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Barrio de tango

Barrio de tango is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Lucio Demare in 1956. The Tango Barrio de tango is written by Aníbal Troilo, Lucio Demare has recorded Barrio de tango with the singer Armando Garrido.
“Barrio de Tango,” which translates to “Neighborhood of Tango,” evokes the vibrant essence of a community where the soulful dance is a way of life. It embodies the spirit of cobblestone streets, where passion and melancholy intertwine beneath the dim glow of street lamps. This musical piece captures the heartbeats and footsteps of those who live and breathe the tango.

Tango

Style

Lucio Demare

Orchestra

Armando Garrido

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1956/1/1

Date

Armando Garrido
Armando Garrido
Lucio Demare
Lucio Demare

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Barrio de tango recorded by other Orchestras

Barrio de tango recorded by other Orchestras

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Barrio de tango – 1942/12/30 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
Barrio de tango – 1943/1/19 – Miguel Calo – Jorge Ortiz
Barrio de tango – 1956/1/1 – Lucio Demare – Armando Garrido
Barrio de tango – 1969/8/11 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Goyeneche

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Barrio de tango

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

Letra del Tango Barrio de tango

Un pedazo de barrio, allá en Pompeya,
durmiéndose al costado del terraplén.
Un farol balanceando en la barrera
y el misterio de adiós que siembra el tren.
Un ladrido de perros a la luna.
El amor escondido en un portón.
Y los sapos redoblando en la laguna
y a lo lejos la voz del bandoneón.

Barrio de tango, luna y misterio,
calles lejanas, ¡cómo estarán!
Viejos amigos que hoy ni recuerdo,
¡qué se habrán hecho, dónde estarán!
Barrio de tango, qué fue de aquella,
Juana, la rubia, que tanto amé.
¡Sabrá que sufro, pensando en ella,
desde la tarde que la dejé!
Barrio de tango, luna y misterio,
¡desde el recuerdo te vuelvo a ver!

Un coro de silbidos allá en la esquina.
El codillo llenando el almacén.
Y el dramón de la pálida vecina
que ya nunca salió a mirar el tren.
Así evoco tus noches, barrio ‘e tango,
con las chatas entrando al corralón
y la luna chapaleando sobre el fango
y a lo lejos la voz del bandoneón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Barrio de tango"

A piece of the neighborhood, there in Pompeya,
Sleeping beside the embankment.
A lantern swinging at the barrier
And the train sows the mystery of goodbye.
A dog’s bark at the moon.
The love hidden in a doorway.
And the frogs intensifying in the pond,
And in the distance, the voice of the bandoneón.

Neighborhood of tango, moon, and mystery,
Distant streets, how must you be!
Old friends that I now barely recall,
What have they become, where are they!
Neighborhood of tango, what happened to her,
Juana, the blonde, who I loved so much.
Will she know I suffer, thinking about her,
Since the evening I left her!
Neighborhood of tango, moon, and mystery,
I see you again through memory!

A chorus of whistles over at the corner.
The knuckle filling up the store.
And the drama of the pale neighbor
Who never came out to watch the train again.
Thus, I recall your nights, tango neighborhood,
With the carts entering the storage yard
And the moon splashing over the mud,
And in the distance, the voice of the bandoneón.

Barrio de tango by Homero Manzi

Barrio de tango is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Aníbal Troilo.

Story behind the Tango Barrio de tango

At its core, “Barrio de tango” is a nostalgic reflection on a neighborhood steeped in the culture of tango. The lyrics evoke vivid images of a specific place in Buenos Aires – Pompeya – where the essence of tango permeates everyday life, from the rhythmic sounds of a distant bandoneón to the everyday scenes at the local barrier and shops. This tango sings about lost love and past friendships, interwoven with depictions of local spots that carry personal and collective memories. The mention of characters like Juana, the blonde, highlights personal stories tied to these locales, enhancing the emotional depth of the tango.

Symbolism of Barrio de tango

The use of elements such as the moon, the barrier’s swinging lantern, and the train illustrates the passage of time and the changes it brings, symbolizing loss and longing. “Barrio de tango, luna y misterio” encapsulates the mix of tangible reality and the intangible essence of memories and emotions associated with the neighborhood. The moon, a recurrent symbol, represents the constancy of change, and its light reflects upon past loves and friendships now distant or lost.

Barrio de tango in historic Context

“Barrio de tango” was released in 1956, a period when Buenos Aires was a city of stark contrasts between the nostalgic past and the rapidly modernizing present. This context is critical in understanding the song’s yearning tone. The references to specific locations like Pompeya and typical elements like the bandoneón (key to tango music) anchor the song in its cultural and geographical setting, evoking a deep sense of place and longing for the simplicity and romance of the past Argentinian life as it faced modern pressures.

Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist, noted for his poignant and evocative lyrics that capture the essence of the urban landscape and the soul of the porteño (Buenos Aires inhabitants) life.