Pellin Rodríguez
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Pellín Rodríguez was a Salsa singer. Rodríguez was a member of the musical group El Gran Combo
and toured with them all over Europe and Latin America, gaining fame and popularity as a singer. In addition to his singing capabilities, Rodríguez had great comedic abilities and participated on comedy bits on various TV shows in Puerto Rico
. He is also the father of Pedro Rodriguez
, the director of a test laboratory at NASA
and inventor of a portable, battery-operated lift seat for people suffering from knee arthritis.
, a sector of San Juan
, the capital city of Puerto Rico. His parents, Tomasita De Gracia and Zenón Rodríguez, were poor and Rodríguez was only able to complete his primary education. He had to work in various jobs in order to help his family financially. During his adolescence, Rodríguez demonstrated his musical talents singing in church and in plays at school.
In 1947 Rodríguez was hired by Noro Morales
to join his orchestra. During the late 1940’s and early 1950’s Rodríguez also played with Xavier Cugat
, José Curbelo & Tito Puente
in prestigious dancing venues in New York City
such as the Palladium Ballroom, Paramount Theater and China Doll Club. In 1954 Rodríguez recorded several singles with Alfred Levy’s band (Alfredito And His Orchestra) which were later compiled in a few EP’s and LP’s. Rodríguez has a writing credit on the 1955 Cortijo Y Su Combo recording of the song Saoco.
Rodríguez moved to Chicago
in the late 1950’s, where he joined Orquesta Nuevo Ritmo de Cuba, led by Armando Sánchez.
In 1960 Rodríguez moved to Puerto Rico and played with Rafael Elvira’s Super Orquesta Tropicana later followed by a short stint with Noro Morales Orchestra before joining El Gran Combo.
. Rodríguez toured with the group all over Europe and Latin America, gaining fame and popularity as a singer. Rodríguez was the lead singer for more than 100 songs with El Gran Combo and recorded over 20 studio albums with them. Rodríguez also appears on over 20 compilations of the group. During his decade with El Gran Combo, the group enjoyed a lot of commercial success and received several awards and international recognitions. Among them a couple of Gold Records. In September 1972 El Gran Combo released the album Por El Libro. It was Rodríguez last studio recording with the group.
and his band.
, Milton Correa & Martín Quiñónez. They released three studio recordings and toured extensively between 1982 and 1984. The group disbanded after Rodríguez passed away in October 1984.
Company by the name of Elba Lopez Perez. Rodríguez and Elba were married and in 1953, they had their first child whom they named Pedro. The family was constantly on the go and in the late 1950's Rodríguez moved with his family to Chicago and Elba gave birth to their second child, Michael. In 1960, Rodríguez moved with his family to Puerto Rico. He bought a house for his family in the City of Bayamón
where his third child, Tommy was born.
In June 1984, just a few months before his passing, Rodríguez had a concert in Puerto Rico where he celebrated his 45th anniversary in the music business.
Rodríguez died on October 31, 1984 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Before he died, he had the pleasure of witnessing the graduation of his first born Pedro, who earned a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama
while working in NASA. Rodríguez is survived by his wife Elba, his sons Pedro, Michael, and Tommy, and his grandchildren Kenny, Terry, Marilyn, Pito, Tommy Jr, Elisa, and Rachel Rodriguez.
El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra. It is Puerto Rico's most successful musical group, and one of the most popular salsa orchestras across Latin America...
and toured with them all over Europe and Latin America, gaining fame and popularity as a singer. In addition to his singing capabilities, Rodríguez had great comedic abilities and participated on comedy bits on various TV shows in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. He is also the father of Pedro Rodriguez
Pedro Rodriguez (NASA)
Dr. Pedro Rodriguez, Ph.D., , is the Director of a test laboratory at NASA and inventor of a portable, battery-operated lift seat for people suffering from knee arthritis.-Early years:...
, the director of a test laboratory at NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
and inventor of a portable, battery-operated lift seat for people suffering from knee arthritis.
