Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ

Barra querida

Barra querida is a Tango written by Carlos Sánchez and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1950. The Tango Barra querida is written by Carlos Sánchez, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Barra querida with the singer Jorge Vidal.
“Barra querida” translates to “Beloved Bar” in English. The name evokes imagery of a cherished gathering place, where laughter mingles with the clinking of glasses and stories unfold in the dim light. It symbolizes a sanctuary of camaraderie, nostalgia, and the bittersweet passage of time, where every note and measure recalls moments shared, loved, and longed for.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Jorge Vidal

Singer

César Vedani

Author

Carlos Sánchez

Composer

1950/11/16

Date

Jorge Vidal
Jorge Vidal
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

Discover Other Orchestras

Aníbal Troilo – Adiós Nonino – 1966/12/6
Aníbal Troilo – De muy adentro – (unknown date)
Aníbal Troilo – Orlando Goñi – 1965/1/19
Aníbal Troilo – Soy del 90 – 1943/4/27
Aníbal Troilo – Ninguna – 1963/4/23
Rodolfo Biagi – Si no estuvieras tu – 1965/1/1
Rodolfo Biagi – Soñemos – 1957/1/9
Rodolfo Biagi – Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/9/6
Rodolfo Biagi – Lágrimas y sonrisas – 1941/3/26
Rodolfo Biagi – Como en un cuento – 1958/9/9
Juan MAGLIO – Milonguero viejo – 1928/4/2
Osvaldo Pugliese – Cabecitas blancas – 1947/10/14
Osvaldo Pugliese – Demasiado tarde – 1946/2/27
Osvaldo Pugliese – Carmen – 1965/11/1
Osvaldo Pugliese – Malambeao – 1961/6/1
Osvaldo Pugliese – Manos adoradas – 1952/11/18

Recommended

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.

Barra querida recorded by other Orchestras

Barra querida recorded by other Orchestras

1950/11/16 – Un baile a beneficio – Osvaldo Pugliese
1950/11/17 – Mi vieja viola – Jose Basso
1950/11/17 – Payada criolla – Jose Basso
1950/11/10 – Como la caperucita – Alfredo De Angelis
1950/11/10 – Selecciones de Enrique Delfino – Alfredo De Angelis
Barra querida – 1950/11/16 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Vidal
Barra querida – 1955/6/13 – Francini-Pontier – Luis Correa

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Barra querida

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

Letra del Tango Barra querida

Siento llorar, compadre, el corazón
al regresar al barrio en que nací,
al recordar mis horas de purrete
mi viejecita, mi hogar, ¡todo perdí!
Recuerdo mi lejana juventud
cuando iluminaba el sol de la ilusión,
cuando un gotán nos transportaba al cielo
o nos ligaba el amor de un metejón.

Quién pudiera esquivar al tiempo cruel
y volver a vivir aquella edad…
Quién pudiera cantar en un portal
canción dulce de amor…
No poder escuchar, hoy, otra vez
nuestra vieja señal, aquel silbar…
que llegó la hora de reunión,
que el barrio oyó.

Me voy, compadre, sin rumbo fijo,
mas no sin antes visitar el bodegón,
que ayer nos viera siempre reunidos
contando hazañas entre copas de pernod.
Venga compadre, bebamos juntos,
que a mi barrio, tal vez, ya no vuelva nunca,
y antes quiero brindar por mi barra de ayer
que jamás he de ver.

English lyrics of the Tango "Barra querida"

I feel my heart cry, my friend,
as I return to the neighborhood where I was born,
remembering my childhood days,
my dear old mother, my home, I’ve lost it all!
I recall my distant youth
when the sun of illusion shone bright,
when a tango lifted us to the sky
or tied us together with a crush’s love.

Who could dodge cruel time
and relive those days again…
Who could sing beneath a doorway
a sweet song of love…
Not being able to hear, today, once more
our old signal, that whistle…
that it was time to gather,
heard throughout the neighborhood.

I’m leaving, my friend, without a set course,
but not before visiting the old tavern,
which saw us gathered just yesterday,
recounting feats over glasses of pernod.
Come my friend, let’s drink together,
for I may never return to my neighborhood,
and before I go, I want to toast to my old gang
whom I shall never see again.

Barra querida by César Vedani

Barra querida is a Tango written by César Vedani and composed by Carlos Sánchez.


Story behind the Tango Barra querida

“Barra querida” translates to “Beloved Gang” in English, and its lyrics poignantly capture the theme of nostalgia and loss. The protagonist revisits the neighborhood of his youth, evoking a deep emotional connection to his past life and community. Mourning the loss of his youthful days and his old friends, he reflects on cherished memories, longing to relive those moments of joy and camaraderie. This tango is fundamentally about the poignant, sometimes painful, remembrance of a joyful past that can only be revisited in memory.


Symbolism of Barra querida

The tango uses vivid imagery and symbols such as “sol de la ilusión” (sun of illusion) to represent the hope and dreams of youth. The symbol of returning “al barrio en que nací” (to the neighborhood where I was born) highlights the central theme of returning to one’s roots and the inevitable changes that confront us. The mention of specific actions like singing “canción dulce de amor” (sweet song of love) under a doorway or the unique whistle that signaled gathering, symbolizes specific, personal memories that enhance the universal appeal of nostalgia and the essence of belonging. The bodegón (tavern) represents a communal meeting place, symbolizing enduring friendship and shared stories, a place where time stands still amidst the changing world outside.


Barra querida in historic Context

Recorded in mid-20th century Argentina, “Barra querida” reflects the social and cultural environment of Buenos Aires when tango was not just a dance but a narrative medium of ordinary lives. The period post-World War II was a transformative era for Argentina, marked by significant changes and a yearning for simpler, pre-war times. The narrative of returning to a beloved neighborhood, only to find it irrevocably changed, mirrors broader societal changes and a collective nostalgia felt by many during this time.


César Vedani

César Vedani was a distinguished lyricist in the tango genre, known for his poignant and emotionally resonant themes that often explore nostalgia, love, and social commentary.