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