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Boedo

Boedo is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1963. Horacio Salgán has recorded Boedo as an instrumental Tango.
“Boedo,” translating to English as “Boedo,” retains its vibrant essence from its Spanish origins. This name evokes the bustling heart of a neighborhood, steeped in tradition and culture, where cobblestone streets echo with the stories of generations. Through the rhythm of a Tango, “Boedo” weaves the tapestry of life, passion, and the timeless dance of urban soul.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Dante A. Linyera

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1963/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Boedo recorded by other Orchestras

Boedo recorded by other Orchestras

1963/1/1 – Con un silbido en los labios – Rodolfo Biagi
1963/1/1 – Duerme mi nina – Rodolfo Biagi
1963/1/1 – Como se muere de amor – Jose Basso
1963/1/1 – Cuando el amor muere – Jose Basso
1963/1/1 – El internado – Jose Basso
Boedo – 1948/7/14 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Boedo – 1957/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Boedo – 1947/9/24 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
Boedo – 1963/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Boedo – 1952/6/23 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Boedo – 1928/11/16 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Boedo – 1939/7/7 – Julio De Caro – Hector Farrel
Boedo – 1950/10/9 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Boedo – 1952/9/17 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Boedo

Sos barrio del gotán y la pebeta,

el corazón del arrabal porteño,

cuna del malandrín y del poeta,

rincón cordial,

la capital

del arrabal.



Yo me hice allí de corazón malevo

porque enterré mi juventud inquieta

junto al umbral en el que la pebeta

ya no me espera

pa’ chamuyar.



Boedo, vos sos como yo:

malevo como es el gotán,

abierto como un corazón

que ya se cansó de penar.

Lo mismo que vos soy así:

por fuera cordial y cantor,

a todos les bato que sí

y a mi corazón le bato que no.



Sos como yo de milongón… Un cacho

del arrabal, en su emoción del lengue,

ande el gotán, provocador y macho

hoy es el Dios

Nuestro Señor

del Berretín.



¿Qué quiere hacer esa fifí Florida?

¡Si vos ponés tu corazón canyengue,

como una flor en el ojal prendida,

en los balcones

de cada bulín!

English lyrics of the Tango "Boedo"

You’re the neighborhood of gotán and the pebeta,

the heart of the suburban Porteño,

cradle of the crook and the poet,

friendly corner,

the capital

of the suburb.

I turned into a malevo at heart there

because I buried my restless youth

by the doorstep where the pebeta

no longer waits for me

to chat.

Boedo, you are like me:
malevo as is the gotán,
open like a heart
that got tired of suffering.
Just like you, I am this way:
outwardly friendly and a singer,
to everyone I say yes
and to my heart, I say no.

You are like me in the dance hall… A piece
of the suburb, in its emotional slang,
where the gotán, provocative and macho
today is the God
Our Lord
of Whims.

What is that posh lady from Florida trying to do?
If you place your canyengue heart,
like a flower pinned on the lapel,
on the balconies
of each apartment!

Boedo by Dante A. Linyera

Boedo is a Tango written by Dante A. Linyera and composed by Julio De Caro.



Story behind the Tango Boedo

“Boedo” portrays a deep connection with the Boedo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, often seen as a focal point of culture, art, and the quintessential bohemian lifestyle. The lyrics reflect a nostalgic tone, where the speaker reminisces about his youthful experiences in this vibrant locality. The tango talks about the transformation from a youth filled with restless desires to a reflective adult, having deep ties with the streets of Boedo, embodying the spirit of tango itself — passionate, emotional, and subtly complex.



Symbolism of Boedo

The tango uses vivid symbols to depict its themes. The phrases “sos barrio del gotán y la pebeta” and “cuna del malandrín y del poeta” juxtapose elements of dance and youthful exuberance with a hint of mischief and poetry, reflecting a neighborhood rich in diverse cultural elements. “Gotán” is a reversed slang for tango, signifying the centrality of the dance form in Boedo. The mention of “abierto como un corazón” symbolically highlights the open, welcoming nature of Boedo, akin to an open heart. The term “berretín,” a local slang for a whimsical or capricious idea, signifies the idiosyncratic and passionate engagements of the local people.



Boedo in historical Context

By 1963, the time of the song’s creation, Buenos Aires and particularly the Boedo area were undergoing significant cultural shifts. This era saw the rise of modernist movements and the flowering of artistic expressions. Boedo street, a namesake of the tango, has historically been a hub for artists, writers, and musicians, presenting a stark contrast with its neighboring streets that might embody more commercial or mundane aspects of city life. The lyrics encapsulate this contrast by invoking emotional depth through its nostalgic look at the area’s past and its impact on individual identity.



Dante A. Linyera

Dante A. Linyera was an Argentine lyricist and journalist, known for his poignant and reflective tango lyrics that capture the essence of Buenos Aires’ street life and culture.