Early Life
Pellín Rodríguez (born Pedro Rodríguez de Gracia) was born and raised in SanturceSanturce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Santurce is a district of San Juan, Puerto Rico.-Summary:Santurce is one of the top ten most populated areas of the island holding Miramar, Loíza, Isla Grande, Barrio Obrero, and Condado as main cultural hot spots for art, music, cuisine, fashion, hotels, technology, multimedia, film, textile and...
, a sector of San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
, the capital city of Puerto Rico. His parents, Tomasita De Gracia and Zenón Rodríguez, were poor and Rodríguez was only able to complete his primary education. He had to work in various jobs in order to help his family financially. During his adolescence, Rodríguez demonstrated his musical talents singing in church and in plays at school.
Early Years
Rodríguez started his musical career in 1942 when he joined Leopoldo Salgado’s Conjunto Moderno. Soon after Rodríguez joined Johnny Segui’s Dandies Del ’42 followed by a short stint with Orquesta Carmelo Diaz Soler. During the 1940’s Rodríguez also played with several bands and orchestras. Among them were Moncho Usera’s orchestra, Manuel Jímenez “El Canario” quartet, Mario Dumont’s orchestra, Rafael Muñoz orchestra and Rafael Elvira’s Orquesta Tropicana where he shared vocal duties with Gilberto Monroig.In 1947 Rodríguez was hired by Noro Morales
Noro Morales
Norosbaldo Morales was a Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader.-Biography:Morales learned several instruments as a child. He played in Venezuela from 1924 to 1930, then returned to Puerto Rico to play with Rafaél Muñoz. He emigrated to New York City in 1935, and played there with Alberto Socarras...
to join his orchestra. During the late 1940’s and early 1950’s Rodríguez also played with Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat was a Spanish-American bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a key personality in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. He was also a cartoonist and a successful businessman...
, José Curbelo & Tito Puente
Tito Puente
Tito Puente, , born Ernesto Antonio Puente, was a Latin jazz and Salsa musician. The son of native Puerto Ricans Ernest and Ercilia Puente, of Spanish Harlem in New York City, Puente is often credited as "El Rey de los Timbales" and "The King of Latin Music"...
in prestigious dancing venues in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
such as the Palladium Ballroom, Paramount Theater and China Doll Club. In 1954 Rodríguez recorded several singles with Alfred Levy’s band (Alfredito And His Orchestra) which were later compiled in a few EP’s and LP’s. Rodríguez has a writing credit on the 1955 Cortijo Y Su Combo recording of the song Saoco.
Rodríguez moved to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
in the late 1950’s, where he joined Orquesta Nuevo Ritmo de Cuba, led by Armando Sánchez.
In 1960 Rodríguez moved to Puerto Rico and played with Rafael Elvira’s Super Orquesta Tropicana later followed by a short stint with Noro Morales Orchestra before joining El Gran Combo.
El Gran Combo
In 1962 after Cortijo Y Su Combo disbanded, some of its members got together and founded El Gran Combo. Rodríguez joined them and shared vocal duties with Andy MontañezAndy Montañez
Andrés Montañez , better known as Andy Montañez, is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico.-Early life:Montañez, like singer Daniel Santos and boxer Ossie Ocasio, is a native of the Tras Talleres area of Santurce San Juan. He is known by the nickname "El Godfather de la Salsa"...
. Rodríguez toured with the group all over Europe and Latin America, gaining fame and popularity as a singer. Rodríguez was the lead singer for more than 100 songs with El Gran Combo and recorded over 20 studio albums with them. Rodríguez also appears on over 20 compilations of the group. During his decade with El Gran Combo, the group enjoyed a lot of commercial success and received several awards and international recognitions. Among them a couple of Gold Records. In September 1972 El Gran Combo released the album Por El Libro. It was Rodríguez last studio recording with the group.
