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Champagne tango

Champagne tango is a Tango written by Manuel Aróztegui and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1952. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Champagne tango as an instrumental Tango.
“Champagne Tango” — “Tango de Champán” echoes with an effervescent elegance, where each note sparkles like bubbles in a golden flute. It captures a dance of refinement and fervor, weaving stories of opulence and passionate embraces. The music flows with the same allure and intoxicating rhythm, painting a picture of a night where dreams and desires waltz under shimmering chandeliers.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Pascual Contursi

Author

Manuel Aróztegui

Composer

1952/10/27

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Champagne tango recorded by other Orchestras

Champagne tango recorded by other Orchestras

1952/10/27 – Mi refugio – Carlos di Sarli
1952/10/27 – Bar Exposicion – Carlos di Sarli
1952/10/27 – Pimienta – Carlos di Sarli
1952/10/24 – A la guardia vieja – Francini-Pontier
1952/10/24 – Tenemos que abrirnos – Francini-Pontier
Champagne tango – 1944/7/20 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Champagne tango – 1952/10/27 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Champagne tango – (unknown date) – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Champagne tango – 1938/6/22 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Champagne tango – 1952/9/19 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Champagne tango – 1946/9/25 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Champagne tango

Esas minas veteranas
que siempre se conformaban,
que nunca la protestaban
aunque picara el buyón,
viviendo así en su cotorro
pasando vida pibera
en una pobre catrera
que le faltaba el colchón.

¡Cuántas veces a mate amargo
el estomago engrupía
y pasaban muchos días
sin tener para morfar!
La catrera era el consuelo
de esos ratos de amargura
que, culpa ‘e la mishiadura
no tenía pa’ morfar.

Se acabaron esas minas
que siempre se conformaban
con lo que el bacán les daba
si era bacán de verdad.
Hoy sólo quieren vestidos
y riquísimas alhajas,
coches de capota baja
pa’ pasear por la ciudad.

Nadie quiere conventillo
ni ser pobre costurera,
ni tampoco andar fulera…
Sólo quieren aparentar
ser amigo de fulano
y que tenga mucho vento
que alquile departamento
y que la lleve al Pigall.

Tener un coche,
tener mucama
y gran ‘chapó’
y pa’ las farras
un gigoló;
pieza alfombrada
de gran parada,
tener sirvienta
y… ¡qué se yo!
Y así…
de esta manera
en donde quiera
‘champán tangó’.

English lyrics of the Tango "Champagne tango"

Those veteran dames
who always settled quietly,
never raising a protest
even when times were hard,
living thus in their small room
spending a carefree life
on a poor little bed
missing a mattress to lie.

How many times a bitter drink
would trick the stomach’s hunger,
and many days would pass by
with no food at all!
The little bed was their solace
in moments of deep sorrow
when poverty’s harsh grip
left nothing for a meal.

Gone are those women
who always settled contentedly
with whatever the lover gave
if he was truly well-off.
Today they just want dresses
and exquisite jewels,
convertibles to ride
around the bustling town.

No one wants a crowded house
or to be a poor seamstress,
nor to appear shabby…
They only want to flaunt
like friends of the wealthy
with plenty of cash to spare,
renting fine apartments
and being taken to Pigalle.

To have a car,
a maid at call
and fine hats,
and for wild parties
a gigolo;
a carpeted room
in grand style,
to have a servant
and… who knows!
And so…
in this manner,
anywhere,
champagne in tow.

Champagne Tango by

Champagne Tango is a Tango written by and composed by Manuel Aróztegui.

Story behind the Tango Champagne tango

“Champagne Tango” paints a vivid picture of the changing social dynamics in mid-20th century Buenos Aires. The song contrasts past and present, portraying the shift in values and aspirations among the women in the city. The lyrics bring to life a narrative of the old days when women were content with their modest lives, accepting their struggles without complaint, against the backdrop of contemporary desires for luxury and status. It is a reflection on how societal expectations have evolved, emphasizing economic hardship and materialism, capturing the stark difference between times of financial struggle (‘no tenía pa’ morfar’) and the allure of opulence (‘coches de capota baja’).

Symbolism of Champagne tango

The central theme of “Champagne Tango” lies in its critique of superficiality and materialism. The contrast between past and present living conditions serves as powerful symbolism. Key phrases such as “veteranas” and “cotorro” evoke nostalgia for a simple past, while “champán” and “Pigall” (likely referencing the glamourous Parisian nightlife district, Pigalle) symbolize the current obsession with wealth and facade. The word “champán” itself is a metaphor for extravagance and the desire to ascend social ranks through superficial means.

Champagne tango in historic Context

The tango was penned in 1952 Buenos Aires, a city experiencing significant socio-economic changes during this period. Post-World War II, Argentina saw an economic boom, followed by political turmoil under Juan Perón’s presidency, influencing public sentiment and cultural productions. This context of economic fluctuation and societal transformation amplifies the song’s critique of changing values, embodying the tension between enduring economic hardship and the emergent culture of wealth and appearance. Tangos of this era often expressed societal critiques, making “Champagne Tango” an insightful documentation of its time.

Author Overview

was a lyricist whose works often reflected the societal changes in mid-20th century Argentina. Through poignant verses, they captured the tensions and transformations within Buenos Aires during turbulent times.