Cuando Tu Me Quieras / Sabras Que Te Quiero

Released during the mid-20th century on the Odeon label, this 78-rpm shellac disc features the evocative bolero stylings of Bolivian singer-songwriter Raúl Shaw Moreno accompanied by the vocal group Los Peregrinos. Moreno, a pivotal figure in the Latin American romantic music scene of the 1950s, was known for his distinctively melancholic voice and his ability to bridge the gap between traditional Andean folk influences and the burgeoning pan-Latin bolero style.

The recording highlights the sophisticated arrangements characteristic of the golden age of the Latin American radio era, prioritizing lyrical emotionalism and tight harmonic textures. Los Peregrinos provided the lush, layered vocal backdrop essential to the period's standard, helping to solidify Moreno’s reputation across the continent. While the specific production history of the Odeon 10026 pressing reflects the regional distribution practices of the era, the track remains a representative example of the enduring popularity of the bolero genre among Spanish-speaking audiences during the mid-1950s.