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Adiós pueblo

Adiós pueblo is a Tango written by Agustín Bardi and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1928. Julio De Caro has recorded Adiós pueblo as an instrumental Tango.
“Adiós Pueblo,” translated as “Goodbye Town,” is a poignant farewell to the familiar streets and people left behind. The music weaves a tapestry of nostalgia and longing, capturing the bittersweet emotions of departure. It speaks to the heart’s tug between cherished memories and the unknown journey ahead, a universal tale of change and farewell.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José De Grandis

Author

Agustín Bardi

Composer

1928/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Adiós pueblo recorded by other Orchestras

Adiós pueblo recorded by other Orchestras

1928/1/1 – Callejas solo – Juan D-Arienzo
1928/1/1 – Quejas del suburbio – Juan D-Arienzo
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Adios pueblo – 1941/8/14 – Ricardo Tanturi – Instrumental
Adios pueblo – 1928/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Adiós pueblo

Pueblito que, un día lejano,
al ausentarme te di mi adiós,
hoy ya de vuelta te busco en vano.
Pueblito mío, ¿quién te cambió?
No existen ya tus casitas,
llenas de flores, de luz y sol;
tampoco existen tus vecinitas,
en cambio tienes desolación.

Pueblo en que viví
mis años de juventud,
hoy vengo aquí para aliviar
esta inquietud
que nunca, nunca más podré borrar.
¡Oh! ¡Quién pudiera ser niño otra vez
para volver al tiempo que pasó;
eternizar por siempre su niñez
y no saber jamás lo que es dolor!
Aquel dulce hogar
que una tarde abandoné,
¡cuánto no diera por hallar
para poder,
en mi vejez, calmar lo que sufrí,
y en su quietud, poderle confesar
a un ser querido todo mi dolor,
y ante mí tan sólo hallar
un poco de amor!

Pueblito que un día fuiste
como una madre a mi niñez,
hoy que te anhelo ya nada existe…
¡Cómo castigas a mi vejez!
Pueblito que un día lejano
al ausentarme te di mi adiós,
y hoy ya de vuelta te busco en vano,
pueblito mío, ¿quién te cambió?

English lyrics of the Tango "Adiós pueblo"

Small town, one distant day,
when leaving, I bid you farewell,
today I return, finding you in vain.
My little town, who has changed you?
Your little houses no longer stand,
once filled with flowers, light, and sun;
nor are your little neighbors here,
instead, you have desolation.

Town where I lived
my youthful years,
today I come here to ease
this restlessness
that I can never, never erase.
Oh! To be a child again
to return to times gone by;
to forever prolong that childhood,
and never know what pain is!

That sweet home
I left one evening,
how much I’d give to find
so that I can,
in my old age, soothe my suffering,
and in its peace, to confess
all my pain to a loved one,
and find before me just
a bit of love!

Little town that once was
like a mother to my childhood,
today, as I long for you, nothing remains…
How you punish my old age!
Small town, one distant day,
when leaving, I bid you farewell,
and today return, finding you in vain,
my little town, who has changed you?

Adiós pueblo by José De Grandis

Adiós pueblo is a Tango written by José De Grandis and composed by Agustín Bardi.



Story behind the Tango Adiós pueblo

Adiós pueblo (Goodbye village), reflects a poignant narrative of an individual returning to their childhood village, only to find it transformed and unrecognizable. The lyricist, José De Grandis, portrays a deep nostalgia and a painful realization of irreversible changes. The speaker recounts their departure, the memory of the village as it once was—a place filled with light, flowers, and familiar faces—contrasted sharply against the current scene of desolation. This evokes a sense of loss not only of place but of time and the innocence of youth.



Symbolism of Adiós pueblo

In “Adiós pueblo,” there is significant use of symbolism that underscores the themes of change and loss. The village itself symbolizes a microcosm of childhood and security, a remnant of the past that once teemed with life and simplicity. The transformation of the village into something unrecognizable mirrors the inevitable changes in life that individuals are powerless to stop. Phrases like “¡Cómo castigas a mi vejez!” which translates to “How you punish my old age!” spotlight the village not just as a physical place, but as a keeper of the speaker’s identity and childhood, now punishing him with its unrecognizable state. This punishment is felt as a personal betrayal by the physical manifestation of his memories.



Adiós pueblo in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1928, a period of significant cultural and social change in Argentina, moving towards urbanization and away from rural simplicity. This shift often left many of the older generation feeling alienated and longing for what they perceived as better days. The lyrics of “Adiós pueblo” vividly capture this sentiment, serving as a lament not just for a changed village but also for the inevitable march of time that transforms all things. The historical context enriches the lyrics, offering a window into the socio-economic shifts occurring in Argentina at the time, making the personal loss also a communal one.



José De Grandis

José De Grandis was a prominent figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his emotive and evocative lyrics that often captured the spirit and changes of Argentine society.