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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.
Así me gusta a mí is a Tango written by José Barreiros Bazán and composed by Ángel D’Agostino.
Así me gusta a mí, which translates in English to “That’s how I like it,” reveals the personal preferences and tastes of the singer expressed through his admiration for certain qualities and places. The lyrics reflect a deep appreciation of traditional, sentimental values, and a longing for the genuineness of old customs and urban spaces that carry emotional significance.
Significant symbolism in “Así me gusta a mí” revolves around the contrast between the “center light” and the “light of my suburbs.” This metaphor highlights a dichotomy between the perceived artificiality of modern urban life and the pure, nostalgic essence found in the suburbs or less commercialized areas. The recurring mention of ‘suburbio sentimental’ symbolizes an emotional landscape, a place steeped in personal and collective memories that shape one’s identity and preferences.
Recorded in 1942, amidst global and local upheavals, “Así me gusta a mí” echoes a period marked by a yearning for stability and the comfort of familiar traditions in Argentina. During this era, tango was not just a dance or musical genre but a profound cultural expression of the Argentine soul, often encapsulating themes of love, loss, and nostalgia that resonated on a personal level with many during turbulent times.
José Barreiros Bazán was a poet and tango lyricist whose works often reflect deep emotional narratives intertwined with cultural reflections.