José Padilla (composer)

José Padilla Sánchez (23 May 1889 in Almería – 25 October 1960 in Madrid), popularly known as Maestro Padilla was a famous Spanish composer and pianist. He was best known for the songs "La Violetera" and "El Relicario", composed for the tonadilla singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble song "Valencia".

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• Jazzy spanish song jose padilla 1889 1960 spanish composer arr by martha mier
• Jose padilla fleur d amour onestep 1925
• Selected filmography
• Songs
• References

He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like "Ça c'est Paris". "La Violetera" was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the sound track of City Lights (1931).