La Cancion De Los Vaqueros
Jorge Negrete · Other Songs - Jorge Negrete
Va cantando el caporal,
Arrea ganado orejano
Para el campo en el corral.
Hay luz tierna en el potrero
Porque el sol va a reventar,
Y una época que un vaquero
Echa el campo a retozar.
Ay ay ay ay, mírame bien,
No te agarre molona, chiquita
Con tu querer.
Dime que si, no digas no,
Tu sabes que tu dueño, chiquita
No más soy yo.
Chilla el coyote escondido,
Vivo en lo alto, el gavilán,
Y un toro brama perdido
Entre el verde zacatal.
Ni una tajada de queso,
Te vas porque viene el sol,
Y un lucero queda preso
Entre sedas de arrebol.
Ay ay ay ay, mírame bien,
No te agarre molona, chiquita
Con tu querer.
Dime que si, no digas no,
Tu sabes que tu dueño, chiquita
No más soy yo.
La Cancion De Los Vaqueros
Performed by the legendary Mexican singer Jorge Negrete, "La Cancion De Los Vaqueros" stands as a quintessential example of the bolero ranchero genre that defined mid-20th-century Latin American music. Negrete, known for his distinctive baritone and mastery of the accordion, brought a rugged yet romantic voice to the storytelling traditions of the Mexican countryside. This recording captures the essence of the era, blending the themes of the open range with the emotional depth characteristic of Negrete's discography. The song reflects the cultural heritage of the vaquero, a figure central to Mexican identity, and showcases Negrete's ability to elevate folk narratives into timeless musical masterpieces. His interpretations of such works cemented his status as a national icon, influencing generations of singers who followed in his footsteps.