Armando Pontier (1917-83)

Bandoneonist of Miguel Caló. Both Caló and Aníbal Troilo recorded many of his works. Later formed an orchestra with his best friend and violinist Enrique Mario Francini. 

Read his biography on todotango.

Pontier's composition with lyrics

Cada Día Te Extraño Más (Each Day I Miss You More)

Music: Armando Pontier Lyrics: Carlos Bahr Translation: Felipe & Ayano 

Recorded by Miguel Caló with Raúl Iriarte in 1943

Corazón No Le Hagas Caso (Heart, Pay No Attention)

Music: Armando Pontier Lyrics: Carlos Bahr Translation: Alberto Paz 

Recorded by Miguel Caló with Raúl Berón in 1942

El Milagro (Miracle)

Music: Armando Pontier Lyrics: Homero Expósito Translation: Felipe & Ayano 

Tabaco (Tobacco)

Music: Armando Pontier Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar 

Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1944Recorded by Miguel Caló with Raúl Iriarte in 1944

Trenzas (Braids)

Music: Armando Pontier 1945 Lyrics: Homero Expósito Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Miguel Caló with Raúl Iriarte in 1945

Que Falta Que Me Hacés (How Much I Need You)

Music: Miguel Caló & Armando Pontier  Lyrics: Federico Silva Translation: Alberto Paz Recorded by Miguel Caló with Alberto Podestá in 1963

Pontier's instrumental composition

Milongueando En El 40 (Going to milonga in the 1940s)

Music: Armando Pontier Recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1941

A Los Amigos (To The Friends)

Music: Armando Pontier Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1960

A Zárate (To Zarate)

Music: Armando Pontier Recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1948