Jorge Casal


Jorge Casal, whose real name was Salvador Carmelo Pappalardo, was an Argentine tango singer and actor with a long artistic career.

Professional career

The son of Italian parents, Jorge Casal began working in a small textile factory in Villa Piaggio, in the San Martín district, about 20 blocks from his home.
He began his professional career in tango alongside his friend, the singer Roberto Florio.
He was hired as a singer for Florindo Sassone's orchestra, where he sang tangos such as Canción de cuna and Volver by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera, from 18 November 1946, until 1950.
On 2 March 1950, he joined Aníbal Troilo's orchestra, leaving behind 20 memorable recordings on record, and remained there until 30 April 1955, when he made his debut as a solo singer. Alongside Troilo was also his other singer, Raúl Berón.
His first recordings in that capacity were made with Roberto Grela’s guitar ensemble.

Films

TV

  • 1956: El tango, señor de la ciudad, with Astor Piazzolla, Alba Solís, the ballet of Ángel Eleta, and Nelly Raymond.
  • 1963: ''Grandes valores del tango.''

Theatre

Discography

Dicen que dicenA mis manosCanción de cuna y Volver.Por dónde andará.Puentecito de mi río.Cien guitarras.Siempre te nombra.El día que me quieras.A la luz del candil.Rencor.Y volvemos a querernos.Mi noche triste.La última cita.Fogón de huella.Madre hay una sola.No te engañes corazón.Noches de Atenas.Al compás de la mentira Uno y unoTinglado
With Aníbal Troilo :Che bandoneón 24-11-1950Mi vieja viola 19-02-1951El patio de la morocha 21-03-1951La violeta 30-07-1951Buenos Aires 20-03-1952Amigazo 28-03-1952Uno 14-05-1952Flor campera 05-06-1952Ventanita de arrabal 07-08-1952Barrio viejo del 80 11-09-1952Del suburbio 11-09-1952Araca corazón 23-11-1952La mentirosa 12-12-1952Vuelve la serenata 23-03-1953 Una canción 19-05-1953Patio mío 22-09-1953Milonga del mayoral 22-09-1953 Carmín 12-02-1954La cantina 29-04-1954Los cosos de al lao 06-09-1954