Solo Career
After recording Por El Libro with El Gran Combo, Rodríguez left the band to pursue a solo career. Rodríguez was signed by Puerto Rico based music label Borinquen Records. Rodríguez first solo album, Amor Por Tí, was released in April 1973. The album was a commercial success earning Rodríguez a Gold Record award and the single of the same name earned a Platinum Record award. During the time Rodríguez was signed to Borinquen Records he recorded six studio albums and he also participated on several compilation albums for the label. Most of the arrangements and orchestration of Rodríguez music while he was at Borinquen Records were done by Bobby ValentínBobby Valentin
Bobby Valentin, also known as "El Rey del Bajo" , is a musician and salsa bandleader.-Early years:...
and his band.
Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor
In 1978 several musicians that had left Oscar D’León Salsa Mayor asked Rodríguez to join their band. Rodríguez accepted and moved to Venezuela. The new band went by the name of Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor. For their first album Rodríguez shared lead vocals duties with Leo Pacheco and Carlos El Grande (Calixto Ferrer Pérez). In 1979 they released a second album where Rodríguez shared lead vocals duties with Leo Pacheco and Freddy Nieto who replaced Carlos El Grande.Andy & Pellín
After two albums with Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor, Rodríguez left the band and joined forces with his old partner from El Gran Combo Andy Montañez to record a new album. In 1979 they released the album "Encuentro Cercano De Dos Grandes" Andy & Pellín. The lead track of the album (Alacrán) was a direct response to a snide remark made in an El Gran Combo song released after Montañez left El Gran Combo.Reflexiones Pasadas
In 1981 Rodríguez recorded his last studio album as a solo artist, Reflexiones Pasadas. The album was produced and directed by renowned pianist and arranger Jorge Millet. It was the last album Millet worked on before he passed away.El Combo Del Ayer
In 1982 under the initiative of Johnny "El Bravo" López, a few ex-members from El Gran Combo reunited to form a group by the name of El Combo Del Ayer. Among them were Pellín Rodríguez, Elías Lopes, Roberto RoenaRoberto Roena
Roberto Roena is a salsa music percussionist, orchestra leader, and dancer. Roena was one of the original members of El Gran Combo Puerto Rican's first successful salsa music orchestra. He later became the leader of his own band, "Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound", arguably one of the best Latin...
, Milton Correa & Martín Quiñónez. They released three studio recordings and toured extensively between 1982 and 1984. The group disbanded after Rodríguez passed away in October 1984.
Personal Life
While on tour in New York, Rodríguez met a young lady who worked as a secretary for the American ExpressAmerican Express
American Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best...
Company by the name of Elba Lopez Perez. Rodríguez and Elba were married and in 1953, they had their first child whom they named Pedro. The family was constantly on the go and in the late 1950's Rodríguez moved with his family to Chicago and Elba gave birth to their second child, Michael. In 1960, Rodríguez moved with his family to Puerto Rico. He bought a house for his family in the City of Bayamón
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo...
where his third child, Tommy was born.
In June 1984, just a few months before his passing, Rodríguez had a concert in Puerto Rico where he celebrated his 45th anniversary in the music business.
Rodríguez died on October 31, 1984 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Before he died, he had the pleasure of witnessing the graduation of his first born Pedro, who earned a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
while working in NASA. Rodríguez is survived by his wife Elba, his sons Pedro, Michael, and Tommy, and his grandchildren Kenny, Terry, Marilyn, Pito, Tommy Jr, Elisa, and Rachel Rodriguez.
