying to locate a c.d./tape/album anywhere I can find it- May God continue to bless other's through your life- Roy G
Reply by MaryAnn in Rosemead @ 20:33 on Sep 1 2009
Hi Manny, would love to get a copy or be able to download the music...please let me know. My email address is maag6126@yahoo.com
Hi Manny, would love to get a copy or be able to download the music...please let me know. My email address is maag6126@yahoo.com
Reply by sam @ 02:50 on Jul 18 2009
i grew up listening to your music i am still in christ because of people like you guys lord bless you
i grew up listening to your music i am still in christ because of people like you guys lord bless you
Reply by Tony Bolivar in Fremont, CA @ 01:57 on Feb 13 2009
Awesome band, timeless songs. Thanks Latinos. Salvador owes a huge debt to these trailblazers!
Awesome band, timeless songs. Thanks Latinos. Salvador owes a huge debt to these trailblazers!
Reply by Holly Gonzalez in Maryland @ 21:01 on Nov 29 2008
Hi Manny,
I would love to get a hold of this music...my all time favorite was "What will you do when the Party is over" When my brother was killed...I looked for this tape or any music but I could not track it down.
Then my mom and I where talking and remember seeing you in Wasco and Delano concerts...Praise God the good old days....Please if you could please tell me how to get a hold of the music..I left California 25 years to join the Navy and miss some things..like the wonderful movement of Christ. Peace and Blessings, Holly
Hi Manny,
I would love to get a hold of this music...my all time favorite was "What will you do when the Party is over" When my brother was killed...I looked for this tape or any music but I could not track it down.
Then my mom and I where talking and remember seeing you in Wasco and Delano concerts...Praise God the good old days....Please if you could please tell me how to get a hold of the music..I left California 25 years to join the Navy and miss some things..like the wonderful movement of Christ. Peace and Blessings, Holly
Reply by Tina Baca in Fontana CA @ 06:24 on Oct 25 2008
I'm interested in that album. Thanks
I'm interested in that album. Thanks
Reply by andrea VILLANUEVA in Archbold ohio @ 06:23 on Oct 25 2008
Manny, My Husband is the late Pastor Ben De La Cruz's grandson from Archbold ohio and for 20 years he has told me about your ministry and how much Pastor Ben loved you. He has sang parts of songs to me. and told me stories of your visit to Archbold but, until I heard your song on utube I could have never imagined how great you sound . PLEASE if there would be any way for me to have a copy of your album and be incontact with you about any new projects please contact me my husband and I would appreciate it.
Manny, My Husband is the late Pastor Ben De La Cruz's grandson from Archbold ohio and for 20 years he has told me about your ministry and how much Pastor Ben loved you. He has sang parts of songs to me. and told me stories of your visit to Archbold but, until I heard your song on utube I could have never imagined how great you sound . PLEASE if there would be any way for me to have a copy of your album and be incontact with you about any new projects please contact me my husband and I would appreciate it.
Reply by MG in TX @ 22:03 on Sep 30 2008
Where is Brian now? How does one locate his works?
Where is Brian now? How does one locate his works?
Reply by Maria in ca @ 08:10 on Sep 3 2008
I would love to get a copy, I go to christian worship center in manteca, ca
I would love to get a copy, I go to christian worship center in manteca, ca
Reply by Roberto Torres in San Francisco, CA @ 09:46 on Aug 23 2008
Mr Gonzalez.
This album was a huge blessing to me when I was a teenager. I wore out my cassette because I played it so much. I was about 16 when this album came out in the 80's and I was in love with it. Not only was it a great Christian Comtemporay album but it was so cool to have some really good Christian Latin music. I used to witness to many of my friends. Especially the song. "The Party's Over". I did see The Latinos live in the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Mario Murillo was holding a crusade. The Latinos and Carman were the music for that event. So excellent. I also remember the follow up. I think it was called Keep Punching away. I hope it will be possible to be able to download these songs from a website.. I am always searching for this album when I am near a garage sale, flea markey, eBay, etc.. Thank you and God Bless!
Mr Gonzalez.
This album was a huge blessing to me when I was a teenager. I wore out my cassette because I played it so much. I was about 16 when this album came out in the 80's and I was in love with it. Not only was it a great Christian Comtemporay album but it was so cool to have some really good Christian Latin music. I used to witness to many of my friends. Especially the song. "The Party's Over". I did see The Latinos live in the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Mario Murillo was holding a crusade. The Latinos and Carman were the music for that event. So excellent. I also remember the follow up. I think it was called Keep Punching away. I hope it will be possible to be able to download these songs from a website.. I am always searching for this album when I am near a garage sale, flea markey, eBay, etc.. Thank you and God Bless!
