1928. Amelita Galli-Curci sings La Paloma with husband Homer Samuels at the piano.

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La Paloma (The Dove)1928. Amelita Galli-Curci performs this very popular song (by Yradier), accompanied by her husband Homer Samuels on the piano. HMV label D.A. 1002.
Here is some history put together by Arnold Rypens:

"Habanera was written in 1859 by Sebastián Yradier while on a world tour with diva Adelita Patti, inspired by rhythms witnessed in La Havana. Popularity started in 1864 in Mexico, where newly established Emperor Maximilian named it his favorite tune and even requested to hear it as his last will before being executed three years later. The tune became a local hit among the masses as Adios Mama Carlota (Charlotte was the name of the Empress); lyrics were credited to president in exile Benito Juarez."

La Paloma

Amor, teu amor é todo o céu pra mim
Amor, nosso amor é o sonho que não tem fim
Amor, teu olhar é luz no meu coração
Amor, nosso amor é a vida numa canção
Ainda recordo a noite que nós dançamos
E juntos fizemos juras de nosso amor
Distantes do mundo inteiro nos abraçamos
E os beijos selaram a história de um grande amor
Amor, teu amor é todo o céu pra mim
Amor, nosso amor é o sonho que não tem fim
Amor, teu olhar é luz no meu coração
Amor, nosso amor é a vida numa canção
Se um dia, talvez
Algo nos separar
Teu amor será meu consolo
Enquanto eu viver
Meu amor
Meu grande amor

English translation

When I left Havana nobody saw me go
But my little gaucho maid who loves me so
She came down the pathway following after me
That same little gaucho maid that I longed to see.

If at your window you see a gentle dove
Treat it with care and welcome it there with love
It may be so I do not deny its glee
Crown it with flowers grant love its hours for me.

Oh my darling, be mine
Won't you say that you love me
All my passions so tender
Oh, please surrender your love divine.

Ah my darling be mine
Won't you say that you love me
Oh my passions so tender
Oh, please surrender your love divine.

Oh my darling be mine
Won't you say that you love me
All my passions so tender
Oh, please surrender your love divine...



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Also, Andy is someone who has done extensive research into the life of Amelita Galli-Curci. She was such an amazing person. And kind as kind can be, through many hardships.