"Dos cruces" is famous Spanish

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composed by

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in 1952. The song earned Larrea his second golden record in 1954. Originally entitled "Soledad" (Solitude), it was first recorded by Jorge Gallarzo. Over 80 artists have performed the song ever since, including Niño de Murcia (1957),

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(1958), Caterina Valente (1958),

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(1965), Los Relámpagos (1965), Umberto Marcato (1958),

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(1972), Ney Matogrosso (1975), and

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(1990) and

Roberto Alagna Roberto Alagna (; born 7 June 1963) is a French operatic tenor. He obtained French citizenship in 1981, while also retaining his previous Italian citizenship. Early years Alagna was born in Clichy-sous-Bois, outside the city of Paris, in 1963 to ...

(2011). The lyrics begin "Sevilla tuvo que ser, con su lunita plateada..." and tell of the moonlit skyline of

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witnessing the love of a couple.Silva ''En el espejo de la cultura'' 2004

References

1952 songs Spanish-language songs Spanish songs Boleros {{1950s-song-stub