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Guillermo Coral

Guillermo Coral (born 10 February 1920, died 18 May 2013) was an Argentine tango singer who debuted in 1937, sang with the orchestra of Francisco Canaro from 1944 and recorded with it for Odeon [1][2][3][4]. He later co-founded the group Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor, which was active in radio, theatre and film [2].

1944: 4 · danced 11 times1945: 16 · danced 15 times1946: 3 · danced 2 times
19441946
records madedanced on film, by the record’s year· our catalogue

1944: 4, 11; 1945: 16, 15; 1946: 3, 2

Guillermo Coral was a tango singer born on 10 February 1920 [4]. He made his debut as a tango singer in 1937 at Club Talleres de Remedios de Escalada [1]. He appeared in his first film, El fabricante de estrellas, with Pepe Arias in 1943 [2].

In 1944 he joined Francisco Canaro under the name Guillermo Coral, debuting on Radio Belgrano alongside Carlos Roldán [2]. His first record with Canaro, the vals Incomprensión, was made for Odeon on 15 November 1944 [3]. A recording catalogue lists further Odeon recordings sung by him between December 1944 and February 1946 .

Two of the biographical sources are catalogued under the name Guillermo Rico [2][3]. The Spanish-language encyclopedia entry used here is also titled Guillermo Rico [1]. The dossier does not explain how the two names relate, apart from the statement that he joined Canaro as Guillermo Coral [2].

After leaving Canaro's orchestra, he co-founded Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor in 1948 [2]. He recorded an album with José Canet's guitars for RCA Victor in 1973 [3]. He received the Premio Podestá for his career in 1999 [1]. He died in Lanús on 18 May 2013 [1].

Early career

Coral made his debut as a tango singer in 1937 at Club Talleres de Remedios de Escalada [1]. In 1943 he appeared in his first film, El fabricante de estrellas, alongside Pepe Arias [2].

With Francisco Canaro

In 1944 Coral joined the orchestra of Francisco Canaro [2]. Using the name Guillermo Coral, he debuted with the orchestra on Radio Belgrano alongside Carlos Roldán [2]. His first record with Canaro was the vals Incomprensión, recorded for the Odeon label on 15 November 1944 [3].

In 1945 he sang in Canaro's revue El tango en París at the Teatro Alvear [2]. One biographical account states that he left Canaro's orchestra in 1946 [2]. Another source dates his last records with Canaro's orchestra to 27 October 1959, naming the titles La canción and La novia del alcohol [3]. The sources therefore differ on when his association with the orchestra ended. The dossier gives no information on whether he returned to the orchestra after 1946, so this point is treated as disputed [2][3].

Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor and later career

In 1948 Coral co-founded Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor [2]. According to the same source, the group was active in radio, theatre and film for about a decade [2].

In 1973 he recorded an album with José Canet's guitars for RCA Victor [3].

Recordings

His first record with Canaro's orchestra was the vals Incomprensión for Odeon, dated 15 November 1944 [3]. A public recording catalogue lists the following Odeon recordings sung by Coral; the dossier does not give their titles :

  • 6 December 1944
  • 2 January 1945
  • 9 March 1945
  • 7 May 1945
  • 16 May 1945
  • 28 December 1945
  • 27 February 1946

His last records with Canaro's orchestra, La canción and La novia del alcohol, are dated 27 October 1959 by one source [3]. In 1973 he recorded an album with José Canet's guitars for RCA Victor [3].

Recognition and death

In 1999 Coral received the Premio Podestá for his career [1]. He died in Lanús on 18 May 2013 [1].

References

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

23 recordings · 1944–1946 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. A la lima y al limonFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944
  2. Tú, el cielo y túFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  3. Duelo criolloFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  4. EncuentroFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  5. Juana RebenqueFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1946
  6. PregoneraFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas1945
  7. Serafin y Julia PazFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas1945
  8. TrenzasFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  9. Tristeza criollaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  10. Como una heridaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944
  11. DesagravioFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944
  12. Tres palabrasFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944

Singers7

Tú, el cielo y tú · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo CoralMar 9, 1945

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A la lima y al limon · Francisco Canaro · 1944 — sung by Guillermo CoralDec 6, 1944

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Encuentro · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo CoralJan 2, 1945

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Duelo criollo · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo CoralMay 16, 1945

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Juana Rebenque · Francisco Canaro · 1946 — sung by Guillermo CoralFeb 27, 1946

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Trenzas · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo CoralMay 7, 1945

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Mis amigos de ayer · Francisco Canaro · 1945 — sung by Guillermo CoralDec 28, 1945

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Notes10

Debuts as a tango singer at Club Talleres de Remedios de Escalada.1937

Single source

First film, El fabricante de estrellas, with Pepe Arias.1943

Single source

Joins Francisco Canaro as Guillermo Coral, debuting on Radio Belgrano beside Carlos Roldán.1944

Single source

First record with Canaro, the vals Incomprensión, for Odeon.Nov 15, 1944

Single source

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

Single source

Leaves Canaro's orchestra.1946

Single source

Co-founds Los Cinco Grandes del Buen Humor, active in radio, theatre and film for about a decade.1948

Single source

Last records with Canaro's orchestra, La canción and La novia del alcohol.Oct 27, 1959

Single source

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

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Dies in Lanús.May 18, 2013

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Won1

Won Receives the Premio Podestá for his career.1999

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Born1

Born on February 10, 1920

Supported · 2

Died1

Died on May 18, 2013

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Sang with1

Sang with Francisco Canaro

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Known for1

Is known for Tres palabras; En la noche de tus ojos; Muriéndome de amor

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Listen

  1. A la lima y al limonFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944
  2. Tú, el cielo y túFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  3. Duelo criolloFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  4. EncuentroFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  5. Juana RebenqueFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1946
  6. PregoneraFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas1945
  7. Serafin y Julia PazFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral, Alberto Arenas · no clip yet1945
  8. TrenzasFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  9. Tristeza criollaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1945
  10. Como una heridaFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944
  11. DesagravioFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944
  12. Tres palabrasFrancisco Canaro · Guillermo Coral1944

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