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 76-100 of 408 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	XVE-67061	10-in.	1/9/1931	Cautiva	José Briseño ; Ana María Fernández	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Victor	XVE-67065	10-in.	1/12/1931	Gotas de amor	José Briseño ; Alfonso Ortiz Tirado	Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Victor	XVE-67067	10-in.	1/12/1931	Morena	José Briseño ; Alfonso Ortiz Tirado	Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	XVE-67071	10-in.	1/12/1931	Consejo	Juan Arvizu ; Orquesta Típica Argentina "Weiss"	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	XVE-67072	10-in.	1/12/1931	Reproche	Juan Arvizu ; Orquesta Típica Argentina "Weiss"	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-67415	10-in.	1/23/1931	Deseo	Margarita Cueto ; Tito Guizar	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-67416	10-in.	1/23/1931	Primavera	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-67445	10-in.	2/13/1931	Lágrimas y besos	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer
Victor	BVE-67462	10-in.	2/20/1931	Amapolita	Margarita Cueto ; Tito Guizar	Female-male vocal duet, with 3 guitars and 2 mandolins	composer
Victor	BVE-67713	10-in.	12/16/1930	Mujer	Orquesta Internacional ; Eduardo Vigil y Robles	Orchestra	lyricist, composer
Victor	BVE-67715	10-in.	12/16/1930	Cortesana	Orquesta Internacional ; Eduardo Vigil y Robles	Orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67735	10-in.	12/26/1930	Orgullo	Tito Guizar	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-67736	10-in.	12/26/1930	Alguna vez	Margarita Cueto ; Tito Guizar	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer
Victor	BRC-71923	10-in.	3/9/1932	Cabellera negra	Virgilio Raben	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BRC-71924	10-in.	3/9/1932	Talismán	Virgilio Raben	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BRC-72295	10-in.	4/18/1932	A tus pies	José Mojica ; Eduardo Vigil y Robles	Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-73062	10-in.	7/5/1932	Besa	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars (takes 1 and 2); with violin, cello, and piano (takes 3 and 4)	composer, lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-73064	10-in.	7/7/1932	Tus pupilas	Juan Arvizu ; Héctor de Lara	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BSHQ-73065	10-in.	7/7/1932	Enamorada	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer
Victor	BSHQ-73066	10-in.	7/7/1932	Santa	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-73067	10-in.	7/7/1932	Señora tentación	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-73099	10-in.	7/12/1932	Granada	Juan Arvizu	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Victor	BVE-73745	10-in.	10/3/1932	Mujer	Cuarteto Machín	Vocal and instrumental quartet	lyricist, composer
Victor	BS-75015	10-in.	1/31/1933	Santa	Marimba Centro-Americana ; Giulietta Morino	Marimba band	composer
Victor	BS-75706	10-in.	3/27/1933	Santa	Estrellas Habaneras	Vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist

(Results 76-100 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.