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Chiqué

Chiqué is a Tango written by Ricardo Luis Brignolo and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1985. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Chiqué as an instrumental Tango.
“Chiqué,” translating to “Affected Manner” in English, is a dance of contrasts, where elegance and artifice intertwine in a delicate embrace. It captures the essence of a performance that is both genuine and masked, as the dancers glide with poised sophistication, weaving stories of passion and poise. In its notes, one finds the quintessence of refined allure and theatrical flair.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Ricardo Brignolo

Author

Ricardo Luis Brignolo

Composer

1985/12/26

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Chiqué recorded by other Orchestras

Chiqué recorded by other Orchestras

1985/12/26 – La cancion de Buenos Aires – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – Arrabal – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – Los mareados – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – Desde el alma – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – A Evaristo Carriego – Osvaldo Pugliese
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 getting sick of seeing you like this,
dressed so fancy,
with that foolish affectation,
bought by some rich fool
to keep you by his side.
If only he knew that tomorrow you’ll run away
back to your old haunt,
that den where memories
and joys you experienced
made you so happy.

I remember you were prettier
than a cherry,
and a crisp hundred-dollar bill,
strolling every evening
with a fox fur
and a charming sway…
And a crowd of young boys
would watch you everywhere…
They, and I too, told you many things.

And today, as that time has faded away
and without anyone else, I will love you,
because I know how you’ve behaved
and you never played games with me.
That’s why I’ve stood by you
through all life’s ups and downs…
My little charm, my beloved girl,
I’m genuine, I too am genuine.

Chiqué by Ricardo Brignolo

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



Story behind the Tango Chiqué

The song “Chiqué” unravels themes of love, nostalgia, and chastisement intertwined with an undercurrent of betrayal and social commentary. It tells the story of a man reflecting on his relationship with a woman who appears to have been swayed by another’s wealth, indicated by fancy clothes (“con las pilchas tan de bute”) and a pretentious attitude (“ese berretín”). He recalls her simpler, happier past in their humble beginnings (“la vieja querencia”), suggesting a sense of loss not only of the woman he loved but also of their shared values.



Symbolism of Chiqué

The tango utilizes powerful imagery to convey depth in its narrative. The word “Chiqué” itself, which can be translated as ‘a trick’ or ‘deception’, symbolizes the pretense and façade people can maintain. This term further suggests that the woman has changed, deviating from her genuine identity to adopt a lifestyle influenced by others’ wealth. Phrases like “una piel de zorro” symbolize a transformation to someone who now wears an ‘outsider’s skin’, hiding her true self, while the recurring memories emphasize the emotional impact of this transformation on the narrator.



Chiqué in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1985 in Argentina, “Chiqué” emerged in a period of significant societal changes and economic challenges. This era was marked by a return to democracy after years of military dictatorship, a time when societal values and individual aspirations were intensely scrutinized and often critiqued through art. The lyrical focus on personal integrity versus materialistic allure reflects the broader cultural dialogue about authenticity and moral decay within society. It captures the tension between tradition and the encroaching influence of materialism.



Ricardo Brignolo

Ricardo Brignolo is renowned for his contribution to Tango, both as a lyricist and composer, capturing the essence of Argentinean society and emotions through his music.