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Tito Rodríguez

Pablo Rodríguez Lozada (January 4, 1923 – February 28, 1973), better known as Tito Rodríguez, was a Puerto Rican singer and bandleader. He started his career singing under the tutelage of his brother, Johnny Rodríguez. In the 1940s, both moved to New York, where Tito worked as a percussionist in several popular rhumba ensembles, before directing his own group to great success during the 1950s. His most prolific years coincided with the peak of the mambo and cha-cha-cha dance craze. He also recorded boleros, sones, guarachas and pachangas.

Rodríguez is known by many fans as "El Inolvidable" (The Unforgettable One), a moniker based on his most popular song, a bolero written by Cuban composer Julio Gutiérrez.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 4, 1923 (Santurce), Died February 28, 1973 (Coral Gables)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, leader, bongos, composer, vibraphone

Notes: The given name of Tito Rodríguez is Pablo T. Rodríguez. he is also known by nickname, "Pablito."

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E3FB-2967 10-in. 12/29/1953 El mujeriego Orquesta Tito Rodriguez Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, leader  
Victor E3FB-2968 10-in. 12/29/1953 El changó de Maria Orquesta Tito Rodriguez Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, leader  
Victor E3FB-2969 10-in. 12/29/1953 Ya lo puedes decir Orquesta Tito Rodriguez Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, leader  
Victor D7XB-0282 10-in. 4/23/1947 Mary Ann José Curbelo Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D7FB-0950 10-in. 6/10/1947 Rumba mejoral José Curbelo Orchestra ; Tito Rodríguez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor D7XB-2521 10-in. 11/26/1947 Rumba rumbera José Curbelo Orchestra ; Tito Rodríguez Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor PR-1[d] 10-in. before 11/1/1939 La parranda Conjunto Típico Ladí Instrumental ensemble, with mixed vocal trio vocalist  
Victor PR-3[c] 10-in. before 11/1/1939 Amor perdido Conjunto Típico Ladí Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet vocalist  
Columbia CO27372 10-in. 5/28/1940 No quiero que vuelvas : Bolero son Johnny Rodríguez y su Orquesta Stork Club Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia CO27590 10-in. 6/28/1940 Como estás : Bolero Johnny Rodríguez y su Conjunto Siboney Instrumental ensemble, with vocal trio vocalist  
Columbia CO27591 10-in. 6/28/1940 No llores Nena : Bolero Johnny Rodríguez y su Conjunto Siboney Instrumental ensemble, with vocal trio vocalist  
Columbia CO27592 10-in. 6/28/1940 Celos de amor : Bolero son Johnny Rodríguez y su Conjunto Siboney Instrumental ensemble, with vocal trio vocalist  
(Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rodríguez, Tito," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106972.

Rodríguez, Tito. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106972.

"Rodríguez, Tito." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106972

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