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El choclo

El choclo is a Tango written by Angel Villoldo and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1952. Alfredo De Angelis has recorded El choclo as an instrumental Tango.
“El Choclo,” translated as “The Corn Cob,” is a piece that dances between the rustic simplicity of its namesake and the intricate rhythms of life. The corn cob, a staple of both sustenance and tradition, mirrors the tango’s roots in everyday heartbeats and shared histories. Through its melodies, “El Choclo” weaves a tapestry of nostalgia and vitality.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Angel Villoldo

Author

Angel Villoldo

Composer

1952/8/5

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

1952/8/5 – Tradicion – Alfredo De Angelis
1952/8/5 – Trapo viejo – Alfredo De Angelis
1952/8/6 – Corrientes angosta – Florindo Sassone
1952/8/6 – Vieja postal – Florindo Sassone
1952/8/13 – Luis Alberto – Juan D-Arienzo
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,
in my hours of sadness,
you bring to my mind
your affectionate memory,
and chaining me to your notes.
Sweetly,
I feel my soul
shrink little by little.

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, now gone.

El choclo recorded by Alfredo De Angelis


El choclo is an instrumental Tango composed by Angel Villoldo.



Interpretation of El choclo

The name “El choclo” translates to “The Corn” in English. This piece, though ostensibly about something as simple as corn, evokes a nuanced tapestry of Argentine culture through its vibrant tango rhythm. The music itself is imbued with a sense of rustic abundance and hearty simplicity, much like the name suggests. Through its lively tempo and distinct melody, “El choclo” captures the spirit of everyday life and the philosophical depth hidden in ordinary things, celebrating both the grit and grace found within traditional Argentine settings.



Alfredo De Angelis and El choclo

Performed by the illustrious Tango Orchestra Alfredo De Angelis, “El choclo” gains an added layer of elegance and precision. Alfredo De Angelis’ interpretation brings a refined orchestration that enhances the original composition’s warmth and vitality. His adept handling of the ensemble ensures each instrument contributes to a harmonious blend, underscoring the piece’s dynamic nature and its characteristic danceable rhythm, which invites listeners to engage both emotionally and physically with the music.