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Anselmo Laguna

Anselmo Laguna is a Tango written by Vicente Salerno and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1945. The Tango Anselmo Laguna is written by Vicente Salerno, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Anselmo Laguna with the singer Armando Moreno.
“Anselmo Laguna,” translated to English as “Anselm Lagoon,” is a name that conjures an image of tranquil waters with a mysterious depth. It speaks of a gentle yet profound presence, where whispers of forgotten stories echo in the cool breeze. Like a tango, it captures the soul’s dance between serenity and the hidden passions beneath the surface.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Marvil

Author

Vicente Salerno

Composer

1945/8/22

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Anselmo Laguna recorded by other Orchestras

Anselmo Laguna recorded by other Orchestras

1945/8/22 – No te apures por dios postillon – Enrique Rodriguez
1945/8/23 – La mariposa – Osvaldo Fresedo
1945/8/23 – Mas alla (2) – Osvaldo Fresedo
1945/8/23 – Mi natai – Osvaldo Fresedo
1945/8/23 – Sol – Osvaldo Fresedo
Anselmo Laguna – 1945/10/15 – Rodolfo Biagi – Alberto Amor
Anselmo Laguna – 1945/6/14 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos
Anselmo Laguna – 1945/8/22 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Anselmo Laguna

This is the translation of the Tango “Anselmo Laguna” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Anselmo Laguna” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Anselmo Laguna

Me llamo Anselmo Laguna
y voy en pos de mi sueño,
si me acompaña la luna
por esas cortadas
de tantos recuerdos.
Me llamo Anselmo Laguna
y llevo en el corazón
un ansia que se desata,
me espera mi ñata
juntito al portón.

Si ya no salgo ni juego,
ni fumo, ni bebo,
por ella y su amor.
Ni sé lo qué es un domingo
de sol y de pingos,
ni sé donde voy.
Si hasta la gente me mira
con cara de asombro, ni puede creer,
que aquel muchacho alocado
esté tan cambiado por una mujer.

Me llamo Anselmo Laguna,
ella está en mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Anselmo Laguna"

My name is Anselmo Laguna
and I pursue my dream,
if the moon accompanies me
through these narrow streets
filled with so many memories.
My name is Anselmo Laguna
and I carry in my heart
a longing that unleashes,
my sweetheart waits for me
right by the gate.

If I no longer go out or play,
nor smoke, nor drink,
it’s for her and her love.
Nor do I know what a sunny Sunday
with racehorses is,
nor do I know where I’m going.
Even people look at me
with a face of astonishment, they can’t believe,
that such a wild youth
is so changed by a woman.

My name is Anselmo Laguna,
she is in my heart.

Anselmo Laguna by Marvil

Anselmo Laguna is a Tango written by Marvil and composed by Vicente Salerno.



Story behind the Tango Anselmo Laguna

The lyrics of “Anselmo Laguna” dive deep into the personal transformation and devotion of a man in love, characterized by the central persona, Anselmo Laguna. He narrates his profound emotional journey, brought about by his love for a significant other. He introduces his quest following a dream, accompanied by the moon through places rife with memories. His narration emphasizes a change from a life perhaps filled with socializing, excesses, and entertainment, to one focused solely on his beloved, sacrificing his previous lifestyle out of love.



Symbolism of Anselmo Laguna

The moon in the song symbolizes a guiding light in Anselmo’s journey, both literally and metaphorically, leading him through his transformative path of love. The repetition of his name “Me llamo Anselmo Laguna” may signify a reaffirmation or rediscovery of his self-identity through this transformative love. The “cortadas” or narrow paths filled with memories perhaps symbolize the emotional pathways and the deep recollections that have been revisited during his transformation. The reference to “mi ñata juntito al portón” reflects a deep intimacy and longing for his beloved, indicating a significant wait or arrival that is central to his existence.



Anselmo Laguna in historic Context

Recorded in 1945, “Anselmo Laguna” emerges in post-World War II Argentina, a period marked by significant social and economic changes. This era saw a rise in the popularity of tangos that often reflected deep emotional currents and personal stories, intertwined with the broader narrative of Argentine identity and resilience. The song’s focus on personal change and devotion can be seen as reflective of the broader social transformations happening in Argentina at the time, where traditional values were being reassessed in a rapidly changing world.



Marvil

Marvil was an Argentine lyricist known for contributing emotionally rich and narrative-driven lyrics to the Tango genre.