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El once (A divertirse)

El once (A divertirse) is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1946. Carlos di Sarli has recorded El once (A divertirse) as an instrumental Tango.
The piece “El once (A divertirse)” translates to “The Eleven (Time to Have Fun)” in English. “El once” suggests a moment when the night is alive, pulsating with the energy of celebration, capturing the allure of the unexpected. “A divertirse” invites us to let go, to dance with abandon, and to embrace the joyful spontaneity of life’s serendipitous moments.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1946/12/5

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Lucio Demare – Mañana zarpa un barco – 1942/7/20
Julio De Caro – Ay Elena – 1941/1/1
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Julio De Caro – El motivo (Pobre paica) – 1942/1/1
Julio De Caro – Catamarca – 1940/1/1
Julio De Caro – Saca chispas – 1938/3/10
Ángel d’Agostino – Cuando se ha querido mucho – 1945/3/20
Ángel d’Agostino – Mi viejo Buenos Aires – 1963/5/6
Ángel d’Agostino – La nueva vecina – 1944/9/13
Ángel d’Agostino – Adios arrabal – 1941/9/9
Ángel d’Agostino – Adios para siempre – 1942/3/16
Carlos di Sarli – Otra noche – 1944/4/13
Carlos di Sarli – Siete palabras – 1945/8/29
Carlos di Sarli – Mi refugio – 1952/10/27
Carlos di Sarli – Bar Exposición – 1952/10/27
Carlos di Sarli – El pollo Ricardo – 1946/3/29

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El once (A divertirse) recorded by other Orchestras

El once (A divertirse) recorded by other Orchestras

1946/12/5 – La vida me engano – Carlos di Sarli
1946/12/6 – Yo no se llorar – Juan D-Arienzo
1946/12/6 – Calandria Pampa – Juan D-Arienzo
1946/12/6 – Esta noche me emborracho – Juan D-Arienzo
1946/12/3 – Flor de lino – Miguel Calo
El once (A divertirse) – 1946/12/5 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1951/10/23 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1954/11/16 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1966/8/3 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1927/8/25 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1931/1/1 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Teofilo Ibanez
El once (A divertirse) – 1935/4/5 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Roberto Ray
El once (A divertirse) – 1945/11/13 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1953/5/20 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1979/10/30 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1952/11/14 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1956/10/30 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental
El once (A divertirse) – 1943/1/13 – Jose Garcia – Instrumental

Letra del Tango El once (A divertirse)

No deje que sus penas
se vayan al viento
porque serán ajenas
al que oye lo cierto.
No espere que una mano
le afloje el dolor,
sólo le dirán pobre
y después se acabó.
Por eso me divierto,
no quiero sentirlas,
no quiero oír lamentos
que amarguen la vida;
prefiero que se pierdan
y llegue el olvido
que todo remedia,
que es lo mejor.

Si busca consuelo no vaya a llorar,
aprenda a ser fuerte y mate el pesar.
Sonría llevando a su boca el licor,
que baile su almita esperando un amor.
El humo de un puro, la luz del lugar,
las notas que vagan le harán olvidar.
Quién sabe a su lado los que irán así
con los corazones para divertir.

A divertirse todos
rompiendo el silencio
para cantar en coro
siquiera un momento.
Recuerden que en la vida
si algo hay de valor
es de aquel que lleva
pasándola mejor.
Alegre su mirada
no piense en lo malo,
no deje que su cara
se arrugue temprano.
Deje que todo corra,
no apure sus años
que a nadie le importa
lo que sintió.

English lyrics of the Tango "El once (A divertirse)"

Don’t let your sorrows
go to the wind,
for they will be foreign
to the one who hears the truth.
Don’t wait for a hand
to ease the pain,
they’ll just call you poor
and then it’s all over.
That’s why I enjoy,
I don’t want to feel them,
I don’t want to hear laments
that sour life;
I’d rather they get lost
and oblivion comes
that remedies everything,
which is the best.

If you seek comfort, don’t go cry,
learn to be strong and kill the sorrow.
Smile with liquor at your lips,
let your soul dance awaiting love.
The smoke from a cigar, the light in the place,
the wandering notes will make you forget.
Who knows if next to you they’ll be
with hearts set to entertain.

Let’s all have fun
breaking the silence
to sing in chorus
for even a moment.
Remember that in life,
if there’s something of value
it’s of the one who goes on
living it best.
Brighten your gaze,
don’t dwell on the bad,
don’t let your face
wrinkle too early.
Let it all run its course,
don’t rush your years
for nobody cares
how you felt.

El once (A divertirse) by

El once (A divertirse) is a Tango written by and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.

Story behind the Tango El once (A divertirse)

“El once (A divertirse)” speaks to the human experience of dealing with sorrow and the universal search for happiness and relief. It encourages people to let go of grief and embrace joy and laughter, suggesting that life’s worth is in those who know how to live it to the fullest. The overall message is one of resilience and choosing joy in the face of life’s inevitable hardships.

Symbolism of El once (A divertirse)

The tango’s primary symbols are the notions of ‘forgetting’ and ‘living joyfully,’ captured through phrases like “prefiero que se pierdan y llegue el olvido” (I prefer they get lost and oblivion arrives) and “A divertirse todos” (Let’s all have fun). These symbolize a deliberate choice to confront life’s pain with joy rather than succumb to it. The use of contrasting ideas like sorrow versus the cheer of breaking silence for song highlights the choice individuals have in confronting life’s challenges.

El once (A divertirse) in historic Context

Composed in Buenos Aires in 1946, shortly after World War II and during a time of significant social change in Argentina, the tango reflects a cultural desire to escape the turbulence of the times through entertainment and nightlife. The period was marked by a mix of political shifts and economic recovery, influencing the music scene and the social atmosphere in Buenos Aires, a city known for its vibrant tango culture.

About

Osvaldo Fresedo was a prominent Argentine tango musician, composer, and bandleader, renowned for his elegant style and contributions to the tango genre.