El Choclo Tango From Argentina Yamaha Genos Roland G70 by Rico

El Choclo Tango From Argentina Yamaha Genos Roland G70 by Rico “El Choclo“ (South American Spanish: meaning “The Corn Cob“) is a popular song written by Ángel Villoldo, an Argentine musician. Allegedly written in honour of and taking its title from the nickname of the proprietor of a nightclub, who was known as “El Choclo“. It is one of the most popular tangos in Argentina. The piece was premiered in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1903 – the date appears on a program of the venue – at the elegant restaurant El Americano on Cangallo 966 (today Teniente General Perón 966) by the orchestra led by José Luis Roncallo. “El Choclo“ has been recorded (without vocals) by many dance orchestras, especially in Argentina. A number of vocal versions were recorded in the United States in 1952, but the most popular was the one by Georgia Gibbs, which reached #1 on the Billboard chart under the name “Kiss of Fire“. Tony Martin's version re