“Besame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez

Marco Matute and Ruben Isola on guitar. “Bésame Mucho” with English translation is a classic Bolero by Consuelo Velázquez. Recorded live at The Copacabana, NYC August 6, 2026 Part of an evening in support of “WE ALL STAND TOGETHER” A song of hope, unity and action. Every purchase directly supports children displaced by war and conflict, persecution, poverty, and climate disasters. www.stand4childrensong.com @standtogether4children Producers Jeff Oppenheim @jeffcoppenheim and Alibe Hamacher @alibe.hamacher "Bésame Mucho" is a Mexican song written in 1932 and published in 1940 by the Mexican pianist and composer Consuelito Velázquez (1916–2005). This romantic bolero is widely considered one of the most popular songs of the 20th century—and of all time. In 1999, it was recognized as the most covered song in the Spanish language. Furthermore, it is one of the most important anthems in the history of Latin music.