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Cordón de oro

Cordón de oro is a Tango written by Carlos Posadas and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1967. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Cordón de oro as an instrumental Tango.
“Cordón de oro,” meaning “Golden Cord” in English, weaves through the music like a shimmering thread, binding hearts with its enchanting melody. This golden cord symbolizes an unbreakable connection, a delicate but resilient link between souls entwined in the dance of life. As the notes unfold, it speaks of eternal bonds and shared dreams, echoing through the timeless embrace of a tango.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Carlos Posadas

Composer

1967/10/23

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Cordón de oro recorded by other Orchestras

Cordón de oro recorded by other Orchestras

1967/10/23 – Yo te quiero asi – Juan D-Arienzo
1967/10/23 – Ventarron – Juan D-Arienzo
1967/10/23 – El buey solo – Juan D-Arienzo
1967/10/23 – El recodo – Juan D-Arienzo
1967/10/23 – El jaguel – Juan D-Arienzo
Cordon de oro – 1967/10/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Cordon de oro – 1945/7/11 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Cordón de oro

Tu ternura y mi pasión,

tu alegría y mi canción,

son capítulos de ayer.

Fue tu amor vino y miel

que bebí con fruición;

tu reír, cascabel

que alegró el corazón.

Fue tu voz “yaraví”

que meció mi soñar

y tu fe prendió en mi

la ansiedad de triunfar.

Sólo al perderte aprendí

¡cuánto valía tu amor!

Y yo, que siempre reí,

supe llorar de dolor.

Fuiste un ángel, lo se.

Me inundaste de luz.

Y tus alas clavé

de mi orgullo la cruz.



Mi bien, ¿qué recodo traidor

de la senda triunfal

acechó a nuestro amor

en su trampa mortal

para cegarnos y causarnos

tanto mal?…

Mi bien, ¿qué recodo traidor

sin razón ni piedad

desvió nuestro amor

de la felicidad

que tu acunabas

y soñaba mi ansiedad?…



¡Fue mi orgullo torpe y vano!

Un recodo de espejismo

donde el sueño se estrelló

y el porvenir rodó al abismo.

A este abismo desolado

donde todo es inclemencia,

donde vivo torturado

y el frío de tu ausencia

me hiela el corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cordón de oro"

Your tenderness and my passion,
your joy and my song,
are chapters from yesterday.
Your love was wine and honey
that I drank with relish;
your laughter, a bell
that gladdened my heart.
Your voice was a “yaraví”
that rocked my dreams,
and your faith ignited in me
the anxiety to succeed.
Only by losing you did I learn
how much your love was worth!
And I, who always laughed,
learned to weep in pain.

You were an angel, I know.
You flooded me with light.
And on the cross of my pride,
I nailed your wings.

My dear, which treacherous bend
in the triumphant path
ambushed our love
in its deadly trap
to blind us and cause us
so much pain?…
My dear, which treacherous bend
without reason or pity
diverted our love
from the happiness
that you cradled
and I dreamt anxiously about?…

It was my foolish and vain pride!
A bend of mirage
where the dream crashed
and the future rolled into the abyss.
To this desolate abyss
where all is severity,
where I live tortured
and the cold of your absence
freezes my heart.

Cordón de oro by Armando Tagini

Cordón de oro is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Carlos Posadas.

Story behind the Tango Cordón de oro

The tango “Cordón de oro” revolves around themes of love, loss, and the harsh realization of the value of a loved one after their departure. It illustrates a narrative of deeply felt love and the pangs of regret following personal failings that led to the loss of this love. The poignant interplay of former happiness and present sorrow, marked by the protagonist’s reflections on their actions, drives the emotional depth of the lyrics.

Symbolism of Cordón de oro

The central symbolic element in “Cordón de oro” is the depiction of the love affair as a winding path (“recodo traidor”), suggesting unpredictability and the hidden traps that can lead to downfall. This metaphor enhances the tragic tone of the narrative, stressing how unforeseen challenges in a seemingly smooth journey can have devastating effects. The repeated questioning about what led their love astray emphasizes the haunting regret that overshadows the narrator’s memories. The phrase “y el porvenir rodó al abismo” symbolically juxtaposes the future (porvenir) with an abyss, underscoring a precipitous fall from potential happiness to despair, catalyzed by pride.

Cordón de oro in historic Context

Recorded in 1967 in Argentina, a period and place rich with the cultural blossoming of tango music, “Cordón de oro” embeds within it the societal emphasis on passion, melodrama, and the expression of deep-seated emotions through music. The tango, during this era, was not just a dance form but a medium to discuss personal and collective narratives, often touching upon themes of love, betrayal, and existential contemplation. The year 1967, in the heart of the Argentine cultural renaissance, might have influenced the song’s emphasis on dramatic introspection and the reflection on personal pride and loss.

Armando Tagini

Armando Tagini was a renowned lyricist and poet, known for his contributions to the genre of Tango, weaving complex emotions into his compositions.