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Diarios, revistas… señor

Diarios, revistas… señor is a Tango written by Enrique Rodríguez and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1942. The Tango Diarios, revistas… señor is written by Enrique Rodríguez, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Diarios, revistas… señor with the singer Armando Moreno.
“Diarios, revistas… señor” translates to “Newspapers, magazines… sir.” This evocative title suggests the bustling routines of city life, capturing fleeting moments and stories through the lens of daily publications. It paints a vivid picture of a gentleman absorbed in the world’s headlines, savoring each line as a connection to the wider, ever-changing world.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Héctor Marcó

Author

Enrique Rodríguez

Composer

1942/9/11

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Diarios, revistas... señor

This is the translation of the Tango “Diarios, revistas… señor” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Diarios, revistas… señor” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Diarios, revistas... señor

Diarios, revistas… señor…
Así voceaba todos los días
Un canillita junto a mi esquina.
Quemar en soles, brillar en luna,
Silbar el viento, por sus mejillas.
Tenía diez años, diez años cortos
Y unos harapos por más abrigo,
Sin más amparo ni más amigos
Que una viejita que Dios le dio.

Y fue una tarde, lluviosa y triste
Que como tantas, el pan buscaba,
Una nenita pidió los chistes
Llamando al “Laucha” de una portada,
Y el pobrecito, por complacerla
Se largó ansioso, desde un tranvía,
Pero la muerte que lo quería
Entre sus ruedas se lo llevó.

Recitado:
Así se fue aquel “canilla”
Y otro dijo en su dolor:
“Lauchita remontó el vuelo
para vender en el cielo…
– Diarios, revistas… señor… – ”

English lyrics of the Tango "Diarios, revistas... señor"

Newspapers, magazines… sir…
This was the shout he gave every day,
A young paperboy by my corner.
To burn in suns, to shine in moon,
To whistle the wind, across his cheeks.
He was ten years old, just ten short years
And some rags for warmth,
With no more shelter or more friends
Than an old lady that God gave him.

And it was one afternoon, rainy and sad
Like so many, he sought his bread,
A little girl asked for the comics
Calling out to the “Mouse” on the cover,
And the poor boy, to please her
Jumped off eagerly from a tram,
But death, which wanted him
Took him away under its wheels.

Recited:
So went that young “newsie”
And another said in his pain:
“Little Mouse took flight
to sell in the sky…
– Newspapers, magazines… sir… -“

Diarios, revistas… señor by Héctor Marcó

Diarios, revistas… señor is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.



Story behind the Tango Diarios, revistas… señor

The tango “Diarios, revistas… señor” tells the poignant tale of a young newspaper boy, colloquially known as “canillita,” in the streets of Argentina. Every day, regardless of weather conditions, he shouted “Diarios, revistas… señor…” at a street corner, becoming a familiar presence. Tragically, his life is cut short in an accident as he attempts to fetch a comic for a young girl from a moving tram. The narrative captures a snapshot of his meager existence and untimely end, reflecting on themes of youth, poverty, and mortality.



Symbolism of Diarios, revistas… señor

The phrase “Diarios, revistas… señor” symbolizes the daily struggle for survival faced by the lower classes, as the boy shouts it out each day in an attempt to make a living. His shout, which pierces the urban soundscape, functions as a reminder of the persistent presence of poverty. The “viejita que Dios le dio” symbolizes minimal but significant emotional support in his dire circumstances, possibly a grandmother figure who cares for him. The tragic tram incident, representing abrupt and cruel twists of fate, culminates the boy’s short-lived struggle with a stark reminder of the fragility of life.



Diarios, revistas… señor in historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1942 during World War II’s global upheavals, this tango resonates with the struggles of the ordinary people whose lives were pervaded by economic hardship and social upheavals. The figure of the “canillita” is directly rooted in Argentine culture, terming young boys selling newspapers. These children often suffered under harsh conditions to earn a living, reflecting broader societal neglect. The song thus not only narrates the specific tragedy of one boy but also highlights the resilience and vulnerability of a whole social class during a turbulent historical period.



Héctor Marcó

Héctor Marcó was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for creating lyrics that vividly captured the socio-cultural landscapes of Argentina.