Legacy
Puerto Rico has honored the memory of Rodríguez by naming a street in Santurce after him. In the Villa Palmeras neighborhood in Santurce there is a square named "Plaza De Los Salseros" which has a statue and plaque dedicated to Pellin Rodríguez. Rodríguez is considered one of the original godfathers of salsaSingles
| Artist | Títle | Release Year | Record Label |
| Orquesta Carmelo Díaz Soler | El Gallo Miguel/Todo Fué Mentira | 1946 | Verne 113 |
| Orquesta Carmelo Díaz Soler | Stop... Marcolina/En Las Papas | 1946 | Verne 187 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | The Peanut Vendor/My Heart At The Sweet Voice | 1949 | MGM Records 10407 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | Se Apellida Morales/Mambo Land | 1950 | Verne 0530 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | Me Pica La Lengua/La Policía | 1951 | Columbia 39220 |
| Luisito Benjamín Y Su Ritmo | Que Bien Te Ves/Choncoli | Rivoli-102 | |
| Luisito Benjamín Y Su Ritmo | Tres Lindas Cubanas/Adorada Ilusión | Rivoli-109 | |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Celos/Nene | Brunswick 41507 | |
| Pellín Rodríguez | A Goya Le Dió La Gripe/Rosa Linda | Brunswick 41629 | |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Chop Suey Mambo/Las Muchachitas Del Cha Cha Cha | 1954 | Rainbow 243 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Cha Cha Cha/Tan-Tan-Tun | 1954 | Rainbow 247 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Turkish Delight/Sugar Cane Mambo | 1954 | Rainbow 255 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Temptress Mambo/Crazy Stanley Mambo | 1954 | Rainbow 258 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Papa Loves Mambo/Nocturnando | 1954 | Rainbow 264 |
| El Gran Combo | Cabeza De Hacha/Perico | 1963 | GEMA-1414 |
| El Gran Combo | Mujer Querida/Acángana | 1964 | GEMA-1431 |
| El Gran Combo | A Mi Manera/Santigualo | 1964 | GEMA-1439 |
| El Gran Combo | El Jala Jala/Fe Y Adoración | 1964 | GEMA-1450 |
| El Gran Combo | La Rareza/Yo Bailo Merengue | 1964 | GEMA-1454 |
| El Gran Combo | Lo Que Dios Me Dió/Campesino | 1964 | GEMA-1463 |
| El Gran Combo | El Caballo Pelotero/El Cobrador | 1965 | GEMA-1465 |
| El Gran Combo | Meneito Me/La Cara | 1965 | GEMA-1476 |
| El Gran Combo | El Pasajero Cuña/Los Cuadrosos | 1965 | GEMA-1482 |
| El Gran Combo | Se Acabó/El Carrito | 1966 | GEMA-1511 |
| El Gran Combo | Cantares/Alegre Navidad | 1966 | GEMA-1515 |
| El Gran Combo | La Vieja Voladora/ Oye Su Cantar | 1966 | GEMA-1516 |
| El Gran Combo | Perejil Pa' La Cotorra/Máldito Callo | 1967 | GEMA-1528 |
| El Gran Combo | Son Facilito/Pa' Que Te Desbarates | 1967 | GEMA-1533 |
| El Gran Combo | Esos Ojitos Negros/Córreme Guardia | 1967 | GEMA-1542 |
| El Gran Combo | Fiesta Con El Gran Combo/Primer Viaje Pa' La Luna | 1967 | GEMA-1551 |
| El Gran Combo | Gran Combo's Boogaloo/Vas Bien | 1967 | GEMA-1560 |
| El Gran Combo | Chua Chua Boogaloo/Shake It Baby | 1967 | GEMA-1566 |
| El Gran Combo | Clap Your Hands/Avelino Plumón | 1967 | GEMA-1570 |
| El Gran Combo | Tu Querías Boogaloo ? ¡Toma Boogaloo!/Sway To And Fro | 1967 | GEMA-1577 |
| El Gran Combo | Navidades A Go Go/Shing A Ling For My Baby | 1967 | GEMA-1583 |
| El Gran Combo | Pata Pata/Voy | 1967 | GEMA-1589 |
| El Gran Combo | El Jala Jala Llegó/Transplante De Corazón | 1967 | GEMA-1595 |
| El Gran Combo | De Que Presumes/En Un Beso La Vida | 1968 | GEMA-1601 |
