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El recodo

El recodo is a Tango written by Alejandro Junnissi and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1951. Carlos di Sarli has recorded El recodo as an instrumental Tango.
“El Recodo,” meaning “The Bend” in English, evokes a place where the familiar path curves into the unknown. It symbolizes the mystery and excitement of what lies just beyond sight, a dance of uncertainty and promise. Like a tango, it invites one to embrace the unpredictable rhythm of life’s journey.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Alejandro Junnissi

Composer

1951/10/23

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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El recodo recorded by other Orchestras

El recodo recorded by other Orchestras

1951/10/23 – Didi – Carlos di Sarli
1951/10/23 – Organito de la tarde – Carlos di Sarli
1951/10/23 – El once (A divertirse) – Carlos di Sarli
1951/10/23 – Almagro – Alfredo De Angelis
1951/10/23 – Entra nomas – Alfredo De Angelis
El recodo – 1941/12/3 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El recodo – 1951/10/23 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
El recodo – 1967/10/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El recodo – 1970/1/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
El recodo – 1952/11/5 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
El recodo – 1946/9/2 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental

Letra del Tango El recodo

Tu ternura y mi pasión,
tu alegría y mi canción,
son capítulos de ayer.
Fue tu amor vino y miel
que bebí con fruición;
tu reír, cascabel
que alegró el corazón.
Fue tu voz “yaraví”
que meció mi soñar
y tu fe prendió en mi
la ansiedad de triunfar.
Sólo al perderte aprendí
¡cuánto valía tu amor!
Y yo, que siempre reí,
supe llorar de dolor.
Fuiste un ángel, lo se.
Me inundaste de luz.
Y tus alas clavé
de mi orgullo la cruz.

Mi bien, ¿qué recodo traidor
de la senda triunfal
acechó a nuestro amor
en su trampa mortal
para cegarnos y causarnos
tanto mal?…
Mi bien, ¿qué recodo traidor
sin razón ni piedad
desvió nuestro amor
de la felicidad
que tu acunabas
y soñaba mi ansiedad?…

¡Fue mi orgullo torpe y vano!
Un recodo de espejismo
donde el sueño se estrelló
y el porvenir rodó al abismo.
A este abismo desolado
donde todo es inclemencia,
donde vivo torturado
y el frío de tu ausencia
me hiela el corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "El recodo"

Your tenderness and my passion,
your joy and my song,
are chapters of yesterday.
Your love was wine and honey
that I drank with relish;
your laughter, a jingle
that cheered the heart.
Your voice was “yaraví”
that rocked my dreaming
and your faith ignited in me
the yearning to succeed.
Only by losing you did I learn
how worthy your love was!
And I, who always laughed,
learned to cry in pain.
You were an angel, I know.
You flooded me with light.
And your wings I nailed
with the cross of my pride.

My love, what treacherous bend
in the triumphant path
lay in wait for our love
in its mortal trap
to blind us and cause us
so much suffering?…
My love, what treacherous bend
without reason or mercy
diverted our love
from the happiness
that you cradled
and my yearning dreamed?…

It was my stubborn and vain pride!
A deceptive bend
where the dream crashed
and the future rolled into the abyss.
To this desolate abyss
where everything is harshness,
where I live tortured
and the chill of your absence
freezes my heart.

El recodo by

El recodo is a Tango written by and composed by Alejandro Junnissi.

Story behind the Tango El recodo

El recodo weaves a poignant narrative of love, loss, and introspection. The lyrics recount a past romance, described with tender emotions, where the joy and passion of shared moments stand in stark contrast to the pain of separation. The protagonist reflects on the enduring impact of this lost love, revealing how pride and unforeseen obstacles led to heartbreak. The metaphorical “recodo” (bend or turn) serves as a silent betrayer along the path that diverted their love away from happiness, highlighting the unexpected twists in life that can bring about profound sorrow.

Symbolism of El recodo

The tango is rich in symbolism. Terms like “capítulos de ayer” (chapters of yesterday) evoke a sense of nostalgia and the permanence of memory. References to “vino y miel” (wine and honey) symbolize the sweetness and intoxication of love, suggesting a time of happiness and fulfillment. Meanwhile, phrases like “recodo traidor” (treacherous bend) and “senda triunfal” (triumphal path) illustrate the fragility and unpredictability of life’s journey. The use of religious imagery, such as “ángel” (angel) and “cruz” (cross), underscores themes of sacrifice and redemption, as the narrator acknowledges their own pride as a destructive force.

El recodo in historic Context

Written in 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, “El recodo” reflects the complex social and emotional backdrop of the post-war era. During this time, Buenos Aires was a vibrant center of Argentine tango culture, with the music reflecting societal changes and personal struggles. The sense of loss and longing in the lyrics mirrors the broader existential crises many faced amidst political and economic uncertainty in Argentina. This tango’s deep emotional resonance and fatalistic themes align well with the melancholic aesthetic of tango music popular during that period.

Alejandro Junnissi

Alejandro Junnissi, the composer of “El recodo,” contributed to the rich tradition of Argentine tango. Known for his ability to convey profound emotion through melody, Junnissi’s work often captures the deep introspection characteristic of tango music.