Francisco García Jiménez (1899-1983)

He wrote many tangos with composer Anselmo Aieta.

Read his biography on todotango.

His work as Poet

Alma En Pena (Suffering Soul)

Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano

Bailongo De Los Domingos (Dance Party on Sundays) 

Music: Oscar Arona Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Ricardo Tanturi with Alberto Castillo in 1943

Bajo Belgrano (Lower Belgrano)

Music: Anselmo Aieta 1926 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Julio Martel in 1949

Barrio Pobre (Poor Neighborhood)

Music: Vicente Belvedere 1926 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Roberto Goyeneche in 1958

Carnaval (Carnival)

Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Alberto PazRecorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Carlos Dante in 1946

El Huérfano (The Orphan)

Music: José Luis Padula 1927 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Enrique Rodríguez with Armando Moreno in 1942

El Mortero Del Globito (Striker of "Little Balloon")

Music: Miguel Padula Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Orquesta Típica Víctor with Alberto Gómez in 1933

Ese Sos Vos (That's You)

Music: Ricardo Tanturi Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Ricardo Tanturi with Alberto Castillo in 1941

La Mentirosa (Liar)

Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Alberto Morán in 1954

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Music: José Luis Padula 1920 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Carlos Dante in 1947

Malvón (Geranium)

Music: Oscar Arona 1943 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Ricardo Tanturi with Enrique Campos in 1943

Mariposita (Small Butterfly)

Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Alberto PazRecorded by Rodolfo Biagi with Hugo Duval in 1962

Noche De Carnaval (Night of Carnival)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1942

Oigo Tu Voz (I Hear Your Voice)

Music: Mario Canaro 1943 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Ricardo Tanturi with Enrique Campos in 1943Recorded by Lucio Demare with Raúl Berón in 1943

Príncipe (Prince)

Music: Anselmo Aieta & Rafael Tuegols Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1946

Prisionero (Prisoner)

Music: Anselmo Aieta 1929 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Ricardo Tanturi with Enrique Campos in 1944

Rosicler (Rosicler (Pale Pink))

Music: José Basso Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1946

Tiempo (Time)

Music: Osvaldo Ruggiero Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Roberto Chanel in 1946

Siga El Corso (Let The Parade Go On)

Music: Anselmo Aieta 1926 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1944

Volver A Soñar (Dreaming Again)

Music: Andrés Fraga Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1940

Ya Estamos Iguales (Now We’re Even)

Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Alberto Echagüe in 1945Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1945

Zorro Gris (Grey Fox)

Music: Rafael Tuegols Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Oscar Larroca in 1952

VALS

Palomita Blanca (Little White Dove)

Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino & Floreal Ruiz in 1944