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Vida Mía: 1934-1939

Lydia Mendoza
Vida Mía: 1934-1939 Lydia Mendoza (1916–2007) was a seminal figure in Mexican American music, acknowledged as the first Queen of Tejano and often called La Alondra de la Frontera (The Meadowlark of the Border) and La Cancionera de los Pobres (The Songstress of the Poor). This collection of her music is drawn from many of her 1930s recordings. In 1982, she was named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts. The liner notes contain the song lyrics in Spanish with English translations.

Track Listing

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Cosas Que Suceden (bolero-son) Lydia Mendoza 02:53
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Todo Por Ti (tango) Lydia Mendoza 03:04
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103
Cuando Tu Me Quieras (cancion) Lydia Mendoza 03:23
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Plegaria (vals) Lydia Mendoza 02:30
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Novillero (paso doble) Lydia Mendoza 02:54
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106
La Bamba (rumba) Lydia Mendoza 02:25
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107
Vida Mia (danza) Lydia Mendoza 03:00
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108
Dices Bien Mio (vals) Lydia Mendoza 02:49
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La Pollita (tonado) Lydia Mendoza 02:45
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No Puedo Dejar De Querete (cancion) Lydia Mendoza 03:16
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111
As De Corazones (bolero cancion) Lydia Mendoza 02:46
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112
Dime Mal Hombre (tango cancion) Lydia Mendoza 03:08
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113
Amor Sin Esperanza (danza) Lydia Mendoza 02:56
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114
Pobrecita De Mi Alma (bolero clave) Lydia Mendoza 02:51
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115
Fue Mentira (Mentirosa) [cancion] Lydia Mendoza 02:46
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Lejos (tango) Lydia Mendoza 03:05
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117
Ojos Tristes (cancion) Lydia Mendoza 02:26
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118
Temo (cancion clave) Lydia Mendoza 02:59
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119
Tengo A Mi Lupe (cancion) Lydia Mendoza 02:26
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120
Lamento Borincano (danzon) Lydia Mendoza 03:12
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121
Lejos De Ti (vals cancion) Lydia Mendoza 03:05
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122
No Sabes Comprender (tango) Lydia Mendoza 03:42
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123
La China (huapango) Lydia Mendoza 02:37
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Maria, Maria (cancion) Lydia Mendoza 02:45
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El Coco (cancion) Lydia Mendoza 03:07