Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
El chupete is a Tango written by Osvaldo Sosa Cordero and composed by Ricardo Gaudenzio.
“El chupete” expertly merges the melodramatic essence of tango with poignant, reflective lyrics. The central theme revolves around the reminiscence of a lost love and the aching solitude that follows. The imagery of a heart bleeding, mirrored by the cries of the bandoneón, sets a somber tone from the beginning. This heartache is portrayed not just as mere sadness but as a deep, wrenching pain likened to the cries of an orphaned child. This intense emotion reflects the passion often depicted in tango music and dance, capturing both personal and universal aspects of loss and longing.
The symbolism in “El chupete” is deeply embedded in the cries of the bandoneón, personified as the bleeding heart of the narrator, offering a vivid portrayal of grief and sorrow. The comparison to a child, especially an orphan, underscores a sense of profound vulnerability and an innate need for love and affection. Osvaldo Sosa Cordero uses this imagery to delve into the fragility of the human spirit when isolated and bereft of love. Key phrases such as “huérfano y triste” (orphaned and sad) and “igual que un niño m’echo a llorar” (like a child I begin to cry) reinforce the symbolism of loss and the intrinsic human reaction to it.
Created in 1967 Argentina, during a time of significant political and social turmoil, “El chupete” perhaps also functions as a subtle commentary on the societal atmosphere. The yearning and grief in the tango could mirror the broader sense of uncertainty and nostalgia for better times among the Argentine people. This historical context deepens the exploratory nature of the narrative, moving beyond personal loss to perhaps reflect a collective sense of yearning for stability and better times.
Osvaldo Sosa Cordero was a renowned Argentine poet and musician, celebrated for his profound contributions to the traditional folk and tango music scenes.