Vicente Fernández Gómez is a citizen of Mexico and known for his Mariachi and Ranchera music. He was born in 1940 and died in 2021. And he was a singer, lyricist, movie producer, and actor. He was a clear patriot and used all possible moments to exhibit his patriotism and bring pride to his nation. He started his career as a Hotel singer at age 14, followed by joining Mariachi musical groups to expand his singing journey. Vicente won 4 Grammy Awards, 9 Latin Grammy Awards, and 14 Lo Nuestro Awards. Soon he became the fame of Hollywood that added value to his career.
Below are the best quotes of Vicente with a description that reflects their Life of Vicente and his thoughts about music. Let’s dive in.
1. “For me, putting on my charro outfit is a matter of pride, and it’s a very big responsibility.” – Vicente Fernández
Charro is a Mexican outfit considered to be a part of Mexican heritage. The outfit was designed from the inspirational costume of a Horse Man. The people of Mexico considered this a National emblem, and they used to wear it for all occasions and celebrations. Being a Mexican citizen and a pride singer, Vincent used to wear Charro for all his concerts and considered that as pride and duty to be fulfilled every time as a citizen of Mexico to showcase his country.
2. ” From my country, they will only take me out feet first.” – Vicente Fernández
Vincent loved his Mexico country as much as he loved himself. He always kept his promises to the country and ensured Mexico’s pride in reaching the world. He was a real patriot and tirelessly worked to make the nation proud. The above quote reveals his patriotism, meaning that his feet move out of the country. If someone can voluntarily take him out, then comes the mind and soul. One who attended the funerals might be aware that the coffins are carried in the way that the foot goes first, and then the body follows. Like the same, here Vincent expresses his patriotism toward Mexico.
3. ” When I hear the public’s applause, I don’t know where the voice comes from, but it does for three hours.” – Vicente Fernández
During his concerts and stage shows in front of thousands and thousands of people, the applause he got from the audience made him crazy. He felt delighted, happy, and ecstatic. The cheers from the crowd were his addiction that lifted him throughout the journey with a massive success rate. So he always felt that the cheers from the audience sounded for three hours even after the closure of every event. He hadn’t noticed any single face from the crowd that was memorable but still, he could hear the cheerful voices of his fans all around him everywhere.
4. “As long as you don’t stop clapping, I won’t stop singing.” – Vicente Fernández
This quote is similar to the above one. People undergo many problems to survive in this world and end up being stressed and unhealthy. A person who works for more than eight hours a day requires rest and entertainment, which are undeniable. And thus, the art arrives. Vicente gave much importance to his audience and fans. The audience becomes the motivation for every artist, including singers, dancers, actors, and sportsmen. A child needs nutrition to grow, and the art needs the audience to evolve. If we can make someone happy, that becomes the source of Life and fulfilment. Vicente considered singing as a duty to be delivered to the audience to make them happy. Here he says that he keeps singing until the audience stops clapping.
5. “I accept recording with everybody, as long as it’s with a mariachi.” – Vicente Fernández
Mariachi is a form of Mexican traditional music from the 18th century. The word ‘Mariachi’ has no particular meaning as it has a distinctive background that has not been proven. Vincent has been a great fan of the traditional music ‘Mariachi’ of his own land. Usually, singers and musicians work with other musicians and singers. If singers are given lyrics and tunes, they sing where language does not matter. But here, in the above quote, Vincent showed his readiness to collaborate with other singers and musicians but with the condition of using Mariachi music in his songs. This reveals his love and importance towards his tradition and country.
6. “I think the United States is extremely important for Mexican music.” – Vicente Fernández
Mexico is located in the Southern part of North America. Vincent wanted to take his Mexican music to a world audience, and his expansion methods were worked out. He had a wide range of audiences and worlds. But the most favourite ones were the American people. His statement may have two hidden thoughts into it. One means to the people of the United States, and the other means the states are united together, and showers multiples of love for his music are important. He was the person who knew how to respect the fans and people. Because, in the end, people are the ones who basically feed us with their love and trust in our talents.
7. ” When you’re a ranchera singer, you represent your country. It’s a God-given gift.” – Vicente Fernández
Mexico has one of the prominent genres of music called Ranchera. The name Ranchera originated from its Ranchlands. The music was from the rural sides of Mexico and later spread throughout the country during Mexico’s Revolution. Vincent was also a Ranchera singer, and so he confessed to other singers that if a singer sings Ranchera, it becomes the portrayal of the country’s tradition, pride, and people. He then becomes the face of the people, and many things can happen based on that. So he says that one should be careful in representing the country. He also mentions that it’s a gift given by God. Because not everyone gets this opportunity to represent one born land, this turns out to be an achievement for Life. It must be celebrated and embraced to be a Ranchera singer.
8. ” With the education I had, all I could do was work as a burro, in whatever I could find: shoeshine boy, janitor, dishwasher, waiter, bartender, cashier, bricklayer, painter.” – Vicente Fernández
Fernandez has no higher education than completing elementary school due to his family’s financial troubles. Later he worked as a wager in various jobs that made him survive. He has worked as a dishwasher, painter, shoeshine boy, etc… Life is not the same for everyone. But the person struggles for Life, and success becomes history. Vicente Fernandez has become one of those who created histories. Though he struggled with his basic needs, he had a phenomenal voice and interest in his land music. His bench work, along with his talent, shot him into the sky, and he became the shining star of Mexico. He admits that he would have been a wager who works for survival if there was no music in his Life.
9. ” I’ve always said there aren’t great composers- there are great songs.” – Vicente Fernández
Music is bonded by every artist, like lyricists, music directors, musicians, technicians, instrumental artists, instrument makers, singers, and then the lovable audience as well. Eventually, all these together bring the good song to the stage. If any one of these fails and the rest fails automatically. A good song requires everything to match up. But every time, it cannot be assured to give the best songs as it needs the universe’s support. If the song gets viral, it means the song is good altogether. No one can take the credits individually. We never know what happens next. Then the credits to the composer are not affirmative, and so the songs are great, not the composers, Vicente said.
10. ” In this world, we have two classes of people: the rich, very poor, and the poor, very rich.” – Vicente Fernández
The very wrong perception that people have of being rich is being wealthy. Having a lot of money, gold, diamonds, and other valuable assets do not make one rich. All the outer products are replaceable, destroyable, and unstable. All this wealth vanishes if any natural calamities happen, which is beyond human capability to protect. There is a saying that God gives us more to help others. Keeping all the wealth for yourself makes you poor. Earning people is more important than earning money. Helping others is the duty of rich people. There are other people who are poor by money and rich by heart. Some people cannot see others suffering, help others as much as they can, and become rich. God will never leave this kind of kind heart.
11. ” I retired because I wanted to leave a very beautiful place without having to die.” – Vicente Fernández
Vicente adored his whole music journey and cherished every moment. He valued his stage and workplace like a temple. And he has seen his workplace as beautiful. Therefore, he wanted to leave the place and experience the moment when he was alive. So, he retired from his music career before his death.
12. ” Talent is a gift from God, and fame is the result of man’s work.” – Vicente Fernández
Humans have talent, and only the person who uses it wisely becomes a celebrity. God has given a unique gift to each other. Some of us have good beauty who becomes a model, a good brain who becomes a scientist, a good voice who becomes a singer, good acting who becomes an actor, good stamina who becomes a sportsman, and much more. Likewise, each of us has a talent. But only talent will not take you to stardom. Hard work does. One has to work hard and practice until one reaches the stage. Only his work can bring him fame.