Jose Alfredo Jimenez

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First and foremost, José Alfredo Jimenez is considered the greatest songwriter of Mexico's folk/ranchera song form. Dozens of his biggest hits--"Ella," "Tu Recuerdo y Yo," "Vamonos," "Alma de Acero," "Un Mundo Raro"--have become part of the ranchera canon, played by mariachis everywhere. All are included here, in addition to other evergreens such as "Que Bonito Amor" and "Cuando los Años Pasen." Jimenez was a fair-to-middling singer, yet he impressed because of the emotion he could inject into his songs. As he wrote the songs, he understood them best. Listen to the life-affirming spirit on "Alma de Acero," or the elegant treatise on love across social classes in "Vamonos." Jimenez's vivid word imagery and penetrating insight helped him capture the fears and frailties that affect us all. --Ramiro Burr

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Average customer rating: Authentic Mexican Rancheras! Jose ALfredo Jimenez collection Now and forever El Rey

Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 1 José Alfredo Jiménez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 2 Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Boleros De Oro Historia De Un Idolo 2 15 Exitos Inmortales de Jorge Negrete ASIN: B00005B1FB Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Camino De Guanajuato
2. Paloma Querida
3. El Jinete
4. Tu Enamorado
5. Amor Del Alma
6. El Perro Negro
7. Un Mundo Raro
8. La Noche De Mi Mal
9. La Enorme Distancia
10. Cuando Nadie Te Quiera
11. La Estrella
12. La Mano De Dios
13. Virgencita De Zapopan
14. Un Pedazo De Luna
15. Se Acabaron Las Palabras
16. Las Botas De Charro (Amore Desde Ninos)
17. Extraname
18. A La Luz De Los Cocuyos
19. La Malagradecida
20. Que Te Vaya Bonito
21. La Estrella De Jalisco
22. El 7 Mares
23. Llego Borracho El Borracho
24. A Punto De Llorar
25. La Que Se Fue

Tracks:

1. Ella
2. El Hijo Del Pueblo
3. La Media Vuelta
4. Cuatro Caminos
5. Amaneci En Tus Brazos
6. Al Pie De La Montana
7. Esta Noche
8. Retirada
9. El Coyote
10. Cuando Llegue El Momento
11. Arrullo De Dios
12. Declarate Inocente
13. Dame Un Poco De Ti
14. Cuando Vivas Conmigo
15. El Cantinero
16. Llegando A Ti
17. No Me Amenaces
18. Te Vas O Te Quedas
19. Jose Manuel 'El Borrego'
20. Te Quiero, Te Quiero, Te Quiero
21. Corrido De Mazatlan
22. Un Dia Nublado
23. Viejos Amigos
24. Maria La Bandita
25. Este Fue Mi Adios

Customer Reviews:

Authentic Mexican Rancheras!.......2003-01-26

If you love the ever popular words of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, than this CD and the accompanying volume 2 are a must-have! His compositions are timeless and it's easy to understand why mainstream pop artists of Latin America continue to record his songs. Simple, honest and powerful words backed by the best Mariachi band in Mexico! Gracias y que siempre Viva Jose Alfredo!

Jose ALfredo Jimenez collection.......2002-12-07

You need Jose Alfredo in your collection get this one and volume 2.

