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Elvira Ríos

María Elvira Gallegos Ríos (16 November 1913 – 13 January 1987) was a Mexican singer and actress.

One of the most notable performers of Agustín Lara's songs, Ríos was the first Mexican singer who achieved international success through radio, records, nightclub engagements, tours, and films. She was well known in Mexico, United States, Brazil, Argentina, and France, among other countries. Some of her greatest hits are "Noche de ronda", "Flores negras", "Perfidia", "Desesperadamente", and "Ausencia".

Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1913 (Mexico City), Died January 13, 1987 (Mexico City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 54 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 67790 10-in. 5/21/1940 Perfidia (Tonight) Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 67791 10-in. 5/21/1940 Tu no comprendes Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 67792 10-in. 5/21/1940 Flores negras Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 67805 10-in. 5/22/1940 Te vi pasar Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 67806 10-in. 5/22/1940 Noche de ronda Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 67807 10-in. 5/22/1940 Murmullo (Let me whisper) Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 67808 10-in. 5/22/1940 Farolito Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68091 10-in. 9/13/1940 Star dust Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68092 10-in. 9/13/1940 Time on my hands Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68093 10-in. 9/13/1940 I'll never smile again Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68094 10-in. 9/13/1940 My melancholy baby Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68453 10-in. 12/6/1940 Aquella noche Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68454 10-in. 12/6/1940 Desperadamente Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68455 10-in. 12/6/1940 Triste camino Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68456 10-in. 12/6/1940 El organillero Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68550 10-in. 1/6/1941 Vuelve Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68551 10-in. 1/6/1941 Jamas Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68552 10-in. 1/6/1941 Oracion caribe Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68553 10-in. 1/6/1941 Noche criolla Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68660 10-in. 2/5/1941 Cuatro vidas Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68661 10-in. 2/5/1941 Buenas noches Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68662 10-in. 2/5/1941 Vision tropical Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca 68663 10-in. 2/5/1941 Sin ti Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca DLA 1541 10-in. February 1938 Si te vas Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca DLA 1542 10-in. February 1938 Caminos de azur Elvira Ríos vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 54 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ríos, Elvira," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.

Ríos, Elvira. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.

"Ríos, Elvira." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909

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