Guillermo Rico

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 ^[4].

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 ^[4].

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].