Singer
Mario Pomar
Mario Pomar was a tango singer, born on 1 April 1920, who first sang on radio as Mario Corrales and went on to record with the Orquesta Típica Victor, Antonio Rodio, Osmar Maderna and Carlos Di Sarli [1][2][3][4]. In 1956 he formed Los Señores del Tango with Oscar Serpa, and he died in Buenos Aires on 21 May 1987 [1].
1951: 1, 0; 1952: 4, 5; 1953: 8, 123; 1954: 9, 231; 1955: 6, 376; 1962: 3, 2
51% of the dancing to Mario Pomar’s records is to those made in 1955.
How we know
The shortest run of recording years that holds at least half the dances: 376 of 737. Dances count filmed Occasions on TangoTube, once each however many channels filmed them, under the year the record was made.
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Mario Pomar was a tango singer born on 1 April 1920 [4]. Early in his career he performed under the name Mario Corrales, and in 1938 he was singing under that name with Federico Scorticati's orchestra on LR3 Radio Belgrano [1].
His recording career began with the Orquesta Típica Victor in 1939 [1]. Over the following years he recorded with Antonio Rodio's orchestra and with Osmar Maderna's orchestra [2][1][3]. He also worked briefly with Miguel Caló and sang with Francisco Rotundo [1].
His longest documented association was with the orchestra of Carlos Di Sarli, which he joined alongside Oscar Serpa in 1951 and with which he recorded until 1955 [1]. A recording catalogue lists him as the singer on recordings issued on the Music Hall and RCA Victor labels between 1952 and 1955 . After Di Sarli's orchestra dissolved, he formed the vocal duo Los Señores del Tango with Serpa in 1956 [1]. He died in Buenos Aires on 21 May 1987 [1].
Early career
Pomar was born on 1 April 1920 [4]. In 1938 he sang with Federico Scorticati's orchestra on LR3 Radio Belgrano, still using the name Mario Corrales [1].
On 8 May 1939 he made his first records with the Orquesta Típica Victor: the vals "Vuelve otra vez" and the ranchera "La mentirosa" [1]. His last recording with the Típica Victor, the vals "Temo", dates from 1940 [1]. In the same year he spent a brief spell with the orchestra of Miguel Caló [1].
Rodio, Rotundo and Maderna
On 11 May 1943 Pomar recorded "Canyengue" and "Tabú" with Antonio Rodio's orchestra [2].
In 1946 he sang with Francisco Rotundo, appearing on Radio Splendid and at the Confitería La Armonía [1].
On 20 November 1947 he recorded "Ausencia" with Osmar Maderna's orchestra [1]. A tango calendar also lists him as singing with Maderna on 5 April 1948 [3].
With Carlos Di Sarli
On 16 March 1951 Carlos Di Sarli's new orchestra, with Pomar and Oscar Serpa as singers, opened at Radio El Mundo [1].
On 8 September 1954, back on the RCA Victor label with Di Sarli, Pomar recorded Discépolo's "Tormenta" [1]. His last recording with Di Sarli, made on 16 September 1955, was a second version of "Nido gaucho", after which the orchestra dissolved [1].
Los Señores del Tango and later life
In 1956 Pomar formed Los Señores del Tango with Oscar Serpa; the pair broadcast on Radio Belgrano and recorded for the Music Hall label [1].
Pomar died in Buenos Aires on 21 May 1987 [1].
Recordings
A recording catalogue lists Pomar as the singer on the following dated recordings, identified there by label :
- 8 April 1952, Music Hall
- 22 July 1952, Music Hall
- 5 March 1953, Music Hall
- 21 April 1953, Music Hall
- 26 June 1953, two recordings, Music Hall
- 26 January 1954, Music Hall
- 8 September 1954, RCA Victor
- 7 December 1954, RCA Victor
- 2 February 1955, RCA Victor
- 16 September 1955, RCA Victor
The catalogue entries do not give song titles or the accompanying orchestra . The RCA Victor dates of 8 September 1954 and 16 September 1955 match the dates the biography gives for his recordings of "Tormenta" and "Nido gaucho" with Di Sarli [1]. The Music Hall entries from 1952 to 1954 predate the 1956 formation of Los Señores del Tango, which the biography connects with that label [1].
