SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio band called "Mariachi Entertainment System" created a mariachi-style version of a ballad from the hit film “Grease.”
The post on the band’s Facebook page on May 24 went viral and has been shared thousands of times.
“We were completely shocked. We were not expecting that at all,” Alina Lozano, singer said.
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The group is made up of San Antonians with deep Mexican roots.
“My father was a musician in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. He has his own group. He was a rock and roll singer. I followed his footsteps,” Gilberto Martinez, group member said.
“Grease in general has a big following so combine it with mariachi music for the style, I mean its different,” Jesus Guerra, said.
Singer Lozano said every word in a song counts.
“When I sign a song, I really try to pay attention to the words and try to think what was this composer feeling,” Lozano said.
The members hope to create many new hits in the years to come.
Hopelessly Devoted To You - Mariachi Cover - MESWhat's up Grease fans!!!! We have come a long way since making our first recordings and I have learned a lot about this whole process. Hope you all enjoy our re recorded version of Hopelessly Devoted To You from the motion picture Grease.
Posted by Mariachi Entertainment System on Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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