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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Cantando olvidaré is a Tango written by José Fernández and composed by Alfredo Attadía.
“Cantando olvidaré” or “Singing I will forget” encapsulates the therapeutic use of singing as a mechanism to cope with heartbreak. The lyrics poignantly reveal the narrator’s commitment to singing as a means to overcome the pain of betrayal and loss. Through his verses, Fernández conveys a journey from despair to resilience, illustrating how the act of singing allows the protagonist to navigate and eventually alleviate his emotional ordeal.
Singing, in this context, symbolizes both an escape from and a processing of grief. Key phrases such as “Cantando vivo ilusionado” (Singing, I live hopeful) and “Yo cantando olvidaré” (I, singing, will forget) emphasize how crucial singing is to the character’s healing process. The ‘infiel corazón’ (unfaithful heart) represents not just a person who caused sorrow but also the treachery of affection itself which can betray one’s deep emotional investments. The repeated contrasts between the vibrancy of singing and the darkness of deception enhance the aesthetic and emotional depth of the lyrics.
Recorded in 1943, a turbulent period during and post World War II, this Tango may resonate with a broader narrative of loss and recovery. Argentina, although neutral for most of the Second World War, was not completely detached from its consequences. The lyrics, devoid of direct political references, might subtly mirror the societal atmosphere of uncertainty and the longing for a return to normalcy. Singing, as depicted in the song, becomes both a personal and collective means to overcome sorrowful episodes.
José Fernández was a prolific lyricist in the Tango scene, known for crafting deeply emotional and vivid narratives within his compositions.