Maria Elena. Guitar cover by Phil McGarrick. Free Tabs

"María Elena" is a 1932 popular song written by Lorenzo Barcelata (Spanish words and music). The English lyrics are by Bob Russell.
The song was dedicated to María Elena Peralta, the wife of Mexican President Emilio Portes Gil and sister of famous businessman Alejo Peralta.She is the aunt of Carlos Peralta, the son of Alejo.
An instrumental version of the song was used for the background theme of the film Bordertown, starring Paul Muni and Bette Davis, in 1935. The next year the words and music were used in the Mexican film María Elena.

Played on my Gibson 355 which I bought from Dan Sullivan (A fellow YT Guitarist in the USA) a few years ago through an Alesis Quadraverb Q2 with EFTP patch 0-36.

There are literally Hundreds of covers on this song on YT but I recently came across a Backing Track made by Swedish musician Roger Paulsson and liked the simplicity of his arrangement so I gave it a go using his BT and arrangement.

VOL 15 2012

Please enjoy “Maria Elena”

[oldbones]

Got me hooked! I wanna know if one can purchase a cd of yours? Just listened to a few other tunes you’ve done an’ wanna continue to hear’m..

[juliaarias]

Hermoso gracias a Dios
Que todavía puedo
Escuchar estas
Melodías en diferentes
Ritmos y con grandes
Recuerdos y alegría
En tiempo Pasado
Y presente.
Un encanto
A mi vida la 🎶
Seguirá gustando
De grandes interpretaciones
Musicales
Y a los músicos
Gracias por transmitir
Tanta hermosura
Musical.
Gracias gracias
JAG.

[jerryvandiver]

A Beautiful Rendition Of Maria Elana, 1 More Beautiful Piece of Music.

[rodneyhowell]

I enjoy your songs, it brings back a peaceful time in my life that I really miss.

[sulastri]

I truly love listening to this old song. Remembering sweet memories in the past.😍😍😍

[rogercharlie]

YouTube should have a love button for people to show their love for videos such as this.
Uncle Phil that's another ace

[billville]

Beautiful. Back in the day he probably taught The Kinks how to play you really got me.

[alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Phil, that is a superb rendition with excellent sound, VERY very much enjoyed my friend !
Have a fine weekend ... Fons.

[marcoaraya]

Great, beautiful teacher! Yes, with feeling ... and I like his Gibson guitar a lot, also the Fender that is used to playing sometimes. You are right, the simplicity and beauty of Mr Roger's arrangement very good..oh Maria Elena

[lisahowe]

One of my most favorites from childhood —very nice

[Nanou]

Ho Sir, premier amour 15 ans, jamais oublie . Tanks phill for remember .😍 jeanine .🎩

[inktvis]

Hi Phil. You are the best. Stunning performance.

[hobiecat]

Mr. Phil, You are Truly Awesome at making Beautiful Music.

[Eliofontana]

Ciao Phil
Grande guitar sound e magnifica prestazione.Molto piaciuta.Grazie per la Tab.
Tutto il meglio....Elio

[denniscsonka]

This is 1 of my mother's favorite songs. And I love it to. So keep up the good work guys. Love u man..🙂🙂🙂🙂

[monia]

Bonsoir PHIL
Belle musique que vous nous partagez, excellent, bravo !
Je vous souhaite une belle journée et amitiés
Monia

[randyshuttleworth]

Wow! Beautifully played and what a great guitar. Thanks for being so generous with your tabs and knowledge Phil. I always look forward to seeing your next videos.

ALL THE BEST!!

[ericrenato]

Hello Phil my friend, thank you for the vidoe I really enjoyed the song .Sure i am going to learn to play this song using your TAB. And thank you once again for the Detailed information about this song.

[dadim]

Très joli morceau ! Merci Phil ! On prend un vrai plaisir avec vos vidéos ! Bravo !

[JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation !
Merci Phil
Jo