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El cornetín del tranvia

El cornetín del tranvia is a Tango written by Oscar Arona and recorded by Ángel d’Agostino in 1943. The Tango El cornetín del tranvia is written by Oscar Arona, Ángel d’Agostino has recorded El cornetín del tranvia with the singer Ángel Vargas.
“El cornetín del tranvía,” or “The Little Bugle of the Streetcar,” evokes a bygone era of urban charm and nostalgia. The name suggests a melodic call, weaving through the bustling city as the streetcar winds its way along cobbled streets. This piece captures the harmony of everyday life, where each note mirrors the rhythm and hustle of the cityscape.

Tango

Style

Ángel d'Agostino

Orchestra

Ángel Vargas

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Oscar Arona

Composer

1943/11/15

Date

Ángel Vargas
Ángel Vargas
Ángel d'Agostino
Ángel d’Agostino

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango El cornetín del tranvia

This is the translation of the Tango “El cornetín del tranvia” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “El cornetín del tranvia” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango El cornetín del tranvia

La clarinada rompió la siesta
en la barriada de los Corrales
y con zumbón frufrú de percales
más de una china salió al umbral…
Llegaba “el loco de Recoleta”
sembrando alardes de su corneta
y su paso era en la quieta ciudad
fiesta de curiosidad…

Así cruzaba el tranvía
la Buenos Aires baldía
de los románticos días.
Surgiendo desde el olvido
de nuevo llega al oído
el toque de aquel clarín.
¡Pinta criolla de cochero,
verseador, dicharachero!
Hoy vuelve del novecientos,
jinete en los cuatro vientos
al son de su cornetín…

Junto a una reja de Cinco Esquinas
desgrana un aire de vidalita:
su corazón ansioso palpita
frente a la dueña de su pasión.
Un “Buenas tardes” brinda a la moza
que lo devuelve con una rosa
y el cochero echa a volar su emoción
en un toque de atención.

English lyrics of the Tango "El cornetín del tranvia"

The clarion broke the siesta
in the neighborhood of Los Corrales,
and with the buzzing swish of calico
more than one girl came to the threshold…
The “madman from Recoleta” arrived
spreading the boasts of his bugle
and his presence in the quiet city
was a feast of curiosity…

Thus crossed the tram
the barren Buenos Aires
of the romantic days.
Emerging from oblivion
again comes to the ear
the sound of that bugle.
Picture of a native coachman,
versifier, chatty!
Today he returns from the 1900s,
riding on the four winds
to the sound of his little bugle…

Next to a gate at Cinco Esquinas
he plays a tune on his vidalita:
his eager heart throbs
in front of the owner of his passion.
A “Good afternoon” he offers to the girl
who returns it with a rose
and the coachman lets his emotions fly
in a beckoning call.

El cornetín del tranvía by Armando Tagini

El cornetín del tranvía is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Oscar Arona.



Story behind the Tango El cornetín del tranvía

The lyrics of “El cornetín del tranvía” portray a vivid picture of life in Buenos Aires during the early 20th century. The primary themes revolve around nostalgia, everyday life, and romantic encounters shaped by the city’s social and urban landscape. The song’s main character, the tram’s horn player, becomes a symbol of a bygone era, evoking a sense of longing for the simplicity and charm of old Buenos Aires.



Symbolism of El cornetín del tranvía

The “cornetín” or small horn used by the tram conductor symbolizes not only the historical transportation of the time but also serves as a metaphor for communication and announcement in a growing city. Key phrases like “La clarinada rompió la siesta” and “el toque de aquel clarín” emphasize the interruptive yet familiar role the tram’s horn had in everyday life, connecting different parts of the city and its people emotionally and physically.



El cornetín del tranvía in historic Context

Recorded in 1943, “El cornetín del tranvía” reflects a nostalgic view of Buenos Aires in the 1900s. The setting in places like Los Corrales and Cinco Esquinas, notable neighborhoods at the time, underlines the song’s deep connection to specific localities in Buenos Aires. This period was marked by significant urban and social transformations, which are subtly critiqued and celebrated through the tale of the tram’s conductor and his daily interactions.



Armando Tagini

Armando Tagini was an influential lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his ability to weave complex emotions into simple everyday scenes.