Pedro Vargas Mata (San Miguel de Allende, April 29, 1906[1] – Mexico City, October 30, 1989) was a Mexican tenor and actor, from the golden age of Mexican cinema, participating in more than 70 films. He was known as the "Nightingale of the Americas", "Song Samurai" or "Continental Tenor".
Despite his training in opera, he dedicated his career to popular song, reaching international recognition and becoming one of the main interpreters of Agustín Lara.
Vargas was born in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato on April 29, 1906[1] and died on October 30, 1989, in Mexico City. He was the second of twelve children that José Cruz Vargas and Rita Mata had.
Born into a family of modest means, Pedro Vargas sang in the church choir in his hometown from the age of seven. In 1920, when he was only 14 years old, he came to Mexico City and immediately began singing in the choirs of several churches and giving serenades. It was in Colegio Francés de La Salle where he was given a scholarship to study piano and solfeggio and where he met the composer and tenor Mario Talavera -his guide and mentor- who recommended him to Professor José Pierson.[1] While he was there he met Jorge Negrete, Alfonso Ortiz Tirado and Juan Arvizu. José Mojica also recommended him to Alejandro Cuevas, who offered him free lessons.
On his first visit to Buenos Aires he recorded two of his own compositions for the RCA Victor label: "Porteñita mía" and "Me fui", with musical backing from pianist Agüero Pepe and the legendary violinist Elvino Vardaro.
On September 12, 1931, he married María Teresa Camo Jáuregui, who came originally from a Querétaro family and with whom he had four children, Pedro, Mario, Marcelo and Alejandro.
He found great success as one of the best interpreters of the composer Agustín Lara, as well as many other composers from Latin America, and enabled their music to traverse the most diverse countries in the continent, mainly Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela. With a very extensive repertoire that included lyrical songs such as "Jinetes en el Cielo", ranchera songs like "Allá en el Rancho Grande", boleros such as "Obsesión" (sung as a duet with Beny Moré) and nostalgic songs like "Alfonsina y el mar", Pedro Vargas received the well-deserved title of "The Nightingale of the Americas" from the public.
Death
Pedro Vargas died due to complications with his diabetes while sleeping and suffered from a heart attack, October 30, 1989, in Mexico City, at the age of 83.
Discography
Long (vinyl)
El ReyPedro Vargas – RCA VICTOR – 0107LPA
Tracks
– Te Solté la Rienda
– Se Me Olvidó Otra Vez
– A Donde Va Nuestro Amor?
– Mi Paloma Triste #- Volver, Volver
– El Rey #- Cruz de Olvido
– 16 Años
– Eres Tú
– Amor de Mi Vida
– Que Te Vaya Bonito
Así Es Mi TierraPedro Vargas y La Rondalla Tapatía – RCA VICTOR – 0107LPB
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interpreters of Agustin Lara Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 Career 2 Death 3 Discography 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External linksBiography EditEarly life Edit Vargas was born in San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato on April 29 1906 1 and died on October 30 1989 in Mexico City He was the second of twelve children that Jose Cruz Vargas and Rita Mata had Born into a family of modest means Pedro Vargas sang in the church choir in his hometown from the age of seven In 1920 when he was only 14 years old he came to Mexico City and immediately began singing in the choirs of several churches and giving serenades It was in Colegio Frances de La Salle where he was given a scholarship to study piano and solfeggio and where he met the composer and tenor Mario Talavera his guide and mentor who recommended him to Professor Jose Pierson 1 While he was there he met Jorge Negrete Alfonso Ortiz Tirado and Juan Arvizu Jose Mojica also recommended him to Alejandro Cuevas who offered him free lessons Career Edit He received the opportunity to participate in the opera Cavalleria Rusticana on January 22 1928 at the Teatro Esperanza as he had been recommended by Jose Pierson He traveled to the United States with the Orquesta Tipica Orquesta Tipica de la Ciudad de Mexico de Miguel Lerdo de Tejada On his first visit to Buenos Aires he recorded two of his own compositions for the RCA Victor label Portenita mia and Me fui with musical backing from pianist Aguero Pepe and the legendary violinist Elvino Vardaro On September 12 1931 he married Maria Teresa Camo Jauregui who came originally from a Queretaro family and with whom he had four children Pedro Mario Marcelo and Alejandro He found great success as one of the best interpreters of