Elena Los Sonors | Maria

The song was originally composed in 1932 by Mexican songwriter . It was dedicated to María Elena Portes Gil, the wife of former Mexican President Emilio Portes Gil.

A bridge between traditional Mexican romanticism and the 1960s rock era. Maria Elena Los Sonors

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Reached #1 on the Billboard charts with vocals by Bob Eberly. amazon

A legendary instrumental guitar version by the Brazilian duo that reignited the song's global popularity in the early 1960s. Los Sonors and Their Rendition

While it began as a Spanish ballad, it became a massive international hit through various interpretations:

For many in Mexico and Latin America, Los Sonors’ version is the definitive "modern" instrumental take. It helped bridge the gap between the older generation's romantic ballads and the younger generation's interest in electric instruments.