| El Gran Combo | La Mazucamba/Gran Combo Jala-Jala | 1968 | GEMA-1607 |
| El Gran Combo | Good Night My Love/Cinnamon | 1968 | GEMA-1627 |
| El Gran Combo | A Tí Te Pasa Algo/Mi Ritmo | 1968 | GEMA-1647 |
| El Gran Combo | Chango Ta' Veni/Le Dicen Papá | 1971 | EGC-7005 |
| El Gran Combo | Gracias Mi Amor/Apreciemos La Ocasión | 1973 | GEMA-1709 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Amor Por Tí/Arrebatadora | 1973 | Borinquen D-400 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Rompamos El Contrato/Vuelve Otra Noche | 1973 | Borinquen D-427 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Óyeme Locutor/Déjame No Vuelvas Mas | 1974 | Borinquen D-446 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Voy A Cambiar Mi Corazón/Me Dices Que Te Vas | 1975 | Borinquen D-458 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Recordar Es Morir/Se Vende Un Corazón | 1975 | Borinquen D-477 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Brindo Por Tu Cumpleaños/Una Sola Estrella | 1976 | Borinquen D-506 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | A Los Muchachos De Belén/Aventurera | 1976 | Borinquen D-516 |
| El Combo Del Ayer | Plaza Vacante/La Rareza | 1984 | TTH-1870 |
EP’s & LP’s
| Artist | Títle | Release Year | Record Label |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | Rhumba With Noro Morales And His Orchestra | 1949 | MGM Records E-537 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Cha Cha Cha Mambo | 1954 | Rainbow LP 720 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Mambos For Dancing (4 Track EP) | 1955 | Rainbow EP-618 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Mambos For Dancing | 1955 | Rainbow LP 721 |
| Orquesta Nuevo Ritmo De Cuba | The Heart Of Cuba | 1959 | GNP 47 |
| El Gran Combo | De Siempre | 1963 | GEMA-1181 |
| El Gran Combo | Acángana | 1964 | GEMA-1188 |
| El Gran Combo | Ojos Chinos, Jala Jala | 1964 | GEMA-1195 |
| El Gran Combo | El Caballo Pelotero | 1965 | GEMA-3001 |
| El Gran Combo | El Swing De El Gran Combo | 1966 | GEMA-3011 |
| El Gran Combo | En Navidad | 1966 | GEMA-3021 |
| El Gran Combo | Máldito Callo | 1967 | GEMA-3027 |
| El Gran Combo | Esos Ojitos Negros | 1967 | GEMA-3030 |
| El Gran Combo | Fiesta Con El Gran Combo | 1967 | GEMA -3035 |
| El Gran Combo | Boleros Románticos | 1967 | GEMA-3036 |
| El Gran Combo | Boogaloos | 1967 | GEMA-3044 |
| El Gran Combo | ¿Tu Querias Boogaloo? ¡Toma Boogaloo! | 1967 | GEMA-3052 |
| El Gran Combo | Pata-Pata, Jala-Jala, Boogaloo | 1967 | GEMA-3057 |
| El Gran Combo | Tangos Por El Gran Combo | 1968 | GEMA-3061 |
| El Gran Combo | Los Nenes Sicodélicos | 1968 | GEMA-3066 |
| El Gran Combo | Latin Power | 1968 | GEMA-3074 |
| El Gran Combo | Smile! It's El Gran Combo | 1968 | GEMA-3078 |
| El Gran Combo | Este Si Que Es, 1969 | 1969 | GEMA-3083 |
| El Gran Combo | Estamos Primeros | 1970 | RCSLP 1911 |
| El Gran Combo | De Punta A Punta | 1971 | RCSLP 1912 |
| El Gran Combo | Por El Libro | 1972 | RCSLP 1913 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Amor Por Tí | 1973 | Borinquen SDG-1244 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa De Borinquen En Navidad Volumen II (Various Artists) | 1973 | Borinquen ADG-1248 |
| Davilita, Felipe Rodríguez Y Pellín Rodríguez Con El Sexteto Borinquen | Navidad | 1973 | Borinquen SDG-1250 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Quémame Los Ojos | 1973 | Borinquen ADG-1254 |
