The horse is an animal that has served as an inspiration to writers, filmmakers, sculptors, painters, and songwriters. That’s why today we’re going to look at the 5 best horse songs by Gustavo Mirabal especially for Venezuela.
In this article, we will find the five best songs that pay tribute to this beautiful animal.
It is not for nothing that the horse is one of Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s favorite animals.
The horse is one of the animals that has had a great impact on the lives of millions of human beings.
In addition, their great contribution to the evolution of humanity is something worthy of admiration of these sweet and noble mammals.
Table of Contents.
Horse Songs
Next, we’ll look at the best horse songs ever… According to Gustavo Mirabal Castro
#1 Caballo Prieto Azabache (Jet Tight Horse)- Antonio Aguilar
The number 1 of our top 5 horse songs corresponds to the magnificent Antonio Aguilar with his old song that arises from his 1968 film Caballo Prieto Azabache. So, to this day this song has been around for more than half a century, so a few generations have enjoyed it.
Spanish lyrics | English Translation |
| Caballo prieto azabache Como olvidar que te debo la vida Cuando iban a fusilarme Las fuerzas leales de pancho villaAquella noche nublada Una avanzada me sorprendió Y tras de ser desarmado Fui sentenciado al paredónYa cuando estaba en capilla le dijo villa a su asistente Me apartas ese caballo por educado y obediente Sabia que no escapaba y solo pensaba en la salvación Y tu mi prieto azabache también pensabas igual que yo Recuerdo que me dijeron pide un deseo pa ajusticiarte | Jet Tight Horse How can I forget that I owe you my life When they were going to shoot me Pancho Villa’s Loyal ForcesThat cloudy night An outpost surprised me And after being disarmed I was sentenced to the wallAlready when he was in chapel he called villa to his assistant You take that horse away from me because it’s polite and obedient I knew I wasn’t running away and was only thinking about salvation And you, my jet-black one, thought the same as I did I remember they told me make a wish to execute you |
These lyrics are a tribute to Pancho Villa and his horse, undoubtedly a contribution to the history of Mexico.
#2 El Corrido del caballo blanco (The Corrido of the White Horse) – José Alfredo Jiménez
Following the order of the top five of the best horse songs is for José Alfredo Jiménez. With this song inspired by a trip he made in 1957 from Jalisco to Ensenada, Baja California.
Spanish lyrics | English Translation |
| Este es el corrido del caballo blanco Que en un día domingo feliz arrancara Iba con la mira de llegar al norte Habiendo salido de GuadalajaraSu noble jinete le quitó la rienda, le quitó la silla Y se fue a puro pelo Cruzó como rayo tierras nayaritas Entre cerros verdes y lo azul del cieloA paso más lento llegó hasta Escuinahuatl Y por Culiacán ya se andaba quedando Cuentan que en los montes ya se iba cayendo Que llevaba todo el hocico sangrando Pero lo miraron pasar por Sonora | This is the corrido of the white horse That on a happy Sunday it would start I was aiming to get north Having left GuadalajaraHis noble rider took the rein, took away his saddle And he went bareback I cross Nayarit lands like lightning Between green hills and the blue of the skyAt a slower pace I reach Escuinahuatl And in Culiacán he was already running out They say that in the mountains it was already falling That his whole muzzle was bleeding But they watched him pass through Sonora |
Traversing Mexico on horseback is a real feat and this is what is conveyed in this beautiful horse song.
#3 El cantador (The Singer) – Vicente Fernández
At number three is the talented singer of Mexican rancheras, this is none other than the beloved Vicente Fernandez with the singer of 1978. This man loves horses so much that he owns a ranch where they raise horses. It is currently promoting the production of miniature horses.
Spanish lyrics | English Translation |
| Nació bajo de una higuera Su madre fue yegua fina Le llamaban La Catrina A el potrillo “El Cantador.”Era un potro con más brío Que otro caballo cualquiera Y como yo lo hice mío Resultó muy corredor.Era lindo mi caballo Era mi amigo más fiel Ligerito como el rayo Era de muy buena ley.Cuando era de falsa rienda Daba ventaja a su madre Muy pronto dejó a su padre Con dos cuerpos le ganó. | He was born under a fig tree His dam was a fine mare They called her La Catrina To the colt “El Cantador.”He was a foal with more verve Than any other horse And like I made it mine It turned out to be very runner-up.My horse was cute He was my most faithful friend Light as lightning It was of very good law.When I was false rein He gave his mother an advantage Very soon he left his father He beat him by two lengths. |
A faithful friend, that’s the main message of this song, which sees the horse as man’s best friend. Since ancient times, the horse has been at the service of humanity.
That is why we must take care of them, love them and respect them because they are our best friends and allies when it comes to work.
