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Che, negrito

Che, negrito is a Tango written by Roberto Marcos Pedretti and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1953. The Tango Che, negrito is written by Roberto Marcos Pedretti, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Che, negrito with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
The original Spanish name “Che, negrito” translates to “Hey, little black one” in English. This title evokes a sense of familiarity and affection, capturing the essence of a casual, heartfelt call to a cherished friend. It hints at a tapestry of shared stories and whispered secrets, wrapped in the vibrant poignance and rhythm of a Tango.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Carlos Del Pueblo

Author

Roberto Marcos Pedretti

Composer

1953/9/18

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Che, negrito

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

Letra del Tango Che, negrito

Se te ha entrao el berretín

De ser un gran jugador,

A un deporte, según vos

Tenés pasta de campeón.



A ese jueguito del golf

Le querés buscar la vuelta,

Y te la pasás ladrando

Con veintidós a tu cuenta.



Che negrito, no te hagás el pituquito

Si seguís en ese tren,

Ya la veo a tu mujer

Con una escoba en la puerta.



Che negrito, no te hagás el pituquito

El palito es muy pesao,

La pelota es un melón

Para un “rope” como vos.



Sos de la cancha, el terror

Por tu estilo personal,

Parecés un figurín

De lujosa importación.



Nos decís con distinción:

“¡Hello, boy, my dear, solón!”

Y de inglés entendés tanto

Como yo chino nipón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Che, negrito"

You’ve got the crazy idea

To be a great player,

In a sport, according to you

You’re made of champion’s stuff.

You want to master this golf game,

Trying to find its trick,

And you keep yapping on

With twenty-two under your belt.

Hey little guy, don’t act so fancy,

If you keep on this track,

I can already see your wife

With a broom at the door.

Hey little guy, don’t act so fancy,

The club is too heavy,

The ball is a watermelon

For a “rope” like you.

You’re the terror of the field

With your personal style,

You look like a figurine

From a fancy import.

You tell us with distinction:

“Hello, boy, my dear, old chap!”

And you understand English

As much as I understand Japanese Chinese.

Che, negrito by Carlos Del Pueblo

Che, negrito is a Tango written by Carlos Del Pueblo and composed by Roberto Marcos Pedretti.

Story behind the Tango Che, negrito

Carlos Del Pueblo’s “Che, negrito” humorously captures the ambitious yet slightly farcical dreams of a common man aspiring to excel in sports, specifically golf. Through clever language and vivid imagery, the song tells a story of an average individual, referred to affectionately yet sarcastically as “Che, negrito,” who dreams big but perhaps lacks the requisite skills. The lyrics unfold a light-hearted scolding or teasing from a friend or perhaps the larger community, urging the character to embrace realism and recognize their own limitations within the societal structure of mid-20th century Argentina.

Symbolism of Che, negrito

The song uses playful language to emphasize the clash between aspiration and reality. Phrases like “pituquito” mockingly describe someone pretending to be more polished or refined than they are, suggesting a deeper comment on social pretensions. The metaphor of golf, with elements like “el palito” (the golf club) being “muy pesao” (too heavy) and the ball likened to a “melón” (melon) for someone of limited means, symbolizes the often unbridgeable gap between desires and abilities. This symbolism extends to using mock English, highlighting cultural pretension and the sometimes absurd lengths people go to in order to appear sophisticated or cosmopolitan.

Che, negrito in historic Context

Created in 1953, “Che, negrito” emerges from a period in Argentina marked by social and political changes, from the rise of Peronism to evolving class dynamics. This era saw a significant focus on the identity and rights of the working class and the marginalized – themes subtly reflected in the song through its light-hearted critique of social upward mobility. The lyrics not only showcase personal aspirations but also comment on the broader societal obsession with status and the mimicry of European or North American cultural markers, as seen in the adoption of English phrases.

Carlos Del Pueblo

Carlos Del Pueblo was a notable lyricist in the Argentine Tango scene, celebrated for his ability to weave humor and depth into everyday stories.