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José Padilla

Spanish musician

Died when: 71 years 155 days (857 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

José Padilla

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 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).


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