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El choclo

El choclo is a Tango written by Angel Villoldo and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1963. Horacio Salgán has recorded El choclo as an instrumental Tango.
“El Choclo,” translated to English as “The Corn Cob,” sweeps through the air with the rich, golden warmth of a harvest dance. The name evokes the humble yet profound beauty of life’s simple pleasures, where each kernel tells a story of sunlit fields and timeless traditions. In its melody, one finds a rhythmic embrace of nostalgia and joy.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Angel Villoldo

Author

Angel Villoldo

Composer

1963/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

El choclo recorded by other Orchestras

1963/1/1 – Con un silbido en los labios – Rodolfo Biagi
1963/1/1 – Duerme mi nina – Rodolfo Biagi
1963/1/1 – Como se muere de amor – Jose Basso
1963/1/1 – Cuando el amor muere – Jose Basso
1963/1/1 – El internado – Jose Basso
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,

brings to my mind

your affectionate memory

and chaining me to your notes.

Sweetly,

I feel that the 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 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 as “The Ear of Corn” in English, metaphorically speaks to a particularly cherished or quintessential element of Argentine culture—Tango itself. The lyrics evoke a potent sense of nostalgia and a deep, personal connection to the past. The tango addresses the sense of longing that arises from reminiscing about one’s youth, particularly those moments of joy and sorrow, all interwoven with the rhythms of tango music that defined those times.



Symbolism of El choclo

“Vieja milonga” sets the tone of respect and affection for the conventional or old ways. Milonga, a precursor to tango, connects deeply with Argentine historical culture. The song captures the depth of emotion in the tango dance and how it serves as a comforting remembrance in times of sadness. Phrases like “tu recuerdo cariñoso” and “se me encoje poco a poco” emphasize the sweet and contracting pains of nostalgic memory, which can be perceived as both joyful and melancholically binding.



El choclo in historic Context

Although the tango “El choclo” is associated with 1963, it zeroes in on an older Argentina, possibly at the time of its cultural blossoming of tango in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this period, Buenos Aires was a melting pot of immigrants, whose influences are deeply embedded in the dance. The tango was a reflection of everyday life, a voice for personal stories and an emotional outlet, shaping the expressions of community, sorrow, and passion which “El choclo” lyrically embodies.



Angel Villoldo

Angel Villoldo, often hailed as the father of tango, was instrumental in developing the tango’s early style and form. His contributions to the genre, including both music and lyrics, have left a lasting impact on how tango is perceived and performed worldwide.