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A la gran muñeca

A la gran muñeca is a Tango written by Jesus Ventura and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1974. Florindo Sassone has recorded A la gran muñeca as an instrumental Tango.
“A la Gran Muñeca,” or “To the Great Doll,” is a tango that encapsulates the allure and elegance of a bygone era. The title evokes the image of a poised and enchanting figure, a symbol of both beauty and unattainable grace. This piece of music invites us to dance with nostalgia, reminding us of the delicate art of charm and sophistication.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Miguel Osés

Author

Jesus Ventura

Composer

1974/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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A la gran muñeca recorded by other Orchestras

A la gran muñeca recorded by other Orchestras

1974/1/1 – Pa- que te oigan bandoneon – Hector Varela
1974/1/1 – Al tango lo canto asi – Hector Varela
1974/1/1 – En un sueno te perdi – Hector Varela
1974/1/1 – Tiempos viejos (Te acordas hermano) – Hector Varela
1974/1/1 – Tango nocturno – Florindo Sassone
A la gran muneca – 1945/8/29 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1951/5/9 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1954/6/30 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1963/12/17 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1948/5/1 – Miguel Calo – Roberto Arrieta
A la gran muneca – 1950/4/13 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1961/7/28 – Alfredo De Angelis –
A la gran muneca – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
A la gran muneca – 1964/5/21 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1951/5/28 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1966/3/8 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1974/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1957/6/25 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
A la gran muneca – 1964/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Letra del Tango A la gran muñeca

Yo te he visto pasar por la acera

con un gesto de desolación

y al cruzar no miraste siquiera,

que entendía tu desilusión.

Te ha dejado, lo sé, la malvada

y al calor de otros ojos se va;

ya lo ves cómo no queda nada

de ese amor que matándote está.



Volvé, jamás otras manos

cual las de tu mujercita

harán por la tardecita

los mates que cebo yo.

Que en su espuma te contaba

que además de su dulzura

allí estaba la ternura

de aquella que lo cebó.



Y por mucho que te quieran

siempre serán artificios,

nadie hará los sacrificios

que hizo por vos tu mujer.

En mis noches de vigilia

acongojada no duermo

sabiendo que estás enfermo

sin poderte socorrer.



Allá en la noche callada

te veo triste y burlado

por aquella que ha llevado

mi vida y mi corazón.

Volvé que aquí has de olvidarla,

mi pecho siempre te espera,

ya sabrá tu compañera

cicatrizar tu pasión.

English lyrics of the Tango "A la gran muñeca"

I’ve seen you walk down the sidewalk
with a gesture of desolation,
and crossing, you didn’t even look,
understanding your disillusionment.

She has left you, I know, the wicked one,
and to the warmth of other eyes she goes;
you see, how nothing remains
of that love that’s killing you.

Come back, never will other hands
like those of your little woman
make in the evening
the mate tea that I brew for you.
That in its foam told you
that apart from its sweetness
there was the tenderness
of she who brewed it.

And no matter how much they may love you,
they will always be pretenses,
no one will make the sacrifices
that your woman made for you.
In my nights of wakefulness
distressed, I do not sleep
knowing that you are sick
without being able to help you.

There in the quiet night
I see you sad and deceived
by the one who has taken
my life and my heart.
Come back, here you shall forget her,
my chest always awaits you,
your companion will know
how to heal your passion.

A la gran muñeca by Miguel Osés

A la gran muñeca is a Tango written by Miguel Osés and composed by Jesus Ventura.



Story behind the Tango A la gran muñeca

“A la gran muñeca” portrays a narrative of loss, desperation, and a plea for return. It tells the story of a person observing another walking desolately down the street, embodying a deep disillusionment stemming from abandonment by a loved one. The lyrics express a dialogue or internal monologue directed at this heartbroken individual, revealing the intimacy and intensity of past relationships and the painful aftermath of love lost. Notably, the tango reflects on the emptiness left behind and the healing that is sought in the comfort of familiar, albeit now unreachable, affection.



Symbolism of A la gran muñeca

The title “A la gran muñeca,” which translates to “To the great doll” in English, uses the term “muñeca” (doll) metaphorically to reference someone admired or loved greatly, perhaps alluding to the person who has departed. This title might hint at the way the speaker idolizes the person they are addressing, or it could imply a critique of the shallowness or superficiality of the departed lover. The symbolism extends to the imagery of mates (a traditional South American drink shared between close individuals or friends), signifying the daily, intimate rituals shared between lovers that are no longer present, adding a layer of personal and cultural loss to the heartbreak.



A la gran muñeca in historic Context

The tango, composed and penned in 1974 Argentina, emerges in a period marked by significant political and social upheaval. The early 1970s in Argentina were a time of great cultural expression but also of political instability leading up to the military dictatorship that would soon grip the nation. In this context, the themes of disillusionment and longing for a return to better times resonate not just with personal love stories but also potentially echo a broader societal sentiment.



Miguel Osés

Miguel Osés was a notable figure in the realm of Argentine tango, contributing richly through his evocative lyrics that often encapsulated themes of love, loss, and human emotion.