Product Description
Pages: 2
Key: D Major
Features:
1. Chord Names
2. Chord diagrams
3. Fingerings
4. Guitar TAB
5. Lyrics
6. Engraved to fit on two pages
"Solamente Una Vez" is a renowned bolero composed by Mexican songwriter Agustín Lara in 1941. The song's creation is attributed to Lara's desire to honor his friend, tenor José Mojica, who was retiring from the entertainment industry to pursue a religious vocation. Lara composed the piece as a farewell tribute to Mojica's transition into the priesthood. Soundscaping Source+4Frontera Collection+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
The song was first performed publicly by Mexican singer Ana María González in Argentina in 1941. Its popularity led to its inclusion in the Argentine film "Melodías de América" (1942), where it was performed by Ana María González and José Mojica. lovesongsinspanish.wordpress.com+2Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2SecondHandSongs+2Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+2
In 1944, the song was adapted into English by lyricist Ray Gilbert under the title "You Belong to My Heart." This version was featured in the Disney film "The Three Caballeros," performed by Dora Luz. Notably, the English lyrics differ significantly from the original Spanish version. Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre+8Wikipedia+8YouTube+8
Over the years, "Solamente Una Vez" has been interpreted by numerous artists across various genres and languages. Prominent performers include Bing Crosby, who recorded the English version with Xavier Cugat's orchestra in 1945, reaching the Billboard Best Seller chart. Other notable renditions have been made by Nat King Cole, Plácido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, Luis Miguel, and Andrea Bocelli. Wikipedia+1Frontera Collection+1Soundscaping Source+3Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera+3Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+3
The song's enduring appeal lies in its poignant melody and heartfelt lyrics, which speak of experiencing true love only once in a lifetime. This universal theme has resonated with audiences worldwide, solidifying "Solamente Una Vez" as a timeless classic in Latin American music.
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