"Mi General Augusto Pinochet" (lit: My General Augusto Pinochet) is a Chilean song written as an homage towards Augusto Pinochet Ugarte by the Chilean folklore composer Luis "Checho" González.[1]
The composer, Luis González, wrote the song after the end of Pinochet's government. Its diffusion is mainly due to social media, where it reached popularity in the 2010s, being currently one of the most popular songs that represents Pinochetism.
The original version has an introduction narrated by Rafael Martínez Barberi, however, in most online versions, it is omitted.
The musical arrangements were made by Gustavo Alcántara Ramírez.
The song was included in a 90s cassette called Himno en Honor al Capitán General Don Augusto Pinochet Ugarte - Apología y marchas al Ejército de Chile (Hymn in Honor of Captain General Mr Augusto Pinochet Ugarte - Apology and marches to the Chilean Army in english) made by the musical stamp "Dragón" owned by Mr. Luis González from the city of Iquique, Chile.
The cassette included the songs: Himno a Don Augusto Pinochet (Mi General Augusto Pinochet with an introduction), Marcha A Campaña, Marcha Contento Estoy (Soy Soldado Conscripto), Marcha Mensaje a mi Madre & Apología al Soldado (not a march).[2]
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Mi general, Augusto Pinochet
Le saluda su pueblo tan querido Fue un estadista, un gran libertador Fue presidente de nuestra gran nación Mi general, Augusto Pinochet Está su imagen en cada unidad Hoy sus soldados, marchan contentos Con gallardía, con gran lealtad Hoy sus soldados, marchan contentos Con gallardía, con gran lealtad
Usted es el nuevo Padre de la patria Está su nombre en la historia de Chile Como lo ha sido Don Bernardo O'Higgins
Le agradecemos con el corazón Usted es ejemplo al mundo entero Un gran orgullo de los chilenos Usted es ejemplo al mundo entero Un gran orgullo de los chilenos
Usted es el nuevo Padre de la patria Está su nombre en la historia de Chile Como lo ha sido Don Bernardo O'Higgins
Le agradecemos con el corazón Usted es ejemplo al mundo entero Un gran orgullo de los chilenos Usted es ejemplo al mundo entero Un gran orgullo de los chilenos
¡Mi general, Augusto Pinochet! |
My general, Augusto Pinochet
Your beloved people salute you You were a statesman, a great liberator You were president of our great nation
Your image is on every unit Today your soldiers march happily With gallantry, with great loyalty Today your soldiers march happily With gallantry, with great loyalty
You are the new father of the homeland Your name is in the history of Chile As it has been with Don Bernardo O'Higgins
We thank you with our hearts You are an example to the whole world A great pride of Chileans You are an example to the whole world A great pride of Chileans
You are the new father of the homeland Your name is in the history of Chile As it has been with Don Bernardo O'Higgins
We thank you with our hearts You are an example to the whole world A great pride of Chileans You are an example to the whole world A great pride of Chileans
My general, Augusto Pinochet! |
Categories: [Patriotic Songs] [Augusto Pinochet] [Chilean songs]