Classic American West Coast Boxing

[raylawpc]

I feel compelled to say that there has never been a time in my life when I wasn't proud to be an American.

I take enduring pride in our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and the collective greatness of our people.

My pride does not turn on who happens to occupy the Oval Office at any given time.

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Too bad the last guy in office didn't share your values. Hopefully the new guy can clean up some of his mess. Luckily, the Constitution is still in tact, so we still have something to take enduring pride in. And in a few years, hopefully, we'll have even more to take pride in. There is a wave of positive energy enveloping America, it's called HOPE. Something absent from this society for a long time, long before the recent incompetent took office. The power of belief is incomprehensable. It's what motivates miracles, the same type that made this country great. Without that hope, or belief in something, people will falter.

This guy motivates people. One man alone cannot change things, but a man who can motivate a nation can change anything. So far, he's got the energy going and it feels very good to a lot of people. Of course, some people are frightened by change, so not everybody will be happy.

-Rick Farris

I guess, Rick, I put my hope in the collective wisdom of the American people and the strength of our system of government. I do not put my faith in the abilities of one person.

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Tom, this one person motivated the collective wisdom of this country to vote him into office by a good margin. So, in that respect we agree. And by this action, our system of government has a chance to grow stronger. This guy really has a mess on his hands, a great challenge. The collective wisdom of this Country believes that this man is best suited to deal with it.[/quote]

Well, I put my hope in the collective wisdom of the American people AND the strength of our system of government. From time-to-time, we've made lousy choices in our presidential elections - witness, for example, James Buchanan, U. S. Grant, and Warren G. Harding. Yet, our nation endured because we are, as John Adams put it, a government of laws and not of men. Our system of government protects us even when we elect a knucklehead as president. I have great faith in the genius of our constitutional system of government.

[dagosd2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvsA72mq-fE
Paque Sientas Lo Que Siento

Amalia "La Tariacuri" Mendoza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5HSOUPRpn4
Amarga navidad

Had a long day. Listening to Amalia Mendoza now. The picture on that first song reminds me of Jiquilpan and a thousand other pueblos. The core of the culture. A culture that is rich and strong,yet very beautifull in a simple way.

Watching her sing the second song is testimony of a real "soul singer" estilo Mexicana

[dagosd2000]

DOODLIN'

They had the testimonial for the music teacher that was killed on the freeway. Now the papers say it was not a suicide,but an accident. Killed by a trash truck.

Got to the Portugese restaurant early where they were going to have the testimonial. Don't know why it held was there. I grew up in that area by the beach. The little cafe next door was open. Been there for years . Went there often when I was younger. Sat at the counter. An old guy was sitting at the end of the counter reading a paper eating the Blue Plate Special. Spaghetti. Once in a while he'd hack in his plate. I ordered black coffee. Told the waitress that I grew up at the beach. Across the street was the 5 and 10 Cent store. All mom and pop businesses. All gone now. Only the cafe was left. Everything else was mostly antique shops. The waitress had a tatoo on her neck. She freshened my cup. Nice gal. Paid the tab. Buck eighty nine for black coffee.

Went to the Portugese restaurant for the testimonial. The building used to be a bank. i was the only teacher there along with the principal and the secretary from our school. The rest of the people must have been family and friends. Never knew the teacher who died on the freeway. I wanted to attend the testimonial.

Excused myself because I had to pick up my grand daughter at her Flamenco class which was cross town. Talked to the security guy out side. He was with his aunt who was in a wheel chair. The guy wasn't really a security guard. Just wore a uniform and pretended to be one. Said he was drinking gingsing tea and had lost ten pounds in five days. Said he couldn't find any books on praying mantis style kung fu.The Flamenco teacher's boyfriend came by walking their poodle. We talked conspiaracy theories. The lesson ended and I drove my grand daughter home. She told me about a book she was reading. Never heard of it.

As I got near my house I put on the jazz station. They were playing that avant guard stuff. Never liked it.

[kikibalt]

Amalia Mendoza
"La Tariacuri"


Born in the Michoacan town of San Juan Huetamo in 1923, Amalia was part of a family of noted musicians. Three brothers, Norberto, Eligio and Juan, performed as the Trio Tariacuri - a word the Purepecha Indians used for their king. Amalia joined her sister Perla in a duo known as Las Taricuristas.

