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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1956. The Tango Buenos Aires is written by Manuel Jovés, Armando Pontier has recorded Buenos Aires with the singer Oscar Ferrari.
“Buenos Aires,” meaning “Good Airs” in English, encapsulates the essence of a city’s soul wrapped in melody. It whispers of vibrant streets pulsating with life, where every corner holds a story dancing in the breeze. The music captures the heartbeat of a city filled with passion, nostalgia, and the ever-present hope of dreams unfolding.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Oscar Ferrari

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

1956/10/17

Date

Oscar Ferrari
Oscar Ferrari
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

1956/10/17 – Silbando – Armando Pontier
1956/10/19 – Sonatina – Carlos di Sarli
1956/10/19 – Y todavia te quiero – Carlos di Sarli
1956/10/19 – Cafe para dos – Miguel Calo
1956/10/19 – Mi promesa – Miguel Calo
Buenos Aires – 1942/12/29 – Anibal Troilo – Francisco Fiorentino
Buenos Aires – 1956/4/26 – Carlos di Sarli – Roberto Florio
Buenos Aires – 1965/12/30 – Anibal Troilo – Tito Reyes
Buenos Aires – 1965/8/23 – Florindo Sassone – Oscar Macri
Buenos Aires – 1956/10/17 – Armando Pontier – Oscar Ferrari
Buenos Aires – 1960/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Buenos Aires

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

Letra del Tango Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires la Reina del Plata,

Buenos Aires mi tierra querida;

escuchá mi canción

que con ella va mi vida.



En mis horas de fiebre y orgía,

harto ya de placer y locura,

en ti pienso patria mía

para calmar mi amargura.



Noches porteñas, bajo tu manto

dichas y llanto muy juntos van.

Risas y besos, farra corrida,

todo se olvida con el champán.



Y a la salida de la milonga

se oye a una nena pidiendo pan,

por algo es que en el gotán

siempre solloza una pena.



Y al compás rezongón de los fuelles

un bacán a la mina la embrolla,

y el llorar del violín va

pintando el alma criolla.



Buenos Aires, cual a una querida

si estás lejos mejor hay que amarte,

y decir toda la vida

antes morir que olvidarte.

English lyrics of the Tango "Buenos Aires"

Buenos Aires, the Queen of the Silver,

Buenos Aires, my beloved land;

listen to my song

for with it goes my life.

In my hours of fever and revelry,

tired of pleasure and madness,

I think of you, my homeland,

to soothe my bitterness.

Porteño nights, under your cloak

joys and tears go very closely together.

Laughter and kisses, endless parties,
everything is forgotten with champagne.

And at the end of the milonga,
you hear a child asking for bread,
there’s a reason why in the tango
there’s always a sorrow sobbing.

And to the grumbling rhythm of the bellows,
a swell confuses the dame,
and the crying of the violin
paints the Creole soul.

Buenos Aires, as with a beloved,
if you are far, it’s better to love you,
and to say all my life,
better to die than to forget you.

Buenos Aires by Manuel Romero

Buenos Aires is a tango written by Manuel Romero and composed by Manuel Jovés.



Story behind the Tango Buenos Aires

The lyrics of “Buenos Aires” express a deep devotion and emotional connection to the city, characterizing it as both a beloved homeland and a source of personal identity. The singer narrates their experiences of joy, madness, and eventual longing for the city that eases their bitterness. The duality of the city is depicted through its nightlife, which intertwines happiness and sorrow, celebration and forgetfulness.



Symbolism of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, hailed as “la Reina del Plata” (the Queen of the Silver), symbolizes majesty and grandeur, serving as a maternal figure to which the narrator returns in times of personal unrest. The contrast between the lively escapes of the nightlife with the underlying social issues like poverty hints at the city’s complexity. Scenes depicted in the lyrics like the dance at a “milonga” (a local dance event) and a child asking for bread, invoke a blend of cultural richness and social challenges, painting a portrait of a city of contrasts.



Buenos Aires in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1956, a period marked by political and social upheaval in Argentina. Buenos Aires was a cultural hub, reflecting the struggles and the vibrant life of its inhabitants. The mention of specific practices such as the milonga and references to everyday emotional scenarios capture the essence of Buenos Aires during a time when the country was facing significant changes. This setting amplifies the depth of the connection the singer feels towards Buenos Aires, underscoring an identity deeply intertwined with the city’s historical and cultural narrative.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was a prolific Argentine film director, screenwriter, and lyricist renowned for his contributions to the nation’s cinema and music during the mid-20th century.