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Che bandoneón

Che bandoneón is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in NaN. The Tango Che bandoneón is written by Aníbal Troilo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Che bandoneón with the singer Jorge Casal.
“Che Bandoneón,” or “Hey, Bandoneón,” is a soulful salute to the expressive heart of tango. This evocative instrument, with its melancholic whispers and passionate cries, captures the essence of love and longing in every note. Through its voice, the bandoneón becomes a storyteller, weaving tales of nostalgia, heartache, and enduring charm.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Jorge Casal

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

(unknown date)

Date

 Jorge Casal
Jorge Casal
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Che bandoneón

This is the translation of the Tango “Che bandoneón ” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Che bandoneón ” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Che bandoneón

El duende de tu son, che bandoneón,
se apiada del dolor de los demás,
y al estrujar tu fueye dormilón
se arrima al corazón que sufre más.
Estercita y Mimí como Ninón,
dejando sus destinos de percal
vistieron al final mortajas de rayón,
al eco funeral de tu canción.

Bandoneón,
hoy es noche de fandango
y puedo confesarte la verdad,
copa a copa, pena a pena, tango a tango,
embalado en la locura
del alcohol y la amargura.
Bandoneón,
para qué nombrarla tanto,
no ves que está de olvido el corazón
y ella vuelve noche a noche como un canto
en las gotas de tu llanto,
¡che bandoneón!

Tu canto es el amor que no se dio
y el cielo que soñamos una vez,
y el fraternal amigo que se hundió
cinchando en la tormenta de un querer.
Y esas ganas tremendas de llorar
que a veces nos inundan sin razón,
y el trago de licor que obliga a recordar
si el alma está en ‘orsai’, che bandoneón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Che bandoneón "

The spirit of your sound, hey bandoneon,
takes pity on the pain of others,
and when your sleepy bellows squeeze
it draws near to the heart that suffers most.
Estercita and Mimi like Ninon,
leaving their destinies of calico
wore at last shrouds of rayon,
at the funeral echo of your song.

Bandoneon,
tonight is a fandango night
and I can confess the truth to you,
glass by glass, sorrow by sorrow, tango by tango,
driven by the madness
of alcohol and bitterness.
Bandoneon,
why mention her so much,
don’t you see the heart is in oblivion
and she returns night after night like a song
in the drops of your tears,
hey bandoneon!

Your song is the love that was not given
and the sky we dreamed once,
and the fraternal friend who sank
fighting in the storm of love.
And those tremendous urges to cry
that sometimes flood us without reason,
and the drink of liquor that forces us to remember
if the soul is offside, hey bandoneon.

Che bandoneón by

Che bandoneón is a Tango written by and composed by Aníbal Troilo.

Story behind the Tango Che bandoneón

The tango “Che bandoneón” revolves around the lament and expression of deep emotional pain often associated with love, memory, and nostalgia. The bandoneón—an essential instrument in tango music—is personified as a compassionate soul who sympathizes with the sorrows of others. The song portrays a night of confession, where truth emerges in a haze of alcohol and wistful reminiscence. Central themes include unfulfilled love, the burden of memory, and the relentless passage of time.

Symbolism of Che bandoneón

The bandoneón is an instrument rich with symbolism, representing both the voice of the heart and a keeper of memories. Its tones are described as evoking the essence of unfulfilled dreams and past loves that linger persistently. Phrases like “tu canto es el amor que no se dio” (“your song is the love that was not given”) underscore the theme of unrealized potential and deep-felt regret. The reference to “Estercita y Mimí como Ninón,” women who left behind humble destinies for a life of mournful glamour, adds a layer of societal commentary on the fleeting nature of joy and the universality of sorrow.

Che bandoneón in historic Context

Written and composed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the tango emerged during a time when the city was a melting pot of European immigrants and rapidly evolving social dynamics. The melancholic tone reflects the struggles and aspirations of individuals trying to find their place in this vibrant yet challenging context. The choice to personify the bandoneón captures the spirit of tango, a genre born of cultural fusion, longing, and resilience, resonating with the everyday life of those in Buenos Aires during the early to mid-20th century.

Aníbal Troilo was a legendary Argentine bandoneonist and composer, revered for his contributions to tango music, capturing the nuances of human emotion through his compositions.