#4 Caballo Viejo (Old Horse) – Simón Díaz
This song, released in 1980, has been recorded in more than 12 languages and became a symbol of Latin music for the world. Venezuelan singer Simón Díaz is the one who performs this beautiful song and is a Venezuelan icon.
Spanish Lyrics | English Translation |
| Cuando el amor llega así de esta manera uno no se da ni cuenta el carutal reverdece el guamachito florece y la soga se revientaCaballo le dan sabana porque esta viejo y cansao pero no se dan de cuenta que un corazón amarrao cuando le sueltan las riendas es caballo desbocao | When love comes like this You don’t even realize it The Carutal Greens Up The Guamachito Blooms And the noose burstsHorse is given savannah ‘Cause he’s old and tired But they don’t realize it That a heart ties When the reins are released It’s a runaway horse |
#5 La muerte del Rucio Moro (The Death of Rucio Moro) – Reinaldo Armas
This hit released in 1991 by Reinaldo Armas, this Venezuelan singer and composer is considered an outstanding singer of llanera music. This song reflects the sadness a person feels when losing their beloved horse.
Spanish Lyrics | English Translation |
| Caramba ñero Se oscurecieron mis días Alzó en vuelo mi alegría Cuando menos lo esperaba Triste mañana Sentí perder un tesoro Mi caballo rucio moro Donde yo siempre coleaba Lo hallaron en el potrero En el potrero Con la nuca reventada Parece que una centella Le dio una vuelta e’ campanaQuién se iba a imaginar Que a mi caballito Algo malo le aguardaba Para quitarme la vida Dejando mi alma enlutada | Damn Pal (or Bro) My days are darkened My joy took off in flight When I least expected it Sad Morning I felt like I was losing a treasure My Moorish Dapple Horse Where I always kicked They found him in the paddock In the paddock With the back of my neck blown out It looks like a spark He turned it aroundWho would have thought That to my little horse Something bad awaited him To take my own life Leaving my soul in mourning |
#5 Seven Leagues
Siete Leguas is a song that pays tribute to Siete Leguas, the favorite horse of the leader of the Mexican revolution, Pancho Villa. The song, in its most recognized modern version, was composed and written by Graciela Olmos, a noted fighter of the Mexican Revolution and singer-songwriter.
In the past we have published several articles on our websites related to Siete Leguas, Pancho Villa’s horse.
This Corrido was, and continues to be performed, by the greatest singers of the genre in Mexico, among which are: Pedro Infante, Luis Aguilar and Vicente Fernández.
This is one of the most important horse songs that we can mention because of its artistic and historical value.
Spanish Lyrics | English Translation |
| Siete leguas el caballo, que Villa más estimaba, cuando oía silbar los trenes, se paraba y relinchaba, siete leguas el caballo, que Villa más estimaba. En la estación de Irapuato, cantaban los horizontes, ahí combatió formal,la brigada Bracamontes, en la estación de Irapuato, cantaban los horizontes.Oye tú Francisco Villa, que dice tú corazón, ya no te acuerdas valiente, que atacaste paredón, ya no te acuerdas valiente, que tomaste a Torreón. Como a las tres de la tarde, | Seven leagues the horse, that Villa held most dear, When I heard the trains whistling He stood up and neighed, seven leagues the horse, that Villa held most dear. At Irapuato Station, The horizons sang There he fought formally, the Bracamontes Brigade, at Irapuato station, The horizons sang. Hey you Francisco Villa, That your heart says, You don’t remember brave anymore That you attacked the wall, You don’t remember brave anymore that you took to Torreón.About three o’clock in the afternoon, The locomotive whistled, Up, up, guys! put on the machine gun, About three o’clock in the afternoon, The locomotive whistled.Farewell towers of Chihuahua, Goodbye quarry towers, Francisco Villa has already come, To take away the panther from them, Francisco Villa has arrived, to return the border. |
Horse Songs in Spanish
The horse in the Spanish-American world is an eternally present animal. Perhaps in the cities this animal has been forgotten, but in the countryside it continues to be a helper, a means of transport and a friend.
Horse songs remind us of the role of the horse in our lives and in our history. Perhaps we will find a place in our hearts to listen to them. Latin America and Spain are inextricably connected by these songs.
Immortal Horse Songs
Throughout this article we could see that the horse has been immortalized in famous songs that have even been covered in more than a dozen languages.
The horse is an animal that deserves to be honored with beautiful songs.
Throughout history, songs, paintings, sculptures, films, and television series have been created in honor of horses.
Gustavo Adolfo Mirabal Castro is an admirer of equestrian culture in all its expressions. So in your music collection you can’t miss the 5 best horse songs mentioned in this installment.
He has also enjoyed the equestrian sculptures of the sites he has visited. It should be noted that some of his favorites are those located in the capital of Spain.