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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.
Adiós pampa mía is a Tango written by Ivo Pelay and composed by Mariano Mores.
“Adiós pampa mía” captures the poignant farewell of someone departing from his homeland, the pampas of Argentina, to seek a future in unknown lands. The lyrics reflect a deep nostalgia and emotional connection to the places and experiences of the author’s early life. This piece conveys not just a farewell but a profound connection to one’s roots, colored by memories of nature—the plains (pampas), rivers, and stars—he once knew so well.
The recurring phrase “¡Adiós pampa mía!” symbolizes a poignant farewell to the homeland. The mention of the pampa, which is a vast area of grassland and rich soil in Argentina, represents not just a physical place but a crucial part of the narrator’s identity. It is evocative of wide-open spaces that have a deep-rooted cultural significance in Argentine identity. The “tapera donde he nacido” or the ruins of the house where he was born, imparts a personal history and sense of beginning that is hard to leave behind. Phrases like “ojos y alma se me llenan” and “el sollozar de vihuelas” enhance the emotional load, portraying how the sights and sounds of the pampas deeply imprint on one’s spirit and evoke feelings ranging from joy to sorrow.
Adiós pampa mía, created in 1960, reflects a period when many individuals in rural Argentina may have been experiencing the push towards urban areas or even abroad in search of better opportunities. This tango could echo the sentiments of many who were parting ways with their rural, traditional lives and heading towards the unfamiliar. For those moving, these words would ring particularly true, capturing the mixture of hope for the future and a yearning for the simplicity and beauty of the past they left behind. Furthermore, it documents a cultural and emotional geography that resonates deeply with the Argentine diaspora.
Ivo Pelay was an influential playwright and lyricist in Argentine theater and music, known for his deep contributions to the country’s cultural scene.