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A mi me llaman Juan Tango

A mi me llaman Juan Tango is a Tango written by Tito Ribero and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1943. The Tango A mi me llaman Juan Tango is written by Tito Ribero, Miguel Caló has recorded A mi me llaman Juan Tango with the singer Raul Iriarte.
The piece, “A mí me llaman Juan Tango” translates to “They Call Me Juan Tango” in English. This evocative title suggests a persona deeply intertwined with the soul of the tango, embodying its rhythm and passion. As if the dance itself were personified, Juan Tango becomes a symbol of the music’s enduring allure and vibrant spirit.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raul Iriarte

Singer

Carlos Waiss

Author

Tito Ribero

Composer

1943/11/23

Date

Raul Iriarte
Raul Iriarte
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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A mi me llaman Juan Tango recorded by other Orchestras

A mi me llaman Juan Tango recorded by other Orchestras

1943/11/23 – Uno – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – Joaquina – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – La cumparsita – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – La punalada – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – Candombe rioplatense – Juan D-Arienzo
A mi me llaman Juan Tango – 1943/11/4 – Carlos di Sarli – Roberto Rufino
A mi me llaman Juan Tango – 1943/11/23 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte

Lyrics Translation of the Tango A mi me llaman Juan Tango

This is the translation of the Tango “A mi me llaman Juan Tango” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “A mi me llaman Juan Tango” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango A mi me llaman Juan Tango

Soy un mozo pobre y bueno

que en la vida me he curtido,

yo soy como siempre he sido

para todo franco y leal.

No debo ni a mí me deben

y si hay algo en mi pasado

yo bien sé que está borrado,

porque a nadie le hice mal.



A mí me llaman Juan Tango,

si yo le fuera a contar,

mi cuna fue un barrio pobre

humilde como es el pan,

traigo en los ojos antojos

de agua florida y percal.

Bajo el ala del chambergo

genio y figura de mi ciudad

a mí me llaman Juan Tango

si yo le fuese a contar.



Para mí todos son buenos

porque a golpes con la vida

me gusta que a mí me midan

lo mismo que mido yo.

Yo siempre he sido sencillo

y si el pasado me llama

con fragancia de retama

voy dejando mi canción.

English lyrics of the Tango "A mi me llaman Juan Tango"

I’m a poor and good young man

who in life has hardened,

I am as I’ve always been

honest and loyal in all.

I owe nothing and am owed nothing,

and if there’s something in my past,

I know well it’s wiped clean,

for I’ve done wrong to no one.

They call me Juan Tango,

if I were to tell you,

my cradle was a poor neighborhood

humble as bread,

I carry in my eyes desires

for cologne and fine cloth.

Under the brim of my hat,

spirit and figure of my city,

they call me Juan Tango

if I were to tell you.

For me, everyone is good

because through life’s blows

I like to be measured

the same way I measure.

I’ve always been simple

and if the past calls me

with the fragrance of broom

I go leaving my song.

A mi me llaman Juan Tango by Carlos Waiss

A mi me llaman Juan Tango is a Tango written by Carlos Waiss and composed by Tito Ribero.



Story behind the Tango A mi me llaman Juan Tango

“A mi me llaman Juan Tango,” meaning “I am called Juan Tango” in English, introduces us to a persona, Juan, who represents the quintessential embodiment of the tango spirit. The lyrics revolve around the central character’s self-portrait, portraying him as an ordinary yet honest man who has weathered life’s hardships with integrity and transparency. Juan Tango is depicted as a straightforward individual who prides himself on not owing anything to anyone and having a past free of wrongdoing, directly tying his character to the genuine and heartfelt nature of tango music and dance.



Symbolism of A mi me llaman Juan Tango

The song is rich in symbolism that connects deeply with the cultural fabric of Argentina. Terms like “mi cuna fue un barrio pobre” (‘my cradle was a poor neighborhood’) underline tango’s origins in the lower-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, reflecting its humble beginnings and intrinsic connection to the common people. “Bajo el ala del chambergo, genio y figura de mi ciudad” (‘under the brim of the chambergo, genius and figure of my city’) uses the chambergo, a type of hat popular among Buenos Aires’ working class, to symbolize a cultural identity that is both unique and emblematic of the city’s character.



A mi me llaman Juan Tango in historic Context

Written in 1943, during a tumultuous period in Argentine history characterized by political and social changes, “A mi me llaman Juan Tango” can be seen as a reflective piece that appeals to a sense of national identity and resilience. The era was marked by the rise of Argentine nationalism, and in such a context, the tango, deeply intertwined with national pride, serves as a vehicle for cultural expression and continuity amid change.



Carlos Waiss

Carlos Waiss was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre.