Nilo Menéndez

Nilo Menéndez Barnet (Matanzas, 26 September 1902 - Burbank, California, 15 September 1987) was a Cuban-born naturalized American songwriter. Menéndez came to the United States in 1924 when he was 22. He wrote his best known song "Aquellos Ojos Verdes" in 1929 and was recorded several times by Latin artists and translated into English in 1931. The song became a major hit when Jimmy Dorsey recorded it as "Green Eyes" around 1941.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 26, 1902 (Matanzas), Died September 15, 1987 (Burbank)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1947

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

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Columbia (U.K.)	WL3935	10-in.	10/12/1932	Green eyes	Orchestre Typique Castellanos de la Cabane Cubaine ; Mme. Riestra	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer

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