Songs Written by José Padilla [composer]Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography

José Padilla Sánchez (28 May 1889 – 25 October 1960), 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). == Biography == José Padilla... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, José Padilla [composer] first charted in 1926 with Valencia.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.