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José Padilla
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28 May 1889
† 25 Oct 1960
Almería, Andalucía, Spain
Biography
José Padilla Sánchez (28 May 1889 in Almería – 25 October 1960 in Madrid), popularly known as Maestro Padilla was a famous Spanish composer and pianist. He was best known for the songs La Violetera and El Relicario, popularized by cuplé singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble song Valencia. He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like Ça c'est Paris. La Violetera was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the soundtrack of City Lights (1931). José Padilla Sánchez was born...
Also Known As
Jose Padilla, José Padilla Sánchez, Maestro Padilla
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