Now and forever El Rey.......2001-08-10

This CD, coupled with Vol.11, makes for the most volume of work ever assembled of the late great composer and singer, Jose Alfredo. This volume, like vol.11 has 50 songs, so if you buy both CD's you get "Las 100 Clasicas." There are many compilations of "greatest hits" but this is without a doubt the best. It has all the familar fare plus alot of rare and more obscure recordings that are lesser known. Some of these gems were previously only on vinyl. What you get here is a variety of rancheras filled with Jose Alfredo's favorite subjects. A tormented soul, Jose Alfredo sings often of loves both lost and won. His songs are autobiographical in nature as he inevitably numbs his pain, both in song and life as he celebrates his victory with "otro tequila" or as he often invokes,"otro vaso de vino." The themes Jose Alfredo writes about include all the usual suspects. The characters are all here, the coward, the brave soul, the bartender and his clients, the chaos that often results, gunfights and fistfights, the women in all forms, wives and lovers, unappreciative, bandidas, lovely and kind, beautiful and senuous, he loved them all, both in real life and in song, querido Mexico with all it's beautiful places, including Mazatlan, Jalisco and Guanajuato to name a few, dogs and their owners, horses and their riders, money and all it's pitfalls, poverty and it's tragedies, sadness and happiness, luck and fate in life and death, God and La Virgen, boxers and other machos, in short if it existed in Jose Alfredo's life he wrote about it. Make no doubt though, his favorite themes were love, women and drinking, no wonder I love this guy! Someone like Jose Alfredo only passes briefly through this cosmos, like a shooting star he was brilliant but short lived. That he was able to create such voluminous work in his 47 years is mind boggling. This volume covers songs from his most active decade, the 60's, with the exception of a few classics from 1972. The mariachi is the world renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, often arranged and directed by the the brilliant Ruben Fuentes. There are so many great songs that it is hard to pick favorites but suffice to say that when Jose Alferdo's disc is playing the "next" button is never touched, I want the full experience. If you are like me, one can never get enough Jose Alfredo so this is perfect, to have 50 songs on one CD(2 discs) is nirvana. If you have alot of these songs already, like I do, don't worry, there are enough "unknown" gems here to make it worth it. Besides it is good to have one in the car and wherever else one stores their favorite CD's. If you are new to Jose Alfredo welcome and enjoy this great CD, if you're an old fan, enjoy revisiting the master. Jose Alfredo sigue siendo El Rey, for all times. Buy this CD for an awesome, historical musical experience to be lived over and over. "El disco es cultura."

Average customer rating: el jefe de jefes I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Vol. I & II Aun despues de muerto,seguira siendo el Rey.... "Que te vaya bonito"

Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 2 José Alfredo Jiménez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 1 Historia De Un Idolo 2 Mexicanisimo La Historia de Javier Solis Mis 30 Mejores Canciones ASIN: B00005B36W Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. El Rey
2. Serenata Sin Luna
3. Que Se Me Acabe La Vida
4. Pa 'Todo El Ano
5. El Caballo Blanco
6. Canta, Canta, Canta
7. Cuando El Destino
8. Muchacha Bonita
9. Por Que Volviste A Mi
10. Para Morir Iguales
11. Sonaron 4 Balazos
12. Las Ciudades
13. Amor Sin Medida
14. El Peor De Los Caminos
15. Pedro El Herrero
16. Si Nos Dejan
17. En El Ultimo Trago
18. Cuando Sale La Luna
19. Cuando Lloran Los Hombres
20. Sucedio En La Barranca
21. Guitarras De Medianoche
22. Cuando Tenia Tu Edad
23. Dios Me Senalo
24. El Camino De La Noche
25. Marcando El Paso

Tracks:

1. Yo
2. Alma De Acero
3. Tu Recuerdo Y Yo
4. Serenata Huasteca
5. Pidele A Dios
6. Que Suerte La Mia
7. Palabra De Hombre
8. Te Solte La Rienda
9. Sin Sangre En Las Venas
10. Con La Muerte Entre Los Punos (El Boxeador)
11. Oi Tu Voz
12. Corazon, Corazon
13. Camino Viejo
14. Cuando Los Anos Pasen
15. 15 De Septiembre
16. Me Equivoque Contigo
17. Tierra Sin Nombre
18. Munequita Negra
19. La Mitad De Mi Orgullo
20. El Vencido
21. Palabras Del Cielo
22. Tu Y Las Nubes
23. Yo No Se Matar
24. Vamonos
25. Gracias (Tres Corazones)

Customer Reviews:

el jefe de jefes.......2006-01-02

This man was and is simply true genius. His songs evoke such emotion and inspiration, that the simple thought of his lyrics wiil leave your toungue tasting like agave. Yes this man based his music on tequila women and real life stories. I have had the pleasure to listen to this one of a king composer and singer since childhood. My mom tells me stories of she as a child, personally being able to witness one of his concerts in
Tijuana Mexico. To any person who is just starting to listen to this man, hold on to your seat, because he will take you on a spiritual and emotional journey through the heart and soul of Mexico.!!!!

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Vol. I & II.......2004-04-26

If you are new to Mexican music you should definitely get to know Jose Alfredo Jimenez. They do not make singers and composers like Jose Alfredo anymore. The sentiments that Jose Alfredo emotes in his music transcend race and gender. I often hear other musicians play some of his songs in restaurants or parties, but it is never the same. If you've listened to the original renditions by Jose Alfredo, you know what I mean. Too bad he left us too soon.

