Jorge Negrete, "El Charro cantor", was a true legend in the spanish speaking world, probably regarded as the best singer in spanish of all time...of course he is not much known in the english speaking world. Jorge Negrete would had been an excellent opera singer, but, fortunately, he chose mexican music instead. He was an acomplished rider, by the way, having served in the Mexican army in the cavalry corps.
here you are some of his best songs...most talk about gun fights, love, hate, revenge, life in the ranch etc...
"la cancion de los vaqueros"
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"El jinete"
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"la feria de las FLORES"
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"Juan Charrasqueado"
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"Coplas" with his rival and friend Pedro Infante, the most popular artist in Mexico´s history. In this video all of Jorge´s extremly powerful and deep voice can be really appreciated.
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"agua del pozo" with the spanish actress Carmen Sevilla
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he showed a preference for Colt New Service revolvers in his movies.
At that time Mexico was the richest country in LATIN AMERICA.