"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] He sang it in the 1952 movie Forever Yours.[2]
It is widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world for its characterization of patriotism and loyalty for the land of Mexico.[3] It has been covered by many well-known artists, including Vicente Fernández, Ana Gabriel, Bertín Osborne, and Pedro 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[4] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chucho Monge" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Mexico. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Mora, C.J. (2015). Mexican Cinema: Reflections of a Society, 1896-2004, 3d ed. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-7864-9187-2. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Kernecker, Herb (2005). When in Mexico, Do as the Mexicans Do. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 49–55. ISBN 0-8442-2783-8.
- ^ Rosales, Francisco Arturo (1997). Chicano!: the history of the Mexican American civil rights movement. Arte Publico Press. pp. 57–59. ISBN 1-55885-201-8.
External links
edit- History of México lindo y querido (in Italian)