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Chiclana

Chiclana is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1950. Julio De Caro has recorded Chiclana as an instrumental Tango.
“Chiclana,” or “Of the Gum,” echoes the rhythmic heartbeat of a place where stories linger like resin in the trees. In this Tango’s embrace, memories meld with the air, capturing the essence of a town scented with tradition and tales untold. Each note is a whisper, weaving past and present into a dance of timeless nostalgia.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Mario César Gomila

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1950/9/11

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Chiclana recorded by other Orchestras

Chiclana recorded by other Orchestras

1950/9/11 – Criolla linda – Julio De Caro
1950/9/13 – Racing Club – Rodolfo Biagi
1950/9/13 – Serenata campera – Rodolfo Biagi
1950/9/8 – El pillete – Miguel Calo
1950/9/8 – Los mareados – Miguel Calo
Chiclana – 1947/12/19 – Astor Piazzolla –
Chiclana – 1971/1/1 – Horacio Salgan Y Dante Amicarelli – Instrumental
Chiclana – 1950/9/11 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Chiclana

Vuelvo a vos, barrio querido
Del lejano ayer,
Viejo Chiclana
Que aprendí a querer,
Entre el rumor malevo
De tu bandoneón
Y de tu compadrón,
Que con su taconear
Parece que quisiera milonguear.
Vuelvo a vos y encuentro el alma
De tu payador
En la silueta de la piba en flor.

Recitado:
Barrio de Chiclana, barrio pobre
Donde al pique de los cobres
Se alegrara en otro tiempo el callejón.
Hoy al ver del modo que has cambiado
Te contemplo arrinconado
En mi propio corazón.
Mientras por los cuadros de mi cuita
Va pasando Milonguita
Con la tímida cadencia de su voz…
Y en el arrabal
Sobre el pedestal
Es Florencio Sánchez como un dios…!

(canto de violín)
Barrio, viejo barrio en que nací
Barrio donde conocí,
La voz del bandoneón
Malevo y compadrón.
Barrio donde acaricié
Tantos sueños que después abandoné.
Donde me besó
Esa que me amó…
Esa que por mí lloró.

Barrio de Florencio Sánchez
Y de la visión
De Milonguita,
Que por su perdón
El tango arrabalero
Que la vio llorar
No deja de rezar.
Hoy por vos, viejo Chiclana
Quiso tu cantor
Darte el acento de su voz mejor,
Y puso el corazón
Entero en este tango compadrón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Chiclana"

I return to you, beloved neighborhood
From the distant yesterday,
Old Chiclana
Whom I learned to love,
Amid the sly murmur
Of your bandoneon
And your swagger,
That with its stomping
Seems to want to dance the milonga.
I return to you and find the soul
Of your troubadour
In the silhouette of the blossoming girl.

Recitation:
Chiclana neighborhood, poor neighborhood
Where at the clinking of the pennies
The alley once rejoiced.
Today, seeing how you’ve changed
I gaze at you, cornered
In my own heart.
While through the frames of my sorrow
Milonguita passes by
With the shy cadence of her voice…
And in the suburb
On the pedestal
Stands Florencio Sánchez like a god…!

(violin chant)
Neighborhood, old neighborhood where I was born
Neighborhood where I knew,
The voice of the bandoneon
Sly and bold.
Neighborhood where I cherished
So many dreams that I later abandoned.
Where she kissed me
She who loved me…
She who cried for me.

Neighborhood of Florencio Sánchez
And of the vision
Of Milonguita,
Who for her forgiveness
The suburban tango
That saw her cry
Does not cease to pray.
Today for you, old Chiclana
Your singer wanted
To give the accent of his best voice,
And put his whole heart
Into this bold tango.

Chiclana by Mario César Gomila

Written by Mario César Gomila and composed by Julio De Caro.


Story behind the Tango Chiclana

Chiclana is a nostalgic and emotional journey back to the neighborhood of the author’s early years. Capturing a vivid picture of urban life, the lyrics evoke memories steeped deeply in local culture and personal sentiment. The song reverberates with themes of longing and affection for a formative place that shaped the author’s early experiences, revealing a profound connection to his urban roots.


Symbolism of Chiclana

Throughout the song, the metaphor of ‘Chiclana’ shines as a vivid emblem of neighborhood and memory. The heartfelt recurrence to the tangible and spiritual essence of “Chiclana,” accentuated by the potent image of the bandoneón and its deep-timbred melody, symbolizes the vibrant cultural fabric of the Argentine tango scene. Key phrases such as “Vuelvo a vos y encuentro el alma” and “Barrio donde acaricié tantos sueños” underscore a profound emotional return and cherishing of the past dreams influenced by the barrio.


Chiclana in Historic Context

Created in 1950, post World War II, the Tango “Chiclana” originates during a time when Argentina was undergoing significant social and economic transformations. This period also witnessed the Tango’s evolution as a global art form. The references to iconic entities like “Florencio Sánchez” and “Milonguita” link the song to specific cultural and historical figures, grounding it deeply within the Argentine cultural heritage and the localized emotions that shaped Tango during this transformative era.


Mario César Gomila

Mario César Gomila was an influential lyricist in Argentine tango, recognized for his deep and evocative lyrics that deftly weave the cultural fabric of Argentina into his works.