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Carro viejo

Carro viejo is a Tango written by Fernando Montoni and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1928. Julio De Caro has recorded Carro viejo as an instrumental Tango.
“Carro Viejo,” or “Old Cart,” carries the wistful echoes of time’s passage. It speaks of journeys etched in the grooves of cobblestone paths and the gentle creaks of weathered wood. This melody paints a tender portrait of endurance and nostalgia, a tribute to the enduring spirit of life’s voyage.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Máximo Orsi

Author

Fernando Montoni

Composer

1928/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Carro viejo recorded by other Orchestras

Carro viejo recorded by other Orchestras

1928/1/1 – Callejas solo – Juan D-Arienzo
1928/1/1 – Quejas del suburbio – Juan D-Arienzo
1928/1/1 – Puro grupo – Juan D-Arienzo
1928/1/1 – Juguete – Juan D-Arienzo
1928/1/1 – Esta noche me emborracho – Juan D-Arienzo
Carro viejo – 1949/12/13 – Alfredo De Angelis – Julio Martel
Carro viejo – 1942/4/22 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno
Carro viejo – 1928/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Carro viejo

Pernocta por los barrios, es mueble sin moldura
se vino para abajo de tanto compadrear,
fue rey de los bailongos, un tipo caradura
que a fuerza de cañemu, se hizo popular.
Paseaba por Florida, de tarde bien trajeado,
tenía apartamento parado a todo tren.
La suerte de un biabazo me lo dejó amurado
perdido en el misterio del mundo sin tovén.

¡Carro viejo! Sos paquete
como hechura ‘e barrilete
va quedando tu armazón.
Escucha lo que te digo
vos sabés que soy tu amigo,
puedo darte mi opinión:
date vuelta, juná el mundo,
vos sabés que soy profundo
cuando me pongo a tallar.
No manyaste el escolazo,
se te fue la bronca al mazo
al ponerte a barajar.

Andá por Campichuelo, cortá por Triunvirato,
que puede que el camino no se haga tan pesao.
Estás hecho fiambre, te queda poco rato,
la vida es siempre justa, tiráte pa’ aquel lao,
la perra neurastenia te sigue consumiendo
y sos el prototipo que va engrupiendo amor.
Perdiste la memoria, no ves te estás muriendo,
cortá pa’ Triunvirato que vas a estar mejor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Carro viejo"

He roams the neighborhoods, as featureless as loose furniture,
he went downhill from playing the tough guy too much,
a king of the dance halls, a brazen-faced fellow,
who, toughened by cheap wine, gained popularity.
He strolled down Florida Avenue, well-dressed in the afternoons,
had a high-class apartment, living large.
A stroke of bad luck had him cornered,
lost in a world without rhyme or reason.

Old cart! You’re just decoration,
like a poorly made kite;
your structure remains.
Listen to what I say,
you know I’m your friend,
I can offer my opinion:
turn around, look at the world,
you know I’m profound
when I start to carve.
You didn’t see the hard blow coming,
your anger subsided
as you began to shuffle your cards.

Go by Campichuelo, cut through Triunvirato,
maybe the path won’t seem so tough.
You’re a dead man walking, you haven’t got long,
life is always fair, head that way,
neurotic anguish continues to consume you
and you’re the archetype ensnaring love.
You’ve lost your memory, don’t you see you’re dying,
cut through Triunvirato, you’ll be better off there.

Carro viejo by Máximo Orsi

Carro viejo is a Tango written by Máximo Orsi and composed by Fernando Montoni.



Story behind the Tango Carro viejo

The tango “Carro viejo” paints a vivid picture of a once-celebrated figure whose fortunes have declined with age. Originally a celebrated personality known for frequenting glamorous locales and living a life of ostentatious luxury, the protagonist has become a shadow of his former self. “Carro viejo” translates to “Old Car” in English, symbolizing something that was once valuable and functional but is now deteriorating and neglected. This metaphor extends to the central character of the song, highlighting the inevitability and melancholy of aging and lost glory.



Symbolism of Carro viejo

The lyrics of “Carro viejo” are rich in symbolic meaning, often using colloquial language that references Argentine culture and societal norms of the 1920s. The use of “Carro viejo” as a metaphor for the protagonist’s decline is particularly poignant, suggesting an object that is worn out and discarded. Phrases like “Pernocta por los barrios, es mueble sin moldura” evoke images of a once-decorated but now plain and forgotten piece of furniture, wandering the neighborhoods. Additionally, the lines “Andá por Campichuelo, cortá por Triunvirato,” use street names to suggest paths the protagonist might take, symbolizing choices in life’s journey towards an inevitable decline.



Carro viejo in Historic Context

“Carro viejo” was recorded in 1928, a period of significant cultural development in Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires, where tango was weaving itself into the social fabric of the city. The references to specific locales like “Campichuelo” and “Triunvirato” serve not only as geographic indicators but also embed the song deeply within the cultural and physical landscape of Buenos Aires. This period was also marked by rapid modernization and the juxtaposition of wealth and poverty, themes subtly echoed in the tango’s narrative of decline and faded elegance.



Máximo Orsi

Máximo Orsi was a notable figure in the world of Tango, significantly contributing to its popularity and evolution through his poignant lyrics that often reflected the societal changes and emotional undercurrents of his time.