 He was also a strong supporter of the Cuban Revolution.A few days before he died, Richard Egües stated "I would give my life for him", referring to the Cuban President Fidel Castro, who was very sick at the time.Egües composed what are today classics of salsa, such as "Sabrosona", "Bombón cha", "Asi Es Mejor", "La Muela", "Gladys", "El cerquillo", "El Cuini" and his most well-known song, "El bodeguero", which became part of Nat King Cole's repertoire.