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Adiós Nonino

Adiós Nonino is a Tango written by Astor Piazzolla and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1966. Aníbal Troilo has recorded Adiós Nonino as an instrumental Tango.
“Adiós Nonino,” which translates to “Goodbye, Grandfather” in English, is a poignant composition that echoes with sorrowful longing and heartfelt farewell. This tango weaves a tapestry of emotions, capturing the essence of saying goodbye to a beloved figure. It resonates with profound nostalgia, evoking both the beauty of cherished memories and the pain of inevitable loss.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Eladia Blázquez

Author

Astor Piazzolla

Composer

1966/12/6

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Adiós Nonino recorded by other Orchestras

Adiós Nonino recorded by other Orchestras

1966/12/6 – Bailarin compadrito – Anibal Troilo
1966/12/6 – Seleccion de Julio de Caro – Anibal Troilo
1966/12/1 – Nobleza de arrabal – Osvaldo Pugliese
1966/12/15 – La ultima curda – Armando Pontier
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Adios Nonino – 1966/12/6 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Adios Nonino – 1987/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Adios Nonino – 1961/1/28 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Adios Nonino – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Adios Nonino – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Adiós Nonino

Desde una estrella al titilar…
Me hará señales de acudir,
por una luz de eternidad
cuando me llame, voy a ir.
A preguntarle, por ese niño
que con su muerte, lo perdí,
que con ‘Nonino’ se me fue…
Cuando me diga, ven aquí…
Renaceré… Porque…

¡Soy…! la raíz, del país
que amasó con su arcilla.
¡Soy…! Sangre y piel, del ‘tano’ aquel,
que me dio su semilla.
Adiós ‘Nonino’.. que largo sin vos,
será el camino.
¡Dolor, tristeza, la mesa y el pan…!
Y mi adiós.. ¡Ay! Mi adiós,
a tu amor, tu tabaco, tu vino.
¿Quién..? Sin piedad, me robó la mitad,
al llevarte ‘Nonino’…
Tal vez un día, yo también mirando atrás…
Como vos, diga adiós ¡No va más..!

Recitado:
Y hoy mi viejo ‘Nonino’ es una planta.
Es la luz, es el viento y es el río…
Este torrente mío lo suplanta,
prolongando en mi ser, su desafío.
Me sucedo en su sangre, lo adivino.
Y presiento en mi voz, su propio eco.
Esta voz que una vez, me sonó a hueco
cuando le dije adiós Adiós ‘Nonino’.

¡Soy…! La raíz, del país
que amasó con su arcilla…
¡Soy…! Sangre y piel,
del ‘tano’ aquel,
que me dio su semilla.
Adiós ‘Nonino’… Dejaste tu sol,
en mi destino.
Tu ardor sin miedo, tu credo de amor.
Y ese afán… ¡Ay…! Tu afán
por sembrar de esperanza el camino.
Soy tu panal y esta gota de sal,
que hoy te llora ‘Nonino’.
Tal vez el día que se corte mi piolín,
te veré y sabré… Que no hay fin.

English lyrics of the Tango "Adiós Nonino"

From a twinkling star above…
It will signal me to come,
by a light of eternity
when it calls me, I will go.
To ask about that child
whom I lost with his death,
who left with ‘Nonino’…
When it tells me, come here…
I will be reborn… Because…

I am…! the root of the country
that was molded from its clay.
I am…! Blood and skin, of that ‘Italian’,
who gave me his seed.
Goodbye ‘Nonino’… how long without you,
will be the road.
Pain, sadness, the table, and the bread…!
And my goodbye.. Ah! My goodbye,
to your love, your tobacco, your wine.
Who..? Mercilessly, stole half of me,
by taking you ‘Nonino’…
Maybe one day, I too looking back…
Like you, will say goodbye, no more..!

Recited:
And today my old ‘Nonino’ is a plant.
He is the light, he is the wind, and he is the river…
This torrent of mine replaces him,
extending in my being, his challenge.
I succeed him in his blood, I sense it.
And I feel in my voice, his own echo.
This voice that once, sounded hollow
when I said goodbye, goodbye ‘Nonino’.

I am…! The root, of the country
that was molded from its clay…
I am…! Blood and skin,
of that ‘Italian’,
who gave me his seed.
Goodbye ‘Nonino’… You left your sun,
in my destiny.
Your fearless ardor, your creed of love.
And that zeal… Ah…! Your zeal
to seed the path with hope.
I am your honeycomb and this drop of salt,
that mourns you today ‘Nonino’.
Maybe the day my string is cut,
I will see you and know… There is no end.

Adiós Nonino by Eladia Blázquez

Adiós Nonino is a Tango written by Eladia Blázquez and composed by Astor Piazzolla.

Story behind the Tango Adiós Nonino

Adiós Nonino, translating to “Goodbye Grandfather” in English, is a poignant tribute written by Eladia Blázquez underpinning the sorrow of losing a beloved grandfather. The lyrics poignantly relate the author’s emotional journey through grief, imbued with the memory and legacy of her cherished Nonino. Created in the wake of such a personal loss, the song encapsulates a heartfelt farewell while celebrating the indelible impact he had on her life.

Symbolism of Adiós Nonino

The recurring symbol in Adiós Nonino is light, reflective of guidance, memory, and eternal presence. Phrases like “Desde una estrella al titilar” (From a twinkling star) and “por una luz de eternidad” (by a light of eternity) symbolize how the narrator sees their Nonino as a guiding star. This light represents continuity through darkness and the promise of reunion (“cuando me llame, voy a ir” – when he calls me, I will go). The use of elemental symbols such as light, the river, and the wind in the recitative part of the song underscores Nonino’s transformation into a pervasive and enduring force of nature, mirroring the permanence of his influence in the narrator’s life.

Adiós Nonino in historic Context

Written and performed in 1966 in Argentina, Adiós Nonino emerged during a period of significant social and political changes in the country. At a time marked by cultural shifts and identity search within Argentina, the song’s introspection and emphasis on roots and heritage (“¡Soy…! la raíz, del país que amasó con su arcilla”) resonated deeply. It reflects a communal nod to ancestry and legacy, a theme echoing the broader societal contemplation on origins and future in a rapidly transforming nation.

Eladia Blázquez

Eladia Blázquez was an influential Argentine singer-songwriter known for bridging the classical tango style with modern interpretations. Her works often carried deep emotional and national themes.