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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
A quién le puede importar is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Mariano Mores.
The lyrics of “A quién le puede importar” expose the intimate and deep feelings of desolation and disillusionment suffered by the persona, reflecting how personal sorrow is often unnoticed in the grand arc of the world. The narrator’s relationship has ended, and the painful absence of their beloved has left a void that is expressed through the melancholic sounds of the bandoneón. The heartache is amplified by a world that remains indifferent, illustrated by his rhetorical question “A quién le puede importar” or “Who could care?”
The bandoneón, a key element in tango music, symbolizes the emotional expression of the narrator’s grief. Its “grave and complaining” sound serves as a metaphor for the protagonist’s own moans. Similarly, phrases like “tu viruta sentimental” (your sentimental shavings) depict how the music intertwines with his feelings, peeling layers of his sorrow. The “gangoso son” or hoarse sound of the bandoneón resonates with the rough, unresolved narrative of personal pain and the persistent memories of his love, which he attempts to escape but ultimately realizes are inescapable.
“A quién le puede importar” was written in 1945, a time when Argentina was going through significant social and political changes. Post World War II era was a period of profound transformation globally, and Argentina was not an exception. This context might reflect the underlying tone of indifference addressed in the song, mirroring the larger societal focus on broad-scale issues rather than individual emotional struggles. The Buenos Aires of 1945, thriving yet turbulent, could be seen as a reflection of the internal turmoil and the search for solace in the nightlife and tango clubs, a common cultural escape for many during this period.
An influential figure in the history of Tango, Enrique Cadícamo was a renowned poet and lyricist whose contributions have left a lasting mark on Argentine cultural heritage.