Reply by MichaelEmmanuel in San Diego, CA @ 22:01 on Jul 20 2008
WOW, Manny! Bro, if you can get this album remastered or remixed, (especially, the title track - "It must be loved"), that would be a MOST INCREDIBLE BLESSING for those of us eager to get a hold of this album, once again!! Keep up the GREAT WORK of spreading the Good News!! This special song is sooooooo incredible to listen to, it is truly a *timeless* Masterpiece inspired from the Lord!!
A truly amazing "end time" message of encouragement and great reminder that Jesus is coming back as the song describes "in a twinkling of an eye"...
*PLEASE* let us all know how it goes in getting this album accessible, once again!!
~ In His Mighty Love,
MichaelEmmanuel
WOW, Manny! Bro, if you can get this album remastered or remixed, (especially, the title track - "It must be loved"), that would be a MOST INCREDIBLE BLESSING for those of us eager to get a hold of this album, once again!! Keep up the GREAT WORK of spreading the Good News!! This special song is sooooooo incredible to listen to, it is truly a *timeless* Masterpiece inspired from the Lord!!
A truly amazing "end time" message of encouragement and great reminder that Jesus is coming back as the song describes "in a twinkling of an eye"...
*PLEASE* let us all know how it goes in getting this album accessible, once again!!
~ In His Mighty Love,
MichaelEmmanuel
Reply by Leticia in Porterville, CA @ 20:58 on Jun 16 2008
What is the exact date in July. I would love to go listen. Please post the music so we can listen to it. Its a blessing.
What is the exact date in July. I would love to go listen. Please post the music so we can listen to it. Its a blessing.
Reply by Chris Dickson in Banning, CA @ 21:56 on Jun 9 2008
Hi Manny.
In regards to the album "It Must Be Love," I listened to it as a boy, (my parents bought a cassette at one of your shows in the 80's) and when I returned to the Lord (6 years ago) my friend and I played it so much that the tape began to deteriorate. I only listen to it on a rare occasion, realizing that it's only a matter of time before it's all stretched and warbled. Needless to say, our Lord Jesus is so glorified in this album. i have a very special place in my heart for your music, and I (and many others) would be so blessed to have access to "It Must Be Love." Please contact me if you post it (for purchase even.)
May The Lord bless you and keep you... but don't wait too long, "Cos in the twinkling of an eye we'll just be gone, and we'll leave this human race to carry on."
Hi Manny.
In regards to the album "It Must Be Love," I listened to it as a boy, (my parents bought a cassette at one of your shows in the 80's) and when I returned to the Lord (6 years ago) my friend and I played it so much that the tape began to deteriorate. I only listen to it on a rare occasion, realizing that it's only a matter of time before it's all stretched and warbled. Needless to say, our Lord Jesus is so glorified in this album. i have a very special place in my heart for your music, and I (and many others) would be so blessed to have access to "It Must Be Love." Please contact me if you post it (for purchase even.)
May The Lord bless you and keep you... but don't wait too long, "Cos in the twinkling of an eye we'll just be gone, and we'll leave this human race to carry on."
Reply by Alma Martinez in San Diego, CA @ 00:38 on Jun 6 2008
this was the first record my parents bought after they got saved and my whole family is always singing these songs to each other even now over 20 years later! I know there are lots of fans out there who would be interested in downloading Latinos songs....they're message is still just as powerful today as it was back in the day...
this was the first record my parents bought after they got saved and my whole family is always singing these songs to each other even now over 20 years later! I know there are lots of fans out there who would be interested in downloading Latinos songs....they're message is still just as powerful today as it was back in the day...
Reply by frank esparza in san antonio texas @ 22:42 on Jun 3 2008
have a safe trip back to the mighty u.s.a. feel free to call me at 210-9081766 about this music.. god bless
have a safe trip back to the mighty u.s.a. feel free to call me at 210-9081766 about this music.. god bless
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Harold and his family have always been a great blessing and influence in my life. I was in Chama the first time the KINGS THREE (if u didnt know there original band name) played there first concert. What a BLESSING/ANNOINTING. I have always been involved in music ministry -becouse of there influnce in my life as a young man. I Love the Velasquez family