Agustín Lara
Ángel Agustín María Carlos Fausto Mariano Alfonso del Sagrado Corazón Lara … Read Full Bio ↴Ángel Agustín María Carlos Fausto Mariano Alfonso del Sagrado Corazón Lara y Aguirre del Pino (30 October 1897 – 6 November 1970) was a famous Mexican composer who is also considered a musical poet. Beter known as Agustín Lara, he was born in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mexico. Later, the Lara family had to move again to the capital, establishing their house in the borough of Coyoacán. After their mother died, Agustín and his siblings lived in a hospice run by her older sister, Refugio Aguirre del Pino. It was there that he had his first contact with music.
Lara's first musical composition was "Marucha," written in honour of one of his first loves. In 1927 he already was working in cabarets. He subsequently moved to Puebla, but returned to the capital in 1929. That same year he started working for the tenor Juan Arvizu as composer and accompanist. In September 1930, he began a successful radio career. At the same time he acted and composed songs for such films as Santa (1931).
In 1933 Lara's first tour in Cuba was a failure because of political turmoil on the island. Later, more successful tours in South America, as well as such new compositions as "Solamente Una Vez" (composed in Buenos Aires and dedicated to José Mujica), "Veracruz", "Tropicana", and "Pecadora" increased his fame. Lara was also known for his love affairs with various women, among them María Félix, who became one of his many wives, and to whom he dedicated his most famous compositions, such as "María Bonita", "Aquel Amor" and "Noche de Ronda." He wrote more than 700 songs.
By the beginning of the 1940s, Lara was well-known in Spain. In 1965, the Spanish Caudillo Francisco Franco gave him a beautiful house in Granada in appreciation of his songs with Spanish themes, such as "Toledo", "Granada", "Seville", and "Madrid". He received additional honors and decorations from around the world.
It is said that Lara never learned musical notation.
In 1968 Lara's health began to decline rapidly; an accident that fractured his pelvis further aggravated his condition. On November 6, 1970, the musician-poet died. He was buried in the Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres of the Panteón de Dolores in Mexico City.
Nowadays, in the port of Veracruz, there is a nostalgic place for El Flaco de Oro’s followers: La Casita Blanca ("The Little White House"). From this museum and bohemian corner, the ocean waves can be heard, and the romantic sense of the Veracruzans is evident. Younger and older generations express their emotion while singing "Piensa en mí" ("Think about me") in homage to one who always loved his country.
Agustín Lara sang for his cousin Edward Lara's wedding to Graciela Chabolla Garcia (who then became Graciela Chabolla de Lara) in Mexico City in 1964.
He is survived and celebrated by his extensive family. The Lara family and its musical roots now extend from southern and central Mexico to California. (His cousin Francisco Lara (+), Trinidad Lara (+) nephew Armando Lara Sr,(Coroba Veracruz) (+) niece Arminda Paula Lara DeHoyos (Laredo TX), Adolfo Lara (+), Gelacio Lara (+), Roberto Lara, Herminia Lara, Zenon Lara, Socorro Lara, Antonio Lara, Lesvia Lara, Victor Lara( (NL MEX) Manuel Lara, Edward Lara, Rocio Lara, Eduardo Alejandro Lara, Gerardo Lara) and Wisconsin (Edward Manuel Lara and his wife Mary Lou Lara) in the U.S.
Lara's first musical composition was "Marucha," written in honour of one of his first loves. In 1927 he already was working in cabarets. He subsequently moved to Puebla, but returned to the capital in 1929. That same year he started working for the tenor Juan Arvizu as composer and accompanist. In September 1930, he began a successful radio career. At the same time he acted and composed songs for such films as Santa (1931).
In 1933 Lara's first tour in Cuba was a failure because of political turmoil on the island. Later, more successful tours in South America, as well as such new compositions as "Solamente Una Vez" (composed in Buenos Aires and dedicated to José Mujica), "Veracruz", "Tropicana", and "Pecadora" increased his fame. Lara was also known for his love affairs with various women, among them María Félix, who became one of his many wives, and to whom he dedicated his most famous compositions, such as "María Bonita", "Aquel Amor" and "Noche de Ronda." He wrote more than 700 songs.
By the beginning of the 1940s, Lara was well-known in Spain. In 1965, the Spanish Caudillo Francisco Franco gave him a beautiful house in Granada in appreciation of his songs with Spanish themes, such as "Toledo", "Granada", "Seville", and "Madrid". He received additional honors and decorations from around the world.
It is said that Lara never learned musical notation.
In 1968 Lara's health began to decline rapidly; an accident that fractured his pelvis further aggravated his condition. On November 6, 1970, the musician-poet died. He was buried in the Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres of the Panteón de Dolores in Mexico City.
Nowadays, in the port of Veracruz, there is a nostalgic place for El Flaco de Oro’s followers: La Casita Blanca ("The Little White House"). From this museum and bohemian corner, the ocean waves can be heard, and the romantic sense of the Veracruzans is evident. Younger and older generations express their emotion while singing "Piensa en mí" ("Think about me") in homage to one who always loved his country.
Agustín Lara sang for his cousin Edward Lara's wedding to Graciela Chabolla Garcia (who then became Graciela Chabolla de Lara) in Mexico City in 1964.
