Guisando: Doing A Job ("Candela Orange" LP – Fania Exclusive)

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Release Date: May 30, 2025

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* Each pressing is unique—color may differ slightly from image.


The 1969 collaboration by salsa’s legendary duo Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe, is a fantastic stew of a bold fusion of styles like son, guajira, bomba, guaguancó and more. The album’s highlight songs include, “No me den candela,” Willie’s response to Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man,” “I Wish I Had A Watermelon” and the upbeat title track written by the duo. Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes, this 140-gram vinyl reissue is a must-have for classic salsa music lovers. 

Side A
1. Guisando
2. No me den candela
3. El Titán
4. Oiga Señor

Side B
1. I Wish I Had A Watermelon
2. Te están buscando
3. Se baila mejor

• The third Willie Colón album featuring Hector Lavoe as lead vocalist and the first in which they shared the credits and album cover.
• Highlight songs include, “No me den candela,” Willie’s response to Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man,” “I Wish I Had A Watermelon” and the upbeat title track written by the Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe.
• (AAA) Lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Dave Polster & Clint Holley at Well Made Music
• Pressed on 140-gram vinyl