Javier Ruiz Rueda

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Javier Ruiz Rueda (March 18, 1909 – September 8, 1993) was a Mexican composer and writer. He was born in Mexico City.

[edit] Musical achievements

Javier Ruiz Rueda was part of the great composers alongside Agustin Lara. His major musical works include Cosas del Amor and Dulce Aventura, for which he composed the music and Jose Antonio Zorrilla wrote the lyrics.

Javier Ruiz Rueda also wrote jingles for radio; probably the most popular jingle is "Estaban los tomatitos ..." for which he composed the music and Ramiro Gamboa wrote the lyrics.

[edit] Literary achievements

Javier Ruiz Rueda worked with many composers and was friend to many of them. His passion for history and writing led him to write a biography of Agustin Lara: "Agustin Lara: Vida y Pasiones".

[edit] Last years

Javier Ruiz Rueda died on September 8, 1993.