Aun despues de muerto,seguira siendo el Rey...........2003-11-23

En este disco se recopila las canciones clasicas de Uno de los compositores y cantantes mas grandes e importantes de Mexico. Su manera de cantar, lo hizo un simbolo inconfundible de las rancheras, el tequila, la sierra de nopales, y en total de Todo Mexico. Este el Volumen 2, y creo que para mi estas son las obligatorias a que nadie les debe faltar. Jose alfredo demostro que en Mexico puede haber musicos grandes como Frank Sinatra o Louis Armstrong o Los beatles. Pero esos ya son otra historia...
Por lo tanto si no conoces a jose alfredo, o no hablas spanish, o no sabes como tomar bien el tequila acompañado de Musica, prueba este Cd, de uno de los iconos de Mexicalpan de las tunitas.
¡Que Viva Jose Alfredo Jimenez!

"Que te vaya bonito".......2001-06-30

...Jose Alfredo Jimenez sigue siendo El Rey de la musica ranchera Mexicana. Volumen ll de Las 100 Calsicas tiene CINCUENTA pedasos de la historia de la musica foklorica de Mexico. Comenzando con el clasico "El Rey" y terminando con "Gracias" aqui tienes canciones grabado con los maestros El Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Originales grabaciones desde 1961 hasta 1972 es increible que un hombre podria ser el compositor de tantas temas. Todas las temas son clasico Jose Alfredo incluyendo sus temas familares como amores perdidos, Dios, gallos ,caballos, machos, damas machistas, balazos, las parandas, la nostalgia, la mala suerte, trizteza, alegria, el rancho, el orgullo de ser Mexicano, las ciudades hermosas de Mexico, en breve toda sobre la vida incluyendo la muerte, todo como una autografia. Jose Alfredo era un hombre enamorado constantamente, era libre pero prisonero, la borrachera fue sus llaves para comensar de nuevo antes que se enamorado otra vez. Sus canciones son evidencia de una vida con mucha emocion, clasicas de su genero. No puedo hablar de cada cancion que me gusta porque me gustan todas. Donde yo voy en la vida siempre tengo Jose Alfredo conmigo y este disco es indespensible por que hay tantas buenas canciones. Es musica romantica para machos que pueden llorar. Si no tienes un CD de Jose Alfredo compra este o el Volumen l de LAS 100 Clasicas. Si no te gusta Jose Alfredo no te gusta la musica Mexicano, El Rey fue mas Mexicano que el nopal. Conocer Jose Alfredo es entender la alma y corazon de Mexico. Compra este CD para tu fiesta, para tus momentos solo, pero mas que nada para disfrutar lo mejor de lo mejor, el gran compositor y cantante Jose Alfredo es unico en la historia y sigue siendo El Rey.

Average customer rating: Quintessential 2 Exceptions to Rico's Comments One of the best collections "El Padrino" of Mexican Music One of the best albums I've ever listened to

Lo Mejor de Jose Alfredo Jimenez Jose Alfredo Jimenez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 1 Mis 30 Mejores Canciones Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 2 Boleros De Oro ASIN: B000005LCN Release Date: 1990-07-13

Tracks:

1. Yo
2. Ella
3. Cuatro Caminos
4. Cuando Vivas Conmigo
5. Que Suerte La Mia
6. Esta Noche
7. Un Mundo Raro
8. Camino De Guanajuato
9. Tu Recuerdo Y Yo
10. El Jinete
11. Paloma Querida
12. Serenata Huasteca
13. Serenata Sin Luna
14. Guitarras De Media Noche
15. Llegando A Ti
16. Tu Y Las Nubes

Tracks:

1. Corazon, Corazon
2. Cuando Sale La Luna
3. Amaneci En Tus Brazos
4. La Que Se Fue
5. Pa'Todo El Ano
6. El Hijo Del Pueblo
7. El Siete Mares
8. El Caballo Blanco
9. La Enorme Distancia
10. Si Nos Dejan
11. Para Morir Iguales
12. No Me Amenaces
13. Te Vas O Te Quedas
14. Media Vuelta
15. La Retirada
16. La Mano De Dios
17. El Rey

Customer Reviews:

Quintessential.......2005-05-03

Its futile to argue about the merits of the music, its undeniable. The only thing I can add is that this particular compilation was materfully remastered especially in comparison to the 100 Canciones series which sounds hollow, distant & unbalanced.

