The Best of Lydia Mendoza: La Alondra de la Frontera

Lydia Mendoza (1916–2007) received many honorifics during her music career: The Queen of Tejano, La Alondra de la Frontera (The Meadowlark of the Border), and La Cancionera de los Pobres (The Songstress of the Poor). Her recording career spanned over 50 years, with her first hit song “Mal Hombre” (Cold-Hearted Man) recorded in 1934. She was equally popular on both sides of the US-Mexico border and often commanded thousands of dollars for a single concert performance. This collection features music from her long career and includes songs with her family, duets with her sister Maria, performances with conjuntos, and two live performances.

Track Listing

101	Mal Hombre (Cold-Hearted Man) Lydia Mendoza	03:30
102	Tú Dirás (You Will Say) Lydia Mendoza	03:14
103	Adiós Muchachos (Goodbye Boys) Lydia Mendoza	02:28
104	Delgadina Lydia Mendoza	02:58
105	Piensa En Mi (Think of Me) Lydia Mendoza	02:58
106	Se Murió La Cucaracha (The Cockroach Died) Lydia Mendoza	03:13
107	Medalla de Dios (Medal of God) Lydia Mendoza	03:08
108	Contestación A "Amor Que Malo Eres" (Answer to "Love, How Mean You Are") Lydia Mendoza	02:43
109	Aunque Me Odies (Even Though You Hate Me) Lydia Mendoza	02:43
110	Enredaste Mi Vida (You Entangled My Life) Lydia Mendoza	02:54
111	Si Fue Por Eso (If That Was the Reason) Lydia Mendoza	02:42
112	No Es Culpa Mía (No Fault of Mine) Lydia Mendoza	02:45
113	Besando La Cruz (Upon the Cross) Lydia Mendoza	02:55
114	Luis Pulido Lydia Mendoza	02:40
115	Amor Bonito (Beautiful Love) Lydia Mendoza	03:02
116	Flores Negras (Black Flowers) Lydia Mendoza	05:16
117	Pero Ay Qué Triste (But Oh, How Sad) Lydia Mendoza	02:22