"Delicado" ([ˌde.li.ˈka.du], "delicate") is a popular song published in 1952 with music by Valdir Azevedo and lyrics by Jack Lawrence.[1]

Notable versions

• Oscar Alemán (1909-1980) recorded a version for guitar, released in Argentina in October of 1951.
• A version recorded by Percy Faith and his orchestra reached number one on the Billboard chart in 1952.
• Dinah Shore with Henri Rene's Orchestra and Chorus recorded a successful cover version in 1952.
• The Three Suns, 1952.
• Stan Kenton recorded a cover for his 1955 album, Popular Favorites by Stan Kenton.
• A version was recorded by the British bandleader and conductor Stanley Black in 1957.
• Accordionist Dick Contino with David Carroll Orchestra on their 1962 album South American Holiday.
• Dr. John (Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack Jr.) recorded a New Orleans-style version on Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack Vol. 1 (1981).
• Tito Cortés recorded a version which included lyrics.
• Waldir Azevedo

See also

• List of Billboard number-one singles of 1952

References

External links

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