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De antaño

De antaño is a Milonga written by Luis Rubistein and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1939. The Milonga De antaño is written by Luis Rubistein, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded De antaño with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
The name “De antaño” translates to “Of Yesteryear” in English. It evokes the timeless charm of memories and whispers of a bygone era. This piece, whether a poignant instrumental or a soulful tango, invites us to sway with nostalgia and feel the echoes of stories etched in the heart.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Luis Rubistein

Author

Luis Rubistein

Composer

1939/9/27

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga De antaño

This is the translation of the Milonga “De antaño” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “De antaño” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga De antaño

En la calleja querendona y suburbana,
los pregones más humildes
ponen sol en las mañanas
y las muchachas, junto al carro verdulero,
se estremecen al piropo
del galante vocinglero.
Hay un revuelo de trenzas y percales,
policromía brillante de arrabal
y en cada puerta pone el sol con sus raudales,
un poquito más de vida
y otro amor sentimental.

Tiempo
de pantalón a la francesa,
noches
en que reinaba la ilusión,
cuando el amor se volcaba en serenatas,
luna de plata
sobre el balcón.
Tiempo.
del bordonear de las guitarras,
bajo
los techos verdes del parral,
cuando el clavel se enredaba en la guedeja,
junto a la oreja
de algún zorzal.

Los viejos valses del renguito organillero
que bailaba en la vereda
el monito milonguero,
y la caída de la tarde dibujaba
un gris melancolía
que en la noche se encerraba.
Y eran jardines de rosas y malvones
los que colgaban temblando del balcón.
Mi Buenos Aires, con mi cofre de emociones
en la pena del recuerdo
hoy te doy mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Milonga "De antaño"

In the suburban street full of longing,
the humblest cries
bring sun in the mornings
and the girls, beside the greengrocer’s cart,
shiver at the flattery
of the gallant loudmouth.
There’s a flutter of braids and prints,
a bright polychrome of the neighborhood
and at each door the sun, with its torrents, gives
a little more life
and another sentimental love.

Time
of French-style trousers,
nights
when illusion reigned,
when love poured into serenades,
silver moon
over the balcony.
Time
of the strumming of guitars,
under
the green trellis roofs,
when the carnation wound in the hair,
beside the ear
of some songbird.

The old waltzes of the limping grind organ player
that the little milonga monkey danced
on the sidewalk,
and the fall of the evening drew
a gray melancholy
that closed in the night.
And they were gardens of roses and geraniums
hanging trembling from the balcony.
My Buenos Aires, with my chest of emotions
in the sorrow of memory,
today I give you my heart.

De antaño by Luis Rubistein

De antaño is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Luis Rubistein.

Story behind the Tango De antaño

“De antaño” paints a nostalgic portrait of Buenos Aires, evoking a bygone era filled with vibrant street life and romantic imagery. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and sentimentality for simpler times, when daily life was filled with colorful characters, lively street vendors, and the tender interactions between people in a tightly knit community. The song transports the listener to a past where life was less complicated and emotions were worn proudly on one’s sleeve.

Symbolism of De antaño

The tango is rich with symbolism, drawing heavily on imagery that represents both the physical and emotional landscape of Buenos Aires. The “calleja querendona y suburbana” symbolizes not just a physical place, but a home for tender memories. The “sol en las mañanas” and “trenzas y percales” are symbolic of youth and vitality, while “mi Buenos Aires, con mi cofre de emociones” represents the deep emotional connection the narrator holds with the city. Notably, the use of “luna de plata sobre el balcón” paints a romantic picture of nights filled with serenades and love.

De antaño in historic Context

The tango was created in 1939, a period where Buenos Aires was bustling with cultural developments but also facing social changes. The city was a melting pot of European immigrant influences, which shaped its vibrant music and arts scene. The lyrics reflect the deep-seated traditions of this cultural mosaic, capturing the essence of an era when community life played a significant role in shaping personal identities. The descriptions of serenades, gardens, and street vendors are reflective of a time when daily life was intertwined with the communal experience.

About Luis Rubistein

Luis Rubistein was a prominent Argentine composer known for his contributions to the tango genre, capturing the spirit and stories of Buenos Aires through his timeless compositions.