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El choclo

El choclo is a Tango written by Angel Villoldo and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1954. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded El choclo as an instrumental Tango.
“El Choclo,” or “The Corn,” dances through the air as a spirited tango, weaving stories of passion and nostalgia in each elegant note. The title evokes the vibrant golden cornfields of Argentina, a symbol of growth and abundance, grounding the music with its earthy roots. As the melody unfolds, “El Choclo” paints a portrait of life’s vibrant harvests, both tender and tumultuous.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Angel Villoldo

Author

Angel Villoldo

Composer

1954/8/13

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

1954/8/13 – Canzoneta – Juan D-Arienzo
1954/8/4 – Seleccion de tangos camperos – Alfredo De Angelis
1954/8/1 – Chau – Alfredo De Angelis
1954/7/31 – El amanecer – Carlos di Sarli
1954/8/26 – Fraternal – Alfredo Gobbi
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 chaining me to your notes.

Sweetly,

I feel that my soul

shrinks 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 those times,

so beautiful, now 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” is a vivid portrayal of nostalgic emotions, reflecting a longing for the past. Composed by Angel Villoldo, one of the pioneers of Tango, it evokes a deep sense of melancholy and reminiscence. The lyrics reveal a person looking back on life’s youthful, joyful times now contrasted by the current phase of life marked by physical aging signified by “blanqueado ya mis sienes” (whitened temples). This poignant reflection captures the essence of temporal transition through the medium of Tango, a dance deeply entrenched in expressing complex human emotions.

Symbolism of El choclo

The title “El Choclo” translates to “The Cob” in English and is metaphorically significant. Corn, a staple Latin American grain, is used here to represent something inherently simple yet foundational. This can be interpreted as the elemental nature of the Tango in Argentine culture and individual lives. The use of “Vieja milonga” (Old milonga) suggests the Tango’s enduring presence and its nostalgic effect on people. The music’s term “encadenandome a tus notas” (chaining me to your notes) symbolizes how the Tango captivates and holds onto one’s soul, depicting the music as an unstoppable force that entwines with one’s identity.

El choclo in historic Context

The creation of “El Choclo” in Argentina in 1954 places it in a period of substantial cultural expression, where the Tango was not merely a dance but a significant aspect of social identity. During this time, Argentina was experiencing vast changes both politically and socially, and Tango music served not only as entertainment but also as a form of personal and communal expression. The lyrics of “El choclo,” with their nostalgic tone and celebration of the past, may be seen as a response to contemporary changes and a yearning for the simplicity and beauty of earlier times.

Angel Villoldo

Angel Villoldo, often referred to as the “father of tango,” was an Argentine musician and one of the most important figures in the early development of Tango.