Their version of "María Elena" followed the trend of instrumental guitar covers popularized by groups like The Shadows and Los Indios Tabajaras. However, Los Sonors infused it with a distinct Mexican "bolero-rock" flavor, utilizing clean electric guitar leads and steady percussion.
While it began as a Spanish ballad, it became a massive international hit through various interpretations: Maria Elena Los Sonors
A bridge between traditional Mexican romanticism and the 1960s rock era. Their version of "María Elena" followed the trend