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 Mia	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	Malaguena Salerosa	Lydia Mendoza	03:53
110	Ojitos Verdes	Lydia Mendoza	02:44
111	Besando La Cruz	Lydia Mendoza	02:58
112	Hace Un Ano	Lydia Mendoza	03:28
113	Tango Negro	Lydia Mendoza	03:34
114	Silverio Perez	Lydia Mendoza	02:45
115	Olvidarte Ja Mas	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