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The 10 best songs of Óscar Chávez according to UachateC

These are the 10 Best songs of Óscar Chávez, according to our opinion.

Óscar Chávez was a Mexican singer, actor, and composer who stood out for his social commitment, his political criticism, and his defense of popular culture. His repertoire covered various genres such as bolero, trova, son, corrido and parody. He was recognized as a Living Cultural Heritage of Mexico City in 2019 and passed away in 2020 at the age of 85.

Among his many songs, there are some that have become classics of Mexican music and that reflect his talent, sensitivity and humor.




Best songs of Óscar Chávez

1. Por ti

This song is one of the most romantic and emblematic of Óscar Chávez. He expresses the passionate and jealous love that he feels for a woman who drives him crazy. With a catchy melody and poetic lyrics, this song is a hymn to love without conditions.

Best songs of Óscar Chávez




2. Macondo

This song is a tribute to the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez and his fictional town, Macondo. Óscar Chávez sings to the epic of a forgotten people, forged in a hundred years of love and history. With a deep voice and a subtle guitar, this song is a literary and musical gem.

Best songs of Óscar Chávez


3. La niña de Guatemala

This song is an adaptation of the poem of the same name by José Martí, the Cuban hero. It tells the tragic story of a young woman who dies of love for a man she does not reciprocate. Óscar Chávez brings this work to life with his melancholy voice and his heartfelt interpretation.

Best songs of Óscar Chávez


4. La casita

This song is a political parody that criticizes the corruption and illicit enrichment of the rulers. With an ironic and mocking tone, Óscar Chávez describes the luxurious house of a politician who became rich at the expense of the people. This song is an example of the singer-songwriter’s acid and scathing humor.

Best songs of Óscar Chávez




5. Se vende mi país

This song is a social complaint that questions the sale of national heritage to foreign interests. With a contagious rhythm and forceful lyrics, Óscar Chávez expresses his indignation and his rebellion at the loss of sovereignty and national identity.

Best songs of Óscar Chávez


6. La mariguana

This song is a fun ode to the marijuana plant and its psychoactive effects. With a happy rhythm and clever lyrics, Óscar Chávez narrates the adventures and misadventures of users of this herb. This song is a classic from the popular Mexican songbook.


7. Perdón

This song is a sincere and humble declaration of love. With a sweet voice and a soft melody, Óscar Chávez apologizes to her lover for her mistakes and promises to be better. This song is a sample of the tenderness and sensitivity of the singer-songwriter.


8. Gracias a la vida

This song is a version of the famous song by Violeta Parra, the Chilean singer-songwriter. With a grateful voice and a harmonious guitar, Óscar Chávez thanks life for everything it has given him: singing, love, laughter, crying, the sun, the moon, the stars… This song is a hymn to life and hope.


9. Lágrimas negras

This song is a classic bolero composed by Miguel Matamoros, the Cuban musician. With a nostalgic voice and an elegant guitar, Óscar Chávez sings about heartbreak and the suffering caused by a woman who abandoned him. This song is a jewel of bolero and Latin American music.


10. Sin un amor

This song is another bolero jewel, composed by Alfredo Bojalil Gil and Chucho Navarro. With a torn voice and an emotional guitar, Óscar Chávez begs his love not to leave him, not to be forgotten, that without love the soul dies defeated and desperate. This song is a hymn to love and pain.


Best songs of Óscar Chávez
Best songs of Óscar Chávez


These are the 10 best Óscar Chávez songs , according to our opinion. What do you think? What are your favourites? What other songs would you add to the list? Leave us your comments and share this article with your friends.

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Alberto Pérez Velázquez

Director y Co-fundador de grupo UachateC
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