She began her solo career in 1954 with her recording of Puñalada Trapera ("Backstab") and gained fame later that year when she began broadcasting over Mexico's leading radio station, XEW.

Amalia became known as "La Tariacuri" and was one of the first women to become successful in the genre of mariachi music . Her career spanned more than 30 years and included 36 albums.

She became famous for songs such as Echame a mi la Culpa and Amarga Navidad. "I cry when I sing because I have known sadness in my life," she said in 1985. "I live what I sing. I tell a story, and I become that person in it."

Her last memorable album was "Las Tres Senoras", made in 1996 with Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa.

Amalia died on June 11, 2001 of a progressive lung disease.

[bennie]

Ricardo "Guapo" Varela


You guys remember Ricardo?, he fought at the
Olympic a few times in the 1970s, maybe into
the early 1980s

He was a tough fighter, fringe world class.

[kikibalt]

LOOKING AT FILM

I commented to Frank that I liked what I saw in his sons's corners during their bouts. The way the corner was,to put in Frank's words,"cool".

I don't know Frank that well. At least not all the details. Met him twice. Probably learned more about him on the thread,but if you have a chance to look at the tapes of Frank's boys,study Frank in the corner. Or being interviewed. It's like the atom bomb could go off and he'll keep his cool.

Like Frank once mentioned.
"Hey I've never been out of the Barrio."
No sweat. No strain.
How about the time"Uncle John" came to Mando Ramos's testimonial?
"What's this?,"asked Uncle John.
"Grab something to eat."

I hope you get my drift a little. Look at the film if you get a chance. When Frank responded to me that "We were cool" in reference to Frankie and Tony's corners,you might think that comment reached further than just fighting.

Roger,

What you have seen of me on the fights interviews, seen here on the site and the two times that we have met, well I would say you know me pretty well, because what you seen is what I am, now I know that you don't know every aspect of my life and I don't want you to know it all, there are somthings that I have done in my life that I'm not to proud off....

If I looked "Cool" in the corner of the boys fights, it was because I was scare shit-less of what might happen...

All in all life has been pretty good to us, the boxing part of it was a good ride, but like all good things it too had to come to an end, what I mean by that is not been involve in the game anymore, but like I said it was a good ride from the time I first started going to the fights as a kid (1946), going to the gym, boxing amateur, running the Jr GG's, seeing Rick, et. al. boxes as a kid in the Jr's. later on in Sr GG's, AUU, etc, and as a pro, seeing my sons fight from the time they were in shorts, till the end of their pro careers, and now getting to know you and the guys here on the site, well life is pretty good I say...

[Dongee]

Amalia Mendoza
"La Tariacuri"


Born in the Michoacan town of San Juan Huetamo in 1923, Amalia was part of a family of noted musicians. Three brothers, Norberto, Eligio and Juan, performed as the Trio Tariacuri - a word the Purepecha Indians used for their king. Amalia joined her sister Perla in a duo known as Las Taricuristas.

She began her solo career in 1954 with her recording of Puñalada Trapera ("Backstab") and gained fame later that year when she began broadcasting over Mexico's leading radio station, XEW.

Amalia became known as "La Tariacuri" and was one of the first women to become successful in the genre of mariachi music . Her career spanned more than 30 years and included 36 albums.

She became famous for songs such as Echame a mi la Culpa and Amarga Navidad. "I cry when I sing because I have known sadness in my life," she said in 1985. "I live what I sing. I tell a story, and I become that person in it."

Her last memorable album was "Las Tres Senoras", made in 1996 with Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa.

Amalia died on June 11, 2001 of a progressive lung disease.

KIKI;

Among her best efforts is the album she did singing Gabriel Ruiz tunes---"Noche", "Que Lindo Nombre es tu Nombre", "Amor". etc. It was a departure from her trademark full-throated style. I played that disc until one of my kids stole it!

hap navarro

[kikibalt]

Amalia Mendoza
"La Tariacuri"


Born in the Michoacan town of San Juan Huetamo in 1923, Amalia was part of a family of noted musicians. Three brothers, Norberto, Eligio and Juan, performed as the Trio Tariacuri - a word the Purepecha Indians used for their king. Amalia joined her sister Perla in a duo known as Las Taricuristas.