Discutir los meritos de esta musica es un ejercio en la necedad, simplemente no se puede negar. Lo unico que puedo anadir es que esta compilacion, en particular, fue digitalizada brillantemente...particularmente en comparasion al la quadruple 100 Canciones que suena hueca, distante y sin balance.

2 Exceptions to Rico's Comments.......2001-12-16

In "La Enorme Distancia", the distance referred to is not pysical or geographical, it is EMOTIONAL-in "No Me Amenazes", the singer is NOT begging his lover to leave, but for her to STOP THREATENING to leave him-as the title says, for he cannot stand the emotional uncertainty anymore. Otherwise, I enjoyed your review.

One of the best collections.......2001-01-28

Add a star to the rating on this collection of "greatest hits." Probably every one of El Rey's most popular recordings on one double disc. This is the quintessential CD for lovers of ranchera music penned and performed by El Rey. Although I own most of these recordings in original vynyl it is handy to have them on CD. All the songs are written by El Rey and performed with the godfather of all Mariachi's, El Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan with arrangements and direction by el maestro Ruben Fuentes. There are classic songs of love like "Ameneci en tus brazos,""Un mundo raro,""Cuando vives con migo," and his great tribute song "Paloma querida." There are songs of many loves like "El siete mares" where he sings of having a woman in every port, of heartbreak as in "La Enorma Distancia" where he longs for his lover who is miles away and "No me amenaces," where he practically cries telling his lover to leave "pero no se ha ido." There are various Serenatas and songs that are about the pride of being Mexican but they have an appeal that is universal. Some songs may be considered by some to be "tears in your beer" music but El Rey has a way of making even the saddest of stories uplifting, it appeals to the macho in all males. Not one loser here just winners. My only complaint is that "El 15 de Septiembre" is missing. Also missing is the heartfelt "Gracias," his tribute song to all his fans, if you've never heard it you're missing something. He's written so many songs though that it is understandable. This is a superb disc that will get countless play from ranchera lovers. The accompanying booklet is brief but informative. Ranchera music never gets old and although Jose Alfredo Jimenez has long ago passed through this world his legacy lives on for new generations to discover and those familiar to savor. Fittingly enough the CD ends with "El Rey", Jose Alfredo Jimenez "sige siendo el rey."

"El Padrino" of Mexican Music.......2001-01-25

Jose Alfredo Jimenez was the best all time composer of this type of music. All his songs contained in this collection have been sung by many different artist everywhere. Although he is no longer with us, his songs will always remain in our hearts. One of the best collection yet. I have all these already and really enjoyed them. They're sung from the heart!!

One of the best albums I've ever listened to.......2000-05-17

I've never heard anyone's songs touch the heart like do Jose Alfredo's. This album has 33 of his greatest songs, an amazing bargain for the price offered.

Average customer rating: Beautifully Done Unexpected and Old-Fashioned Latin Pop with a Gifted Florez in His Element A bit disappointing EXQUISITE Fabulous!

Sentimiento Latino Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Lecuona | Lecuona, Ernesto | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Juan Diego Florez ~ Rossini Arias Una Furtiva Lagrima Great Tenor Arias Opera Recital [Includes Bonus DVD] Rossini - Il Barbiere Di Siviglia / Juan Diego Florez, Maria Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Bruno Pratico, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Madrid Opera ASIN: B000EGDCGE Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Alma Llanera
2. Ella
3. La Flor De La Canela
4. El Dia Que Me Quieras
5. Granada
6. La Jarra De Oro
7. Princesita
8. Jurame
9. Estrellita
10. Fina Estampa
11. En Mi Viejo San Juan
12. Siboney
13. Aquellos Ojos Verdes
14. Bello Durmiente
15. Mexico Lindo Y Querido

