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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) in 1960. Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) has recorded Buenos Aires as an instrumental Tango.
“Buenos Aires,” translated as “Good Airs” in English, is more than a mere breath of freshness; it encapsulates the soul and rhythm of the city itself. As the music sweeps through your senses, it paints the vivid charm of tango-filled nights and sunlit avenues. This melody whispers tales of vibrant streets and dances with the heartbeats of a city alive with passion.

Tango

Style

Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

1960/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)

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Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

1960/1/1 – La calle 92 – Astor Piazzolla
1960/1/1 – Andrajos – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – El choclo (2) – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – La cancion del jardin – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – Orilla – Domingo Federico
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

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 Plata,

Buenos Aires, my beloved land;

listen to my song

as it carries my life within.

In my feverish hours of revelry,

weary of pleasure and madness,

I think of you, my homeland,

to soothe my bitterness.

Porteña nights, under your cloak,

joy and tears very closely bound.

Laughter and kisses, wild parties,
all is forgotten with champagne.

And at the end of the milonga,
you hear a kid asking for bread,
for something in the tango
always weeps with sorrow.

And to the grumbling rhythm of the accordions,
a big shot entangles the girl,
and the violin’s cry
paints the soul of the creole.

Buenos Aires, as with a beloved,
if afar, it’s better to love you more,
and to say all life long,
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 Tango “Buenos Aires” embodies a deep, emotional narrative interwoven with the pride and love for the city of Buenos Aires. It reflects a personal connection that the narrator holds with the city, likened to that with a beloved being. This expression of affection emerges especially when the person is far or immersed in chaotic personal experiences, turning to the memories of Buenos Aires as a soothing balm.



Symbolism of Buenos Aires

The lyrics are rich with symbolism that captures the dual nature of life in Buenos Aires. Phrases like “Noches porteñas, bajo tu manto dichas y llanto muy juntos van” reflect the juxtaposition of happiness and sorrow, typical of the emotional tapestry of tango. Furthermore, the “salida de la milonga” and the child asking for bread symbolize the stark social contrasts within the city. These elements underscore the themes of nostalgia and social realism, attributes deeply embedded in the genre of tango.



Buenos Aires in Historic Context

When the Tango “Buenos Aires” was written in 1960, Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes. This period was marked by instability, which is subtly hinted at in the contrasting emotions the lyrics express. Romero captures not only the personal connection and love for Buenos Aires but also seems to echo the collective voice of its residents during times of tumult, thus providing a backdrop that is both locally intimate and broadly reflective of the societal atmosphere.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was an influential figure in Argentinian cultural history, known for his profound contribution to the music and film industries, particularly in the genre of tango.