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Guillermo Rico

Guillermo Rico was a singer who joined La Gran Cruzada del Buen Humor on Radio Belgrano in 1940 and recorded with Francisco Canaro's orchestra in the 1940s and 1950s [1][3]. He made his film debut in 1943 and received the Premio Podestá for his career in 1999 [2].

1944: 1 · danced 23 times1956: 5 · danced 0 times1959: 2 · danced 0 times
1944’501959
records madedanced on film, by the record’s year· our catalogue

1944: 1, 23; 1956: 5, 0; 1959: 2, 0

Guillermo Rico was a singer [1][3]. In 1940 he joined La Gran Cruzada del Buen Humor on Radio Belgrano [1]. In 1943 he made his film debut in El fabricante de estrellas [2].

His recording career included two periods with Francisco Canaro's orchestra. The first ran from 1944 to 1946, and the second included recordings in 1956 [3]. He made his first recording with Canaro on 15 November 1944, the vals Incomprensión, under the name Guillermo Coral [3]. In 1973 he recorded with José Canet's guitars for RCA Victor [3]. In 1999 he received the Premio Podestá for his career [2].

Radio, film and theatre

In 1940 Rico joined La Gran Cruzada del Buen Humor, a program on Radio Belgrano [1]. In 1943 he made his film debut in El fabricante de estrellas [2].

In 1945 he sang Niebla in Francisco Canaro's revue El tango en París at the Teatro Alvear, and he also performed duets in the revue [2].

In 1948 he was associated with Cuidado con las imitaciones [1]. Soon after, Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor were formed [1].

With Francisco Canaro

Rico's first recording with Francisco Canaro's orchestra was made on 15 November 1944 [3]. It was the vals Incomprensión, and he was credited as Guillermo Coral [3]. A recording catalogue also lists a recording sung by Rico on that date .

On 21 March 1946 he made the last recordings of his first period with Canaro, including En la noche de tus ojos [3].

He later recorded with Canaro again. On 17 September 1956 he recorded Meditación maleva, among other titles [3]. A recording catalogue lists a further recording sung by Rico dated 14 December 1956 .

Later recordings and recognition

In 1973 Rico recorded with José Canet's guitars for the RCA Victor label [3]. In 1999 he received the Premio Podestá in recognition of his career [2].

References

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  1. 1.Guillermo Rico - Semblanza por Néstor Pinsón · todotango.com
  2. 2.Guillermo Rico · es.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.Guillermo Rico (ficha) · todotango.com
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With Francisco Canaro

8 recordings · 1944–1959 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. IncomprensiónFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1944
  2. Café para dosFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  3. La última copaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  4. Meditación malevaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  5. Mi promesaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico, Juan Carlos Rolon1956
  6. Muriéndome de amorFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  7. La canciónFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1959
  8. La novia del alcoholFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1959

Singers30

Muriéndome de amor · Francisco Canaro · 1956 — sung by Guillermo RicoDec 14, 1956

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Incomprensión · Francisco Canaro · 1944 — sung by Guillermo RicoNov 15, 1944

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A la lima y al limon · Francisco Canaro · 1944 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Como una herida · Francisco Canaro · 1944 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Desagravio · Francisco Canaro · 1944 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Tres palabras · Francisco Canaro · 1944 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Encuentro · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Tú, el cielo y tú · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Miguel Ángel · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Trenzas · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Duelo criollo · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Quién más que yo · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Carlos Roldán, Guillermo Coral)

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Niebla · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Serafin y Julia Paz · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas)

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Pregonera · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas)

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No llores nunca más · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas)

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Viernes de pasión · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Tristeza criolla · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Margo · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Mañana no estarás · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Mis amigos de ayer · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Juana Rebenque · Francisco Canaro · 1946 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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En la noche de tus ojos · Francisco Canaro · 1946 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral)

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Devolveme lo que es mio · Francisco Canaro · 1946 — sung by Guillermo Rico (the catalogue credits Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas)

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Meditación maleva · Francisco Canaro · 1956 — sung by Guillermo Rico

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Café para dos · Francisco Canaro · 1956 — sung by Guillermo Rico

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La última copa · Francisco Canaro · 1956 — sung by Guillermo Rico

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Mi promesa · Francisco Canaro · 1956 — sung by Guillermo Rico

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La canción · Francisco Canaro · 1959 — sung by Guillermo Rico

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La novia del alcohol · Francisco Canaro · 1959 — sung by Guillermo Rico

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Notes10

Joins La Gran Cruzada del Buen Humor on Radio Belgrano.1940

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Film debut in El fabricante de estrellas.1943

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First recording with Francisco Canaro's orchestra, the vals Incomprensión, as Guillermo Coral.Nov 15, 1944

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Sings Niebla and duets in Canaro's revue El tango en París at the Teatro Alvear.1945

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Last recordings of his first Canaro period, including En la noche de tus ojos.Mar 21, 1946

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Cuidado con las imitaciones; soon after, Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor are formed.1948

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Records again with Canaro, including Meditación maleva.Sep 17, 1956

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Records with José Canet's guitars for RCA Victor.1973

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Vocalista de fuerza, de voz potente, pero carente de brillo, de discreto fraseo

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Gran imitador de cantores (Canaro's opinion)

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Won1

Won Premio Podestá for his career.1999

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Sang with1

Sang with Francisco Canaro1944, Nov 15, 1944, Nov 15, 1944–Apr 16, 1946

Supported · 2

In other catalogues3

tango.info · GuillRicoa

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Guillermo Rico — external id Guillermo Rico (musicbrainz:84656414-3a5d-4f16-a99f-d0b1fa1c4f05)source

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MusicBrainz · 84656414-3a5d-4f16-a99f-d0b1fa1c4f05source

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Born1

Born on February 10, 1920

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Died1

Died on May 18, 2013

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Listen

  1. IncomprensiónFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1944
  2. Café para dosFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  3. La última copaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  4. Meditación malevaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  5. Mi promesaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico, Juan Carlos Rolon1956
  6. Muriéndome de amorFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico1956
  7. La canciónFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico · no clip yet1959
  8. La novia del alcoholFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Rico · no clip yet1959

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