Elvira Ríos
María Elvira Gallegos Ríos (16 November 1913 – 13 January 1987) was a Mexican singer and actress. One of the most notable performers of Agustín Lara's songs, Ríos was the first Mexican singer who achieved international success through radio, records, nightclub engagements, tours, and films. She was well known in Mexico, United States, Brazil, Argentina, and France, among other countries. Some of her greatest hits are "Noche de ronda", "Flores negras", "Perfidia", "Desesperadamente", and "Ausencia". |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1913 (Mexico City), Died January 13, 1987 (Mexico City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 54 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 67790 | 10-in. | 5/21/1940 | Perfidia (Tonight) | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67791 | 10-in. | 5/21/1940 | Tu no comprendes | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67792 | 10-in. | 5/21/1940 | Flores negras | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67805 | 10-in. | 5/22/1940 | Te vi pasar | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67806 | 10-in. | 5/22/1940 | Noche de ronda | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67807 | 10-in. | 5/22/1940 | Murmullo (Let me whisper) | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 67808 | 10-in. | 5/22/1940 | Farolito | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68091 | 10-in. | 9/13/1940 | Star dust | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68092 | 10-in. | 9/13/1940 | Time on my hands | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68093 | 10-in. | 9/13/1940 | I'll never smile again | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68094 | 10-in. | 9/13/1940 | My melancholy baby | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68453 | 10-in. | 12/6/1940 | Aquella noche | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68454 | 10-in. | 12/6/1940 | Desperadamente | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68455 | 10-in. | 12/6/1940 | Triste camino | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68456 | 10-in. | 12/6/1940 | El organillero | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68550 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Vuelve | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68551 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Jamas | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68552 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Oracion caribe | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68553 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Noche criolla | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68660 | 10-in. | 2/5/1941 | Cuatro vidas | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68661 | 10-in. | 2/5/1941 | Buenas noches | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68662 | 10-in. | 2/5/1941 | Vision tropical | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 68663 | 10-in. | 2/5/1941 | Sin ti | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1541 | 10-in. | February 1938 | Si te vas | Elvira Ríos | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1542 | 10-in. | February 1938 | Caminos de azur | Elvira Ríos | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ríos, Elvira," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.
Ríos, Elvira. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.
"Ríos, Elvira." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ríos, Elvira - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89021225
Wikidata: Elvira Ríos - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q538681
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