Mary es Mi Amor (1971) – Leo Dan (ft. Andrés Cepeda)

Posted on March 14, 2024 by observationblogger — 2 Comments

This song Mary My Amor (Mary My Love) by Argentine Leo Dan (featuring Colombian Andrés Cepeda) transfigures from a prototypical soft Latin Pop song into a wondrous track as it ascends at the bridge (00:53) where Leo sings ‘Si un dia me faltas tu‘ (If one day I lose you) and the instrumental interlude (including the Mariachi trumpeting). The harmonies, choral backing and superior orchestral arrangement sets this piece apart.

Leopoldo Dante Tévez (born March 22, 1942), known as Leo Dan, is an Argentine composer and singer. He recorded more than 20 albums during his long career during the late 20th century between Argentina and Mexico. His appreciation for Mexican music led him to record with mariachis, and from there, he went to international fame. Today’s song was sent to me by my dear friend Gloria who resides here in Bogota.

Leo Dan currently lives in the United States. He, Palito Ortega and Leonardo Favio are considered the principal Argentine singers of the Nueva Ola (New Wave) music that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s in Latin America. With a mellow voice and his individual interpretative style, Leo Dan is one of the most recognized figures among Spanish-language vocalists. His inspiration went further than interpretation; he also wrote most of his popular hits.

Below is a crude English translation of the first segments of Mary es Mi Amor (Mary is my Love):

Mary is my love
only with her do I live happily
I know that I could never love anyone else
because I really love her

That’s why Mary please
give me your hand and let’s always be like this
after all what more can I ask of you
If I am happy, very happy

If one day I lose you
May God help me die
I will not again be happy in this life.

In 2012, the Latin Recording Academy honored Leo Dan by presenting him with The Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tévez’s hit Te he prometido features prominently in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2018 multi-Oscar and Golden Globe-winning film Roma which featured here at Friday’s Finest.

References:
1. Leo Dan – Wikipedia