She began her solo career in 1954 with her recording of Puñalada Trapera ("Backstab") and gained fame later that year when she began broadcasting over Mexico's leading radio station, XEW.

Amalia became known as "La Tariacuri" and was one of the first women to become successful in the genre of mariachi music . Her career spanned more than 30 years and included 36 albums.

She became famous for songs such as Echame a mi la Culpa and Amarga Navidad. "I cry when I sing because I have known sadness in my life," she said in 1985. "I live what I sing. I tell a story, and I become that person in it."

Her last memorable album was "Las Tres Senoras", made in 1996 with Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa.

Amalia died on June 11, 2001 of a progressive lung disease.

KIKI;

Among her best efforts is the album she did singing Gabriel Ruiz tunes---"Noche", "Que Lindo Nombre es tu Nombre", "Amor". etc. It was a departure from her trademark full-throated style. I played that disc until one of my kids stole it!

hap navarro

Your kids stole your disc?...

I'll see if I can fine those tunes, if I do I'll post'em for sure.

[Rick Farris]

Ricardo "Guapo" Varela


You guys remember Ricardo?, he fought at the
Olympic a few times in the 1970s, maybe into
the early 1980s

He was a tough fighter, fringe world class.

I'm amazed that I draw a blank when trying to place this guy. There was a period in the late 70's, after I'd stopped boxing, when I didn't attend fights or the gym. I needed to focus on other things, and eventually I started to follow boxing again in my 30's. He must of come up during that period.

-Rick

[Rick Farris]

Frank . . . I just spoke with Don Fraser again and I'm looking forward to Tuesday. I'll see if I can get a few photos to post. Sorry you can't make it. I'm curious if anybody here has any memories or thoughts concerning Monroe Ratliff?

-Rick

[kikibalt]

Ricardo "Guapo" Varela


You guys remember Ricardo?, he fought at the
Olympic a few times in the 1970s, maybe into
the early 1980s

He was a tough fighter, fringe world class.

I'm amazed that I draw a blank when trying to place this guy. There was a period in the late 70's, after I'd stopped boxing, when I didn't attend fights or the gym. I needed to focus on other things, and eventually I started to follow boxing again in my 30's. He must of come up during that period.

-Rick

Ricaardo Varela

Alias Guapo
Country USA
Global Id 25246
Hometown North Hollywood, CA
Birthplace Mexico
Division Super Bantamweight
Stance Southpaw


Career Record © www.boxrec.com

Date Opponent Location Result
1985-09-26 Marcos Villasana Los Angeles, USA L KO 3
1985-05-23 Juan Paredes Los Angeles, USA W UD 10
1985-04-11 Angel Valle San Diego, USA W UD 10
1983-07-13 Antonio Escobar Ventura, USA W UD 12
1983-06-03 Hugo Perez Los Angeles, USA W UD 12
1983-03-08 Ruben Solorio Ventura, USA W KO 10
1982-09-25 James Pipps McAfee, USA L PTS 10
1982-05-16 Gaby Canizales San Antonio, USA L PTS 10
1982-01-18 Welile Nkosinkulu Cape Town, South Africa L PTS 10
1981-10-20 Angel Hernandez Tijuana, Mexico W PTS 12
1981-07-20 Lupe Acosta Tijuana, Mexico W PTS 10
1981-07-04 Rodolfo Perez Lake Elsinore, USA W PTS 12
1981-05-23 Tony Styles Lake Elsinore, USA W KO 5
1980-11-06 George Garcia Los Angeles, USA L PTS 10
1980-10-07 Nicky Perez Las Vegas, USA L SD 12
USBA Super Bantamweight Title
1980-09-09 Mark Pacheco Las Vegas, USA W PTS 10
1980-07-08 Javier Flores Las Vegas, USA L SD 12
1980-03-27 Danny Aguilar Los Angeles, USA W PTS 10
1980-02-14 Mario Chavez Los Angeles, USA W PTS 12
1979-10-04 Mario Chavez Los Angeles, USA W PTS 12
1979-08-23 Catalino Flores Los Angeles, USA W UD 10
1979-04-25 Chocolate Reyes Las Vegas, USA D PTS 10
1979-02-15 Alberto Davila Los Angeles, USA L PTS 10
1978-11-21 Ruben Mancilla Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico L PTS 10
1978-11-01 Matias Marin Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico W PTS 10
1978-09-30 Raymundo Rodriguez Mexico City, Mexico L PTS 10
1978-09-04 Ruben Mancilla Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico D PTS 10
1978-08-05 Raton Perez Coatzacoalcos, Mexico W KO 9
1978-07-12 Roberto Ruiz Mexico City, Mexico L PTS 10
1978-06-21 Miguel Navarro Mexico City, Mexico W KO 5
1978-05-22 Luis Torres Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico W PTS 10
1978-04-20 Juan Cuevas Villahermosa, Mexico L PTS 10
1978-02-13 Juan Alvarez Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico L PTS 10
1977-12-27 Juan (Monita) Diaz Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico W PTS 10
1977-11-02 Manuel Luna Mexico City, Mexico W PTS 10
1977-08-26 Jose Gallegos Monterrey, Mexico W PTS 10
1977-04-18 Baltazar Espana Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico W KO 3
1977-02-07 Leobardo Vasquez Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico W KO 4
1977-01-24 Elid Fernandez Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico W PTS 10
1976-08-31 Jose Cabrera Merida, Mexico L PTS 10
1976-03-10 Nuno Temix Mexico City, Mexico W PTS 4
1976-01-10 Eleuterio Montiel Mexico City, Mexico W PTS 4

