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Dandy

Dandy is a Tango written by Lucio Demare and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1969. The Tango Dandy is written by Lucio Demare, Horacio Salgán has recorded Dandy with the singer Edmundo Rivero.
“Dandy,” or “El Dandy” in Spanish, evokes the spirit of elegance and charismatic flair. This piece embodies a refined sophistication that dances with grace, capturing the essence of a stylish, self-assured individual. It resonates with the allure of intricate steps and vibrant passion, sweeping listeners into a world where charm and poise reign supreme.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Edmundo Rivero

Singer

Agustín Irusta

Author

Lucio Demare

Composer

1969/1/1

Date

Edmundo Rivero
Edmundo Rivero
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Héctor Varela – La trilla – 1950/12/15
Juan D’Arienzo – En tu corazon – 1938/9/30
Juan D’Arienzo – De puro curda – 1965/10/14
Juan D’Arienzo – Que seas muy feliz – 1958/5/28
Juan D’Arienzo – Porque tú me lo pides – 1955/8/9
Juan D’Arienzo – La clavada – 1967/8/16
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – La cumparsita – 1968/9/11
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – A Pedro Maffia – 1968/9/11
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – Toda mi vida – 1968/8/5
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – Del barrio de las latas – 1968/8/5
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – La última curda – 1969/7/30

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Dandy recorded by other Orchestras

Dandy recorded by other Orchestras

1969/1/1 – Los despojos – Jose Basso
1969/1/1 – Secuestro – Jose Basso
1969/1/1 – Yuyo verde – Domingo Federico
1969/1/1 – Percal – Domingo Federico
1969/1/1 – Al compas del corazon (Late un corazon) – Domingo Federico
Dandy – 1965/10/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Osvaldo Ramos
Dandy – 1945/12/3 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Roberto Chanel
Dandy – 1928/8/11 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Dandy – 1957/1/1 – Lucio Demare – Instrumental
Dandy – 1969/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Edmundo Rivero

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dandy

This is the translation of the Tango “Dandy” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Dandy” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Dandy

Dandy,

ahora te llaman

los que no te conocieron

cuando entonces

eras terrán,

porque pasás por niño bien

y ahora te creen que sos un gran bacán;

mas yo sé, dandy,

que sos un seco, y en el barrio

se comentan fulerías,

para tu mal…

Cuando sepan que sos confidente,

tus amigos del café

te piantarán.



Has nacido en una cuna

de malevos, calaveras,

de vivillos y otras yerbas…

Sin embargo, ¡quién diria!,

en el circo de la vida

siempre fuistes un chabón.

Entre la gente del hampa

no has tenido performance,

pero dicen los pipiolos

que se ha corrido la bolilla

y han junado que sos

un gran batidor…



Dandy,

en vez de darte

tanto corte pensá un poco

en tu viejita

y en su dolor.

Tu pobre hermana en el taller

su vida entrega con entero amor

y por las noches

su almita enferma,

con la de su madrecita

en una sola sufriendo están…

Pero un dia,

cuando nieve en tu cabeza,

a tu hermana y a tu vieja

llorarás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Dandy"

Dandy,

now they call you

those who didn’t know you

when back then

you were just a guy on the street,

because you pass as a fine young man

and now they believe you’re a big shot;

but I know, dandy,

that you’re broke, and in the neighborhood

scandals are whispered,

to your detriment…

When they find out you’re a snitch,

your friends from the café

will shun you.

You were born in a cradle

of tough guys, scoundrels,

schemers, and the like…

Yet, who would have thought!

in life’s circus

you were always just a fellow.

Among the criminal world

you’ve had no performance,

but the rookies say

the word has spread

and they’ve spotted that you are

a big storyteller…

Dandy,

instead of acting so high and mighty, think a little

about your little mother

and her pain.

Your poor sister in the workshop

gives her life with full love

and at night

her ailing soul

with her little mother’s

in one, they suffer…

But one day,

when grayness crowns your hair,

you’ll cry for your sister and your mother.

Dandy by Agustín Irusta

Dandy is a Tango written by Agustín Irusta and composed by Lucio Demare.

Story behind the Tango Dandy

The tango “Dandy” depicts a character who is perceived socially as a well-off and influential individual, referred to as “Dandy”. However, the lyrics reveal a stark contrast between public perception and reality. Initially, Dandy is described through a lens of irony, where those unfamiliar with his past lavish him with a title that hints at sophistication and aristocracy. Contrary to his current persona of refinement, he has humble and problematic roots, involving associations with dubious characters.



Symbolism of Dandy

The song utilizes strong imagery and contrasts to critique superficiality and dishonesty. Terms like “niño bien” (well-off child) and “gran bacán” (big shot) juxtapose with “un seco” (literally dry, but contextually means penniless or insignificant) to highlight the disparity between Dandy’s outward appearance and his actual status. The repeated mention of “dandy” symbolically underpins a facade of elegance that cloaks a less glamorous truth. Furthermore, the reference to Dandy’s “viejita” (little old mother) and sister contrasts his superficial life with their genuine struggles, emphasizing a disconnect and perhaps a call for familial responsibility and compassion.



Dandy in historic Context

“Dandy” was written in a politically and socially tumultuous period in Argentina during 1969. This era marked by social changes and a growing divide between different social groups. The tango, a genre deeply woven into the fabric of Argentine culture, often reflects such societal issues. Here, the character of Dandy serves as a critique of individuals who adopt a bourgeois facade while denying their roots and responsibilities. This portrayal could be interpreted as a mirror to the societal shifts and emerging conflicts between traditional values and modern aspirations.



Agustín Irusta

Agustín Irusta was a prominent Argentine singer and composer, known for his contributions to the tango genre.