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This is Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez's first non-classical CD. He brings to the popular music of Latin America and Spain the same scrupulous musicianship, bright tone, and charm with which he approaches Donizetti and Rossini. Some of these songs are accompanied by full orchestra and some (such as "Ella" and "Mexico lindo y querido," for example) are with a shiny mariachi band, while a couple ("Fina stampa," "Bello Durmiente") have solo guitar as their backup. Florez has plenty of opportunity to show off his high notes--there are brilliant high Cs here and there--and his perfect vocal placement and portamento are most welcome. "Jurame," a sensual tango, is a fine example. While he can sing softly at times, Florez doesn't do quite enough with dynamics. A bit more variation would have been welcome, but he's very much in the spirit of this music. His "Granada" is stunning, and he gets the idiom of the "lounge music" numbers as well. His fans, and fans of music with this Latino tinge, will not be disappointed. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully Done.......2006-06-05

I bought this CD on a whim while on a road trip this weekend and boy wasn't it a pleasant surprise. Juan Diego Florez brings an elegance and beauty of timbre that I have not really heard in this genre. His phrasing is impeccable and he avoids the histrionics that most tenor CD's of this type are littered with. Technically, he has always been a marvel, but this CD seems to have more heart, soul and an excellent sense of timing than any of his prior CD's (and I'm a Rossini and bel canto nut).Hope he makes more like this! Bravo!

Unexpected and Old-Fashioned Latin Pop with a Gifted Florez in His Element.......2006-05-24

This is a splendid recording that represents blessed synchronicity between voice and material. The singer is Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez, and the repertoire here consists of popular early-to-mid-20th century Latin American and Spanish songs. Barely in his thirties, he produces a sweet, warm sound that combines effortlessly with a youthful vigor. Florez can also conquer impressive coloratura passages with superb breath control. All these attributes have served him well in bel canto roles, and now he uses the same technique in these romantic ballads and ranchero songs.

Pedro Elias Gutierrez's "Alma llanera" opens the disc with a flavorful, syncopated arrangement that would not sound out of place at the Tropicana nightclub in Havana, while the melancholy mariachi-style horns of Jose Alfredo Jimenez's "Ella" provides a nice Mexican atmosphere. There is a trio of songs by Maria Isabel Granda Larco from his native Peru all arranged impeccably by the singer himself - the openly romantic "La flor de la canela", the more somber "Bello durmiente" and best of all, the intimate-sounding "Fina estampa" with impressive fretwork by David Galvez. Florez dares to tackle the warhorses that are Agustin Lara's "Granada" and Ernesto Lecouna's "Siboney", and while he puts out the necessary stops, the songs are a bit too familiar to have full dramatic impact. The arrangement on "Siboney" especially gets a bit too bombastic with syrupy strings and pounding jungle drums.

Better are the decidedly old-fashioned "Princesita" with Daniel Binelli's tango-infused bandoneon (an accordion-like instrument) and Maria Grever's "Jurame", which sounds almost like a Mario Lanza operetta-style number from an MGM musical. My personal favorites come near the end of the recording - the tropically tinged ballad, Nilo Menendez and Adolfo Utrera's "Acquellos ojos verdes" and Chuco Monge's "Mexico lindo" with its dramatic tempo changes. With his stunning voice, Florez has such an affinity for this music that it is easy to overlook some of the overdone arrangements. This is a solid example of how a crossover recording can be done with the right blend of talent and music regardless of what genre we expect from a prodigious singer.

A bit disappointing.......2006-05-22

I read the reviews on your site and hearing this album was just a bit disappointing. I exected much more. His rendition of this type of song doesn't hold a candle to Domingo's. Many of the songs seems lifeless and rather amateurish. He should stick to what he does best and leave stuff like this to Domingo. He is however much better than other opera singers who try to sing this repetoire.

EXQUISITE.......2006-05-05

This recording is wonderfully exquisite. As an opera singer, I have sung these songs in recitals many times and listening to Juan has been like a master class. His technique is superb. His "En mi viejo San Juan" brought me great memories and got my eyes wet. This tenor has brought so much hope to belcanto and fine singing. Thank you very much, Juan. Best wishes and thousands of blessings.

Fabulous!.......2006-04-04

What a great album! Yes, this is how you do crossover!
This collection blows any other tenor's effort out of the water. I did not think that fully fledged operatic tenor could sing such swinging Latin music and sound so good. Domingo and his often tacky Broadway collections, and Carreras misguided attempts, it's all forgotten now. Florez is the new Mambo King.
I love all the songs, what incredible finds they are. There is only one rehashed song, the famous Granada, but Florez version is fantastic. I have to admit I do not love all of his opera singing, his quick vibratto works only intermittedly, and certainly he is very good in Rossini, but his Verdi is disappointing... not that it matters on this album. I did not know he started singing in the popular music field, but it certainly shows. Muchas gracias, Sr Florez for this fabulous gift, this Sentimiento Latino. Very cool and highly recommended.

