Trio Galleta


Trio Galleta was a soul and rock band formed in 1969 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. It consisted of Carlos Iturbide, Juan Carlos "Juancho" Saporiti and Anibal "Lolo" Tell.

Background

In 1970, when the trend of singing in English language in Latin America had little acceptance, they released their first album, Estoy Herido, made only of cover versions. The project was made through Odeon Records. In 1971, they released an album titled Galleta Soul.

Career

1960s

The group recorded the single, "Rio Verde bw "Lodi" which was released on Odeon "Pops" DTOA 8512 in 1969. "Lodi" made its debut at no. 8 in the Billboard Hits of the World, Argentina chart for the week of 1 November. Two weeks later, their version of "Green River" debuted at no. 9 in the same chart. For the week of 29 November, "Green River" peaked at no. 7. For the week of 13 December, "Lodi" was at no. 2.
Trio Galleta recorded the single, "Estoy Herido" bw "Nosotros Conseguiremos Mas Almas" which was released on Odean "Pops" DTOA 8531 in 1969.

1970s

For the week of 10 January 1970, "I've Been Hurt" had moved up from no. 4 to no. 3 on the Cash Box Argentina's Best Sellers chart. By 14 February, the record had moved down from no. 3 to no. 4.
It had been reported the previous month that with the group's version of "I'm Hurt" becoming an overnight sensation, their label Odeon was also cutting their first LP.
For the week of 2 May 1970, Trio Galletta's version of "Venus" was at no. 4 on the Cash Box Argentina's Best Sellers chart. The group's self-titled LP was also at no. 8 in the Argentina's Best Sellers Top LPs chart.
In 1975 Iturbide formed a new quartet called Galleta, with Eduardo Sanz on guitar, Lito Olmos on bass, and Maria José on drums. Their album Galleta contained soul rock and hard rock. The album did not sell well.

Later years

They influenced the Brazilian band the Fevers.
In the 21st century the band's songs continue to be re-recorded and concerts are made in their tribute.

Discography

ActReleaseCatalogueYearNotes
Trio GalettaEstoy HeridoOdeon Pops LDF 44021970
Trio GalletaGalleta SoulOdeon Pops SLDF 44271971
Trio GalletaI Am So HappyOdeon MOFB 4511971Brazil release
Trio GalletaGalletaRCA VIK LZ-13021975
Trio GalletaTrio GalletaRCA Vik LZ-15301981
Trio GalletaAquelEMI 4189????Cassette
Trio GallettaEstoy HeridoEMI 8 36137 2, Discos Pampa 8 36137 21995CD re-release