He is survived and celebrated by his extensive family. The Lara family and its musical roots now extend from southern and central Mexico to California. (His cousin Francisco Lara (+), Trinidad Lara (+) nephew Armando Lara Sr,(Coroba Veracruz) (+) niece Arminda Paula Lara DeHoyos (Laredo TX), Adolfo Lara (+), Gelacio Lara (+), Roberto Lara, Herminia Lara, Zenon Lara, Socorro Lara, Antonio Lara, Lesvia Lara, Victor Lara( (NL MEX) Manuel Lara, Edward Lara, Rocio Lara, Eduardo Alejandro Lara, Gerardo Lara) and Wisconsin (Edward Manuel Lara and his wife Mary Lou Lara) in the U.S.
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Agustín Lara Lyrics
A Tus Pies Es tu pie menudito Como un alfiletero En cuya felpa rosa Pre…
Amor de Mis Amores Poniendo la mano sobre el corazón Quisiera decirte al compás…
Anoche Anoche Tuvieron tus manos fragancia Del cirejo romance que…
Arrancame la Vida En esta noche de frío, de duro cierzo invernal, llegan ha…
Arráncame la Vída (Su piano Y Su Conjunto) En estas noches de frió, de duro cierzo invernal Llegan hast…
Aventurera Vende caro tú amor, aventurera Da el precio del dolor, a…
Azul Cuando yo sentí de cerca tu mirar De color de cielo,…
Bonita Acuérdate de Acapulco De aquellas noches María Bonita, Marí…
Cachito de Sol Alma de mi alma, vida de mi vida Dueña y señora…
Cada noche un amor Cada noche un amor, Distinto amanecer, diferente vicion. Cad…
Calvario de Amor Poniendo la mano sobre el corazón Quisiera decirte al compás…
Cautiva Yo fui la encantadora mariposa Que vino a los jardines de…
Como Dos Puñales Como dos puñales de hoja damasquina tus ojazos negros - ojos…
Dame un Poquito de Tu Amor Me siento tan solo, tan lejos de ti Se adueña de…
Escarcha Mira Corta esos males La doliente ansiedad Que me fatiga Mi…
Farolito Farolito que alumbras apenas, mi calle desierta Cuantas noch…
Golondrina Golondrina de volar ligero Golondrina que busca su alero Lle…
Gotas de Amor Poniendo la mano sobre el corazón Quisiera decirte al compás…
Granada Granada, tierra soñada por mà mi cantar se vuelve gitano…
Imposible Yo se que es imposible que me quieras, Que tú amor…
La Cumbancha Oiga usted, cómo suena la clave Mire usted, cómo suena el…
Limosna Dame un poquito de tu amor, siquiera Dame un poquito de…
Maria Bonita Acuérdate de Acapulco De aquellas noches María Bonita, Marí…
Mensaje Soy como un pájaro herido Mis noches no tienen luna Desde qu…
Mi Novia Mi novia, es la tristeza Mi canto lamento de amor Mi orgullo…
Mujer Mujer, mujer divina, Tienes el veneno que fascina En tu mira…
Naufragio De aquel sombrío misterio de tus ojos No queda ni un…
Noche Criolla Noche tibia y callada de Veracruz Cuento de pescadores que a…
Noche de Ronda Noche de ronda Qué triste pasa Qué triste cruza Por…
Noche de Ronda - Remasterizado Noche de ronda Qué triste pasa Qué triste cruza Por mi balcó…
Noche De Rondas Noche de ronda Qué triste pasa Qué triste cruza Por…
Palabras de Mujer Palabras de mujer que yo escuché cerca de ti, junto de ti,…
Pervertida He sentido la espina, de tus rencores Pagando así la deuda,…
Piensa en mi Si tienes un hondo penar Piensa en mí Si tienes ganas…
Piensa en Mí Si tienes un hondo penar Piensa en mí; Si tienes ganas de…
Piénsalo bien Piénsalo bien mulata Piénsalo bien Mira que mi alma se atorm…
Pobre de Mí Sol de mi vida, luz de mis ojos Siente mis manos,…
Rival Rival de mi cariño, el viento que te besa, rival de mi…
Rosa Mi vida, triste jardín tuvo el encanto de tus perfumes y tu…
Santa En la eterna noche de mi desconsuelo tú has sido la estrella…
Se me hizo fácil Se me hizo fácil borrar de mi memoria a esa mujer a…
Soalmente una vez Solamente una vez ame en la vida, solamente…
Sola Sola, sola Vivirás mientras viva Sola, siempre sola Con esa …
Solamente una Vez Solamente una vez ame en la vida, solamente…
Solo Tú Te adoré Como a nadie he podido querer Solo tú Saboreaste mi…
Sólo una Vez Solamente una vez ame en la vida, solamente…
Tengo Ganas De Un Beso Imagínate la noche, el silencio, la montaña Y un arroyito qu…
Tus Pupilas Tus pupilas, eran de fuego, Tus pupilas eran de luz Y la…
Ven Aca Tus manos se han juntado como dos azucenas hechizadas por…
Veracruz Yo nací con la luna de plata Y nací con…
Ya No Me Acuerdo Mis quereres, de ayer, están dispersos Es como un laberinto,…