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Tango in 1954

Our catalogue holds 257 recordings from 1954. The orchestras recorded most that year were Carlos Di Sarli (37 recordings), Juan D'Arienzo (29 recordings), and Alfredo De Angelis (21 recordings).

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Our catalogue holds 257 recordings from 1954. The orchestras recorded most that year were Carlos Di Sarli (37 recordings), Juan D'Arienzo (29 recordings), and Alfredo De Angelis (21 recordings).

That year

Alberto Moran: Makes his last Pugliese recording, closing 54 sides with the orchestra.

Enrique Camerano: Pugliese records his tango No quiero perderte, sung by Alberto Morán.

Carlos Yanel: First recording, Oración rante, with José Sala for CBS-Columbia.

Rodolfo Lesica: Records Canzoneta with Varela, one of his best sellers.

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Recorded in12

Carlos Di Sarli — recorded in Tango in 1954 (37 recordings)1954Single source

Juan D'Arienzo — recorded in Tango in 1954 (29 recordings)1954Single source

Alfredo De Angelis — recorded in Tango in 1954 (21 recordings)1954Single source

Osvaldo Pugliese — recorded in Tango in 1954 (14 recordings)1954Single source

Aníbal Troilo — recorded in Tango in 1954 (12 recordings)1954Single source

José Sala — recorded in Tango in 1954 (11 recordings)1954Single source

Orquesta Francini-Pontier — recorded in Tango in 1954 (10 recordings)1954Single source

Miguel Caló — recorded in Tango in 1954 (10 recordings)1954Single source

Ángel Vargas — recorded in Tango in 1954 (9 recordings)1954Single source

Quinteto Pirincho (Francisco Canaro) — recorded in Tango in 1954 (8 recordings)1954Single source

Alfredo Gobbi — recorded in Tango in 1954 (8 recordings)1954Single source

Francisco Rotundo — recorded in Tango in 1954 (8 recordings)1954Single source

What happened52

Alberto Morán Makes his last Pugliese recording, closing 54 sides with the orchestra.Single source

Enrique Camerano Pugliese records his tango No quiero perderte, sung by Alberto Morán.Single source

Carlos Yanel First recording, Oración rante, with José Sala for CBS-Columbia.Single source

Rodolfo Lesica Records Canzoneta with Varela, one of his best sellers.Single source

ANGEL DOMINGUEZ Directs Roberto Chanel's orchestra in its first RCA Victor recording, his own Fatal y tanguera.Single source

Roberto Arrieta Back with Caló, records Boca Juniors.Single source

Miguel Montero First recording with Osvaldo Pugliese, A la luz del candil.Single source

Miguel Montero Debuts with Pugliese's orchestra at Club Huracán.Single source

Lorenzo Barbero Records Noche de locura with Osvaldo Ribó.Single source

Osvaldo Ribo Records Noche de locura with Lorenzo Barbero's orchestra.Single source

Alberto Morán Starts his solo career with an orchestra led by pianist Armando Cupo.Single source

Luis Rubistein Dies in Buenos Aires.Single source

Jorge Maciel Last recording with Gobbi, 'Un regalo de reyes'.Single source

Jorge Casal Last Troilo recording, Los cosos de al lao.Single source

Mario Pomar Back on RCA Victor with Di Sarli, records Discépolo's Tormenta.Single source

Manuel Romero Dies in Buenos Aires.Single source

Maria de la Fuente Records live in Tokyo with Juan Canaro's orchestra during the Japan tour.Single source

Héctor Pacheco Latest catalogued Fresedo recording, Perdóname.Single source

Alfredo Del Rio Joins Alfredo Gobbi, replacing Jorge Maciel; records El hijo cruel.Single source

Maria Cieri With Rodolfo, invited to dance in Troilo's El Patio de la Morocha; he declines.Single source

Raúl Garello Joins the house orchestra of Radio Belgrano at about eighteen, where he meets Leopoldo Federico.Single source

Horacio Ferrer With friends from the Selección de Tangos radio programme founds the Club de la Guardia Nueva in Montevideo, staging concerts by Troilo, Salgán and Piazzolla's Octeto Buenos Aires.Single source

Finito Marries María Teresa, who becomes his dance partner.Single source

Roberto Florio Joins Francini-Pontier; records Los cosos de al lao for RCA Victor.Single source

Carlos Olmedo Sings briefly with Osvaldo Pugliese.Single source

Francisco Lauro Los Mendocinos record Luna de arrabal with Alberto Ortiz.Single source

Arturo Penón Tours Japan with Juan Canaro's orchestra, the first tango tour there.Single source

Federico Silva Writes Sin estrellas with Racciatti.Single source

Joaquin Do Reyes Ends his TK period, with 24 recordings made since 1950.Single source

Osvaldo Manzi Joins Aníbal Troilo's orchestra as pianist, replacing Carlos Figari; stays until 1957.Single source

Roberto Pansera Scores the film Se necesita un hombre con cara de infeliz.Single source

Enrique Díaz By this year Troilo and Piazzolla have written Contrabajeando as a showcase for him.Single source

Armando Garrido Records Dónde with Lucio Demare's orchestra for Art-Fono.Single source

Jorge Maciel Joins Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra alongside Miguel Montero and records for Odeon.Single source

Alejandro Scarpino Accompanies Ángel Vargas on record with two guitarists.Single source

Mario Demarco Joins Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra as bandoneonist and arranger in June.Single source

Ernesto Franco Directs the orchestra on Roberto Rufino's Orfeo recordings Lo siento en el alma and Mi pobre novia.Single source

Mario Bustos Leaves Del Piano late in the year; vocal-cord problems halt his career until surgery.Single source

Héctor Pacheco Appears in Soy del tiempo de Gardel, never released.Single source

Alberto Marino Records for Odeon with his orchestra under Osvaldo Manzi.Single source

Roberto Chanel Records his own "Oración rante" with Ángel Domínguez's orchestra for Victor.Single source

Jorge Caldara Leaves Pugliese and moves to Japan, playing on Radio Tokio, NHK and in theatres.Single source

Astor Piazzolla Studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris.Single source

Ricardo Pedevilla Singer Carlos Paiva makes his professional debut with the orchestra.Single source

Hugo Baralis Tours Japan with Juan Canaro's orchestra; on his return he writes the tango Anoné.Single source

Tita Merello Records Se dice de mí, El choclo and Arrabalera with Canaro.Single source

Tino García Back with D'Agostino for carnival at Club Lanús, beside Rubén Cané.Single source

Alfredo Gobbi Singers Alfredo Del Río and Tito Landó join the orchestra.Single source

Carlos Di Sarli Returns to Victor, recording until 1958.Single source

Julio De Caro Retires from leading his orchestra.Single source

Juan Canaro Tours Japan with singers María de la Fuente and Héctor Insúa.Single source

Manuel Buzon Dies in Buenos Aires.Single source

Timeline

  1. 1954

    Recorded in Carlos Di SarliSingle source

  2. 1954

    Recorded in Juan D'ArienzoSingle source

  3. 1954

    Recorded in Alfredo De AngelisSingle source

  4. 1954

    Recorded in Osvaldo PuglieseSingle source

  5. 1954

    Recorded in Aníbal TroiloSingle source

  6. 1954

    Recorded in José SalaSingle source

  7. 1954

    Recorded in Orquesta Francini-PontierSingle source

  8. 1954

    Recorded in Miguel CalóSingle source