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Delirio gaucho

Delirio gaucho is a Vals written by Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1929. Roberto Firpo has recorded Delirio gaucho as an instrumental Vals.
“Delirio Gaucho,” translating to “Gaucho Delirium,” captures the wild, unrestrained passion of the Argentine pampas. It is a haunting tango that echoes the fervent heartbeats of solitary horsemen under expansive, starlit skies. In its melody, one can feel the feverish dreams and soulful longing of those who live and love boundless lands.

Vals

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi

Author

Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi

Composer

1929/6/8

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Letra del Vals Delirio gaucho

¡Oh, paisanita divina!

Reina eres, moza de mi suelo,

Virgencita del consuelo

De mis horas de aflicción.

Ven aquí, junto a mi lado,

Reclina tu cabecita,

Y has de oír cómo palpita

Con delirio el corazón.



Y verás, mi virgencita

Que al escuchar su latido,

Te dirá lo que ha sufrido

Este paria por tu amor.

Y aunque el destino o la suerte

Lo separe de tu lado,

Sufre el gaucho resignado

En silencio su dolor.



Cuando aparece el lucero

Irradiando luz divina,

Creo ver tus ojos, china

Con su tierno parpadear.

Vuelvo a mirar sus fulgores

Y su imagen entre brisas,

Como una dulce sonrisa,

Hace a mi alma delirar.



Al reflejo de la luna

De una noche adormecida,

En el jardín de mi vida

Veo un paisaje seductor:

La virgen de mi consuelo

Sentadita entre las flores,

Oyendo a los payadores

Que cantan trovas de amor.

English lyrics of the Vals "Delirio gaucho"

Oh, my divine country girl!

You are a queen, maiden of my land,

Little virgin of consolation

In my hours of affliction.

Come here, by my side,

Rest your little head,

And you will hear how it beats

With delirium, the heart.

And you will see, my little virgin,

That hearing its beating,

It will tell you what it has suffered

This outcast for your love.

And though fate or fortune

May separate him from your side,

The gaucho suffers resignedly

His pain in silence.

When the evening star appears

Radiating divine light,

I believe I see your eyes, girl,

With their tender flutter.

I look again at its brightness

And its image among breezes,

Like a sweet smile,

Makes my soul delirious.

In the reflection of the moon

Of a slumbering night,

In the garden of my life

I see a seductive landscape:

The virgin of my consolation

Sitting among the flowers,

Listening to the troubadours

Who sing ballads of love.

Delirio gaucho by Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi

Delirio gaucho is a Tango written by Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi and composed by Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi.



Story behind the Tango Delirio gaucho

“Delirio gaucho” portrays the depth of a rural man’s feelings towards his beloved. The lyrics describe a gaucho, or cowboy, expressing his adoration and emotional turmoil to a “paisanita,” a term of endearment for a countrywoman. Throughout the song, he reveals his suffering and devotion, emphasizing the intense, almost delirious state of his heart caused by his love. The gaucho’s experiences of love are intertwined with the natural and rural imagery, utilizing elements like the starlit sky and the soothing presence of nature to capture moments of reflection and profound feeling.



Symbolism of Delirio gaucho

The tango uses vivid natural imagery and spiritual references to enhance its emotional expression. Phrases like “Virgencita del consuelo” and “Reina eres, moza de mi suelo” elevate the subject of the gaucho’s love to an almost divine status, reflecting her importance and sacredness in his life. Elements such as the “lucero” (evening star) and “reflejo de la luna” (reflection of the moon) symbolize guidance and light in his life, suggesting the beloved’s eyes and smile bring clarity and joy to him. The mention of “payadores,” traditional folk singers, indicates a deep cultural rooting and celebrates the heritage of storytelling and music in expressing love and personal narratives.



Delirio gaucho in historic Context

“Delirio gaucho” was written and recorded in 1929, a period in which tango music was integral to Argentine culture but was also becoming a global phenomenon. This context is crucial as it reflects a time of technological changes and the increasing romanticization of the gaucho lifestyle in literature and music. The use of the term “gaucho” itself connects to a nationalistic sentiment, celebrating the rugged, rural life that was rapidly evolving during that era. The character’s emotional suffering and devotion could also metaphorically mirror the societal struggles and transformations of the period.



Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi

Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi was a prominent figure in the Argentine tango scene, known as “El violín romántico del tango” for his deeply expressive playing style.