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Odeon

Francisco Canaro · Roberto Maida · marcha · Sep 1, 1936 · Odeon

Odeon is a recording by the orchestra of Francisco Canaro, dated 1 September 1936, with matrix number 8727 and label issue Odeon 5001 [1].

Recorded in 1936, during the Golden Age (1935–1954).

1936

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Francisco Canaro · no period assigned to this record

Key facts

Key facts

Orchestra
Francisco Canaro[1]
Recorded
1 September 1936[1]
Matrix number
8727[1]
Label
Odeon 5001[1]

Timeline

  1. Sep 1, 1936

    Recorded by the orchestra of Francisco Canaro (matrix 8727, issued as Odeon 5001)[1]

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orchestra

  • Francisco CANARO

Odeon is the title under which this recording is catalogued. It is attributed to the orchestra of Francisco Canaro and dated 1 September 1936 [1].

The recording carries matrix number 8727 and was issued on the label as Odeon 5001 [1]. All three of these details come from a single source [1].

Contents1The song2Recording details3Related4Who wrote it5Read more6Sources

The song

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Recording details

The recording details recorded in the source are listed below [1]:

  • Orchestra: Francisco Canaro [1]
  • Recording date: 1 September 1936 [1]
  • Matrix number: 8727 [1]
  • Label and issue number: Odeon 5001 [1]

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The orchestra of Francisco Canaro has its own entry [1].

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Read more

  • EncyclopediaRoberto Maida - Biography, history - Todotango.comTodo Tango (todotango.com), by permission
  • EntryFrancisco CanaroOrchestra
  • EntryMarcha de la armada · Francisco Canaro · 1936Recording
  • EntryCariño · Francisco Canaro · 1936Recording
  • EntryAmor · Francisco Canaro · 1936Recording
  • EntryMi corazón · Francisco Canaro · 1937Recording
  • EntryMilonga del corazón · Francisco Canaro · 1938Recording
  • EntryLa ribera · Francisco Canaro · 1936Recording
  • EntryCofrecito · Francisco Canaro · 1936Recording

What we don't know yet

  • No source names the singer(s), if any, on this recording.
  • No source identifies the composition recorded, its composers or lyricists, or its genre (tango, vals, milonga).
  • No source explains whether the title 'Odeon' is the actual work title or a cataloguing artifact taken from the label name.
  • No information on reissues, later transfers or compilations.
  • No information on musical character, arrangement or dance notes.
  • All claims rest on a single source with no supporting excerpt.

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  1. Roberto Maida - Biography, history - Todotango.com · todotango.comSource page

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Recordings1

Recorded by Francisco CanaroSep 1, 1936

Matrix number1

Matrix number 8727Sep 1, 1936

Labels1

Released on Odeon 5001Sep 1, 1936

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