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El entrerriano

El entrerriano is a Tango written by Rosendo Mendizabal and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1979. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded El entrerriano as an instrumental Tango.
“El Entrerriano,” translating to “The Man from Entre Ríos,” evokes the spirit of a region rich in culture and tradition. It conjures the essence of a traveler emerging from lush landscapes, imbued with the earthy rhythms of the Pampas. This tango captures the heartbeat of rural Argentina, weaving stories of passion, resilience, and the timeless dance of life.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Homero Exposito

Author

Rosendo Mendizabal

Composer

1979/10/31

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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El entrerriano recorded by other Orchestras

El entrerriano recorded by other Orchestras

1979/10/31 – La cachila – Osvaldo Fresedo
1979/10/30 – El once (A divertirse) – Osvaldo Fresedo
1979/10/30 – La cumparsita – Osvaldo Fresedo
1979/10/30 – Ojos negros – Osvaldo Fresedo
1979/10/30 – Por que – Osvaldo Fresedo
El entrerriano – 1944/6/26 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1954/4/29 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1946/8/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1963/12/4 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1968/11/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1927/3/23 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1944/4/26 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1979/10/31 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1941/1/14 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1946/1/7 – Alfredo De Angelis –
El entrerriano – 1957/3/29 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1957/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1940/8/29 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1952/9/17 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1957/8/9 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 211/12/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1963/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
El entrerriano – 1927/7/11 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango El entrerriano

Sabrán que soy el Entrerriano,
que soy
milonguero y provinciano,
que soy también
un poquito compadrito
y aguanto el tren
de los guapos con tajitos.
Y en el vaivén
de algún tango de fandango,
como el querer
voy metiéndome hasta el mango,
que pa’l baile y pa’l amor
sabrán que soy
siempre el mejor.

¿Ven, no ven lo que es bailar así,
llevándola juntito a mí
como apretando el corazón?…
¿Ven, no ven lo que es llevarse bien
en las cortadas del querer
y en la milonga del amor?…

Todo corazón para el amor
me dio la vida
y alguna herida
de vez en vez,
para saber lo peor.
Todo corazón para bailar
haciendo cortes
y al Sur y al Norte
sulen gritar
que el Entrerriano es el gotán.

English lyrics of the Tango "El entrerriano"

They’ll know I am the Entrerriano,
that I am
a milonguero and a country man,
that I am also
a bit of a tough guy
and I withstand the charge
of the tough guys with slices.
And in the swaying
of some tango of fandango,
like in loving
I go in all the way,
for dancing and for love
they’ll know I am
always the best.

See, don’t you see what it’s like to dance like this,
holding her close to me
as if squeezing the heart?…
See, don’t you see what it is to get along
in the byways of love
and in the milonga of love?…

All heart for love
life gave me
and some wounds
now and then,
to know the worst.
All heart for dancing
making cuts
to the South and to the North
they usually shout
that the Entrerriano is the tango.

El entrerriano by Homero Exposito

El entrerriano is a Tango written by Homero Exposito and composed by Rosendo Mendizabal.

Story behind the Tango El entrerriano

“El entrerriano,” bearing a name that means “The man from Entre Ríos,” presents a self-portrait of an idealized milonguero – a devotee of the milonga and tango traditions from the Argentine province of Entre Ríos. The lyricist, Homero Exposito, showcases a character who straddles traditional provincial life and the cosmopolitan allure of Buenos Aires tango culture. The protagonist in the song boasts about his skills both on the dance floor and in romantic ventures, depicting himself as eminent and tenaciously preserving his roots while engaging the urban tango scene.

Symbolism of El entrerriano

Symbolism in “El entrerriano” is chiefly conveyed through the dual identity of the protagonist. “Milonguero y provinciano” illustrates the blend of local tradition and broader Argentine culture, embodying a pride in both identities. The term “gotán,” a Lunfardo (Buenos Aires slang) backslang inversion of tango, reflects the intricate and playful nature of Lunfardo itself, often used in tango lyrics. The consistent heart imagery conveys a deep passion that transcends both dance and romantic love, suggesting that at the core of tango is an unbridled expressiveness and intense emotionality.

El entrerriano in historic Context

Despite the later recording date in 1979, the ethos of “El entrerriano” channels the nostalgic ardor for tango’s golden era in the early-to-mid 20th century, a period when tango music and dancing saw tremendous evolution and became a cultural stronghold in Argentina. This historical layer adds a patina of retrospection to the song, celebrating the traditionalism of the provincial milonguero while also engaging the more modern expressions of tango dance and music in the cultural melting pot of Buenos Aires.

Homero Exposito

Homero Exposito was a renowned Argentine tango lyricist, noted for his significant contributions to the tango genre through deep and evocative lyrics.