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Aquellas cartas

Aquellas cartas is a Tango written by Juan Ghirlanda and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1933. The Tango Aquellas cartas is written by Juan Ghirlanda, Carlos Gardel has recorded Aquellas cartas with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Aquellas cartas,” which translates to “Those Letters” in English, carries an air of nostalgia and longing. Each note seems to unfold like cherished pages, echoing secrets and sentiments of the past. The music dances gracefully, like an old tango between memory and emotion, inviting listeners to reflect on love and stories once exchanged through written words.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Roberto Maida

Author

Juan Ghirlanda

Composer

1933/1/13

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Aquellas cartas recorded by other Orchestras

Aquellas cartas recorded by other Orchestras

1933/1/13 – Cara rota – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/13 – Mentiras – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/13 – Sueno querido – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/13 – Cara rota (b) – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/20 – Bajos los puentes de Paris – Roberto Firpo
Aquellas cartas – 1959/7/8 – Orquesta Simbolo Osmar Maderna – Adolfo Rivas
Aquellas cartas – 1933/1/13 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas
Aquellas cartas – 1932/7/23 – Carlos Gardel –

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Aquellas cartas

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

Letra del Tango Aquellas cartas

Igual que las estelas, que siguen las naves

yo marcharé constante detrás de tu querer,

mi amor es todo tuyo, muy tuyo, bien lo sabes

y por mi madre juro, que eterno habrá de ser…

No olvides que te quiero, ni dejes de quererme

ya sabes cuanto sufro si estás lejos de mí,

recibe muchos besos y ven prontito a verme

¡Son frases que tu pluma ha escrito para mi!



Carillas azules, pálidas y rosas

donde rezan cosas que hoy no puedo creer

jirones herejes, del sutil emblema

que flameó al poema del primer querer.

Frases primorosas que evocan rubores

y entonan amores que sintió mi ayer

esquelas que otrora fiaban sonrojos

y hoy nublan mis ojos si las vuelvo a leer.



Y yo, como los fieles que adoran a su Cristo,

con tanto sacro celo tu imagen adoré

que mi alma al fin de darte la dicha que aun persisto

te coronó la virgen de mi perenne fe:

Mas hoy cuando en los brazos del otro amor dichoso

te entregues extasiada de dicha y de placer,

no olvides que en silencio, con los ojos llorosos,

me abrazo a aquellas cartas, creyéndoles tu ser.

English lyrics of the Tango "Aquellas cartas"

Just like the trails that follow the ships
I will march steadily behind your desire,
my love is all yours, truly yours, you well know
and I swear by my mother, it shall be eternal…

Do not forget that I love you, nor cease to love me
you know how much I suffer when you are far from me,
receive many kisses and come quickly to see me
These are phrases that your pen has written for me!

Little blue sheets, pale and pink
where they proclaim things I can no longer believe
heretical shreds of the subtle emblem
that waved to the poem of the first love.
Exquisite phrases that evoke blushes
and sing of loves that my past felt
notes that once trusted blushes
and now cloud my eyes if I read them again.

And I, like the faithful who worship their Christ,
with such sacred zeal I adored your image
that my soul, in the end, to give you the bliss that still persists
crowned you the virgin of my perennial faith:
But today, when in the arms of another happy love
you surrender ecstatically to joy and pleasure,
do not forget that in silence, with tearful eyes,
I embrace those letters, believing them to be you.

Aquellas cartas by Roberto Maida

Aquellas cartas is a Tango written by Roberto Maida and composed by Juan Ghirlanda.


Story behind the Tango Aquellas cartas

The tango “Aquellas cartas” expresses the poignant nostalgia and profound longing associated with lost love. The primary theme is the sorrow and devotion encapsulated in the love letters from a past relationship. Through the lyrics, the speaker reflects on the promises and expressions of love once shared through these letters, contrasting it with their current state of despair and unreciprocated love. As the lover reminisces about the intimate words and declarations, they confront the painful reality of their beloved now being in the arms of another.


Symbolism of Aquellas cartas

“Aquellas cartas” means “Those letters” in English, symbolizing remnants of a past love, holding memories and emotions that once bound two people together. Key phrases like “esquelas que otrora fiaban sonrojos” (letters that once promised blushes) evoke imagery of intimate, youthful love. The letters act as a symbol of the unchanging, persistent affection that one party continues to harbor despite the passage of time and change in circumstances. Comparing his unwavering love to religious devotion, “como los fieles que adoran a su Cristo,” the writer highlights the sacrosanct and unshakeable nature of his feelings.


Aquellas cartas in historic Context

Composed in 1933, during a period when tango music was a pivotal part of Argentine culture and identity, “Aquellas cartas” reflects the emotional complexity and societal values surrounding love and loyalty. This was a time when tango was evolving into a more lyrically sophisticated form, often exploring themes of love, betrayal, and nostalgia—mirroring the socio-economic upheaval and urban experience of Argentina in the early 20th century. The intimate and deeply personal nature of this song resonates with the introspective and often melancholic spirit of the era.


Roberto Maida

Roberto Maida was a prominent tango singer and lyricist known for his emotional depth and expressive vocal style, significantly influencing the genre in the early 20th century.