Canciones de Mi Padre
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Canciones De Mi Padre was American singer/songwriter/producer Linda Ronstadt
's first album of Mexican traditional Mariachi
music. This album has never been out of print.
at the 31st Grammy Awards.
These canciones
were a big part of Ronstadt's family tradition and musical roots. The title Canciones De Mi Padre refers to a booklet that the University of Arizona
published in 1946 by Ronstadt's aunt, Luisa Espinel who had been an international singer in the 1920s. The songs come from Sonora
and Ronstadt included her favorites on the album. Also, Ronstadt has credited Mexican singer Lola Beltrán
as an influence in her own singing style, and she recalls how a frequent guest to the Ronstadt home, Eduardo "Lalo" Guerrero
, father of Chicano
music, would often serenade
her as child with these songs.
In the accompanying printed material, each song's Spanish lyrics were paired with an English translation and a discussion of the song's background or its significance for Ronstadt (omitted on the CD). Rubén Fuentes
served as musical director/bandleader. Follow-up albums include Mas Canciones
, Frenesí
, and the Rhino Records compilation Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas
, which collects songs from the previous three Spanish-language albums.
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden...
's first album of Mexican traditional Mariachi
Mariachi
Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in the State of Jalisco, in Mexico. It is an integration of stringed instruments highly influenced by the cultural impacts of the historical development of Western Mexico. Throughout the history of mariachi, musicians have experimented with brass, wind,...
music. This album has never been out of print.
History
The album was released in late 1987 and quickly became a smash hit. It stands as the biggest selling non-English language album in American record history. The album has been RIAA certified Double-Platinum (for over 2 million US copies sold) and also won Ronstadt the Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American AlbumGrammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
The Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album was an honor presented to recording artists for quality albums in the Mexican music genre at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards...
at the 31st Grammy Awards.
These canciones
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
were a big part of Ronstadt's family tradition and musical roots. The title Canciones De Mi Padre refers to a booklet that the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
published in 1946 by Ronstadt's aunt, Luisa Espinel who had been an international singer in the 1920s. The songs come from Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
and Ronstadt included her favorites on the album. Also, Ronstadt has credited Mexican singer Lola Beltrán
Lola Beltrán
Lola Beltrán was a Mexican film actress and one of the most acclaimed Mexican ranchera singers, nicknamed Lola la Grande .-Biography:...
as an influence in her own singing style, and she recalls how a frequent guest to the Ronstadt home, Eduardo "Lalo" Guerrero
Lalo Guerrero
Eduardo "Lalo" Guerrero , was a Mexican-American guitarist, singer and farm labor activist best known for his strong influence on today's Latin musical artists.-Life Summary:...
, father of Chicano
Chicano
The terms "Chicano" and "Chicana" are used in reference to U.S. citizens of Mexican descent. However, those terms have a wide range of meanings in various parts of the world. The term began to be widely used during the Chicano Movement, mainly among Mexican Americans, especially in the movement's...
music, would often serenade
Serenade
In music, a serenade is a musical composition, and/or performance, in someone's honor. Serenades are typically calm, light music.The word Serenade is derived from the Italian word sereno, which means calm....
her as child with these songs.
In the accompanying printed material, each song's Spanish lyrics were paired with an English translation and a discussion of the song's background or its significance for Ronstadt (omitted on the CD). Rubén Fuentes
Rubén Fuentes
Rubén Fuentes Gassón , is a Mexican classical violinist and composer, who is best known for his contributions to Mariachi music. In 1944, he joined Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán as a violinist and later as a music arranger. In 1955 Fuentes stopped performing in the group, but he maintains his...
served as musical director/bandleader. Follow-up albums include Mas Canciones
Mas Canciones
Mas Canciones is an album by American singer/songwriter/producer Linda Ronstadt, released in late 1991. Although it was a significant hit for a non-English language album, it peaked at number 88 on the Billboard album chart and sold approximately 400,000 copies in the United States...
, Frenesí
Frenesí (album)
Frenesí is an album by American singer/songwriter/producer Linda Ronstadt released in 1992. It was Ronstadt's third Spanish-language album. It reached number 193 on the Billboard Billboard 200 chart, number 3 on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 17 on the Tropic/Salsa chart...
, and the Rhino Records compilation Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas
Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas
Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas is a compilation album by American singer Linda Ronstadt, released in 2004. The tracks are compiled from Ronstadt's previous Spanish-language albums Canciones de Mi Padre, Mas Canciones, and Frenesi as well as "Lo Siento Mi Vida" from Hasten Down the...
, which collects songs from the previous three Spanish-language albums.
Track listing
- "Por Un Amor" (Gilberto Parra) – 2:56
- "Los Laureles" (Lopez) – 2:25
- "Hay Unos Ojos" (Rubén FuentesRubén FuentesRubén Fuentes Gassón , is a Mexican classical violinist and composer, who is best known for his contributions to Mariachi music. In 1944, he joined Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán as a violinist and later as a music arranger. In 1955 Fuentes stopped performing in the group, but he maintains his...
) – 2:45 - "La Cigarra" (Ray Pérez, Soto) – 3:45
- "Tu Solo Tu" – 3:09
- "Y Andale" – 2:32
- "Rogaciano El Huapanguero" (Valeriano Trejo) – 3:00
- "La Charreada" (Felipe Bermejo) – 3:49
- "Dos Arbolitos" – 2:34
- "Corrido De Cananea" – 3:24
- "La Barca De Guaymas" – 3:25
- "La Calandria" – 3:00
- "El Sol Que Tú Eres" (Traditional) – 2:57
Personnel
- Linda RonstadtLinda RonstadtLinda Ronstadt is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden...
– vocals - Danny Valdez – vocals, guitar
- Gilberto Puente – guitar
- Samuel Gutierrez – guitar
- Humberto Hernandez – guitar
- Felipe Perez – violin
- Antonio Ramos – violin
- Salvador Torres – violin
- Steve FowlerSteve FowlerSteve Fowler is currently group editor of What Car? which includes the magazines What Car?, What Car? New Car Guide, What Car? Price Guide and the website ....
– flute - Ron Kalina – harmonica
- Juan Gudiono, Luis Salinas – trumpet
- Jim Self – tuba
- Larry BunkerLarry BunkerLawrence Benjamin "Larry" Bunker was an American jazz drummer, vibraphonist, and percussionist. He also played timpani with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra.-Biography:...
– percussion