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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. JosГ© Alfredo JimГ©nez

at the restaurant "La Sirena," where he eventually met musical icon Miguel Aceves Mejía. Musical Breakthrough and Career An anthem of pride and independence, declaring that

To support his family, Jiménez worked various odd jobs, including: Door-to-door shoe salesman An anthem of pride and independence