the composer Agustin Lara as well as many other composers from Latin America and enabled their music to traverse the most diverse countries in the continent mainly Argentina Colombia and Venezuela With a very extensive repertoire that included lyrical songs such as Jinetes en el Cielo ranchera songs like Alla en el Rancho Grande boleros such as Obsesion sung as a duet with Beny More and nostalgic songs like Alfonsina y el mar Pedro Vargas received the well deserved title of The Nightingale of the Americas from the public Death EditPedro Vargas died due to complications with his diabetes while sleeping and suffered from a heart attack October 30 1989 in Mexico City at the age of 83 Discography EditLong vinyl El Rey Pedro Vargas RCA VICTOR 0107LPATracks Te Solte la Rienda Se Me Olvido Otra Vez A Donde Va Nuestro Amor Mi Paloma Triste Volver Volver El Rey Cruz de Olvido 16 Anos Eres Tu Amor de Mi Vida Que Te Vaya Bonito Asi Es Mi Tierra Pedro Vargas y La Rondalla Tapatia RCA VICTOR 0107LPBTracks Asi es mi Tierra Soy Puro Mexicano Alla en el Rancho Grande La Feria de las Flores Dos Arbolitos Cielito Lindo La del Rebozo Blanco Fallaste Corazon La Barca de Guaymas La Huella de Mis Besos Sabes De Que Tengo Ganas Viva MexicoLo Mejor de Pedro Vargas Vol 1 Pedro Vargas RCA VICTOR 0107LPCTracks Mujer Te amare toda la vida Noches de Mazatlan Esto es felicidad Te traigo serenata Aquel amor Piel canela Luna azul Te quiero Adios La negra noche Obsesion Lo Mejor de Pedro Vargas Vol 2 Pedro Vargas RCA VICTOR 0107LPDTracks Quizas quizas quizas Santa Que bonito amor Jinetes en el cielo Cancion mixteca Por Que ya no me quieres Por que negar Acercate mas La flor de la canela Pecado Granada RosaLo Mejor de Pedro Vargas Vol 3 Pedro Vargas RCA VICTOR 0107LPETracks Quien sera Lamento borincano Suerte loca Cuando vivas conmigo Despierta Perdon Pequena Flores negras Corazon corazon La ultima noche Amaneci en tus brazos Adios Mariquita lindaFilmography EditButterfly in the night A 1977 voice Thank 1975 TV Back 1969 Retablos of Guadalupe 1967 Retablos of Tepeyac Mexico Duquesa La 1966 TV Cucurrucucu Paloma 1965 Study Raleigh El 1964 TV The singer cricket Cri Cri 1963 voice Paper Man The 1963 voice The Paper Man International English title Domingos Herdez 1962 TV Mexico lindo y querido 1961 Beautiful and Beloved Mexico International English title Three Black Angels 1960 Everyone his music 1959 Unforgettable Melodies 1959 Singer Flor de canela 1959 The Life of Agustin Lara 1959 Estudio de Pedro Vargas El 1959 TV Bolero inmortal 1958 Locos on television 1958 Mask of flesh The 1958 Music in the Night 1958 Music and Money 1958 When Mexico canta 1958 Locura musical 1958 Feria de San Marcos La 1958 Three bohemianism The 1957 Under naked La 1957 Apples Dorotea Las 1957 Zany rock and roll Los 1957 Teatro del crimen 1957 Max Factor the stars and you 1957 TV Golden Jubilee 1956 Golden Anniversaries International English title Pension artists 1956 Besos banned 1956 Constant Love Mexico Movida Chueca A 1956 Wet backs 1955 Worker International English title De ranchero a businessman 1954 Reportaje 1953 Pedro unemployed singer Meat fork 1953 Mocuelo Sierra Morena Italy Venice festival title Terror dell Andalusia Il Italy Nobody dies twice 1953 Piel canela 1953 Caribbean 1953 Your memories and I 1953 Yes my life 1953 There once was a husband 1953 Neither poor nor rich 1953 Uncle of my life 1952 Forgotten Faces 1952 Singer For women who sins 1952 Night is ours La 1952 There is a child in the future 1952 Victims of divorce 1952 Del can can to mambo 1951 Burlada 1951 Pedro Marquesa the neighborhood The 1951 Pedro Vargas Cantante In Havana I go 1951 Sin of being poor 1950 Aventurera 1950 Singer Also pain is sung 1950 I loved that woman La 1950 Lost 1950 Poor Heart 1950 Women in my life 1950 I want to be bad 1950 Abandoned The 1949 Sin for months Un 1949 Eyes of Youth 1948 Revenge 1948 Here come the Mendoza 1948 I killed Alvirez Rosita 1947 Fantasia ranchera 1947 Morena my copla La 1946 Summer Hotel 1944 Summer Hotel International English title I m pure Mexican 1942 I m a Real Mexican USA Title in English Cavalry of the Empire 1942 Singer Imperial Cavalry UK Title in English Candida Millionaire 1941 Candida Millionairess International English title Laranja da China 1940 Canto a mi tierra 1938 Mexico canta Mexico Hunger 1938 Boys of the press 1937 The Newspaper Boys USA Title in English References Edit a b c Grant Wood Andrew 2014 Agustin Lara A Cultural Biography Oxford UK Oxford University Press ISBN 9780199976744 External links EditPedro Vargas at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pedro Vargas amp oldid 1145531771, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
