Víctor Cordero Aurrecoechea (10 October 1914 – 7 December 1983) was a Mexican composer, who was born and died in

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. Many of his compositions were used in Mexican films, and Mexican singers like

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and

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were interpreters of Corderoʻs songs.

Compositions

Corderoʻs compositions were used in more than 70 Mexican films. A few of his notable compositions include: *''Juan Charrasqueado'' *''El loco'' *''Gabino Barrera'' *''El ojo de vidrio'' *''Besos callejeros'' (in the film '' The Place Without Limits'') *''Flor triste'' *''Domingo Corrales''

Family

Víctor Cordero was a son of ''Don'' Rafael Cordero and his wife, Rosario Aurrecoechea Jiménez,''Revista de revistas''. Empresa Editora "Revista de Revistas, S.A.". 1998. "''VICTOR CORDERO AURRECOECHEA Fue hijo de don Rafael Cordero Pita y doña Rosario Aurrecoechea Jiménez''." and thus a brother of the actor Joaquín Cordero Aurrecoechea. Son of Víctor is José Luis Cordero, who is a singer and actor.

References

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