Juan Bautista Abad Reyes

Juan Bautista Abad Reyes (December 22, 1892 – August 31, 1965) was an Argentine lyricist, composer, journalist, theatrical author, and radio producer based in Argentina and Uruguay. Born in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Abad Reyes established himself as a versatile cultural figure across multiple disciplines. He spent two decades as a writer and journalist for Montevideo’s El Día newspaper before relocating to Buenos Aires, where he contributed to major publications including La Razón, Crítica, Noticias Gráficas, and La Nación. From 1934 onward, he produced popular radio programs for stations including Belgrano, Fénix, and Argentina, creating serialized episodes that gained considerable audience recognition. His theatrical piece “El Lobizón” won first prize in a competition organized by La Noche newspaper and premiered in 1919 at Teatro Artigas. As a lyricist and composer, Abad Reyes created notable tango compositions including “Te fuiste ja ja” (1929), “Mentiras” (recorded by the Osvaldo Pugliese orchestra in 1956), “Arco iris,” “No seas malo,” “Paisaje,” and “Remigio.” His work earned recognition within tango circles, with collaborations and recordings featuring renowned artists of the era, most notably Carlos Gardel. He became a naturalized Uruguayan citizen and served as a national deputy.

Sources note: No major date conflicts found across sources. Birth and death dates (1892-12-22 / 1965-08-31) are consistent across Todotango.com references. His professions as lyricist, journalist, theatrical author, and radio producer are consistently documented.