| Davilita, Felipe Rodríguez Y Pellín Rodríguez Con El Sexteto Borinquen | La Protesta De Los Reyes | 1974 | Borinquen ADG-1262 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Album 3 | 1974 | Borinquen AAD-1270 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa Es De Borinquen Vol.4 (Various Artists) | 1975 | Borinquen SDG-1273 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Recordar Es Morir | 1975 | Borinquen ADG-1285 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | De Parranda En Navidad | 1975 | Borinquen ADG-1288 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Aventurera | 1976 | Borinquen ADG-1304 |
| >...De Frente y Luchando...! | 1978 | Velvet LPV-1787 | |
| Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor | Un Sello De Garantía | 1979 | Velvet LPV-8023 |
| Andy Montañez & Pellín Rodríguez | "Encuentro Cercano De Dos Grandes" Andy & Pellín | 1979 | Velvet PRS-3002 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Reflexiones Pasadas | 1981 | Calidad Records KLP-101 |
| El Combo Del Ayer | Canta Pellín Rodríguez | 1982 | LPAR001 |
| El Combo Del Ayer | Aquel Gran Encuentro | 1983 | CA 002 |
| El Combo Del Ayer | 20 Años Después...El Pasado Convertido En Presente… | 1984 | Top Ten Hits TTH-1870 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Los 45 Años De Pellín Rodríguez | 1985 | Recuerdos Record LPR-129 |
Compilations (EP’s & LP’s)
| Artist | Títle | Release Year | Record Label |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | Rhumbas And Mambo | 1993 | Tumbao Cuban Classics TCD-027 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | ”Live” Broadcasts & Transcriptions 1942-48 | 1996 | Harlequin HQCD78 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | 25 Versiones Clásicas De El Manicero (Various Artists) | 1997 | Tumbao Cuban Classics TCD-801 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | Walter Winchell Rumba | 2000 | MLCD-55025 |
| Noro Morales And His Orchestra | Mambo With Morales: The Complete Columbia Masters | 2006 | MHCP1098 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Cha Cha Cha Mambos Merengue | 1956 | Rainbow LP-120 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Mambos Cha Cha Cha | 1956 | Rainbow LP-121 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Teenagers Dance Chop Suey Mambo (4 Track EP) | 1958 | RCA Victor EPA-4201 |
| Alfredito And His Orchestra | Crazy Titles For Dancing Cha Cha & Merengue | 1958 | RCA Victor LPM-1695 |
| Orquesta Nuevo Ritmo De Cuba | The Heart Of Cuba/The Incendiary Piano of Peruchin! | 2000 | GNP Crescendo Records GNPD 2264 |
| El Gran Combo | Merengues | 1969 | GEMA SE-COL-026 |
| El Gran Combo | Guarachas | 1969 | GEMA SE-COL-027 |
| El Gran Combo | Bombas | 1969 | GEMA SE-COL-028 |
| El Gran Combo | Epócas De Oro | 1969 | GEMA SE-COL-029 |
| El Gran Combo | Sus 15 Grandes Hits Vol.1 | 1969 | GEMA SE-COL-031 |
| El Gran Combo | Aquí Está Pellín Sus Mejores Boleros | 1973 | GEMA LPG-5013 |
| El Gran Combo | Los Años De Andy Montañez Con El Gran Combo | 1978 | GEMA LPGS-5057 |
| El Gran Combo | Recordando A Pellín Rodríguez Con Sus 15 Grandes Éxitos | 1984 | GEMA G-044 |
| El Gran Combo | 25th Anniversary | 1987 | RCSLP 2050-3 |
| El Gran Combo | 20 Grandes Éxitos | 1990 | Discos Fuentes D16040 |
| El Gran Combo | 15 Grandes Hits Vol.2 | 1992 | Disco Hit 1509 |
| El Gran Combo | 30 Aniversario | 1992 | Combo CO-2091 |
