Mal Hombre and Other Original Hits from the 1930's

Lydia Mendoza (1916–2007) was a seminal figure in Mexican American music. She began her singing career with her family in Texas and later, when they returned to Texas after several years in Detroit, Michigan, she gained recognition on her own as a singer and guitar player. Her first important record was “Mal Hombre,” recorded in 1934 and included here in addition to other 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 and a personal recollection by Mendoza.

Track Listing

101	Mal Hombre Lydia Mendoza	03:32
102	Al Pie de Tu Reja Lydia Mendoza	03:27
103	Pero Hay Que Triste Lydia Mendoza	03:09
104	Los Besos De Mi Negra Lydia Mendoza	03:06
105	Mundo Engañoso Lydia Mendoza	03:14
106	Sigue Adelante Lydia Mendoza	02:52
107	El Lirio Lydia Mendoza	02:38
108	La Costeñita Lydia Mendoza	02:37
109	Monterrey Lydia Mendoza	02:47
110	Amorcito Consentido Lydia Mendoza	02:57
111	Las Cuatro Milpas Lydia Mendoza	03:02
112	No Quiero Ser Casado Lydia Mendoza	02:52
113	Palida Luna Lydia Mendoza	02:47
114	Pajarito Herido Lydia Mendoza	03:01
115	Sola Lydia Mendoza	03:01
116	La Jaibera Lydia Mendoza	02:10
117	Tu Partida Lydia Mendoza	03:05
118	Nunca Lydia Mendoza	02:42
119	La Boda Negra Lydia Mendoza	02:56
120	Tu Diras Lydia Mendoza	03:15
121	Puñalada Lydia Mendoza	02:24
122	Delgadina Lydia Mendoza	03:00
123	Celia Lydia Mendoza	03:17
124	Júrame Lydia Mendoza	02:53