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Buen amigo

Buen amigo is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1958. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Buen amigo as an instrumental Tango.
“Buen Amigo,” which translates to “Good Friend” in English, carries a melody as warm and inviting as a handshake with a trusted companion. Its notes weave a tapestry of shared laughter and whispered secrets, echoing the unspoken bond that time and distance cannot sever. In each chord, there is an embrace, reminding us of the solace found in true friendship.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Juan Carlos Marambio Catan

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1958/3/26

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Letra del Tango Buen amigo

En las buenas o en las malas

triunfante de pie o vencido,

la mano del buen amigo,

se tiende cordial y buena.

Consuelo en la dura pena,

aliento en amarga vida

si adoré a mi madre en vida,

también cultivé amistad.



Si alguna vez

me ves rodar

tu mano firme y fiel

me alzará

fraternal.

Tu corazón,

noble sin par,

está vibrando al son

del violín

dormilón.



En los riscos del camino

mil veces lloré vencido,

mil veces fui mal herido,

sangrando en la dura huella,

de pronto alumbró una estrella

tu mano me dio la vida

se cerraron mis heridas

al soplo de tu bondad.



(recitado)

Mil veces caído

sentí desmayar,

mil veces tu mano

me diste al pasar.



Hermano fiel

en mi orfandad

tu mano firme y noble

floreció en amistad.

El tiempo cruel

no ha de borrar

jamás tu fiel recuerdo,

buen amigo leal.

English lyrics of the Tango "Buen amigo"

In good times or in bad,

triumphant standing or defeated,

the hand of a good friend,

extends warm and kind.

Comfort in harsh sorrow,

support in bitter life,

if I adored my mother in life,

I also cultivated friendship.

If ever

you see me fall,

your firm and faithful hand

will lift me up

fraternally.

Your heart,

noble beyond compare,

is vibrating to the sound

of the sleepy

violin.

On the rocky paths of life,

a thousand times I wept defeated,

a thousand times I was badly wounded,

bleeding on the harsh trail,

suddenly a star shone

your hand gave me life

my wounds closed

at your kindness’ breeze.

(spoken)

A thousand times I fell

I felt faint,

a thousand times your hand

you gave me as I passed.

Faithful brother

in my orphanhood,

your firm and noble hand

blossomed into friendship.

Cruel time

will not erase

ever your faithful memory,

good loyal friend.

Buen amigo by Juan Carlos Marambio Catan

Buen amigo is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Marambio Catan and composed by Julio De Caro.



Story behind the Tango Buen amigo

“Buen amigo” explores the profound bond and loyalty found in genuine friendship. The lyrics portray the ups and downs of life, symbolizing the integral support a good friend provides regardless of circumstances. They emphasize the emotional comfort and physical aid a steadfast friend offers during both triumphs and defeats, using vivid imagery to highlight these highs and lows.



Symbolism of Buen amigo

The recurring mention of the friend’s hand (“la mano del buen amigo”) symbolizes support and strength. This hand metaphorically lifts the narrator from despair, guides him through hardships, and heals his wounds with its touch. The symbolism extends to spiritual rejuvenation, where the friend’s presence is like a star lighting up a dark trail, suggesting a beacon of hope and guidance in tough times. The vibrancy of the “violín dormilón” (sleepy violin) compares friendship to a gentle, soothing melody that comforts and lulls the soul in its restless moments.



Buen amigo in historic Context

Released in 1958, “Buen amigo” emerged during a period when Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes. This piece could be seen as reflecting a societal yearning for trust and solidarity amidst the turbulence – a call for dependable, sincere relationships when facing life’s uncertainties. Its message of friendship and resilience likely resonated deeply with an audience navigating the complexities of that era.



Juan Carlos Marambio Catan

Juan Carlos Marambio Catan was a noted Argentine lyricist known for his evocative texts that often explored themes of life, love, and friendship entwined with deep emotional undercurrents.