Héctor Marcó (1906-87)

He was also a singer and actor.

As a poet he worked closely with Di Sarli and wrote tangos such as La Capilla Blanca, Corazón, Nido Gaucho and Porteño y bailarín.

Read his biography on todotango.

His work as Poet

Así Era Mi Novia (My Girlfriend Was Like This)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Héctor Marcó

Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Jorge Durán in 1946

Bien Frappé (Well Chilled)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1941

Corazón (Heart)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1939

En Un Beso, La Vida (Life In One Kiss)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1940

La Capilla Blanca (The White Chapel)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli 1944 Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Alberto Podestá in 1944

Nido Gaucho (Gaucho's Nest)

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Alberto Podestá in 1942

Porteño y Bailarín (Porteño And A Dancer) Watch 🎞 Una Noche De Poesía!

Music: Carlos Di Sarli Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Felipe & Ayano 

Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Jorge Durán in 1945

Esta Noche De Luna (This Moonlit Night)

Music: José García & Graciano Gómez Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1943

Patria Mía (My Homeland)

Music: Pedro Laurenz Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Pedro Laurenz with Alberto Podestá in 1943

Que Nunca Me Falte (May I Never Miss…)

Music: Héctor Morales 1937 Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Pedro Laurenz with Alberto Podestá in 1943

Tú... El Cielo y Tú (You…the Heavens and You)

Music: Mario Canaro 1944 Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Alberto Podestá in 1944

Tu Íntimo Secreto (Your Intimate Secret)

Music: Graciano Gómez Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Felipe & Ayano 

Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Jorge Durán in 1945

Tus Labios Me Dirán (Your Lips Will Tell Me)

Music: Emilio Brameri Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Derrick Del Pilar 

Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Jorge Durán in 1945

No Mientas (Don’t Lie)

Music: Hécto'r Varela & Alfredo Lattero  Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Alberto Echagüe in 1938

Soy Muchacho De La Guardia (I Belong To The Old Guard)

Music: Agustín Irusta Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Translation: Michael Krugman 

Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1942