Record to Date
Won 26 (KOs 6) Lost 14 Drawn 2 Total 42

[kikibalt]

Frank . . . I just spoke with Don Fraser again and I'm looking forward to Tuesday. I'll see if I can get a few photos to post. Sorry you can't make it. I'm curious if anybody here has any memories or thoughts concerning Monroe Ratliff?

-Rick

Monroe Ratliff

Country USA
Global Id 27362
Division Heavyweight


Career Record © www.boxrec.com

Date Opponent Location Result
1963-11-18 Wilhelm Von Homburg Santa Monica, USA L SD 10
1963-09-13 Wayne Heath San Diego, USA L PTS 10
1963-05-13 Thad Spencer Hollywood, USA L TKO 9
1961-11-20 Roger Rischer San Francisco, USA L KO 7
1961-06-29 Alejandro Lavorante San Francisco, USA L UD 10
1961-05-08 Roland LaStarza San Francisco, USA W UD 10
1961-02-06 Kirk Barrow San Francisco, USA L PTS 10
1960-11-22 Kirk Barrow Portland, USA L PTS 10
1960-11-01 Johnny Hayden Los Angeles, USA L UD 10
1960-03-28 Alex Miteff Tijuana, Mexico L KO 4
1959-10-02 Zora Folley San Diego, USA L KO 2
1959-06-12 Sixto Rodriguez San Diego, USA L PTS 12
1959-05-22 Willie Gilbert San Diego, USA W KO 2
1959-02-13 Larry Zernitz New York City, USA L PTS 10
1959-01-30 Sixto Rodriguez San Diego, USA W PTS 12
1958-12-19 Tommy Harrison San Diego, USA W KO 4
1958-10-24 Anthony Emanuel San Diego, USA W KO 9
1958-08-30 Reuben Vargas Hollywood, USA W TKO 6
1958-08-18 Obie Rhodes Los Angeles, USA W PTS 6
1958-06-20 Bob Parish San Diego, USA W KO 4
1958-02-14 Frankie Daniels San Diego, USA L PTS 10
1958-01-17 Frankie Daniels San Diego, USA L PTS 10
1957-09-10 Zora Folley Phoenix, USA L PTS 10
1957-07-20 Clyde Watson Hollywood, USA L KO 2
1957-04-27 Charley Black Hollywood, USA D PTS 6
1957-03-02 Lonnie Malone Hollywood, USA W UD 6
1956-12-15 Frankie Haynes Hollywood, USA W UD 6
1956-12-01 Lonnie Malone Hollywood, USA D PTS 6
1956-11-01 Frankie Haynes Los Angeles, USA L PTS 4
1956-10-15 Cordell Jones Reno, USA W TKO 3
1956-09-15 Frankie Haynes Hollywood, USA W UD 6
1956-07-19 Eddie Jenkins Los Angeles, USA L UD 6
1956-06-30 Alfredo Zuany Hollywood, USA W PTS 4
1956-04-14 Charley Black Hollywood, USA L PTS 4
1956-02-23 Nick Turner Los Angeles, USA L PTS 4
1956-01-21 Clyde Watson Hollywood, USA D PTS 6
1956-01-12 Eddie Jenkins Los Angeles, USA L PTS 4
1956-01-07 Freddy Milton Hollywood, USA W TKO 3
1955-11-19 Freddy Milton Hollywood, USA L KO 4
1955-07-19 Sammy Fields Ocean Park, USA W PTS 4
1955-07-12 Sammy Seals Ocean Park, USA D PTS 4

