Cuco Sánchez
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| Born | José Refugio Sánchez Saldaña 3 May 1921 Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Died | 5 October 2000 (aged 79) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor |
| Years active | 1937–1997 |
| Spouse | María Teresa de la Vega |
José Refugio "Cuco" Sánchez Saldaña (3 May 1921 – 5 October 2000) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor.
Sánchez was one of Mexico's most popular singers and recorded most of his singles and studio albums for Columbia Records. He is also one of Mexico's most famous and prolific songwriters. His songs include "Anillo de compromiso", "Anoche estuve llorando", "Por qué peca esa mujer", "Fallaste, corazón", "La cama de piedra", "Siempre hace frío", "Arrieros somos", "No soy monedita de oro", "Del cielo cayó una rosa", "Cariño santo", "Nuestro gran amor", "Grítenme, piedras del campo", and "¡Qué manera de perder!".
He also acted in films and television series.