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Capricho de amor

Capricho de amor is a Tango written by Roberto Pérez Prechi and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1956. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Capricho de amor as an instrumental Tango.
“Capricho de amor,” meaning “Whim of Love,” is a musical tapestry woven with the threads of fleeting emotions and spontaneous desires. It dances like a tango, capturing the heart’s unpredictable turns and the sweet folly of sudden passion. Each note is a brushstroke in the vivid canvas of romance, painting emotions that are as ephemeral as they are profound.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Roberto Pérez Prechi

Composer

1956/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Capricho de amor recorded by other Orchestras

Capricho de amor recorded by other Orchestras

1956/1/1 – Adios muchachos – Osvaldo Fresedo
1956/1/1 – Preludio N°3 – Osvaldo Fresedo
1956/1/1 – Vida mia – Osvaldo Fresedo
1956/1/1 – Milonguero viejo – Lucio Demare
1956/1/1 – Barrio de tango – Lucio Demare
Capricho de amor – 1952/7/18 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Hector Pacheco
Capricho de amor – 1956/1/1 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Capricho de amor

No existes para mí… te borró
mi corazón.
Recién hoy comprendí, que tu amor
no ha sido amor…
Que ciego estaba al pretender
tomar en serio tu querer,
que fue pasión fugaz.
Capricho, nada más… nada más
que engaño cruel.

Capricho fueron tus caricias,
tus besos, toda tu pasión.
Me diste un día mil delicias,
después la desesperación.
Y ahora vuelves a mi vida,
de nuevo me hablas de tu amor,
y mi alma triste y dolorida
con horror te dice: ¡no!…
no vuelvas nunca, nunca más…

Tal vez no sepas tú, de verdad,
lo que es querer.
Querer hasta morir, como yo
te quise a ti.
Te amé con toda intensidad
y sin embargo soy capaz
de rechazar tu amor.
Por eso con dolor, ya lo ves,
te digo adiós…

English lyrics of the Tango "Capricho de amor"

You don’t exist for me… erased
by my heart.
Only today I understood, that your love
was never love…
How blind I was, trying to take
your affections seriously,
which were mere fleeting passion.
A whim, nothing more… nothing more
than cruel deceit.

A whim were your caresses,
your kisses, all your passion.
One day you gave a thousand delights,
then despair.
And now you return to my life,
again you speak of your love,
and my soul, sad and pained,
tells you with horror: no!…
never come back, never again…

Perhaps you really don’t know,
what it is to love.
To love to the point of dying, like I
loved you.
I loved you with all intensity
yet I am capable
of rejecting your love.
Therefore, with pain, you see,
I say goodbye…

Capricho de amor by Horacio Sanguinetti

Capricho de amor is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Roberto Pérez Prechi.



Story behind the Tango Capricho de amor

“Capricho de amor,” which translates to “Whim of Love” in English, explores the journey of a heartbroken individual who has realized the superficial nature of a past relationship. The lyrics express a poignant goodbye to a love that was never deep or genuine, recognized by the speaker only as fleeting passion and deceit. This song narrates the evolution from enchantment to disillusionment, ultimately leading to a determined refusal to allow the once cherished lover back into one’s life.



Symbolism of Capricho de amor

The central themes of betrayal and disillusionment are woven through symbolic phrases such as “no existes para mí” (“you do not exist for me”) and “capricho, nada más” (“a whim, nothing more”). These phrases illustrate the speaker’s realization of the transient and insincere nature of the former lover’s affections. The vivid contrast between “mil delicias” (“a thousand delights”) and “después la desesperación” (“then despair”) symbolizes the sharp emotional swing from joy to sorrow, emphasizing how fleeting and deceptive the pleasures were.



Capricho de amor in historic Context

Coming from the vibrant cultural backdrop of Argentina in 1956, “Capricho de amor” reflects the dramatic and expressive qualities inherent in Tango music. This period in Argentina was marked by political and social fluctuations, and the arts often mirrored these themes of tumult and emotion. The song captures the personal aspects of these societal dynamics, focusing on intimate betrayal and the personal strength required to reject hollow affections and start anew.



Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was an influential figure in the music world, particularly known for his contributions to Tango, a genre deeply woven into the fabric of Argentine culture.