Las últimas composiciones
1966 studio album by Violeta Parra / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Las últimas composiciones (Spanish for The Last Compositions) is an album by Violeta Parra released on RCA Victor (CML-2456) in November 1966. It was Parra's final album, and she later committed suicide in February 1967.[1] The album contains 14 songs, including three of Parra's most enduring songs, "Gracias a la Vida", "Volver a los Diecisiete", and "Run-Run Se Fue Pa’l Norte".[2][3]
Las últimas composiciones | ||||
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Released | November 1966 | |||
Recorded | August–October 1966 | |||
Genre | Chilean folklore | |||
Length | 40:41 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
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Uruguayan singer, Alberto Giménez Zapicán, sings duets with Parra on tracks 4, 6, 7, and 11, and "bombo" on additional tracks. Angel Parra plays guitar on tracks 1, 3, 10, and 13, and drumming on the guitar on track 7. Isabel Parra drums on the guitar on track 7 and plays bells on track 13.[2]
The album cover features a photograph of Parra by Javier Pérez. The original release included a four-page insert with the song lyrics.[2]