Agustín Lara

Ángel Agustín María Carlos Fausto Mariano Alfonso del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Lara y Aguirre del Pino (Spanish pronunciation: [aɣusˈtin ˈlaɾa]; October 30, 1897 – November 6, 1970), known as Agustín Lara, was a Mexican composer and performer of songs and boleros. He is recognized as one of the most popular songwriters of his era. His work was widely appreciated not only in Mexico but also in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. After his death, he has also been recognized in the United States, Italy and Japan.

Notable performers of his work include Pedro Vargas who was a friend, Juan Arvizu, Nestor Mesta Chayres, Pedro Infante, Javier Solís, Julio Iglesias, Manuel Mijares, Vicente Fernandez, Luis Miguel, Perez Prado, Chavela Vargas and Natalia Lafourcade among others.

Outside the Spanish speaking world, his most famous songs are Granada, Solamente Una Vez (You Belong to My Heart) and Piensa en mí, which have both been recorded by numerous international singers, including Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza and José Carreras.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 30, 1897 (Mexico City), Died November 6, 1970 (Mexico City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, piano, leader, arranger, speaker

See Also: Lara, Maria Teresa

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Recordings (Results 401-408 of 408 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca DEP 51 10-in. 8/31/1934 Oracion caribe Agustín Lara instrumentalist, piano  
Decca DEP 52 10-in. 8/31/1934 Flor de lis Agustín Lara instrumentalist, piano  
Decca DEP 53 10-in. 8/31/1934 Nadie Agustín Lara instrumentalist, piano  
Decca DEP 54 10-in. 8/31/1934 Siempre te vas Agustín Lara instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) CB9825 10-in. 4/11/1940 Santa Carlo Buti Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL5859 10-in. 9/27/1936 Señora tentacion Palomo Male vocal solo, with guitar songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7049 10-in. 4/26/1939 Prière à Zumba Marcel Carivan ; Lucienne Delyle Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8286 10-in. 12/18/1946 La chanson du bonheur André Derval ; Jacques Hélian Orchestre Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
(Results 401-408 of 408 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lara, Agustín," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119.

Lara, Agustín. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119.

"Lara, Agustín." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119

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