Record to Date
Won 15 (KOs 7) Lost 22 Drawn 4 Total 41

[Rick Farris]

97th St. Arena . . .

Frank & Hap . . . Do you guys have any memories of this amateur club in South L.A.? I know it was around in the 40's and Belle Martell ran the place. I believe that Lou Filippo got his start there.

-Rick Farris

[Rick Farris]

Thank you , Frank. I love when records are posted. There are times when a record doesn't tell the whole story, however, it provides a road map of a boxers career and if studied properly can provide a lot of answers.

-Rick Farris

[kikibalt]

97th St. Arena . . .

Frank & Hap . . . Do you guys have any memories of this amateur club in South L.A.? I know it was around in the 40's and Belle Martell ran the place. I believe that Lou Filippo got his start there.

-Rick Farris

Not me, Rick, maybe Hap....

[Dongee]

97th St. Arena . . .

Frank & Hap . . . Do you guys have any memories of this amateur club in South L.A.? I know it was around in the 40's and Belle Martell ran the place. I believe that Lou Filippo got his start there.

-Rick Farris

Not me, Rick, maybe Hap....

The Martells built that club on south Main from scratch after running some great amateur shows at Jeffries Barn and the Olympic. At Jeffries they drew full houses from among the many movie people living in the valley, but at the Olympic they really hustled by going out into the community and talking the big companies into sponsoring a night at the amateurs for their hundreds of employees. They catered to group ticket buyers quite successfully by giving them a special write up in the show's programs.

When that couple quit the amateur game, much of the interest died down, although Southwest, Pasadena, Hollywood Legion and even El Rio still promoted the amateur game. My wife's cousin, Benny Ybarra boxed for the Martell out on south Main street.

hap navarro

Kiki:

I should have said my kid borrowed my disc, much like my kids borrowed my socks, my ties, my shirts, etc. They figured if I owned those things, they must be okay to have!

hn

[Rick Farris]

97th St. Arena . . .

Frank & Hap . . . Do you guys have any memories of this amateur club in South L.A.? I know it was around in the 40's and Belle Martell ran the place. I believe that Lou Filippo got his start there.

-Rick Farris

Not me, Rick, maybe Hap....

The Martells built that club on south Main from scratch after running some great amateur shows at Jeffries Barn and the Olympic. At Jeffries they drew full houses from among the many movie people living in the valley, but at the Olympic they really hustled by going out into the community and talking the big companies into sponsoring a night at the amateurs for their hundreds of employees. They catered to group ticket buyers quite successfully by giving them a special write up in the show's programs.

When that couple quit the amateur game, much of the interest died down, although Southwest, Pasadena, Hollywood Legion and even El Rio still promoted the amateur game. My wife's cousin, Benny Ybarra boxed for the Martell out on south Main street.

hap navarro

Kiki:

I should have said my kid borrowed my disc, much like my kids borrowed my socks, my ties, my shirts, etc. They figured if I owned those things, they must be okay to have!

hn

Hap . . . Thanks for the background on the Martells and amateur boxing in L.A. My interest in the 97th St. Arena and the Martells relates to a little project I'm working on and what you have provided is exactly what I was looking for. Believe it or not, what you shared today will bring a warm memory to a few L.A. legends in a few days. Thanks again.

-Rick Farris

[kikibalt]

Bernard Docusen

Hi Everyone,


Here are a few pictures from my dad's funeral. The first picture is of the pallbearers: His sons,
Joseph Bernard Jr., David, Danny and his grandsons.






