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Al compás de un tango

Al compás de un tango is a Tango written by Alberto Suárez Villanueva and recorded by Lucio Demare in 1942. The Tango Al compás de un tango is written by Alberto Suárez Villanueva, Lucio Demare has recorded Al compás de un tango with the singer Juan Carlos Miranda.
“Al compás de un tango,” or “To the Rhythm of a Tango,” embodies the soulful dance of time and emotion. In this musical embrace, each note sways with passion, leading the heart in a delicate choreography of longing and joy. The melody spins tales of old loves and new dreams, all captured in the intricate dance of the tango’s rhythm.

Tango

Style

Lucio Demare

Orchestra

Juan Carlos Miranda

Singer

Oscar Rubens

Author

Alberto Suárez Villanueva

Composer

1942/3/13

Date

Juan Carlos Miranda
Juan Carlos Miranda
Lucio Demare
Lucio Demare

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Al compás de un tango recorded by other Orchestras

Al compás de un tango recorded by other Orchestras

1942/3/13 – Riberena – Lucio Demare
1942/3/11 – Cara negra – Edgardo Donato
1942/3/11 – Mishiadura – Edgardo Donato
1942/3/16 – Adios para siempre – Angel d-Agostino
1942/3/16 – Notas de bandoneon – Angel d-Agostino
Al compas de un tango – 1942/3/13 – Lucio Demare – Juan Carlos Miranda
Al compas de un tango – 1942/3/18 – Ricardo Tanturi – Alberto Castillo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Al compás de un tango

This is the translation of the Tango “Al compás de un tango” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Al compás de un tango” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Al compás de un tango

Dejate de locuras, muchacho,
pensá bien lo que haces.
Me han dicho que te han visto borracho
Llorando por una mujer…
¡Como el dolor te ha cambiado,
que ya no sos el de ayer!
Volvé pa’ la milonga,
que un fuelle rezonga
como llamándote.

Al compás de un tango
la habrás de olvidar,
con una pebeta
que sepa bailar,
una piba buena
que, al mirar tus ojos,
comprenda la pena
de tu corazón.

Al compás de un tango
habrás de encontrar
a esa mujercita
sincera y leal,
y veras, un día,
lleno de alegría
a la que lloraste
ni recordarás.

Dejate de locuras, muchacho,
tenés que reaccionar.
El hombre debe ser de quebracho
pa’ resistir el mal.
Si esa mujer te ha hecho daño
perderla ha sido mejor.
Volvé pa’ la milonga,
que un fuelle rezonga,
pa’ darte más valor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Al compás de un tango"

Stop the madness, young man,
think carefully about what you’re doing.
I’ve been told they’ve seen you drunk
crying over a woman…
How pain has changed you,
you’re not the same as before!
Return to the milonga,
where an accordion groans
as if calling out to you.

To the rhythm of a tango
you will forget her,
with a girl
who knows how to dance,
a good girl
who, seeing your eyes,
understands the sorrow
in your heart.

To the rhythm of a tango
you will find
that sincere and loyal woman,
and you’ll see, one day,
full of joy,
the one you wept over
you won’t even remember.

Stop the madness, young man,
you need to react.
A man should be as tough as quebracho
to withstand the evil.
If that woman has hurt you
losing her was for the better.
Return to the milonga,
where an accordion groans,
to give you more courage.

Al compás de un tango by Oscar Rubens

Al compás de un tango is a Tango written by Oscar Rubens and composed by Alberto Suárez Villanueva.



Story behind the Tango Al compás de un tango

The lyrics of “Al compás de un tango” weave a poignant narrative of advice and consolation directed at a young man suffering from the throes of a heartbreak. The speaker, possibly a figure of wisdom or a close friend, urges the young man to overcome his sorrows and find solace in the rhythm of the tango. The repetition of the injunction to return to the “milonga,” a place where tango is danced, accentuates the healing power of returning to one’s roots and the therapeutic nature of dance.



Symbolism of Al compás de un tango

Significantly, the tango itself emerges as a symbol of healing and forgetfulness. The refrain “Al compás de un tango la habrás de olvidar” suggests rhythm and movement as a method to transcend personal pain, indicating that the motions of dancing to a tango can help expunge the suffering caused by lost love. The Tango, with its intricate steps and deep emotional connections, becomes a metaphor for navigating the complexities of life and relationships. The reference to “una piba buena” symbolizes new beginnings and the hope of meeting someone who understands and appreciates the young man’s inner turmoil.



Al compás de un tango in historic Context

Set in Argentina in 1942, amidst global uncertainties and the complexities of the early 20th century, ‘Al compás de un tango’ reflects the timeless appeal of Tango during a period when the dance form was deeply ingrained in Argentine culture. The milonga, which is both a musical genre and a place where dances are held, represents a communal space offering escape and solace, perhaps even more so in the face of societal upheavals. The lyrics, suggesting resilience (“El hombre debe ser de quebracho”)—referring to a hard, durable wood—mirror the national temperament of stoicism and strength in adversity.



Oscar Rubens

Oscar Rubens is known for his impactful contributions to the genre of tango, capturing the essence of Argentine cultural and emotional landscapes through his poignant lyrics.