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Chiqué

Chiqué is a Tango written by Ricardo Luis Brignolo and recorded by Astor Piazzolla in 1950. Astor Piazzolla has recorded Chiqué as an instrumental Tango.
“Chiqué,” translated to English as “Elegance,” is a tango that dances with grace and style, wrapping its listeners in a nostalgic embrace. This melody is a delicate weave of sophistication and charm, evoking dimly lit rooms filled with whispering couples and fleeting glances. Its rhythm tells a story of refined allure, where each note is a step in an elegant embrace.

Tango

Style

Astor Piazzolla

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Ricardo Brignolo

Author

Ricardo Luis Brignolo

Composer

1950/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Astor Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla

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Chiqué recorded by other Orchestras

Chiqué recorded by other Orchestras

1950/1/1 – Boca Juniors – Florindo Sassone
1950/1/1 – Triste – Astor Piazzolla
1950/1/1 – La misma tarde – Francini-Pontier
1949/12/29 – La guitarrita – Miguel Calo
1949/12/29 – Mi flor de noche – Miguel Calo
Chique – 1944/3/3 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Chique – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Chique – 1942/12/22 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Chique – 1953/5/28 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Chique – 1985/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Chique – 1936/1/17 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
Chique – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Chique – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Chique – 1950/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Chique – 1946/6/19 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Chique – 1946/1/1 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Chique – 1970/5/20 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Chique – 1928/3/15 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Chique – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
Chique – 1953/9/22 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Chiqué

Ya me estoy poniendo mal

de verte así

con las pilchas tan de bute

y ese berretín

que un gil de mucho vento te compró

para tenerte a su lado.

Si supiera que mañana te fugás

para la vieja querencia,

aquel bulín donde los viejos recuerdos

y alegrías que vivistes

te hicieron tan feliz.



Recuerdo que eras más linda

que una guinda

y un pelpa de cien,

y venías paseando tarde a tarde

con una piel de zorro

y un encantador vaivén…

Y la barra de muchachitos

te acechaba por doquier…

Te batían muchas cosas

que te dije yo también.



Y hoy que el tiempo aquel ya se ha fugado

y sin grupo te amaré,

porque manyo como te has portado

y conmigo nunca empleastes un chiqué.

Es por eso que te he respondido

en todas las rachas de la vida…

Mi encantito, mi piba querida,

soy de línea, soy de línea yo también.

English lyrics of the Tango "Chiqué"

I’m starting to feel awful

seeing you like this

in those fancy clothes

and that infatuation

bought for you by a rich fool

to keep you by his side.

If he knew you’d run away tomorrow

back to the old haunt,

that room where old memories

and joys you lived

made you so happy.

I remember you were lovelier

than a jewel

and a hundred-dollar bill,

and you’d stroll every evening

with a fox fur

and a charming sway…

And the crowd of boys

always lurking around you…

They declared many things

that I told you too.

And now that those times have fled

and without anyone, I will love you,

because I know how you’ve behaved

and you never used a trick with me.

That’s why I’ve always been there

in all the ups and downs of life…
My charming one, my beloved girl,
I am true, I am true as well.

Chiqué by Ricardo Brignolo

Chiqué is a Tango written by Ricardo Brignolo and composed by Ricardo Luis Brignolo.



Story behind the Tango Chiqué

“Chiqué” vividly captures a nostalgic and emotional narrative of love, loyalty, and transformation. The lyrics tell a story of a man reflecting on the past beauty and allure of a woman who has since changed under the influence of wealth, symbolized by her lavish attire and the trappings bought by a wealthier suitor. Despite these changes, the speaker reminisces about the past, conveying a deep sense of longing and nostalgic affection for what once was.



Symbolism of Chiqué

The word “Chiqué” in this context refers to pretense or deceitful behavior, symbolizing how wealth and social elevation can change a person’s true character. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors, such as “pilchas tan de bute” (very fancy clothes) and “una piel de zorro” (a fox fur), which emphasize the superficial changes that wealth can bring. Notable phrases like “y conmigo nunca empleastes un chiqué” (and with me, you never used pretense), highlight the contrast between the woman’s authentic relationship with the narrator and her current lifestyle.



Chiqué in historic Context

The tango was written and recorded in Argentina in 1950, a period marked by significant social changes and an emerging middle class seeking to establish its identity through culture, including tango. “Chiqué” reflects this societal shift and the tensions between traditional values and the seductive allure of wealth and status. The locations or settings mentioned like “la vieja querencia” (the old fondness) and “aquel bulín” (that small room or place), evoke a sense of place deeply rooted in local culture, enhancing the emotional gravity of the tango.



Ricardo Brignolo

Ricardo Brignolo was an esteemed Argentine lyricist known for his evocative and poignant contributions to the tango genre. His works continue to resonate within the tango community.