| El Gran Combo | 15 Grandes Hits Vol.3 | 1993 | Disco Hit 1510 |
| El Gran Combo | The Best | 1995 | Sony CDZ-81476 |
| El Gran Combo | 16 Boleros | 1996 | Discos Fuentes D16476 |
| El Gran Combo | 35 Years Around the World | 1997 | Combo-2125 |
| El Gran Combo | 30 Éxitos Remasterizados | 2000 | Discos Fuentes E20007 |
| El Gran Combo | Los 40 De | 2002 | Disco Hit 5001 |
| El Gran Combo | Los Tres Grandes El Gran Combo, Los Condes & Felipe Rodriguez (Various Artists) | 2005 | Disco Hit 1807 |
| El Gran Combo | Encantos Del Bolero (Various Artists) | 2006 | Ole Music 972012 |
| El Gran Combo | Clásicos De Puerto Rico Vol. 9 (Various Artists) | 2006 | Disco Hit 8266 |
| El Gran Combo | From the Beginning 45 Years Of Music (1962-2007) Remixed And Remastered Original Recordings | 2008 | Combo CO-2145 |
| El Gran Combo | 46 Aniversario Toda Una Historia | 2008 | Discos Fuentes E20386 |
| El Gran Combo | It's Christmas Time! 15 Greatest Hits | 2010 | Combo CO-2141 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa Es De Borinquen Vol.1 (Various Artists) | 1973 | Borinquen ADG-1245 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa Es De Borinquen Vol.3 (Various Artists) | 1975 | Borinquen SDG-1268 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa Es De Borinquen Vol.5 (Various Artists) | 1975 | Borinquen SDG-1280 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | 15 Éxitos Bailables De Navidad (Various Artists) | 1983 | Borinquen DDD-1461 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Homenaje A Pellín Rodríguez Epoca De Oro Sus 15 Éxitos | 1984 | Borinquen ADG-1494 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | 15 Éxitos De Salsa (Con Sus Interpretes Originales) Epoca De Oro (Various Artists) | 1986 | |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Lo Mejor De La Salsa Vol 2 (Various Artists) | ||
| Pellín Rodríguez | Historia Musical Sus Grandes 20 Éxitos | 1993 | DG-1540 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | 12 Boleros Colección De Oro | 1999 | DG-1579 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa Es De Borinquen Vol.1 (Various Artists) | Borinquen CDB 5001 | |
| Pellín Rodríguez | La Salsa Es De Borinquen Vol.3 (Various Artists) | Borinquen CDB 5005 | |
| Pellín Rodríguez | 20 Éxitos Navideños La Salsa De Borinquen (Various Artists) | 2001 | DG-1248 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Navidad Lo Mejor De Pellín Rodríguez | 2008 | DG-1288 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Diamantes de la Salsa Vol. 2 (Various Artists) | 2006 | Colmusica CDC-2136 |
| Pellín Rodríguez | Victoriosos Salseros Puro Clásico (Various Artists) | 2006 | Colmusica CDC-2137 |
| Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor | Los Años De Oro Velvet Salsa All Stars (Various Artists) | 1999 | Velvet-5278 |
| Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor | 40 Años De Éxitos | 2007 | Velvet-4007 |
| Andy Montañez | 40 Años De Éxitos | 2010 | Velvet-4086 |
| El Combo Del Ayer | Joyas De La Salsa Vol 3 (Various Artists) | 2000 | Top Ten Hits TTH 01-44-39-02731 |
| El Combo Del Ayer | Los Éxitos De Pellin Rodríguez Con El Combo Del Ayer | 2003 | AJ 1378 |
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- Dr. Pedro RodriguezPedro Rodriguez (NASA)Dr. Pedro Rodriguez, Ph.D., , is the Director of a test laboratory at NASA and inventor of a portable, battery-operated lift seat for people suffering from knee arthritis.-Early years:...