Agustín Lara

Ángel Agustín María Carlos Fausto Mariano Alfonso del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Lara y Aguirre del Pino (Spanish pronunciation: [aɣusˈtin ˈlaɾa]; ['aŋxel aɣus'tin ma'ɾi.a 'kaɾlos 'fawsto ma'ɾjano al'fonso ð̞el sa'ɣɾað̞o koɾa'son de xe'sus 'laɾa i a'ɣire ð̞el 'pino]; October 30, 1897 – November 6, 1970), known as Agustín Lara, was a Mexican composer and performer of songs and boleros. He is recognized as one of the most popular songwriters of his era. His work was widely appreciated not only in Mexico but also in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. After his death, he has also been recognized in the United States, Italy, and Japan. His 1958 bolero album Rosa has been rated as one of the top 25 albums in the history of Latin American music.

Notable performers of his work include Pedro Vargas who was a friend, Juan Arvizu, Nestor Mesta Chayres, Pedro Infante, Toña la Negra, Elvira Ríos, Javier Solís, Julio Iglesias, Vicente Fernández, Pérez Prado, Chavela Vargas, Manuel Mijares, Luis Miguel, and Natalia Lafourcade among others.

Outside the Spanish speaking world, his most famous songs are Granada, Solamente Una Vez (You Belong to My Heart) and Piensa en mí, which have both been recorded by numerous international singers, including Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, and José Carreras.

Birth and Death Data: Born Mexico City (capital and largest city of Mexico) , Died November 6, 1970 (Mexico City (capital and largest city of Mexico) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, piano, leader, arranger, speaker

See Also: Lara, Maria Teresa

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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 433 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-023694 10-in. 7/14/1938 Mi primer amor Marimba Pan-Americana Marimba band composer  
Victor BS-025725 10-in. 9/24/1938 Arrancame la vida Wayne King Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-028521 10-in. 10/24/1938 Mia nomas Lydia Mendoza Female vocal solo, with guitar, mandolin, and maracas composer  
Victor MBS-032309 10-in. before 9/28/1939 Volverás Orquesta de José Sabre Marroquín ; Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor MBS-032425 10-in. before 11/17/1939 Sueño guajiro Hermanas Águila‏ ; Orquesta Moises Pasquel Female vocal duet, with jazz/dance band composer, lyricist  
Victor MBS-032428 10-in. before 11/17/1939 Bola negra Hermanas Águila‏ ; Orquesta Moises Pasquel Female vocal duet, with jazz/dance band composer, lyricist  
Victor 033318 10-in. 1/26/1940 Farolito Muraro Piano solo composer  
Victor BS-035027 10-in. before 3/14/1939 Tonadita Pepe Agüeros ; Pedro Vargas Re-recording : Male vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-035028 10-in. before 3/14/1939 Romance Pepe Agüeros ; Pedro Vargas Re-recording : Male vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-035066 10-in. before 3/20/1939 Ventanita colonial Pepe Agüeros ; Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-037495 10-in. before 6/15/1939 Naufragio Pedro Vargas Re-recording : Male vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-039279 10-in. before 8/15/1940 Volveras Tito Guizar Male vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-039283 10-in. before 8/15/1940 Ven aci Tito Guizar Male vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-039548 10-in. before 12/6/1940 Serenata de invierno Orquesta Hermán Kumok ; Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor MBS-045110 10-in. before 3/22/1940 Ven aca Orquesta Rafael de Paz ; Lupita Palomera Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor MBS-045115 10-in. before 3/23/1940 Triste camino Orquesta Rafael de Paz ; Lupita Palomera Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor MBS-045215 10-in. before 4/19/1940 Santa mía Orquesta Victor ; Rafael de Paz Instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor MBS-045216 10-in. before 4/15/1940 Rosa Orquesta Victor ; Rafael de Paz Instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor MBS-045290 10-in. before 4/29/1940 Amor de ayer Hermanas Aguila ; Orquesta Juan S. Garrido Female vocal duet, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor MBS-045403 10-in. before 11/20/1940 Triste camino Leopoldo Olivares ; Orquesta de Baile Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor MBS-045452 10-in. before 8/15/1939 Ven acá Lydia Mendoza Female vocal solo, with guitar composer  
Victor BS-047761 10-in. 3/6/1940 Volveras Augusto Coén ; Mamelito y Chencho ; Sexteto Sonora Boricua Instrumental sextet, with male vocal duet composer  
Victor BAVE-052079 10-in. December 1940 Organillero Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BBS-052132 10-in. before 12/31/1940 Pobre de mi... (Cançäo) Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor MBS-054128 10-in. before 12/12/1940 Organillero Juan Arvizu Male vocal solo composer  
(Results 201-225 of 433 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lara, Agustín," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119.

Lara, Agustín. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105119.

"Lara, Agustín." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.

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