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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1965. The Tango Buenos Aires is written by Manuel Jovés, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Buenos Aires with the singer Tito Reyes.
“Buenos Aires,” which translates to “Good Airs” in English, evokes a breath of fresh vitality and spirited rhythm that fills the heart. This charming name conjures images of vibrant streets alive with the dance of tango, where every note carries whispers of passion and history. It speaks of a city that breaths with life, weaving tales of love, hope, and dreams.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Tito Reyes

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

1965/12/30

Date

Tito Reyes
Tito Reyes
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

1966/1/1 – Viejo Buenos Aires – Osvaldo Fresedo
1966/1/1 – Amor de verano – Rodolfo Biagi
1966/1/1 – Arriba jara – Rodolfo Biagi
1966/1/1 – Estrella – Rodolfo Biagi
1966/1/1 – Palermo – Rodolfo Biagi
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 Silver,
Buenos Aires, my beloved land;
listen to my song
for it carries my life with it.

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

Porteño nights, under your cloak,
joys and tears very close go by.
Laughter and kisses, wild parties,
everything is forgotten with champagne.

And leaving the milonga,
a kid is heard asking for bread,
there must be a reason why in tango
a sorrow always sobs.

And to the grumbling rhythm of the accordions,
a man entangles the lady,
and the violin’s crying
paints the Creole soul.

Buenos Aires, like a beloved,
better to love you from afar,
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 lyrics of “Buenos Aires” express a deep, emotional connection to the city, depicting it as both a source of joy and sorrow. The song narrates an individual’s complex relationship with Buenos Aires, reflecting themes of nostalgia, love, and urban hardship. Through the voice of a persona, Romero paints a vibrant yet poignant picture of life in this dynamic city.



Symbolism of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is personified as “la Reina del Plata” (the Queen of the Silver River), highlighting its grandeur and central role in the life of its inhabitants. The city embodies both a lover and a mother, a place where happiness and pain coexist. Symbolic elements like “Noches porteñas” (nights in Buenos Aires) encapsulate the city’s dual nature—moments of joy mingled with tears, reflecting the fleeting and often shallow nature of nightlife. The milonga, a traditional Argentinean dance event, stands as a metaphor for the city’s rhythm, with the poignant cries of a child and the sorrow in the tango hinting at the underlying social struggles.



Buenos Aires in historic Context

The song was created in 1965, a period of political and social instability in Argentina. This historical backdrop may influence the mood of the tale, with the tango serving as a reflective lament for both personal and collective disillusionment. Romero articulates a blend of affection and critique towards Buenos Aires, acknowledging its allure and its inherent flaws, likely shaped by the socio-economic challenges of the time.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was a notable Argentine librettist and lyricist, known for his poignant contributions to the tango genre.