Average customer rating: If you like traditional Mexican music, this is for you.

Canciones de Jose Alfredo Jimenez Miguel Aceves Mejia Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Bolero | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bolero | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Canta los Huapangos de Oro de Ruben Fuentes El Gallo Colorado Corridos Y Caballos Famosos Miguel Aceves Mejia Lo Mejor de lo Mejor ASIN: B0000C0FAE Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Ella
2. Serenata Huasteca
3. Jinete
4. Tu Recuerdo y Yo
5. Vnos
6. Alma de Acero
7. Tas Nubes
8. Virgencita de Zapopan
9. Cuatro Caminos
10. Guitarras de Medianoche
11. Camino de Guanajuato
12. Cuando Sale la Luna

Customer Reviews:

If you like traditional Mexican music, this is for you........2006-12-14

Miguel Aceves Mejia is certainly one of the best know and best loved singers of traditional Mexican songs. I think this is his best CD. The music is from the 50's or before - the instrumentals can break your heart.

Average customer rating: Songs of Passion

Cuando Lloran los Hombres José Alfredo Jiménez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Latin Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: La Sota de Copas Si Nos Dejan Paloma Querida Y Otros Exitos La Malagradecida El Cantinero ASIN: B0000APVGL Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Amanecn Tus Brazos
2. Cuando Lloran los Hombres
3. Retirada
4. Ella
5. Punto de Llorar
6. Bola Negra
7. Compa
8. Tu Recuerdo y Yo
9. Ciudades
10. DNublado
11. Deseperado
12. Vnos

Customer Reviews:

Songs of Passion.......2003-12-16

For about fifty cents each song you can have this dozen of Jose Alfredo Jimenez's most popular songs. The included tracks which are not given in the details here are as follows : 1. "La Del Rebozo Blanco" 2. "Vamos" 3.Viente Anos" 4."Viejos Amigos" 5. "Paloma Querida" 6. "Si Tu Tambien Te Vas" 7."Adios a Carrasco" 8.Cuando Lloran Los Hombres" 9."Tu Enamorado" 10. "Llegando a Ti" 11."Tu Partida" 12. "Noche Criolla." Undoubtedly if you are a collector of Jose Alfredo songs you will find several songs here not found on the various compilations. One such song is "Viente Anos" which is one of those rare gems not found elsewhere for whatever reason. Several other less popular but equally satisfying as their more well known counterparts are "Viejos Amigos," "Tu Partida," "Adios Carrasco" and "Noche Criolla".If you love the music of El Rey than this is a nice addition to your collection or a good place to start. An interesting aspect of this disc is that these are the original versions of the more popular releases that are on the compilations. Apparently on the compilations there has been some modifications made to the originals because they are definitely different. For one the originals are monaural but play with brilliant fidelity on a quality system. One suggestion offered to me was that possibly the tracks on the compilations were using "canned " or archived backup material and the voice layed on later or vice versa. In any case there is a noticeable difference. The differences aside, the songs featured on the original disc are the same in terms of excellent musicianship, with El Rey belting out his compositions as only he can and the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan showing why they are considered the best mariachi and setting the standard by which all others are measured. The voice of El Rey is young and vibrant with the years of hard living and the ravages of time have not yet done noticeable damage . His voice has more of the suttle nuances of Pedro Infante. This is El Rey in his embryonic stage where his distinct vocal stylings have not yet matured but are riping beautifully. It is worth noting these differences because many people are only familiar with the material offered on compilations. El Rey offers his familiar and unfamiliar including the beautiful love song to his wife "Paloma Querida" in which he immortalized her for future generations. A lesser known song, "Viejos Amigos" was written while visting Cuba and after an encounter with a shoe shine man, in which the Cuban figured out he was Mexican because Mexicans "sing" when they talk, he was inspired to to write the song in a garden in Havana. All in all this is a good collection of twelve original recordings of passion. This is another in a line of original recordings, at a bargain price with no frills but just great music. Recommended for fans of ranchera music and one of it's best proponents, the late great El Rey, Jose Alfredo Jimenez.

