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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1956. The Tango Buenos Aires is written by Manuel Jovés, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Buenos Aires with the singer Roberto Florio.
“Buenos Aires,” which translates to “Good Airs” in English, carries with it the vibrant and lively essence of its namesake city. The name evokes a sense of fresh, invigorating breezes that sweep through the tango-filled streets, infusing life and passion into every corner. It symbolizes the spirit of renewal and hope that dances in the heart of Argentina.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Roberto Florio

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

1956/4/26

Date

Roberto Florio
Roberto Florio
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

1956/4/26 – Fumando espero – Carlos di Sarli
1956/4/26 – No me pregunten por que – Carlos di Sarli
1956/4/27 – La leyenda del beso – Enrique Rodriguez
1956/4/30 – Cancion de inmigrante – Alfredo De Angelis
1956/4/30 – Cuando no se quiere mas – Alfredo De Angelis
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, Queen of the River Plate,
Buenos Aires, my beloved land;
hear my song
with it goes my life.

In my hours of fever and orgy,
weary of pleasure and madness,
I think of you, my homeland,
to soothe my bitterness.

Nighttime in Buenos Aires, under your cloak
joy and tears walk hand in hand.
Laughter and kisses, raucous revelry,
all is forgotten with champagne.

And upon leaving the milonga,
a girl can be heard asking for bread,
that’s why in the tango
there’s always a sob of sorrow.

And to the grumbling beat of the bandoneons
a dandy entangles the girl,
and the violin’s weeping paints
the Creole soul.

Buenos Aires, like a beloved,
from afar, it’s better to love you,
and say forever
rather die than forget you.

Buenos Aires by

Buenos Aires is a Tango written by and composed by Manuel Jovés.

Story behind the Tango Buenos Aires

“Buenos Aires,” a tango penned during a vibrant era in the city, offers a heartfelt homage to Argentina’s capital. This piece encapsulates the writer’s personal emotions and complex relationship with the city, blending feelings of nostalgia and affection intertwined with moments of introspection born from the chaos and excitement of city life.

Symbolism of Buenos Aires

The tango employs rich symbolism, where Buenos Aires is depicted as “la Reina del Plata,” evoking grandeur and majesty, while also presenting deeply personal connections as “mi tierra querida.” The lyrics transition from urban indulgences to heartfelt reflections, embodying the notion of seeking solace in one’s homeland amidst life’s excesses. The juxtaposition of “dichas y llanto,” suggesting joy and sorrow, captures the essence of city life, where moments of pleasure and pain coexist. The imagery of nighttime festivities contrasted with a girl’s plea for bread reflects the social fabric and inherent disparities of Buenos Aires. Phrases like “Bajo tu manto” and “si estás lejos mejor hay que amarte” underline themes of longing and enduring love for the city despite its imperfections.

Buenos Aires in Historic Context

Composed in 1956, “Buenos Aires” emerges in a post-World War II Argentina, during a time of political and cultural transformation influenced by Peronism and its accompanying social changes. The tango captures the city’s dual nature, reflecting both the bustling nightlife and the challenging social conditions. References to locations and activities like “milonga” and “gotán” pinpoint cultural staples of Porteño life, drawing listeners into the vibrant spirit of the city’s dance halls and the emotional backdrop of tango music. The milieu of Buenos Aires in this period is one of both flourishing art and ongoing societal struggle, vividly depicted in the song.

Composer Overview

Manuel Jovés, a prolific composer, significantly contributed to the tango genre during the mid-20th century, capturing the heart and soul of Argentine culture through his music.