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Che bandoneón

Che bandoneón is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1950. The Tango Che bandoneón is written by Aníbal Troilo, Francini-Pontier has recorded Che bandoneón with the singer Alberto Podestá.
“Che Bandoneón,” meaning “Hey Bandoneón” in English, is a soulful call to the heart of tango’s melancholy and passion. The bandoneón, with its poignant sighs, becomes a storyteller of longing and nostalgia, evoking the spirit of Buenos Aires’ streets. Through its voice, memories dance and emotions unfold, bridging past sorrows with the present’s yearning.

Tango

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Alberto Podestá

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1950/3/7

Date

Alberto Podestá
Alberto Podestá
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Che bandoneón recorded by other Orchestras

Che bandoneón recorded by other Orchestras

1950/3/7 – Quiero verte una vez mas – Osvaldo Pugliese
1950/3/7 – Ventanita de arrabal – Osvaldo Pugliese
1950/3/7 – El ciruja – Francini-Pontier
1950/3/6 – Siempre te recuerdo (2) – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1950/3/16 – Che bandoneon – Miguel Calo
Che bandoneon – 1965/11/26 – Anibal Troilo – Tito Reyes
Che bandoneon – 1950/3/16 – Miguel Calo – Ricardo Blanco
Che bandoneon – 1950/4/14 – Edgardo Donato – Carlos Almada
Che bandoneon – 1950/3/7 – Francini-Pontier – Alberto Podesta

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 magic in your sound, oh bandoneon,
takes pity on the pain of everyone,
and as you squeeze your sleepy bellows tight,
it nestles close to hearts that hurt the most.

Estercita and Mimí like Ninon,
shedding their simple fates of muslin light,
donned shrouds of rayon at their final night,
to the mournful echo of your song.

Bandoneon,
tonight is a night for fandango
and I can confess the truth,
drink by drink, sorrow by sorrow, tango by tango,
wrapped up in the madness
of alcohol and bitterness.
Bandoneon,
why mention her so much,
can’t you see the heart has forgotten
and she returns night after night like a song
in the drops of your tears,
oh bandoneon!

Your song is the love that never came to be
and the heaven we once dreamed,
and the brotherly friend who sank
struggling in the storm of love.
And that intense urge to cry
that sometimes overwhelms us without reason,
and the sip of liquor that forces us to remember
if the soul is offside, oh bandoneon.

Che bandoneón by Homero Manzi

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

Story behind the Tango Che bandoneón

“Che bandoneón” is a poignant Tango, echoing the soulful depths of Buenos Aires’ urban life through the unique sound of the bandoneón. The lyrics personify the instrument, treating it as a confidante whose music resonates with the emotional trials and longings of those who suffer. The recurring references to personal heartache, collective sorrow, and the reliving of memories through the bandoneón’s tunes, paint a narrative of shared human experience, anchored deeply in the backdrop of Argentine culture.

Symbolism of Che bandoneón

Homero Manzi imbues the bandoneón with profound symbolism. It becomes a vessel for the expression of unresolved love, unrealized dreams, and heartfelt grief. The instrument’s sound acts as a soothing balm, “se arrima al corazón que sufre más” (it clings to the heart that suffers the most), reflecting the empathetic characteristic of the Tango itself. Notable phrases like “Tu canto es el amor que no se dio” (Your song is the love that never happened), accentuate the deep yearnings and resigned acceptance that pervade the lyrics and magnify the emotional gravity bestowed upon the bandoneón.

Che bandoneón in Historic Context

The Tango was recorded on March 7, 1950, a period marked by political and social changes in Argentina. This era saw the rise of Juan Perón, and with him, a distinctive nationalistic fervor that sought to strengthen cultural identity. Tangos like “Che bandoneón” played a crucial role in articulating the sentiments of the lower and middle classes in Buenos Aires, often highlighting themes of sorrow, nostalgia, and existential contemplation, deeply resonant during times of socio-political upheavals.

Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist, famous for his ability to capture the essence of urban life and Tango’s spirit in his poetry. His works often reflect a deep melancholic beauty intertwined with the cultural dynamics of Buenos Aires.