Trio Galleta was a soul and rock band formed in 1969 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. It consisted of Carlos Iturbide (guitar, vocals), Juan Carlos "Juancho" Saporiti (drums) and Anibal "Lolo" Tell (bass).
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 ("Green River") bw "Lodi" which was released on Odeon "Pops" DTOA 8512 in 1969.45Cat - Trío Galleta - Discography, Rio Verde (Green River) "Lodi" made its debut at no. 8 in the Billboard Hits of the World, Argentina chart for the week of 1 November.Billboard, November 1, 1969 - Page 83 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 8, Last Week -, BAD MOON RISING/LODI-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI) *Trio Galleta (Odeon) Two weeks later, their version of "Green River" debuted at no. 9 in the same chart.Billboard, November 15, 1969 - Page 94 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 9, Last Week -, GREEN RIVER-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon) For the week of 29 November, "Green River" peaked at no. 7.Billboard, November 29, 1969 - Page 89 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 7, Last Week 9, GREEN RIVER-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon)Billboard, December 13, 1969 - Page 77 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 8, Last Week 8, GREEN RIVER-Creedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon) For the week of 13 December, "Lodi" was at no. 2.Billboard, December 13, 1969 - Page 77 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, ARGENTINA, This Week 2, Last Week 3 LODI/BAD MOON RISING-reedence Clearwater Revival (EMI); *Trio Galleta (Odeon)
Trio Galleta recorded the single, "Estoy Herido" ("I've Been Hurt") bw "Nosotros Conseguiremos Mas Almas" ("We've Got More Souls") which was released on Odean "Pops" DTOA 8531 in 1969.45Cat - Trío Galleta - Discography, Estoy Herido (I've Been Hurt)
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.Cash Box, January 10, 1970 - Page 37 Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 3, Last Week 4, I've Been Hurt Bill Deal and Rhondells (Philips); Trio Galleta (Odeon); The Klan (RCA) By 14 February, the record had moved down from no. 3 to no. 4.Cash Box, February 14, 1970 - Page 64 Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 4, Last Week 3, I've Been Hurt Bill Deal & Rhondells (Polydor) Trio Galleta (Odeon) Klan (RCA)
It had been reported the previous month that with the group's version of "I'm Hurt" ("I've Been Hurt") becoming an overnight sensation, their label Odeon was also cutting their first LP.Cash Box, January 17, 1970 - Page 104 Cash Box Argentina
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.Cash Box, May 2, 1970 - Page 65 Argentina's Best Sellers, Venus (Korn) Shocking Blue (Polydor) Carlos Bisso (RCA) Trio Galleta (Odeon) The group's self-titled LP was also at no. 8 in the Argentina's Best Sellers Top LPs chart.Cash Box, May 2, 1970 - Page 65 Argentina's Best Sellers, Top LP’s, 7 Trio Galleta Trio Galleta (Odeon)
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
+ Albums Argentina Argentina or otherwise where indicated Act Release Catalogue Year NotesTrio Galetta Estoy Herido Odeon Pops LDF 4402 1970 Trio Galleta Galleta Soul Odeon Pops SLDF 4427 1971 Trio Galleta I Am So Happy Odeon MOFB 451 1971 Brazil releaseDiscogs - Trio Galleta, Discography Releases > Albums Trio Galleta Galleta RCA VIK LZ-1302 1975 Johnkatsmc5 - return to the underground, the other side of music, Galleta “Galleta” 1975 Argentina Beat Heavy Soul Rock (ex-Trio Galleta) Trio Galleta Trio Galleta RCA Vik LZ-1530 1981 Trio Galleta Aquel EMI 4189 ???? Cassette Trio Galletta Estoy Herido EMI 8 36137 2, Discos Pampa 8 36137 2 1995 CD re-releaseDiscogs - Trio Galleta, Discography Releases > Albums
References
External links Discogs - Trio Galleta 45Cat - Trío Galleta - Discography