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Barrio viejo

Barrio viejo is a Tango written by Guillermo Barbieri and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1946. The Tango Barrio viejo is written by Guillermo Barbieri, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Barrio viejo with the singer Enrique Campos, Roberto Videla.
“Barrio Viejo,” or “Old Neighborhood,” carries the weight of nostalgia and time’s gentle touch. It whispers tales of cobblestone streets and faded facades, where echoes of laughter intertwine with memories of yesteryears. In its notes, one can feel the warmth of community and the bittersweet beauty of moments that linger just beyond the present.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Enrique Campos, Roberto Videla

Singer

Eugenio Cárdenas

Author

Guillermo Barbieri

Composer

1946/1/30

Date

Enrique Campos, Roberto Videla
Enrique Campos, Roberto Videla
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Barrio viejo recorded by other Orchestras

Barrio viejo recorded by other Orchestras

1946/1/30 – Llevame carretero – Ricardo Tanturi
1946/1/31 – Cosas de tango – Carlos di Sarli
1946/1/31 – Asi era mi novia – Carlos di Sarli
1946/1/31 – Adios pampa mia – Rodolfo Biagi
1946/1/31 – Marol – Rodolfo Biagi
Barrio viejo – 1946/1/30 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos
Roberto Videla
Barrio viejo – 1950/8/25 – Domingo Federico – Enzo Valentino

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Barrio viejo

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

Letra del Tango Barrio viejo

Calles donde mi lindo barrio se alzó,
calles que guardan mis recuerdos de ayer;
vuelvo lo mismo que una alondra,
trayendo en mis canciones
los ecos de las frondas.
Quiero que no olvides que traje al volver,
toda la dicha que me hicieras gozar.
Por eso al llegar,
quisiera dejar
la dicha de mi cantar.

Vuelvo al pie de tu ventana
para evocar las mañanas
en que feliz me sentía,
cuando un cantor melodioso
interrumpía el reposo
de la mujer que quería.
Hoy, que rondo por tus calles
quiero llenarme de amores
bajo el raudal de esplendores
Que te han hecho deslumbrar.

Barrio que nunca te he podido olvidar
aunque mi ausencia mucho tiempo duró.
Barrio, rincón de mi alegría,
vengo a buscar la gloria
de mis lejanos días.
Quiero que sepas que no puedo vivir
lejos de tus calles cubiertas de sol
porque el esplendor
que siempre hay en ti,
hace revivir mi amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Barrio viejo"

Streets where my lovely neighborhood rose,
streets that hold my memories of yesterday;
I return like a lark,
bringing in my songs
the echoes of the groves.
I want you not to forget that I brought back,
all the joy you made me enjoy.
That’s why upon my return,
I wish to leave
the joy of my song.

I return to the foot of your window
to evoke the mornings
when I felt happy,
when a melodious singer
interrupted the rest
of the woman I loved.
Today, as I roam your streets
I want to fill myself with love
under the cascade of splendors
that have made you dazzle.

Neighborhood I could never forget
even though my absence lasted long.
Neighborhood, corner of my joy,
I come to seek the glory
of my distant days.
I want you to know I can’t live
far from your sun-covered streets
because the splendor
that is always in you,
revives my love.

Barrio viejo by Eugenio Cárdenas

Barrio Viejo is a Tango written by Eugenio Cárdenas and composed by Guillermo Barbieri.



Story behind the Tango Barrio viejo

The lyrics of “Barrio Viejo” evoke a sense of nostalgia and a deep-seated emotional connection to the singer’s old neighborhood. It mentions streets that hold cherished memories from the past, expressing a longing to return to a place that symbolizes joy and youthful exuberance. The protagonist returns to this beloved place like a bird to its nest, carrying songs filled with echoes of olden days, indicating a reunion not just with a place, but with an era and a feeling that was left behind.



Symbolism of Barrio viejo

The old neighborhood, or “Barrio viejo,” in the lyrics symbolizes more than just a physical location—it represents a vibrant past filled with happiness and love. References to “calles” (streets) and the imagery of a singer underneath the lover’s window during mornings filled with melody, symbolize joyous moments that are forever etched in the singer’s heart. The use of nature elements, like the clarity of dawn and associated cheerfulness, enhance the nostalgic feel, painting the barrio as a perennial source of light and love in the singer’s life.



Barrio viejo in historic Context

“Barrio viejo” was written in 1946, a time when Argentina was undergoing significant social and political changes. Post-World War II era marked a period of industrial growth and urbanization, with many people moving to cities, which might have inspired a song about clinging to the memories of a beloved neighborhood in the face of inevitable change. The tango, intrinsically linked with the Argentine identity, serves as a way to preserve cultural memories amidst rapidly changing urban landscapes.



Eugenio Cárdenas

Eugenio Cárdenas was a noteworthy figure in the Argentinian tango scene, known for his evocative lyrics that often painted vivid portraits of life and sentiment in Argentina.