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Tracks:

1. Olympic Dream (Eden Mix) - Maksim
2. Adiemus - Adiemus
3. Time To Say Goodbye - Sarah Brightman
4. Adje Jano - Nigel Kennedy And The Kroke Band
5. Maria Elena/Corazon Corazon/Fina Estampa - Placido Domingo
6. Romeo And Juliet: A Time For Us - Andre Rieu
7. Qui Radames Verra O Patria Mia - Maria Callas
8. Voca Me - Libera
9. Chariots Of Fire - Vangelis
10. Happy Valley-The 1997 Re-Unification Overture - Canessa-Mae
11. Po Karekare Ana - Kiri Te Kanawa
12. Mull Of Kintyre - The Celtic Tenors
13. Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church
14. Sarabande And Variations - Julia Thornton
15. Song Of Our Homeland - Izzy
16. Angus Dei - Karl Jenkins
17. Auld Lang Syne - Helmut Lotti

Average customer rating: A Phenomenal Journey from Rio Bravo to Rio de la Plata Phenomenal Fifteen recordings of beauty and simplicity

Intimo Jose Lopez Alaves , Peteco Carabajal , Acho Manzi , Yolanda Aranda , and Enrique Coria Manufacturer: Acoustic Disc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Guitar Artistry of Enrique Coria 10 Años: Un Recuerdo Permanente Latin Touch ASIN: B00006BXIX Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

1. Dos Arbolitos
2. La Pucha Con El Hombre
3. Cu Cu Rru Cu Cu Paloma
4. Lela
5. Rayito De Luna
6. El Puente De Los Suspiros
7. Mi Mexico De Ayer
8. Quiero Ser Tu Sombra
9. Si Tu Tambien Te Vas
10. Cancion De Las Simples Cosas
11. La Malaguena
12. Dicha Santiaguena
13. Cancion Mixteca
14. Perfume De Carnaval
15. Concierto Para Una Sola Voz

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A Phenomenal Journey from Rio Bravo to Rio de la Plata.......2004-01-31

Yolanda and Enrique offer us this true Latin American musical embrace. Although I knew of Enrique Coria's masterful guitar style, this lyrical duo with Yolanda Aranda really exceeded everything I expected. The trained voice of Yolanda takes us through zambas and huapangos with passion and subtleties. My favorite tunes are La Malagüeña (where Yolanda shows the real pitch of her voice) and La Canción Mixteca. Chava Flores' Mi México de Ayer is also really moving. In La Pucha con el Hombre (a great escondido in the tradition of Los Carabajal), Yolanda may not compete with my paisana Mercedes Sosa, yet her voice really shines. In summary, this is one of the best Latin American musical partnerships I heard in the last years: an homage to the everlasting Latin American musical tradition.

Phenomenal.......2003-10-23

Reminds me of the Getz/Gilberto recordings. Tremendous feeling. Buy this now.

Fifteen recordings of beauty and simplicity.......2002-10-10

Mexican-American vocalist Yolanda Aranda and native Argentinean guitarist Enrique Coria smoothly collaborate to produce fifteen recordings of beauty and simplicity that raise the standards of romantic Latin American Canciones to the level a high musical art in Intimo. The superbly performed pieces comprising Intimo include: Dos Arbolitos (3:04); La Pucha Con El Hombre (3:37); Cu Cu rru Cu Cu Paloma (3:39); Lela (3:32); Rayito De Luna (3:01); El Puente De Los Suspiros (3:00); Mi Mexico De Ayer (3:49); Quiero Ser Tu Sombra (4:06); Si Tu Tambien Te Vas (2:31); Cancion De Las Simples Cosas (4:08); La Malaguena (3:56); Dicha Santiaguena (2:29); Cancion Mixteca (3:40); Perfume De Carnaval (3:21); Concierto para Una Sola Voz (4:03). Total Time: 52.18

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Jose Alfredo Jimenez Canta Sus Exitos Jose Alfredo Jimenez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Viejos Amigos Con la Banda...El Recodo Las 100 Clasicas, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000005LL9 Release Date: 1989-07-14

Tracks:

1. Que Se Me Acabe La Vida
2. Pa' Todo El Ano
3. Cuatro Caminos
4. El Coyote
5. Amor Sin Medida
6. El Perro Negro
7. Yo-Ella
8. Corrido De Mazatlan
9. La Que Se Fue
10. Canta, Canta, Canta
11. Tu Y Las Nubes
12. El Borrego

