México Lindo y Querido
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"México lindo y querido" is a traditional mariachi and ranchera Mexican song written by Chucho Monge and made famous by singer Jorge Negrete ("the singing charro").[1] It is widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world for its characterization of patriotism and loyalty for the rural land of Mexico.[2] It has been covered by many artists, including Ana Gabriel and Vicente Fernández.
The most recognizable stanza of the song states:
| Spanish | English Translation |
|---|---|
| México lindo y querido Si muero lejos de ti Que digan que estoy dormido Y que me traigan aquí |
Lovely, beloved Mexico If I die far from you May they say that I'm asleep And may they bring me back here[3] |
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[edit] References
- ^ "Chucho Monge" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Mexico. http://www.sacm.org.mx/archivos/biografias.asp?txtSocio=08048. Retrieved 2009-09-16.
- ^ Kernecker, Herb (2005). When in Mexico, Do as the Mexicans Do. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 49–55. ISBN 0844227838. http://books.google.com/books?id=QTxmEx-sIz8C&pg=PA49&lpg=PA49&dq=mexico+lindo+y+querido+patriotism&source=bl&ots=l336gDSDQU&sig=sVnyMx31joCAjnMrzmBD6CTsNOE&hl=en&ei=JDqxSr2VIo-4M_2U5PIN&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=20#v=onepage&q=mexico%20lindo%20y%20querido%20patriotism&f=false.
- ^ Rosales, Francisco Arturo (1997). Chicano!: the history of the Mexican American civil rights movement. Arte Publico Press. pp. 57–59. ISBN 1558852018. http://books.google.com/books?id=qvGgsGBFQncC&lpg=PA57&dq=Mexico%20Lindo%20y%20Querido%20song&lr=&client=firefox-a&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q=Mexico%20Lindo%20y%20Querido%20song&f=false.
[edit] External links
- History of México lindo y querido (Italian)
