Don Santiago Jimenez – Viva Seguin / Arhoolie CD-7023

San Antonio born Santiago Jiménez was one of the pioneer accordionists who is not only remembered for his many polkas including “Viva Seguin” and “La Piedrera” but also for his songs like “Morena Morenita” “Margarita” and “Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio.” By combining his lilting accordion music with duet vocals Santiago helped firmly establish the sound of conjunto and Norteno music in San Antonio.

1. Viva Seguin
2. Carolina
3. Cuando Cae La Tarde
4. La Piedrera
5. Ninfa
6. Cotulla
7. Que Puntada
8. Ella Me Dijo Que No
9. Rumbo A Roma
10. Adriana
11. Morena Morenita
12. Dale Al Dado
13. Nuevo Leon
14. Rumbo Al Zarape
15. Por Tu Amor
16. Los Gallineros
17. Contigo
18. Vente A Bailar Conmigo
19. Sulema
20. Margarita
21. El Gaucho Polka
22. Montelongo
23. Torres
24. Mi Chiquinina
25. Corrido De Alcorta
26. La Luisita
27. Chabelita

REVIEW

“Featuring recordings from the heyday of Don Santiago Jimenez’s popularity the very meaty collection Viva Seguin offers up 27 highly seasoned hits from the 1947-51 period when this masterful accordion player and vocalist was arguably the top dog on the highly competitive San Antonio conjunto dance scene.”

-Dan Ferguson Time Out