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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1965. The Tango Buenos Aires is written by Manuel Jovés, Florindo Sassone has recorded Buenos Aires with the singer Oscar Macri.
“Buenos Aires,” translating to “Good Airs” in English, evokes the vibrant spirit and atmosphere of its namesake city. The music drifts like a soft breeze through lively streets, weaving tales of passion and life in every note. Each melody captures the essence of the city’s heartbeat — a dance of history, culture, and a timeless yearning.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Oscar Macri

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

1965/8/23

Date

Oscar Macri
Oscar Macri
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

Buenos Aires recorded by other Orchestras

1965/8/23 – Porque se que me queres – Florindo Sassone
1965/8/27 – El alacran – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/8/27 – El internado – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/8/27 – Se acabaron los otarios – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/8/31 – Caminito – Florindo Sassone
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 Plata,

Buenos Aires, my beloved land;

listen to my song

for it carries 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

joy and tears go hand in hand.

Laughter and kisses, endless parties,

everything is forgotten with champagne.

And at the end of the milonga

a child is heard asking for bread;

there’s a reason why in the tango

a sorrow always weeps.

And to the grumbling rhythm of the bellows

a dandy complicates things for the girl,

and the violin’s cry

paints the creole soul.

Buenos Aires, like a loved one

better to love you from afar,

and to declare for a lifetime

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” articulates a deep, emotional bond between the narrator and the city, portraying Buenos Aires not just as a geographical location but as a living entity intertwined with the narrator’s identity and emotions. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and devotion, presenting the city as both a muse and a sanctuary. As the song progresses, it reflects on the contrasting experiences of joy and sorrow, luxury and despair that define the urban landscape and the life within it.



Symbolism of Buenos Aires

The song uses vivid symbols to depict the rich emotional palette associated with Buenos Aires. Phrases like “Buenos Aires la Reina del Plata” (Buenos Aires, Queen of the Silver) and “bajo tu manto” (under your cloak) personify the city, elevating it to an almost regal status, wrapped in a cloak that witnesses the multifaceted lives of its inhabitants. The mention of “milonga” (a type of dance and social gathering place famous in Argentina) symbolizes the cultural heartbeat of the city, while the child asking for bread at the exit reflects the stark realities of urban life, presenting a contrast between the glittering nightlife and the city’s harsher, everyday struggles.



Buenos Aires in historic Context

“Buenos Aires” was penned in 1965, a period marked by significant political and social transformation in Argentina. During this era, Buenos Aires was not only the political capital but also the cultural nucleus of Argentina, epitomizing the convergence of tradition and modernization. This historical backdrop illuminates the tango’s emotional layers, offering insight into the lamentation for the past era and the complex interaction between progress and cultural preservation. The city’s portrayal as both enchanting and sorrowful mirrors the societal dynamics and nostalgia prevalent during this transformative epoch.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was a prolific Argentine lyricist and director, renowned for his contributions to the Argentine cinema and music scene.