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Caminito

Caminito is a Tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1955. Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Caminito as an instrumental Tango.
“Caminito,” translated as “Little Path” in English, is a journey of nostalgia and longing. It speaks of roads once traversed, where footsteps echo the dreams and memories of yesteryears. This tender tango weaves a melody that guides the heart back to familiar places, where love and time have left their lingering traces.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Author

Juan de Dios Filiberto

Composer

1955/6/23

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Caminito recorded by other Orchestras

Caminito recorded by other Orchestras

1955/6/23 – Lagrimas de sangre – Alfredo De Angelis
1955/6/24 – Mala pasion – Juan D-Arienzo
1955/6/24 – Trago amargo – Juan D-Arienzo
1955/6/20 – Tenia que suceder – Carlos di Sarli
1955/6/20 – Mi madre tierra – Carlos di Sarli
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

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 where time has erased,
that together one day saw us walk by,
I have come for one last time,
I have come to tell you my sorrow.

Little path that back then were
embroidered with clover and blooming rushes,
a shadow soon you will be,
a shadow just like me.

Since she left
I live in sadness,
little path, my friend,
I too will go.

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

Little path that every evening
happily I walked singing my love,
do not tell her, if she passes again,
that my tears watered your ground.

Little path covered in thistles,
the hand of time has erased your trace…
I would like to fall by your side
and let time kill us both.

Caminito by Gabino Coria Peñaloza

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



Story behind the Tango Caminito

“Caminito” tells a story of deep personal loss and the passage of time, embodied by the symbolic path the narrator once walked with a loved one. As the lyrics unfold, they explore a heartfelt journey back to a once-vibrant place that has since faded—much like the narrator’s past happiness. It begins with the path that has witnessed the shared moments between the protagonists but is now merely a silent witness to the narrator’s grief. This brings a poignant sense of finality and nostalgia to the song, showing how paths in life can diverge, leaving only memories behind.



Symbolism of Caminito

The word “Caminito” translates to “little path” or “little street” in English. In the song, this path symbolizes the journey of love and the passage of time. The repeated mentions of natural imagery like “trébol y juncos en flor” (trefoil and reeds in bloom) and later “cubierto de cardos” (covered in thistles) signify the transformation from a blooming path of love into a neglected, sorrow-filled trail. The somber redundancy of the phrase “una sombra lo mismo que yo” (a shadow just like me) illustrates how the narrator feels overshadowed by loneliness and loss. References to following the steps of the departed one signify an unyielding attachment to the past.



Caminito in Historic Context

The Tango, “Caminito,” recorded in 1955, reflects the nostalgic and introspective nature typical of many Argentine Tangos of that era. Post-war Argentina was a place of reflection and transformation, influencing artists to explore themes of loss, memory, and personal anguish. This Tango, set against the backdrop of Argentina’s evolving landscape, uses personal sorrow as a poignant reflection of broader societal changes. Furthermore, during this period, Buenos Aires, the capital, was rapidly urbanizing, perhaps contributing to feelings of fading memories and changing identities reflected in the song.



Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Gabino Coria Peñaloza was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant Tango lyrics which often focused on themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.