Pasteles Verdes

Pasteles Verdes formed in Uruguay in 1963 with four members: Héctor "Lalo" Gatti on vocals and guitar, Eduardo "Tato" Boiso Lanza on bass, Fernando "Pino" Martell on drums, and Armando "Mandy" Cantero on keyboards. They came together during a period when Uruguayan music was finding its own voice, and they developed a sound built around vocal harmonies and straightforward arrangements.

Their 1965 single "El Presidiario" became a national hit in Uruguay. The song's narrative about a prisoner's yearning connected with listeners, and it remains their most recognized track. They followed it with other songs like "Vale La Pena Llorar" and "El Reloj," which shared a similar melodic, melancholic quality.

The group released several albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including Psicodelia in 1967 and Melopea in 1971. Their recordings from this period capture their particular blend of vocal pop with occasional psychedelic touches. While political tensions in Uruguay created some difficulties for artists at the time, Pasteles Verdes managed to maintain a steady output of music until the early 1970s.