Artist: Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan
Author: Jesus Gonzalez Rubio
Label: D.A.R.
Year: 1940s
Mexican dance developed during the revolution and holding elements from every part of the country (Jalisco, Yucatan, Michoacan, Puebla, Mexico City), performed in typical outfit (china poblana for the girls, charro suit for the boys). Halfway through the routine, he throws his sombrero on the floor, his girlfriend picks it up.
Covers:
Andre Kostelanetz [as Mexican Hat Dance]
Les Brown [idem]
Applejacks [as Mexican Hat Rock, top 20 US]
André Rieu [in Mexico]
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)