Average customer rating: Chente interprets El Rey A must-have for lovers of Mexican music

Clasicas de Jose Alfredo Jimenez Vicente Fernandez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tejano | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Tejano | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Tejano | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Canciones de Sus Pelicula ASIN: B000002DHR Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Camino De Guanajuato
2. Que Suerte La Mia
3. Un Mundo Raro
4. Arrullo De Dios
5. Esta Noche
6. Vamonos
7. Alma De Acero
8. Tu Recuerdo Y Yo
9. Viejos Amigos
10. Hay Un Momento
11. Cuando Los Anos Pasen
12. Yo

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There have been dozens of ranchera singers and hundreds of mariachi songs, but few CDs come close to achieving the transcendent balance of influential material and awesome talent produced here. Vicente Fernandez, arguably the world's greatest ranchera singer, interprets some of the finest songs José Alfredo Jimenez ever committed to paper. Included here are uplifting tunes of pride and power (the pulse-quickening "Yo" and "Alma de Acero") and compelling tales of finding a good love that doesn't last ("Un Mundo Raro" and "Tu Recuerdo y Yo"). All are driven by wondrous melodic rhythms and sing-along choruses that have one rejoicing and reflecting on life's many twists and turns. "Camino de Guanajuato" rings with its bittersweet views on the road home, while the romantic "Viejos Amigos" connects with its mature lyrics of everlasting love. --Ramiro Burr

Customer Reviews:

Chente interprets El Rey.......2003-06-05

It is only fitting that arguably Mexico's greatest contemporary ranchero singer paid tribute to the greatest composer and singer of the genre. Vicente Fernadez, he of the perpetual jet black mustache and hair, in spite of his age( a dye job that looks like shoe polish was applied!) has recorded numerous albums and has one of the strongest voices you have ever heard. On this disc there is a certain contained reverence to not out do the original, Jose Alfredo Jimenez. As in his latest release, where he interprets the songs of another great Mexican composer, Agustin Lara, there is a restrained Vicente Fernadez. Known during his live performances to gradually lower the mic to his stomach , while maintaining some incredible decibel level and bellowing out the notes as though the mic were stil near his mouth, Chente has one of those voices that doesn't come around very often. The songs on this disc are all beautiful El Rey songs with fresh arrangements, slightly different than the original compositions as arranged by Jose Alfredo. The mariachi used to back up Chente is also a bit mellow as though not trying to outdo Chente. Outstanding tracks include the Mexican of Mexican songs "Camino de Guanajuato" that is a beautiful lament shrouded in the beauty of the pueblo with Christ on the mountaintop , the lovely ballad or bolero, "Un Mundo Raro" where the thick vibrant voice of Chente does more than justice to the classic song, " Alma de Acero" where Chente almost lets loose completely, bellowing out his interpretation with a nice harmony duo with one of the mariachis, "Tu Recuerdo y Yo," the biographical El Rey song in which he leaves his life philosophy on the bar table after many shots of tequila, a classic tears in your beers song of lost love, "Cuando Los Anos Pasen" where the hereditary roots , the soft refrains that have made his son Alejandro Fernadez a contemporary heartthrob can be heard, and of course the closing classic song, "Yo" that features some of Chentes trademark vibrato. This is one of those discs that you will never get tired of. If you like either artist you will probably want to have this one in your collection. If you like mariachis than this disc fits that bill also; it's a win win situation, you can't go wrong with this disc, especially at the low price. There will never be another Chente or El Rey but here you have the opportunity to have one great interpreting another great.

A must-have for lovers of Mexican music.......1998-05-13

Ranchera's greatest living singer pays tribute to the finest composer of the genre. Vicente's unbelievably strong voice brings out the full range of emotion and yes, machismo associated with these classics, most of which will be familiar to appreciators of 20th-century Mexican music. Vicente's performance of "Camino de Guanajuato" alone is worth the price of the CD. Although the grieving lyric expresses that "la vida no vale nada," the effect upon the listener is pure life-embracing joy, not unlike how listening to hard-earned American blues can be an ironically uplifting experience. This CD is amongst the best of all Vicente's many albums, and would serve as a fine introduction not only to his ouvre, but also to the genius of Jose Alfredo Jiminez, the composer of all the songs.

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