Cantina Classics

Frank Corrales | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Talking Taco/ Iago Records
• ASIN: B00001QGSK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,375 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Morena De Mi Amor

2. Las Gaviotas

3. Solamente Una Vez

4. La Feria de Las Flores

5. El Muerte de Zapata

6. Cama De Piedra

7. Jalisco No Te Rajes

8. La Paloma

9. De Colores

10. La Adelita

11. Noche De Ronda

12. Rancho Grande

13. Las Mananitas

14. Cancion Mixteca

15. Juan Charrasqueado

16. Estrellita

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an audio time machine of Texas and Mexican guitar classics, September 19, 1999

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David Cantu "Blues Chef" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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After listening to Frank Corrales in person and enjoying his personable and light hearted stage presence, the first thing anyone would want to do is to preserve the moment in owning a recording of this spicy and melodically happy music. These are musical pieces that were heard in movie theatres and cantinas from the early 1900s to the 1950s, played in exactly the same fashion. I heard music on this album that was incorporated in the soundtrack of one of Clint Eastwood's spagetti westerns and the opening music to the Robert Rodriguez movie Desperado, all done on acoustic guitar. A charming rendition of Manuel Ponce's Estrellita finishes the album. This is truely a time machine to the music of the working class of Texas and Mexico during the first quarter of this century.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Acoustic Delight, December 20, 2000

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Kurt Harding "bon vivant" (Boerne TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cantina Classics (Audio CD)

Five years ago, I was introduced to the music of Frank Corrales while shopping in the San Antonio alternative record store Hog Wild and bought Corrales' solo album "Border Spice". While I enjoyed that very much, I hadn't thought about his music lately until I saw Cantina Classics on this site. I didn't hesitate to buy it and was very pleased when I put it on. From start to finish it is a treat. Most of us, gringo or Latino, who live in the Southwest are familiar with tunes such as Jalisco No Te Rajes, La Paloma, Rancho Grande, Las Mananitas, and Estrellita. Those of you who like Mexican music in general will be pleased by the inclusion of Agustin Lara classics like Solamente Una Vez and Noche de Ronda. In addition to those mentioned, I particularly like the energetic Morena de Mi Amor and Las Gaviotas. Corrales' guitar prowess shines throughout. Cantina Classics is a relaxing album fit for home and office. I highly recommend this acoustic delight to anyone who enjoys the sound of a well-played guitar.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touched My Heart, July 5, 2000

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This review is from: Cantina Classics (Audio CD)

This is a CD that truly touched my heart. The guitar music is just like the music I remember hearing in my younger days. This CD has a magical quality. When you hear the music you either want to dance or sing along if you can remember the words. I recommend it to everybody. It doesn't matter if you consider yourself latin or something else. This music will make you feel good all over.