La Paloma (The Dove) (Solo)

La Paloma is one of the most famous and widely recorded songs in the world. It has been interpreted by countless artists across genres and cultures, and it continues to appear in concerts, films, and recordings today.

La Paloma was composed in 1864 by Spanish Basque composer Sebastián de Yradier.
It quickly spread across Spain, Cuba, Mexico, and eventually the entire world.
According to one playlist description, it is considered “the most recorded song in history”

The song is typically performed as a habanera, a Cuban-influenced rhythm that became popular in the 19th century.