El hijo del soldado razo

Annotation — Mexican-American / Hispanic Songs

Collaboration between Manuel Guerrero and Raul Gutierrez, both featured elsewhere on this list. The title track is another cover of the song "El hijo del soldado razo" (Sombrero # SO-2004) released in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The LP cover is also of particular interest, featuring the photo portrait of a soldier, and a photo of soldiers fighting in a battle with a tank (probably World War Two). The back of the LP said that the album was dedicated to the bravery of the common soldier, thus recalling the Mexican music heritage of singing about soldiers.1The theme of this album is a sincere tribute to the value of our race, our soldiers, citizens, our people, and that they are always ready to defend it even at the cost of their own lives. And to the customs implanted by our grandmothers in those tempos that proclaimed their tradedies or their exploits to the beat of the notes of the brave coriddo that you have sprout in the soul the cry of honor and glory of a bronze raceEl tema de este album, es un sincero homenaje al valor de nuestra raza, de nuestra soldados, ciudadanos, de nuestra peublo, y que siempre estan dispuestos a defenderld aun a costa de sus propias vidas. Ya a las…

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Notes

Sombrero LP, title track (side A, track 1), 2606 Ruiz Street, San Antonio, Texas; written by José A. Morante. Sleeve reads SO-LP-2004, disc label SO-2004. Cover: portrait of a soldier and a battle scene with a tank; back cover dedicates the album to the common soldier.

Themes

Soldier's Perspective · Patriotic · Mexican Pride · Religion · War Lineage

In collections

Mexican-American / Hispanic Songs · US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs [War Years]