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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Corazón si la vieras is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and composed by Pedro Pandolfi.
The tango “Corazón si la vieras” narrates an encounter marked by fleeting intimacy and eventual separation, capturing the melancholic essence of memories lost in the urban shuffle. The lyrics begin with a chance meeting at a street corner, one that is both chaotic and serendipitous, embodying the randomness of city life. The metaphor of intertwining mists and smoke in a bar sets a scene of transient connection—a common theme in tango that resonates with the disillusionment and nostalgia characteristic of post-war Argentina.
The song is rich in symbolism, particularly in its use of weather elements like “llovizna” (drizzle) and “neblina” (fog), which cloud vision and suggest a sense of confusion and uncertainty. These elements symbolize the murky emotional landscape of the narrator, highlighting the fleeting and elusive nature of the past romance. The phrase “Corazón, si la viera” translates to “Heart, if you could see her,” portraying the heart as a separate entity, capable of seeing truth that the mind might deny. This externalization of the heart suggests a deep yearning and a tender reminiscence of a love lost but never forgotten.
Recorded in late 1945, “Corazón si la vieras” emerges during a transformative period in Argentina. Post-World War II, Argentina was marked by significant political and social changes that influenced its cultural productions. Tangos of this era often reflected the sentiments of disillusionment and nostalgia, perhaps mirroring the general public’s sentiments about the rapid changes and uncertainties of the time. This tango, with its themes of fleeting connections and enduring memories, can be seen as reflective of the transient stability and the search for permanence in a shifting world.
Cátulo Castillo was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist known for his profound and emotionally rich lyrics. His works often delve into themes of love, loss, and existential reflections.