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9 de Julio

9 de Julio is a Tango written by José Luis Padula and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1953. Horacio Salgán has recorded 9 de Julio as an instrumental Tango.
“9 de Julio,” or “July 9th,” is both a date and a dance—a celebration in motion of Argentina’s vibrant culture and its independence. Each note is a step through history, echoing the spirited heartbeat of Buenos Aires on that significant day. This Tango sways with pride and memory, conjuring the essence of freedom and passion intertwined.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

José Luis Padula

Composer

1953/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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9 de Julio recorded by other Orchestras

9 de Julio recorded by other Orchestras

1953/1/1 – Pan – Horacio Salgan
1953/1/1 – Desde el alma – Horacio Salgan
1953/1/1 – Margarita Gauthier – Horacio Salgan
1953/1/2 – Apronte – Edgardo Donato
1953/1/2 – Berretines de bacana – Edgardo Donato
9 de Julio – 1935/12/31 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1950/5/15 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1966/8/3 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1954/5/13 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1950/7/20 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1957/4/8 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1966/6/21 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1927/6/3 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
9 de Julio – 1953/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental

Letra del Tango 9 de Julio

Sin un solo adiós

dejé mi hogar cuando partí

porque jamás quise sentir

un sollozar por mí.

Triste amanecer

que nunca más he de olvidar

hoy para qué rememorar

todo lo que sufrí.



Lejano Nueve de Julio

de una mañana divina

mi corazón siempre fiel quiso cantar

y por el mundo poder peregrinar,

infatigable vagar de soñador

marchando en pos del ideal con todo amor

hasta que al fin dejé

mi madre y el querer

de la mujer que adoré.



Yo me prometi

lleno de gloria regresar

para podérsela brindar

a quien yo más amé

y al retornar

triste, vencido y sin fe

no hallé mi amor ni hallé mi hogar

y con dolor lloré.



Cual vagabundo cargado de pena

yo llevo en el alma la desilusión

y desde entonces así me condena

la angustia infinita de mi corazón

¡Qué puedo hacer si ya mis horas de alegría

también se fueron desde aquel día

que con las glorias de mis triunfos yo soñara,

sueños lejanos de mi loca juventud!

English lyrics of the Tango "9 de Julio"

Without a single goodbye

I left my home when I departed

because I never wanted to feel

sobbing for me.

Sad dawn

that I will never forget

today why reminisce

all that I suffered.



Distant Nueve de Julio

on a divine morning

my ever-faithful heart wanted to sing

and to wander the world,

untiring wander of a dreamer

marching in pursuit of the ideal with all love

until at last, I left

my mother and the love

of the woman I adored.



I promised myself,

to return full of glory

to offer it

to whom I loved most

and on returning

sad, defeated, and without faith,

I found neither my love nor my home

and with pain, I wept.



Like a vagabond burdened with sorrow

I carry disillusionment in my soul

and since then thus condemns me

the endless anguish of my heart

What can I do if also my hours of joy

departed since that day

when I dreamed of the glories of my triumphs,

distant dreams of my crazy youth!

9 de Julio by Lito Bayardo

9 de Julio is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and composed by José Luis Padula.



Story behind the Tango 9 de Julio

9 de Julio, composed by José Luis Padula and penned by Lito Bayardo, is an evocative narrative of departure, sorrow, unfulfilled dreams, and the intense emotions tied to homeland and lost love. The lyrics recount the tale of a man departing his home without a farewell, suppressing his pain to not burden others with his lament. This emotional decision sets the stage for his subsequent regrets and the piercing nostalgia for his roots when he finds neither his love nor his home upon his return.



Symbolism of 9 de Julio

The title “9 de Julio” itself symbolically represents Argentina’s Independence Day, imbuing the piece with nationalistic sentiment and reflection on personal and collective memory. Key phrases such as “Sin un solo adiós” (Without a single goodbye) evoke the pain of leaving without closure, while “vagabundo cargado de pena” (wanderer laden with sorrow) captures his ongoing torment and disconnection from his past. The yearning and nostalgia expressed are amplified by the symbolism of the homeland and lost love as metaphors for lost opportunities and inherent tragedy.



9 de Julio in Historic Context

Recorded in the early 1950s Argentina, a period marked by political instability and social changes, “9 de Julio” connects the personal narrative with the broader theme of displacement and disillusionment. This historical backdrop accentuates the themes of loss and disillusionment, mirroring the national sentiment of uncertainty and longing for stability. Cultural influences, such as the traditional role of tango as a conduit for emotional expression, are evident, deepening the resonance of the themes within the Argentine community.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo was a celebrated Argentine musician and lyricist, known for his poignant compositions that explored themes of love, homeland, and nostalgia.