'EL TRISTE': El día que JOSÉ JOSÉ conquistó al Mundo en el Festival OTI

At just 22 years old, it was his participation and masterful performance of the song "El Triste" at the OTI Festival that launched José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz's musical career. This song not only catapulted him to fame in Mexico but also earned him recognition abroad. The song "El Triste" was written by Roberto Cantoral as he was flying back to Mexico City one night to attend his mother's funeral. Although the Mexican artist had already released the album "Cuidado" in 1969, a record that was well-received, it was the following year that the spotlight truly fell on his career. The audience's euphoria at such a magnificent performance was so great that the stage was immediately filled with carnations thrown as a sign of affection. Some excited women ran towards him to hug him, and the audience cheered enthusiastically. Unfortunately, "The Prince of Song" did not win the festival, causing discontent among those present. Singers from various countries participated in this festival. Two women won first and second place, and José José came in third. Brazilian Cláudya Oliveira, a Bossa Nova singer who began her career in 1967, won first place with her song "Canção de amor e paz" (Song of Love and Peace). Venezuelan actress, radio host, and presenter Mirla Castellanos won second place with her performance of "Con los brazos cruzados" (With Arms Crossed). The correct name of the contest was the Latin Song Festival. The performance of "El Triste" (The Sad One) left one of Mexico's most important voices, the great Marco Antonio Muñiz, speechless. Greetings, distinguished friends of Tropical Syncretism. It is a great pleasure for us to receive your loyal and kind visit. Warmest regards from the Dominican Republic. Blessings.