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Cargamento

Cargamento is a Milonga written by Arturo Gallucci and recorded by Astor Piazzolla in 1948. The Milonga Cargamento is written by Arturo Gallucci, Astor Piazzolla has recorded Cargamento with the singer Aldo Campoamor.
“Cargamento,” meaning “Cargo” in English, is a piece of music that evokes the weight and journey of untold stories. This tango carries the essence of longing and dreams, much like the burdens we transport in our hearts. Each note unfurls a tale, intertwining passion and melancholy, as it sways under the rhythm of life’s perpetual voyage.

Milonga

Style

Astor Piazzolla

Orchestra

Aldo Campoamor

Singer

Raúl Hormaza

Author

Arturo Gallucci

Composer

1948/7/8

Date

Aldo Campoamor
Aldo Campoamor
Astor Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla

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Cargamento recorded by other Orchestras

Cargamento recorded by other Orchestras

1948/7/8 – Cafetin de Buenos Aires – Anibal Troilo
1948/7/8 – Lagrimitas de mi corazon – Anibal Troilo
1948/7/8 – Ahi va el dulce – Astor Piazzolla
1948/7/14 – Boedo – Osvaldo Pugliese
1948/7/16 – Por calles muertas – Osvaldo Fresedo
Cargamento – 1948/7/8 – Astor Piazzolla – Aldo Campoamor
Cargamento – 1948/9/16 – Francini-Pontier – Raul Beron

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Cargamento

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

Letra del Milonga Cargamento

De tanto tirar la bronca,

ya comentan en el barrio, (bis)

que soy un coso ordinario,

un caradura y un ronga.

Que vos sos una tonta

porque aguantas mi torpeza,

en cuanto falto ‘e la pieza

le ortivás a los vecinos

del fangote que tuvimos,

¡te vi’a romper la cabeza!



Le vas a pasar el santo

enseguida a la encargada,(bis)

si te encajo una patada

o te tiro con un banco.

Todo el barrio ya está al tanto

que soy un fiaca, un curdela,

es por culpa de tu lengua

que muchas veces te fajo.

Sabés que si no trabajo

es porque sufro del reuma.



Hiciste correr la bola,

primicia del conventillo,(bis)

que yo tengo un calzoncillo

el mesmo de nuestra boda.

Pero acordate, pipiola,

que pa’ nuestro casamiento

yo tenía un cargamento

de duraznos y bananas

y para comprar la cama

lo vendí a cuarenta el ciento.



Después de todo, aclaremos,

que tanto sacar los trapos,

que tanto sacar los trapos,

mi desgracia de ser pato

es San Isidro y Palermo.

Y aflojá, porque estoy lleno,

raja pa’ otro camarote

porque del primer cazote,

te lo juro Catalina,

va a faltar penicilina

para curarte el marote.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Cargamento"

From all the criticizing,

it’s now gossiped in the neighborhood, (repeat)

that I am a common bloke,

a shameless guy, and a scoundrel.

They say you’re a fool

for putting up with my clumsiness,

as soon as I leave the room

you complain to the neighbors

about our big mess,

I’m gonna crack your head!

You’ll immediately report

the issue to the manager, (repeat)

if I land you a kick

or throw a chair at you.

The whole neighborhood already knows

I’m lazy, a loafer,

it’s because of your tongue

that I often hit you.

You know if I don’t work

it’s because I suffer from rheumatism.

You spread the rumor,

first news in the tenement, (repeat)

that I have one pair of underwear,

the same one from our wedding.

But remember, young girl,

for our wedding

I had a shipment

of peaches and bananas

and to buy the bed

I sold it at forty percent.

After all, let’s clarify,

with so much airing of dirty laundry,

with so much airing of dirty laundry,

my misfortune of being a duck

is at San Isidro and Palermo.

Ease up, because I’ve had enough,

move to another cabin

because from the first blow,

I swear to you, Catalina,

there won’t be enough penicillin

to heal your head.

Cargamento by Raúl Hormaza

Cargamento is a Tango written by Raúl Hormaza and composed by Arturo Gallucci.


Story behind the Tango Cargamento

The lyrics of “Cargamento” unfold a narrative where the speaker addresses his partner in a direct and colloquial tone, revealing the troubles and quarrels of a low-income couple in a neighborhood setting. The story portrays domestic strife, societal judgment, and personal shortcomings that add layers of depth to the emotional landscape of the song. The use of colloquial phrases and neighborhood references paints a vivid picture of the couple’s life, adding authenticity to the tale of love, conflict, and societal pressures.


Symbolism of Cargamento

The title “Cargamento,” which translates to “Cargo,” symbolizes the burdens and responsibilities carried within a marriage. It refers specifically to a deal the speaker made, selling a load of fruit to afford their marriage bed, encapsulating the sacrifices and tough choices made for love. The domestic items, like the single pair of underwear since their wedding day, symbolize the persistent poverty and the social embarrassment associated with it. The language and symbols throughout the song deeply illustrate the struggles of lower-class life and the personal conflict between public perception and private realities.


Cargamento in historic Context

Created and recorded in Argentina in 1948, “Cargamento” emerges in a post-World War II era where societal norms and economic conditions were rapidly changing. During this time, Tango music often reflected the socio-economic issues prevalent in Argentinian society, serving as a narrative vehicle that brought the struggles of everyday people to the forefront. This period saw Tango as not just a dance form but a powerful medium of storytelling that portrayed the nuanced complexities of life in Argentina, making “Cargamento” a reflective piece of its time and social environment.


Raúl Hormaza

Raúl Hormaza was an Argentine lyricist known for his vivid portrayals of life and conflict in the Tango genre, often bringing forth the raw emotions associated with the socio-economic conditions of his era.