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El carrerito

El carrerito is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1928. The Tango El carrerito is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, Roberto Firpo has recorded El carrerito with the singer Teófilo Ibáñez.
“El carrerito,” which translates to “The Little Cart” in English, carries the essence of a bustling marketplace in its melody. The rhythm of the music evokes the image of a small cart weaving through crowded city streets, its wheels turning with the pulse of vibrant life. In its notes, one can sense the stories and dreams of those who journey alongside it.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Teófilo Ibáñez

Singer

Alberto Vacarezza

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1928/6/1

Date

Teófilo Ibáñez
Teófilo Ibáñez
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Carlos di Sarli – Che bacana – 1929/10/28
Carlos Gardel – Cobardía – 1933/8/25
Carlos Gardel – Tomo y obligo – 1931/10/26
Carlos Gardel – Cruz de palo – 1929/3/1
Carlos Gardel – Amame mucho – 1922/1/1
Carlos Gardel – Gimiendo – 1927/7/8
Armando PONTIER – Verdemar – 1960/7/21
Ricardo Malerba – Triste revelacion – 1944/6/30
Ricardo Malerba – Tres amigos – 1944/4/18
Ricardo Malerba – Cuando florezcan las rosas – 1943/6/10
Ricardo Malerba – Sali del paso Manolo – 1941/9/25
Ricardo Malerba – Linda – 1956/9/13

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El carrerito recorded by other Orchestras

El carrerito recorded by other Orchestras

1928/5/31 – Viva la patria – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Mi Buenos Aires (2) – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Jazmin de amor – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Fuegos artificiales – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Farabute – Roberto Firpo
El carrerito – 1970/12/16 – Juan D-Arienzo – Osvaldo Ramos
El carrerito – 1928/5/3 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Ernesto Fama
El carrerito – 1956/8/28 – Rodolfo Biagi – Hugo Duval
El carrerito – 1981/1/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Gigi De Angelis
El carrerito – 1928/6/1 – Roberto Firpo – Teofilo Ibanez

Lyrics Translation of the Tango El carrerito

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

Letra del Tango El carrerito

¡Chiche! ¡Moro! ¡Zaino!

Vamos, pingos, por favor,

que pa’ subir el repecho

no falta más que un tirón.

¡Zaino! ¡Chiche! ¡Moro!

La barranca ya pasó,

y por verla tengo apuro

de llegar al corralón.



Y castigando muy suavemente

sobre las ancas del cadenero,

todas las tardes pasa el carrero

peón de la tropa «El Picaflor».

Va de compadre masticando un pucho,

y un clavelito del color del ceibo

lleva en la cinta de un chambergo

como regalo de un corazón.



¡Moro! ¡Chiche! ¡Zaino!

Y al llegar al corralón

pega un chiflido de alerta

y abre la china el portón.

¡Chiche! ¡Moro! ¡Zaino!

Ya la tarde se apagó,

pero en los ojos de ella

ha vuelto a salir el sol.



Desata alegre la caballada,

y tras la cena, corta y sencilla,

pulsa la viola y un tango ensilla

con el recuerdo de su canción.



¡Chiche! ¡Moro! ¡Zaino!

La barranca se acabó,

pero ya no tengo apuro

de llegar al corralón.

English lyrics of the Tango "El carrerito"

Dark Bay! Roan! Gray!

Let’s go, steeds, if you please,

For climbing the steep slope

It takes only one more pull.

Gray! Dark Bay! Roan!

The ravine is left behind,

And I am eager to see it

To reach the large corral.

Gently spurring

On the hindquarters of the lead horse,

Every evening the carter passes,

A laborer from the troop “El Picaflor.”

He chews on his stub like a tough guy,

And wears a tiny carnation red as a coral tree

In the band of his wide-brimmed hat

As a gift from a sweetheart.

Gray! Dark Bay! Roan!

Upon reaching the large corral,

He whistles sharply to alert,

And the country girl opens the gate.

Dark Bay! Roan! Gray!

Now the evening has dimmed,

But in her eyes,

The sun has risen again.

He happily unties the horses,

And after a dinner, brief and plain,

He strums the guitar and saddles up a tango

With the memory of his song.

Dark Bay! Roan! Gray!

The ravine is no more,

But I no longer rush

To reach the large corral.

El carrerito by Alberto Vacarezza

El carrerito is a Tango written by Alberto Vacarezza and composed by Raúl de los Hoyos.


Story behind the Tango El carrerito

The lyrics of “El carrerito” illuminate the journey of a carrero, or cart driver, and his horses Chiche, Moro, and Zaino. It captures moments in his daily life, threading his love for a woman alongside his routine of steering and caring for horses. The repeated mention of the horses’ names grounds the song in a tone of warm familiarity, highlighting the carrero’s bond with his loyal companions. Throughout the lyrics, there’s a vivid depiction of the daily closing of the day and eagerness to return to a loved one, turning everyday labor into a heartfelt narrative.


Symbolism of El carrerito

In “El carrerito,” the horses symbolize the steady, reliable forces in our lives, always present, always dependable. The “tirón” or “pull” needed to navigate obstacles mirrors life’s own challenges, symbolized here by the barranca, or bluff. The gate opened by the “china,” or woman, represents not just the entry to a place but to the heart and the warmth awaiting the carrero. Details like the “clavelito del color del ceibo” (little carnation the color of a ceibo), worn on his hat, reinforce themes of love and passion—the ceibo flower being Argentina’s national flower, known for its vibrant red hue, symbolizing deep emotion.


El carrerito in historic Context

Composed in 1928, “El carrerito” emerged during a vibrant era in Argentine history, when Tango was both a cultural identity and a reflection of everyday societal undercurrents. This period in Argentina was marked by significant immigration, rural migration to urban areas, and a complex social tapestry. The setting of Argentina gives the narrative a cultural richness, enveloping it in the aura of Buenos Aires’ outskirts, where life was a blend of hard labor and poignant moments of joy, frequently expressed through Tango.


Alberto Vacarezza

Alberto Vacarezza was an Argentine playwright and poet known for his prolific contributions to the Tango lyric genre, capturing the essence of Buenos Aires’ popular culture.