References
- Mario Pomar - Semblanza por Abel Palermo · todotango.com
- Mario Pomar (ficha) · todotango.com
- Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
- Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
Data: recordings, facts and sources
Orchestras over the years
First to last recording together · source: TangoCloud catalogue · tap a bar for the takes · Dances are filmed Performances matched to a recording, so a count can run low · Every singer and orchestra
- Carlos Di Sarli1951–1955 · 28735 Dances filmed
- Los Señores del Tango1962 · 32 Dances filmed
With Carlos Di Sarli
28 recordings · 1951–1955 · source: TangoCloud catalogue
- TormentaCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- Nido gauchoCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- BailemosCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- Tenía que sucederCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- La capilla blancaCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoMusic Hall
- No me pregunten por quéCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoMusic Hall
- Se muere de amorCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoMusic Hall
- Tengo un amigoCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoMusic Hall
- Pobre buzónCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- CorazónCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- Flor de amigoCarlos Di SarliMario PomartangoRCA Victor
- Tu pálida vozCarlos Di SarliMario PomarvalsMusic Hall
With Los Señores del Tango
3 recordings · 1962–1962 · source: TangoCloud catalogue
Singers41
Nido gaucho · Carlos Di Sarli · 1955 — sung by Mario PomarSep 16, 1955
Supported · 2Corazón · Carlos Di Sarli · 1955 — sung by Mario PomarFeb 2, 1955
Supported · 2La capilla blanca · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario PomarJun 26, 1953
Supported · 2Tu pálida voz · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario PomarJun 26, 1953
Supported · 2Se muere de amor · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario PomarMar 5, 1953
Supported · 2Patotero sentimental · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario PomarJan 26, 1954
Supported · 2Pobre buzón · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario PomarSep 8, 1954
Supported · 2Domani · Carlos Di Sarli · 1952 — sung by Mario PomarApr 8, 1952
Supported · 2Castañuelas · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario PomarDec 7, 1954
Supported · 2Porteña y nada más · Carlos Di Sarli · 1952 — sung by Mario PomarJul 22, 1952
Supported · 2Tangueando te quiero · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario PomarApr 21, 1953
Supported · 2A la luz del candil · Carlos Di Sarli · 1952 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceAsí era mi novia · Carlos Di Sarli · 1952 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceVuelve otra vez · Típica Victor · 1939 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourceDesesperanza · Típica Victor · 1939 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourceNoche de estrellas · Típica Victor · 1939 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourceAnita · Típica Victor · 1939 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourceTemo · Típica Victor · 1940 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourceAusencia · Osmar Maderna · 1947 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourceRincones de París · Osmar Maderna · 1947 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourcePastora · Osmar Maderna · 1948 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales, Pedro Datila)
Single sourceTítere · Osmar Maderna · 1948 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Mario Corrales)
Single sourcePara ti madre · Osmar Maderna · 1949 — sung by Mario Pomar (the catalogue credits Pedro Datila, Mario Corrales)
Single sourceNido gaucho · Carlos Di Sarli · 1951 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceNo me pregunten por qué · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceDéjame hablar · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourcePorteño y bailarín · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceDuelo criollo · Carlos Di Sarli · 1953 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceChimentos · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceTengo un amigo · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceDel barrio de las latas · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceNo me pregunten por qué · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceBien frappé · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceTormenta · Carlos Di Sarli · 1954 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceJuan Porteño · Carlos Di Sarli · 1955 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceTenía que suceder · Carlos Di Sarli · 1955 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceBailemos · Carlos Di Sarli · 1955 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceFlor de amigo · Carlos Di Sarli · 1955 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceTengo un amigo · Los Señores del Tango · 1962 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceQuereme corazón · Los Señores del Tango · 1962 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourcePor qué la quise tanto · Los Señores del Tango · 1962 — sung by Mario Pomar
Single sourceNotes13
Sings with Federico Scorticati's orchestra on LR3 Radio Belgrano, still as Mario Corrales.1938
Single sourceFirst records with the Orquesta Típica Victor, the vals Vuelve otra vez and the ranchera La mentirosa.May 8, 1939
Single sourceLast Típica Victor recording, the vals Temo; brief spell with Miguel Caló.1940
Single sourceRecords Canyengue and Tabú with Antonio Rodio's orchestra.May 11, 1943
Single sourceSings with Francisco Rotundo on Radio Splendid and at the Confitería La Armonía.1946
Single sourceRecords Ausencia with Osmar Maderna's orchestra.Nov 20, 1947
Single sourceDi Sarli's new orchestra, with Pomar and Oscar Serpa, opens at Radio El Mundo.Mar 16, 1951
Single sourceBack on RCA Victor with Di Sarli, records Discépolo's Tormenta.Sep 8, 1954
Single sourceLast Di Sarli recording, a second Nido gaucho, before the orchestra dissolves.Sep 16, 1955
Single sourceForms Los Señores del Tango with Oscar Serpa; they broadcast on Radio Belgrano and record for Music Hall.1956
Single sourceDies in Buenos Aires.May 21, 1987
Single sourceMario Pomar — described as Mario Pomar (Cantor)
Supported · 2Real name Mario Celestino Corrales
Single sourceSang with6
Sang with Osmar Maderna1947, Apr 5, 1948
Supported · 2Sang with Carlos Di Sarli1951–1955
Supported · 3Sang with Los Señores del Tango1956, Sep 26, 1962, Oct 29, 1962
Supported · 2Sang with Antonio Rodio1943
Single sourceSang with Francisco Rotundo1946
Single sourceSang with Miguel Caló1940
Single sourceBorn2
Born on April 1, 1920
Supported · 3Mario Pomar — born on Mario Pomar (April 1, 1920)
Supported · 2Left1
Left Carlos Di Sarli1956
Single sourceJoined1
Joined Los Señores del Tango1956
Single sourceIn other catalogues3
Mario Pomar — external id Mario Pomar (todotango:creador/1438)
Supported · 2tango.info · MarioCorra
Single sourceDied2
Mario Pomar — died on Mario Pomar (May 21, 1987)
Supported · 2Died on May 21, 1987
Supported · 2Birthplace2
Mario Pomar — born in Mario Pomar (Buenos Aires Argentina)
Supported · 2Born in Buenos Aires
Single sourcePlace of death1
Died in Buenos Aires
Supported · 2Played in1
Played in Los Señores del Tango1956–1960
Single sourceKnown for3
Is known for Tormenta
Single sourceIs known for Nido gauchoNov 15, 1951
Single sourceIs known for Se muere de amor
Single sourceListen
- TormentaCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Nido gauchoCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- BailemosCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Tenía que sucederCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- La capilla blancaCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- No me pregunten por quéCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Se muere de amorCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Tengo un amigoCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Pobre buzónCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- CorazónCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Flor de amigoCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
- Tu pálida vozCarlos Di SarliMario Pomar
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