“Fea” by José García y su Orquesta Típica with Alfredo Rojas in vocals, 1942.
Horacio Pettorossi
Guitarist, composer and leader
(21 October 1896 – 25 December 1960)
He was an excellent guitarist that as such placed his qualities as composer in a second level because of the acclaim of his appearances. Such is the case of “Fea” that with lyrics by Alfredo Navarrine was firstly recorded by Ignacio Corsini in 1924 and by Carlos Gardel in the following year. Also with lyrics by Navarrine he composed “Galleguita” and “Torcacita”. They were recorded by Corsini in 1923 and 1924 and by Gardel one year later. Continue reading.