José Dames (1913-80)

Pianist and composer.

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His composition

Tristeza Marina (Sadness of the Sea)

Lyrics: Horacio Sanguinetti Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Music: José Dames & Roberto Flores

Nada (Nothing) Watch Una Noche De Poesía video!

Lyrics: Horacio Sanguinetti Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Music: José Dames

Los Despojos (The Leftovers) Watch Una Noche De Poesía video!

Lyrics: Horacio Sanguinetti Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: José Dames 1945

Fuimos (We Were)

Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Music: José Dames

No Me Importa Su Amor (Her Love Doesn't Matter To Me)

Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Music: José Dames

Tú (You)
Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Music: José Dames 1949