Best Of Lydia Mendoza, The
World
| May 2008
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2008-06-01
Reviewed 2008-06-01
The undisputed Queen of Tejano Music. Her career spanned more than 60 years, starting in 1928 and going until 1988 when she had a stroke. She died this past December. She has a warm, yet sharp, lyrical voice. Soaring at times, but with a passionate, untrained quality that makes her music just that much more powerful. Mostly just her and her 12-string guitar. Tracks range from early recordings to live performances from her later years. Everything play-worthy, especially:
1. The earliest recording, from 1934. Midtempo vox/guitar.
2. Upbeat toe-tapper, a happy, light sound.
3. Midtempo love song with a classic melody.
4. Upbeat, bouncy. Read the translated lyrics on this one. Twisted.
8. Relaxed, a more contemporary sound, lightly swaying & romantic.
9. Midtempo with a nice accordion accompaniment.
10. Upbeat polka-esque bounce. So good.
13. Slow and achingly passionate love-gone-wrong.
14. Midtempo story song with a great, classic sound.
16. Long, spoken intro in Spanish. Then passionate, mid, then applause
1. The earliest recording, from 1934. Midtempo vox/guitar.
2. Upbeat toe-tapper, a happy, light sound.
3. Midtempo love song with a classic melody.
4. Upbeat, bouncy. Read the translated lyrics on this one. Twisted.
8. Relaxed, a more contemporary sound, lightly swaying & romantic.
9. Midtempo with a nice accordion accompaniment.
10. Upbeat polka-esque bounce. So good.
13. Slow and achingly passionate love-gone-wrong.
14. Midtempo story song with a great, classic sound.
16. Long, spoken intro in Spanish. Then passionate, mid, then applause
Recent airplay
Delgadina
Emphysema For Emphasis — Jul 30, 2008
Tu Diras
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jul 29, 2008
Flores Negras
A Fine Assortment of Select Blood Diseases — Jul 23, 2008
Enredaste Mi Vida
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jul 15, 2008
Tu Diras
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 11, 2008
Delgadina
Emphysema For Emphasis — Jul 09, 2008
Charting
2008-06-01 — 2008-08-03
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Aug 3 | 2 |
| Jul 27 | 1 |
| Jul 20 | 1 |
| Jul 13 | 3 |
| Jul 6 | 1 |
| Jun 29 | 1 |
| Jun 15 | 2 |
| Jun 8 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Mal Hombre | ||
| 2. | Tu Diras | ||
| 3. | Adios Muchachos | ||
| 4. | Delgadina | ||
| 5. | Piensa En Mi | ||
| 6. | Se Murio La Cucaracha | ||
| 7. | Medalla De Dios | ||
| 8. | Contestacion A "Amor Que Malo Eres" | ||
| 9. | Aunque Me Odies | ||
| 10. | Enredaste Mi Vida | ||
| 11. | Si Fue Por Eso | ||
| 12. | No Es Culpa Mia | ||
| 13. | Besando La Cruz | ||
| 14. | Luis Pulido | ||
| 15. | Amor Bonito | ||
| 16. | Flores Negras | ||
| 17. | Pero Ay Que Triste |