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Caminito

Caminito is a Tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1953. The Tango Caminito is written by Juan de Dios Filiberto, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Caminito with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Caminito,” which translates to “Little Path” in English, evokes imagery of winding streets and nostalgic wanderings. It captures the essence of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, filled with memories of past loves and lingering dreams. This musical piece, perhaps a Tango, serenades the listener with a melody that echoes the passage of time and emotion.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Author

Juan de Dios Filiberto

Composer

1953/10/30

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Caminito recorded by other Orchestras

Caminito recorded by other Orchestras

1953/10/30 – Quejas de bandoneon – Carlos di Sarli
1953/10/30 – Porteno y bailarin – Carlos di Sarli
1953/10/30 – Tierra negra – Carlos di Sarli
1953/10/27 – Por eso canto asi – Alfredo Gobbi
1953/10/27 – Si sos brujo – Alfredo Gobbi
Caminito – 1953/10/30 – Carlos di Sarli – Oscar Serpa
Caminito – 1963/6/8 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
Caminito – 1966/11/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Maciel
Caminito – 1951/11/27 – Miguel Calo – Juan Carlos Fabri
Caminito – 1965/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Lucho Gatica
Caminito – 1964/3/13 – Miguel Calo – Ranko Fujisawa
Caminito – 1927/5/18 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Caminito – 1955/6/23 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Caminito – 1961/4/28 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
Caminito – 1983/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Caminito – 1965/8/31 – Florindo Sassone – Oscar Macri
Caminito – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Caminito – 1968/5/16 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Caminito – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Caminito – 1957/8/5 – Armando Pontier – Oscar Ferrari

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Caminito

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

Letra del Tango Caminito

Caminito que el tiempo ha borrado,
que juntos un día nos viste pasar,
he venido por última vez,
he venido a contarte mi mal.

Caminito que entonces estabas
bordado de trébol y juncos en flor,
una sombra ya pronto serás,
una sombra lo mismo que yo.

Desde que se fue
triste vivo yo,
caminito amigo,
yo también me voy.

Desde que se fue
nunca más volvió.
Seguiré sus pasos…
Caminito, adiós.

Caminito que todas las tardes
feliz recorría cantando mi amor,
no le digas, si vuelve a pasar,
que mi llanto tu suelo regó.

Caminito cubierto de cardos,
la mano del tiempo tu huella borró…
Yo a tu lado quisiera caer
y que el tiempo nos mate a los dos.

English lyrics of the Tango "Caminito"

Little path that time has erased,
together someday you saw us pass by,
I’ve come for the last time,
I’ve come to tell you my woe.

Little path where once you were
embroidered with clover and rushes in bloom,
soon you’ll be a shadow,
a shadow just like me.

Since she left,
I live in sadness,
little path, my friend,
I also depart.

Since she left
she never returned.
I’ll follow her steps…
Little path, goodbye.

Little path that every afternoon
happily I walked, singing my love,
don’t tell her if she passes again
that my tears watered your ground.

Little path covered with thistles,
time’s hand has erased your trace…
By your side, I’d like to fall
and let time end us both.

Caminito by Juan de Dios Filiberto

Caminito is a Tango written by and composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.

“Story behind the Tango Caminito”

“Caminito” tells a poignant story of nostalgia and lost love, expressed through a path trodden by lovers in the past. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for moments that have disappeared and cannot be reclaimed, much like the path that time has erased. The narrating persona revisits this path to express his sorrow, underscoring the personal and emotional connection to shared memories that are now shadows of their former self. This pathway becomes a conduit for the narrator’s sentiments of abandonment and unfulfilled desire as he bids farewell to the past.

“Symbolism of Caminito”

The path, or “caminito,” is a powerful symbol in the lyrics, representing both the physical place and the emotional journey of remembering a lost love. The repeated imagery of the path as a site of happy memories—once vibrant with clovers and flowers—gives way to the somber, shadowy essence it and the narrator have become. “Caminito cubierto de cardos” (little path covered with thistles) symbolizes the pain and neglect that accompany the passage of time. Particularly impactful are phrases such as “he venido a contarte mi mal” (I have come to tell you my sorrow) and “que mi llanto tu suelo regó” (that my tears watered your ground), which highlight the intimate bond between the landscape and the narrator’s emotional state.

“Caminito in Historic Context”

Written in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1953, the tango “Caminito” is steeped in the cultural and emotional psyche of mid-20th-century Argentina. During this time, Buenos Aires was undergoing significant cultural shifts, with tango flourishing as a poignant expression of love, loss, and longing. The backdrop of the city, known for its cobblestone streets and vibrant neighborhoods, offers an authentic setting for the narrative of personal loss against a rapidly changing world. The path itself becomes a metaphor for the broader changes and erasures experienced by the individuals living during this era.

Biography of Juan de Dios Filiberto

Juan de Dios Filiberto was a renowned composer of Argentine tango, celebrated for his contributions to the genre and for capturing the emotional depth of his time through his music. His compositions are classics that explore themes central to the human condition.