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Barrio reo

Barrio reo is a Tango written by Roberto Fugazot and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1943. The Tango Barrio reo is written by Roberto Fugazot, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Barrio reo with the singer Carlos Acuña.
“Barrio Reo” translates to “Rogue Neighborhood” in English. The music captures the gritty pulse and restless spirit of a place where cobbled streets tell tales of past loves and mischief. Through its haunting melodies and passionate rhythms, it paints a portrait of a community defined by resilience and an unyielding zest for life.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Carlos Acuña

Singer

Alfredo Navarrine

Author

Roberto Fugazot

Composer

1943/4/29

Date

Carlos Acuña
Carlos Acuña
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Barrio reo recorded by other Orchestras

Barrio reo recorded by other Orchestras

1943/4/29 – Cancion de rango (Pa- que se callen) – Rodolfo Biagi
1943/4/29 – La ultima copa – Ricardo Tanturi
1943/4/29 – Que me quiten lo bailao – Ricardo Tanturi
1943/4/30 – Madre hay una sola – Angel d-Agostino
1943/4/30 – Me llaman tango – Angel d-Agostino
Barrio reo – 1967/11/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
Barrio reo – 1943/4/29 – Rodolfo Biagi – Carlos Acuna
Barrio reo – 1956/1/21 – Enrique Rodriguez – Omar Quiros

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Barrio reo

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

Letra del Tango Barrio reo

Viejo barrio de mi ensueño,
el de ranchitos iguales,
como a vos los vendavales
a mí me azotó el dolor.
Hoy te encuentro envejecido
pero siempre tan risueño,
barrio lindo. .. Y yo qué soy…
Treinta años y mirá,
mirá que viejo estoy…

Mi barrio reo,
mi viejo amor,
oye el gorjeo,
soy tu cantor.
Escucha el ruego
del ruiseñor
que, hoy que está ciego,
canta mejor.
Busqué fortuna
y hallé un crisol;
plata de luna
y oro de sol.
Calor de nido
vengo a buscar…
Estoy rendido
de tanto amar.

Barrio reo, campo abierto
de mis primeras andanzas,
en mi libro de esperanza
sos la página mejor.
Fuiste cuna y serás tumba
de mis líricas tristezas…
Vos le diste a tu cantor
el alma de un zorzal
que se murió de amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Barrio reo"

Old neighborhood of my dreams,
the one with identical small houses,
as to you the gales,
pain has whipped me.
Today I find you aged
but always so cheerful,
beautiful neighborhood. . . And what am I…
Thirty years and look,
look how old I am…

My criminal neighborhood,
my old love,
hear the warbling,
I’m your singer.
Listen to the plea
of the nightingale
that, now blind,
sings better.
I sought fortune
and found a crucible;
silver of the moon
and gold of the sun.
Warmth of a nest
I come to seek…
I am surrendered
from loving so much.

Criminal neighborhood, open field
of my first wanderings,
in my book of hope
you are the best page.
You were the cradle and will be the tomb
of my lyrical sadness…
You gave your singer
the soul of a thrush
that died of love.

Barrio reo by Alfredo Navarrine

Barrio reo is a Tango written by Alfredo Navarrine and composed by Roberto Fugazot.



Story behind the Tango Barrio reo

The song “Barrio reo” nostalgically recalls the neighborhood of the singer’s youth, reflecting on the passage of time and the emotional landscapes experienced there. The lyrics speak to a profound personal connection between the singer and the barrio, highlighting the transformative journey from youthful innocence to the weariness of adult life. “Treinta años y mirá, mirá que viejo estoy…” encapsulates the wistful realization of aging not just in years but through the hardships endured.



Symbolism of Barrio reo

“Barrio reo,” literally translating to “rebellious neighborhood” or “delinquent neighborhood” in English, serves as a significant symbol within the song. This term is emotionally charged, evoking a sense of rugged charm and bittersweet memory. The phrases “Viejo barrio de mi ensueño” and “calor de nido vengo a buscar” use metaphors of dreams and warmth, suggesting a longing for the comforts and simplicity of the past that have been altered by time and experience.



Barrio reo in Historic Context

Written during the troubled times of 1943 Argentina, amidst political instability and social upheaval, “Barrio reo” reflects the personal and collective nostalgia for more stable and innocent times. This era, full of economic challenges and the rise of significant political movements in Argentina, likely influenced Navarrine’s portrayal of a neighborhood that once was a haven and now appears as a shadow of its past, paralleling the singer’s own life. The lines “Mi barrio reo, mi viejo amor” reveal a deep affection for this setting, as integral to the identity as a beloved fixture lost to the sands of time.



Alfredo Navarrine

Alfredo Navarrine was an influential lyricist in the sphere of Argentine Tango, renowned for his poignant and emotive lyrics that capture the essence of both personal and collective Argentine struggles and joys.