Dueto Alegre: Historic First Recordings 1948-1956

Raul Martinez (1925–1978) was the nephew of legendary accordionist Narciso Martinez. Both learned to play the accordion from Raul’s father (and Narciso’s older brother) Santos. Nicknamed “El Ruco” (translated as “The Old”), Raul led a norteño conjunto, Dueto Alegre, with bajo sexto player and singer Juan Gonzalez from 1947 until 1954. Their voices blended well, and the band became popular along the lower Rio Grande valley. This collection features 21 original instrumentals and vocals composed by Martinez and performed by his band.

Track Listing

101	La Chamagosa Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:45
102	Muchacha Enamorada Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:34
103	De Que Te Sirvió Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:47
104	Abran Brecha Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:16
105	Vuelve La Paloma Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:52
106	Leandro Y García Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:57
107	Me Queda Tu Recuerdo Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:54
108	Adiós Palomita Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:50
109	Así Se Baila En San Antonio Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:49
110	Infame Mujer Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	03:01
111	Arriba La Paloma! Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:26
112	La Tragedia de Timoteo Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:54
113	Saludame Al Pasar Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:49
114	Te Creias Mujer Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:44
115	Bajo El Águila Doble Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:52
116	Ya Ves Que Sí Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:38
117	Abandonado y Despreciado Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:46
118	Dominga Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:40
119	Tendrias Razón Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:50
120	Palomita Ingrata Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:51
121	Ten Cuidado Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)	02:22