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El choclo

El choclo is a Tango written by Angel Villoldo and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1929. Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded El choclo as an instrumental Tango.
“El Choclo,” translating to “The Corncob” in English, evokes in its lively melodies the rustic essence of traditional Argentina. Just as the robust corn stalks sway in rhythmic unison in the fields, this tango captures the dance of life’s ebbs and flows. Each note tells stories of harvest, humble beginnings, and the grounding roots that connect heart to soil.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Angel Villoldo

Author

Angel Villoldo

Composer

1929/8/27

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

1929/8/27 – Bronca rea – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1929/8/26 – Rie payaso – Carlos Gardel
1929/8/28 – La divina dama – Carlos Gardel
1929/8/29 – Tal vez mi nena – Roberto Firpo
1929/8/25 – Culpas ajenas – Carlos Gardel
El choclo – 1954/4/21 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El choclo – 1954/6/30 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El choclo – 1937/7/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1954/8/13 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1948/5/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1963/12/4 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1941/11/13 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
El choclo – 1964/4/7 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1947/9/11 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1952/8/5 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
El choclo – 1971/5/17 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
El choclo – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
El choclo – 1956/11/29 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
El choclo – 1962/10/5 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
El choclo – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
El choclo – 1970/6/18 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
El choclo – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
El choclo – 1940/8/29 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
El choclo – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
El choclo – 1958/7/4 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
El choclo – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
El choclo – 1963/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
El choclo – 1929/8/27 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango El choclo

Vieja milonga

que en mi horas de tristeza,

traes a mi mente

tu recuerdo cariñoso

y encadenandome a tus notas.

Dulcemente,

siento que el alma

se me encoje poco a poco.



Hoy que los años

han blanqueado ya mis sienes,

tango querido,

viejo tango que me embarga,

con la cadencia

de su musica sentida,

recuerdo aquella epoca,

tan linda que se fue.

English lyrics of the Tango "El choclo"

Old milonga,

that in my hours of sadness,

you bring to my mind

your affectionate memory

and bind me to your notes.

Sweetly,

I feel that my soul

slowly shrinks.



Now that the years

have already whitened my temples,

beloved tango,

old tango that overwhelms me,

with the cadence

of its heartfelt music,

I remember that time,

so beautiful that has gone.

El choclo by Angel Villoldo

El choclo is a tango written by Angel Villoldo and composed by Angel Villoldo.



Story behind the Tango El choclo

“El Choclo,” which translates to “The Corn Cob” in English, is imbued with rich metaphor, symbolizing the essential and everyday aspects of life in the voice of the tango, a genre deeply rooted in Argentine culture. The lyrics nostalgically recall memories of a past era, marked by youth and vitality. Through the narrative of personal reflection and the passage of time, Villoldo conveys a longing for the bygone days alongside a poignant acceptance of aging, highlighted as his hair grays. The dance rhythm parallels this introspection, illustrating how tango, as a dance of passion and intimacy, also carries threads of melancholy and nostalgia.



Symbolism of El choclo

“El Choclo” uses the recurrence of milonga – a precursor to tango- as a symbol of nostalgic beauty and enduring connection. The repetitive mention of this musical style underscores its significance in the narrator’s life and in Argentine culture. The language carries particular emotional weight, describing how the soul “shrinks” with the sentimental strains of the music, suggesting a resurfacing of old, perhaps suppressed, feelings. This emotional connection is emphasized by the term “vieja milonga,” hinting at an affectionate bond with history and heritage.



El choclo in Historic Context

Composed in 1903, though widely popularized in 1929, “El Choclo” emerged at a time when tango was gaining its foothold in the global music scene from the streets and barrios of Buenos Aires. Tango itself, often reflecting themes of love, loss and nostalgia, mirrored the socio-economic shifts and urbanization of Argentina. The emotion captured in “El Choclo” reflects a universal sentiment of reflection on youth and change, themes deeply resonant during a historical era marked by significant societal transformation, leaving many to confront the modernization of their personal lives and culture.



Angel Villoldo

Angel Villoldo, often hailed as one of the fathers of the tango, was an influential Argentine musician and songwriter who played a pivotal role in shaping the early sounds of tango music.