Josг© Alfredo Jimг©nez Site

for the amateur club El Oviedo

Jiménez's bohemian lifestyle, characterized by a deep love for tequila and social gatherings, eventually took its toll. He died on November 23, 1973, at age 47 from complications related to cirrhosis of the liver. Just months before his death, he performed his final song, "," as a public farewell to his fans. JosГ© Alfredo JimГ©nez

Mejía was impressed by Jiménez's compositions and helped him secure auditions at radio station XEW's Amanecer Ranchero . His first major hit came in 1950 with the song "," recorded by Andrés Huesca y Sus Costeños. This success "opened the doors to fame," and throughout the 1950s and 60s, Jiménez dominated the Mexican music scene. for the amateur club El Oviedo Jiménez's bohemian

To support his family, Jiménez worked various odd jobs, including: Door-to-door shoe salesman Mejía was impressed by Jiménez's compositions and helped