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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 408 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-58301	10-in.	12/19/1929	Solo tú	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	lyricist, composer
Victor	BVE-58369	10-in.	1/9/1930	Quisiera decirte	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-58370	10-in.	1/9/1930	Clavelito	Antonio Bribiesca ; Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59114	10-in.	1/23/1930	Pajarito	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59115	10-in.	1/23/1930	Aunque no me quieras	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59116	10-in.	1/24/1930	Serenata	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-59187	10-in.	2/27/1930	Por el triste camino	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-59189	10-in.	2/27/1930	Juramento	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59190	10-in.	2/27/1930	Loca tentación	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59521	10-in.	3/14/1930	Monísima	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer
Victor	BVE-59559	10-in.	3/27/1930	Un beso	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59560	10-in.	3/27/1930	Tanto ne sufrido	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-59583	10-in.	4/10/1930	El puñal	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-59600	10-in.	4/18/1930	Sintiendo una pena	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BAVE-60962	10-in.	Sept. 1931	Rosa	Miguel Faust Rocha	Male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BAVE-60963	10-in.	Sept. 1931	Mujer	Miguel Faust Rocha	Male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-62117	10-in.	4/24/1930	Solo tú	Orquesta Internacional	Orchestra	composer, lyricist
Victor	BVE-62118	10-in.	4/24/1930	Arlequin	Orquesta Internacional	Orchestra	composer
Victor	BVE-62144	10-in.	5/9/1930	Despierta	Juan Arvizu ; Margarita Cueto	Female-male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	BVE-62145	10-in.	5/9/1930	Para adorarte	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	BVE-62198	10-in.	6/5/1930	Cuando vuelvas	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-62200	10-in.	6/5/1930	Nueva flor	Juan Arvizu ; Margarita Cueto	Female-male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	BVE-62701	10-in.	6/5/1930	Jarana	Juan Arvizu ; Margarita Cueto	Female-male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	BVE-62716	10-in.	6/13/1930	Mujer ingrata	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-62717	10-in.	6/13/1930	Vendedora de amor	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer

(Results 26-50 of 408 records)

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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.