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''Huasita Regalona'' is a song written by Chilean songwriter Donato Román. It was first recorded by Chilean singer
Ester Soré Ester Soré (born Marta Yupanqui Donoso, 27 May 1915 – 6 September 1996) was the main singer of Chilean melodies of the 20th century. She recorded for the first time, the successful one "Chile Lindo" ''("Pretty Chile")'', of Clara Solovera, ...
who also issued an album in 1959 under the same name. Another popular version of the song was recorded by Silvia Infantas.


Composition

Román. was honored with an award for the composition at the
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.


Recordings

The song was recorded in the 1950s by Ester Soré. The song was the title track of Soré's 1959 album released by
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. On the version of the song included on the album, Soré was accompanied by Los Sembradores. In 1991, Román and Soré were jointly recognized as
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. Soré's version of the song has enjoyed enduring popularity and was re-issued in digital format as a single on
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, and as part of a compilation of Soré's greatest hits on
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and
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. The song has also been covered by other artists, including Silvia Infantas (also a fundamental figure of Chilean music), and, more recently, by Fernanda Martinez.


References

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