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 376-400 of 408 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	70160	10-in.	1/14/1942	El Mosiu se puso bravo	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70161	10-in.	1/14/1942	Bendita palabra	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70162	10-in.	1/14/1942	[Unknown title(s)]	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70163	10-in.	1/14/1942	Buscandote	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70523	10-in.	3/17/1942	Broadway adios	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70524	10-in.	3/17/1942	Solamente una vez	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70584	10-in.	3/27/1942	La Palmera	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1034	10-in.	11/9/1937	Bonita	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1035	10-in.	11/9/1937	Quien te quiere mas	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1036	10-in.	11/9/1937	Collar de diamates	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1037	10-in.	11/9/1937	Coplas guatiras	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1038	10-in.	11/9/1937	De noche	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1039	10-in.	11/9/1937	Las coplas de mi compadre	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1040	10-in.	11/9/1937	Porque no he de quererte	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1041	10-in.	11/9/1937	Vuelve otra vez	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1042	10-in.	11/9/1937	Junto a ti	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1043	10-in.	11/9/1937	Nomas	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1044	10-in.	11/9/1937	Flor de lis	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DLA 1045	10-in.	11/9/1937	Oracion caribe	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DEP 45	10-in.	8/31/1934	Noche criolla	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DEP 46	10-in.	8/31/1934	El vendedor de cocos	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DEP 47	10-in.	8/31/1934	Arrancane la vida	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DEP 48	10-in.	8/31/1934	Sin saber porque	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DEP 49	10-in.	8/31/1934	Come te extrano	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	DEP 50	10-in.	8/31/1934	Sola	Agustín Lara	instrumentalist, piano

(Results 376-400 of 408 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lara, Agustín," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119.

Lara, Agustín. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119.

"Lara, Agustín." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.