Croatto was also noted for his popular protest songs in the "Nueva Trova" tradition, as part of the band: Haciendo Punto En Otro Son, along with Puerto Rican artists: Silverio Pérez, Josy LaTorre, Irvin García, and Nano Cabrera.
In 1985, Croatto recorded another mega-hit: his song, Jesus, released during the christmas season, spoke about a poor child, named Jesus, with broken pants, hunger and no shoes who walked into a house of well doers. This song has become a christmas classic in Puerto Rico.
Croatto's daughter, Mara Croatto, was born in Puerto Rico and is a famous actress. She also considers herself one hundred percent Puerto Rican.
See also: Music of Puerto Rico