Mario Battistella (1893 - 1968) 

Born in Italy and educated in Paris, he moved to Argentina at age 17. He worked with Gardel while in Paris.

Read his biography on todotango.

His work as Poet

Al Pie de la Santa Cruz (At the Foot of the Holy Cross)

Music: Enrique Delfino Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Michael Krugman

Canto (I Sing)

Music & Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Francisco Canaro with Ernesto Famá in 1934

Cuartito Azul (Little Blue Room)

Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Ricardo Ruiz in 1939

Melodía de Arrabal (Melody of Arrabal)

Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Le Pera & Mario Battistella Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1933

No Aflojés (Don't Give Up)

Music: Pedro Maffia & Sebastián Piana 1933 Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Angel D'Agostino with Angel Vargas in 1940

Remembranza (Remembrance)

Music: Mario Melfi Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Jorge Maciel in 1956Recorded by Ricardo Malerba with Orlando Medina in 1943

Sueño Querido (Dear Dream)

Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Recorded by Horacio Salgán with Horacio Deval in 1951