Jorge Casal

Jorge Casal (14 January 1924 – 25 June 1996), whose real name was Salvador Carmelo Pappalardo, was an Argentine tango singer and actor with a long artistic career.

Professional career The son of Italian parents, Jorge Casal began working in a small textile factory in Villa Piaggio (now Villa Lynch), in the San Martín district, about 20 blocks from his home.

On 2 March 1950, he joined Aníbal Troilo's orchestra, leaving behind 20 memorable recordings on record, and remained there until 30 April 1955, when he made his debut as a solo singer. Alongside Troilo was also his other singer, Raúl Berón.

Films

1950: Al compás de tu mentira, with the orchestra of Domingo Federico. 1952: Mi noche triste, where he dubbed the actor Jorge Salcedo. 1954: El cartero, where he worked alongside the actress Haydée Larroca. 1955: Vida nocturna. 1963: Grandes valores del tango.

Theatre

1953: El patio de la morocha, a one-act play by Cátulo Castillo and Aníbal Troilo. Previously, he toured Brazil. 1959: Caramelos surtidos, by Enrique Santos Discépolo, again with Aníbal Troilo and performed at the Presidente Alvear Theater.

Discography

Dicen que dicen A mis manos Canción de cuna y Volver (1947). Por dónde andará (1947). Puentecito de mi río (1947). Cien guitarras (1947). Siempre te nombra (1947). El día que me quieras (1948). A la luz del candil (1948). Rencor (1949). Y volvemos a querernos (1949). Mi noche triste (1949). La última cita (1949). Fogón de huella (1949). Madre hay una sola (1949). No te engañes corazón (1949). Noches de Atenas (1950). Al compás de la mentira (1950) Uno y uno Tinglado

With Aníbal Troilo (TK):

Che bandoneón 24-11-1950 Mi vieja viola 19-02-1951 El patio de la morocha 21-03-1951 La violeta 30-07-1951 Buenos Aires 20-03-1952 Amigazo 28-03-1952 Uno 14-05-1952 Flor campera 05-06-1952 Ventanita de arrabal 07-08-1952 Barrio viejo del 80 11-09-1952 Del suburbio 11-09-1952 Araca corazón 23-11-1952 La mentirosa 12-12-1952 Vuelve la serenata 23-03-1953 (with Raúl Berón) Una canción 19-05-1953 Patio mío 22-09-1953 Milonga del mayoral 22-09-1953 (with Raúl Berón) Carmín 12-02-1954 La cantina 29-04-1954 Los cosos de al lao 06-09-1954