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Derecho viejo

Derecho viejo is a Tango written by Eduardo Arolas and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1966. Florindo Sassone has recorded Derecho viejo as an instrumental Tango.
“Derecho Viejo,” translating to “Old Right” in English, carries with it a sense of tradition and unwavering direction. It evokes the idea of following a path well-trodden by those who have come before, highlighting the steadfast values and principles that endure through time. In its notes, one feels the pull of history and the rhythm of legacy, both timeless and resolute.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gabriel Clausi

Author

Eduardo Arolas

Composer

1966/3/24

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Derecho viejo recorded by other Orchestras

Derecho viejo recorded by other Orchestras

1966/3/24 – El relampago – Florindo Sassone
1966/3/21 – La cumparsita – Florindo Sassone
1966/3/21 – Una noche de garufa – Florindo Sassone
1966/4/1 – Chumbicha – Anibal Troilo
1966/4/1 – Sombras nada mas – Anibal Troilo
Derecho viejo – 1939/7/17 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1948/9/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1963/11/13 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1945/5/28 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1927/4/19 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1941/12/30 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1959/6/2 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1957/4/8 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1966/3/24 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1953/10/23 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1957/8/7 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1926/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1936/8/10 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1953/8/5 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Derecho viejo – 1934/6/1 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Teofilo Ibanez

Letra del Tango Derecho viejo

Tango de mi ciudad, malevo y sensual,

canyengue y tristón, color de arrabal.

Señor de salón, tenés emoción

de noche porteña.

Vuelve para surgir en danza triunfal

canción sin igual que hace sentir

con tanta pasión en el corazón

su abrazo de amor.



Oigo el cantar de un triste bandoneón,

que llora en su canción la pena de un amor

que nunca pudo ser, por causa de creer

en locos berretines.

Todo pasó, no quiero recordar

el tiempo que se fue,

ya nunca volverá la dicha de tu amor

para poder soñar con vos en mi arrabal.



Qué dulzura hay en tu voz,

che, bandoneón, con tu chamuyo reo.

Tango lindo y querendón, nobleza de arrabal,

amores de otros tiempos…

Sigue, sigue tu canción

para alegrar esta velada linda,

suena, suena bandoneón, que siempre tu canción

está en el corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Derecho viejo"

Tango of my city, menacing and sensual,

swaggering and mournful, hue of the suburbs.

Lord of the dance hall, you possess the emotion

of a Buenos Aires night.

Returning to arise in triumphant dance,

a peerless song that makes one feel

with such passion in the heart

its embrace of love.

I hear the singing of a sorrowful bandoneon,

weeping in its song the sorrow of a love

that could never be, because of believing

in crazy whims.

It’s all gone, I don’t want to remember

the time that has passed,

the joy of your love will never return

to dream with you in my suburb.

How sweet is your voice,

hey, bandoneon, with your savvy chatter.

Beautiful, beloved tango, nobility of the suburbs,

loves of other times…

Continue, continue your song

to cheer this lovely evening,

play on, play bandoneon, for your song

is always in the heart.

Derecho viejo by Gabriel Clausi

Derecho viejo is a Tango written by Gabriel Clausi and composed by Eduardo Arolas.

Story behind the Tango Derecho viejo

The Tango “Derecho viejo” embodies a nostalgic reflection of past love and the vibrant life of Buenos Aires. The lyrics describe the unique traits of the city, marked by its malevolence and sensuality, with a melancholy undercurrent symbolizing a profound emotive connection to the past lives and lovers of the arrabal (neighborhood). The personification of the city through the tango illustrates a deep-seeded emotional tapestry intertwined with both joy and sorrow.



Symbolism of Derecho viejo

“Derecho viejo,” or “old right” in English, symbolizes a return to the roots of traditional values and customs. In the song, the bandoneón, a key element in tango music, is depicted as mourning an unattainable past love. The lyrical vocabulary rich with local terms like “malevo” (a tough guy) and references to “arrabal,” amplify the cultural depth, portraying an evocative picture of the neighborhood that shaped many such stories. The bandoneón’s “triste chant” reminds us of the sad, sometimes harsh realities that weave through the fabric of urban life, while its “sweet voice” reveals a yearning for the tender moments of yesteryears.



Derecho viejo in historic Context

“Derecho viejo” was penned during a period when Argentina was undergoing significant social and economic transformations. Recorded in 1966, this vintage tango connects listeners to the golden age of tango in the 1930’s and 40’s, evoking a sense of loss and change. The references to typical city scenes and elements such as nights in Buenos Aires and the emotive pull of the bandoneón not only depict the geographic landscape but also mirror the cultural shifts during the mid-20th century Argentina. The tango served as a bridge between the traditional and the contemporary, echoing the communal sentiment of clinging to romanticized memories amidst evolving times.



Gabriel Clausi

Gabriel Clausi was an esteemed Argentine tango musician known for his deep contributions to the genre both as a bandoneonist and composer.