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El carrerito

El carrerito is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1956. The Tango El carrerito is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded El carrerito with the singer Hugo Duval.
“El carrerito,” which translates to “The Little Street” in English, evokes the charm and intimacy of a small, humble path that carries countless stories. Whispering tales of bustling days and quiet, starlit nights, it captures the rhythm of life passing by. With each note, “El carrerito” breathes life into the memory of footsteps, conversations, and dreams.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Hugo Duval

Singer

Alberto Vacarezza

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1956/8/28

Date

Hugo Duval
Hugo Duval
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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El carrerito recorded by other Orchestras

El carrerito recorded by other Orchestras

1956/8/28 – Ramona – Rodolfo Biagi
1956/8/24 – Doble condena – Edgardo Donato
1956/8/23 – Lloremos – Juan D-Arienzo
1956/8/23 – Aclaremos – Juan D-Arienzo
1956/8/23 – Calla Bandoneon – Juan D-Arienzo
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! Black! Chestnut!
Come on, steeds, please,
for to climb the steep hill
one more pull is all we need.
Dark Bay! Chestnut! Black!
The slope has been passed,
and in haste I long to see her
as I reach the large pen.

And gently whipping
on the haunches of the leading horse,
every evening the cart driver passes
a laborer of the “El Picaflor” troop.
He goes as a dandy chewing a stub,
and a small red carnation
he wears in the band of his hat
as a gift from a heart.

Black! Chestnut! Dark Bay!
And upon reaching the large pen
he gives a sharp whistle of alert,
and the girl opens the gate.
Chestnut! Black! Dark Bay!
The evening has faded,
but in her eyes
the sun has risen again.

Joyfully he unleashes the horses,
and after a brief, simple dinner,
he strums the guitar and a tango saddles
with the memory of his song.

Chestnut! Black! Dark Bay!
The slope is gone,
but now I’m in no rush
to reach the large pen.

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

“El carrerito” portrays the daily journey of a humble cart driver through the imagery of his interactions with his horses (Chiche, Moro, Zaino) and the landscape. The song encapsulates the essence of a simple life, bound to the rhythms of nature and labor. It tells a story of a cart driver pushing his horses gently to get them across difficult stretches (“para subir el repecho no falta más que un tirón”) while eagerly anticipating his return to his loved one, for whom the mere sight represents the return of sunshine (“pero en los ojos de ella ha vuelto a salir el sol”). This recurring journey symbolizes a routine filled with anticipation and love.



Symbolism of El carrerito

The cart, the horses, and the path taken are loaded with symbolism in this tango. The horses—”Chiche,” “Moro,” and “Zaino”—each possibly signify different facets of the driver’s own traits such as strength, reliability, and endurance. The “barranca” or cliff they pass symbolizes obstacles and challenges, both in the literal journey and metaphorically in life’s journey. The “corralón” or big yard signifies a place of safety, comfort, and love, which the driver yearns to return to every evening. The act of “castigando muy suavemente” not only portrays a gentle and caring relationship with the horses but also a tender, loving approach to life and its struggles.



El carrerito in historic Context

Released in 1956, “El carrerito” emerged during a period when Argentina was undergoing significant political and social changes. The narrative embedded in the tango may reflect a nostalgic yearning for simpler, more predictable times amidst the country’s complex realities. The use of traditional Argentine symbols like “ceibo” (both a flower and the national tree of Argentina) and the mention of “chambergo” (a type of hat) ground the song deeply in local culture, appealing to a sense of national identity and pride.



Alberto Vacarezza

Alberto Vacarezza was a prominent Argentine playwright and lyricist known for his vivid portrayal of the Buenos Aires lower classes and urban popular culture in his work.