He was given honors from the military because he served in the army for one year.

Patricia

[kikibalt]

Bernard Docusen

[dagosd2000]

Amalia Mendoza
"La Tariacuri"


Born in the Michoacan town of San Juan Huetamo in 1923, Amalia was part of a family of noted musicians. Three brothers, Norberto, Eligio and Juan, performed as the Trio Tariacuri - a word the Purepecha Indians used for their king. Amalia joined her sister Perla in a duo known as Las Taricuristas.

She began her solo career in 1954 with her recording of Puñalada Trapera ("Backstab") and gained fame later that year when she began broadcasting over Mexico's leading radio station, XEW.

Amalia became known as "La Tariacuri" and was one of the first women to become successful in the genre of mariachi music . Her career spanned more than 30 years and included 36 albums.

She became famous for songs such as Echame a mi la Culpa and Amarga Navidad. "I cry when I sing because I have known sadness in my life," she said in 1985. "I live what I sing. I tell a story, and I become that person in it."

Her last memorable album was "Las Tres Senoras", made in 1996 with Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa.

Amalia died on June 11, 2001 of a progressive lung disease.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5auIk0vOM

Caminos de Michoacan

Federico Villa

[Rick Farris]

Bernard Docusen

Hi Everyone,


Here are a few pictures from my dad's funeral. The first picture is of the pallbearers: His sons,
Joseph Bernard Jr., David, Danny and his grandsons.






He was given honors from the military because he served in the army for one year.

Patricia

Thank you, Patricia

[kikibalt]

Amalia Mendoza
"La Tariacuri"


Born in the Michoacan town of San Juan Huetamo in 1923, Amalia was part of a family of noted musicians. Three brothers, Norberto, Eligio and Juan, performed as the Trio Tariacuri - a word the Purepecha Indians used for their king. Amalia joined her sister Perla in a duo known as Las Taricuristas.

She began her solo career in 1954 with her recording of Puñalada Trapera ("Backstab") and gained fame later that year when she began broadcasting over Mexico's leading radio station, XEW.

Amalia became known as "La Tariacuri" and was one of the first women to become successful in the genre of mariachi music . Her career spanned more than 30 years and included 36 albums.

She became famous for songs such as Echame a mi la Culpa and Amarga Navidad. "I cry when I sing because I have known sadness in my life," she said in 1985. "I live what I sing. I tell a story, and I become that person in it."

Her last memorable album was "Las Tres Senoras", made in 1996 with Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa.

Amalia died on June 11, 2001 of a progressive lung disease.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5auIk0vOM

Caminos de Michoacan

Federico Villa

One of the best rendition of that song I have heard, Thanks Rog.

[dagosd2000]

Amalia Mendoza
"La Tariacuri"


Born in the Michoacan town of San Juan Huetamo in 1923, Amalia was part of a family of noted musicians. Three brothers, Norberto, Eligio and Juan, performed as the Trio Tariacuri - a word the Purepecha Indians used for their king. Amalia joined her sister Perla in a duo known as Las Taricuristas.

She began her solo career in 1954 with her recording of Puñalada Trapera ("Backstab") and gained fame later that year when she began broadcasting over Mexico's leading radio station, XEW.

Amalia became known as "La Tariacuri" and was one of the first women to become successful in the genre of mariachi music . Her career spanned more than 30 years and included 36 albums.

She became famous for songs such as Echame a mi la Culpa and Amarga Navidad. "I cry when I sing because I have known sadness in my life," she said in 1985. "I live what I sing. I tell a story, and I become that person in it."

Her last memorable album was "Las Tres Senoras", made in 1996 with Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa.

Amalia died on June 11, 2001 of a progressive lung disease.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5auIk0vOM

Caminos de Michoacan

Federico Villa

One of the best rendition of that song I have heard, Thanks Rog.

The town in the opening shot is jiquilpan. Gee,the women there are pretty.

[kikibalt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKljPyIRTNc
"Camino De Guanajuato"

Jose Alfredo Jimenez

[kikibalt]

Rog, here is an oldie, way older then you and me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z0iHQvHSeA
"Maria Bonita"

Agustin Lara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96NzAzGIWoI
"Solamente Una Vez"