La Gloria de Texas

Lydia Mendoza was a pioneer female singer/performer in Tejano music whose career spanned from the early 1930s to the late 1980s. This collection was recorded by Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz in San Antonio in 1979 in her daughter’s home. Capturing Mendoza in a reflective mood, the performance is a soulful and moving expression of Tejano music. Included in this collection is her composition “Amor Bonito” and Elpidio Ramírez’s beautiful “Malaguena Salerosa.” The liner notes contain the Spanish lyrics with English translation.

Track Listing

101	No Es Culpa Mía Lydia Mendoza	02:48
102	Mi Problema Lydia Mendoza	02:52
103	Mujer Paseada Lydia Mendoza	02:50
104	Amor Bonito Lydia Mendoza	03:05
105	Collar de Perlas Lydia Mendoza	02:51
106	Luis Pulido Lydia Mendoza	02:42
107	Aunque Venga Muy Borracho Lydia Mendoza	03:16
108	Sin Fe Lydia Mendoza	02:32
109	Malagueña Salerosa Lydia Mendoza	03:53
110	Ojitos Verdes Lydia Mendoza	02:44
111	Besando La Cruz Lydia Mendoza	02:58
112	Hace Un Año Lydia Mendoza	03:28
113	Tango Negro Lydia Mendoza	03:34
114	Silverio Pérez Lydia Mendoza	02:45
115	Olvidarte Jamás Lydia Mendoza	02:56
116	Zenaida Lydia Mendoza	04:07
117	No Puede Dejar De Quererte Lydia Mendoza	03:12
118	Margarita, Margarita Lydia Mendoza	03:03
119	Delgadina Lydia Mendoza	04:17