Songs Written by Lorenzo BarcelataTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lorenzo Barcelata (July 24, 1898 – July 13, 1943) was a Mexican composer and actor born in Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz. He died in Mexico City from cholera, shortly before his 45th birthday. == Biography == Barcelata came from a musically oriented family. He wrote his first song, "Arroyito", at the age of 14. He later moved to Tampico where he formed the Cuarteto Tamaulipeco with composer Ernesto Cortázar. Their fame quickly spread throughout the region and they received international fame when... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lorenzo Barcelata first charted in 1941 with Maria Elena.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.