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El último guapo

El último guapo is a Tango written by Leo Lipesker and recorded by José Basso in 1958. The Tango El último guapo is written by Leo Lipesker, José Basso has recorded El último guapo with the singer Alfredo Belusi.
“El último guapo,” translated as “The Last Handsome One,” is a piece that mournfully yet elegantly dances through a world where charm and grace are becoming relics of the past. In its melodies, it captures the fading allure of a bygone era, a tribute to the enduring legacy of those who carried themselves with unique charisma. This work serves as a poignant reminder of the timeless allure of elegance.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Belusi

Singer

Abel Aznar

Author

Leo Lipesker

Composer

1958/10/7

Date

Alfredo Belusi
Alfredo Belusi
José Basso
José Basso

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El último guapo recorded by other Orchestras

El último guapo recorded by other Orchestras

1958/10/7 – Un placer – Jose Basso
1958/10/2 – Cosita linda – Edgardo Donato
1958/10/15 – En tus brazos – Alfredo De Angelis
1958/9/26 – Hermana (2) – Alfredo De Angelis
1958/9/26 – Que ironia (Ironia) – Alfredo De Angelis
El ultimo guapo – 1966/4/13 – Anibal Troilo – Tito Reyes
El ultimo guapo – 1958/10/7 – Jose Basso – Alfredo Belusi

Lyrics Translation of the Tango El último guapo

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

Letra del Tango El último guapo

Con el funyi tirao sobre un ojo
y un amago de tango al andar,
sin apuro, sobrando de reojo,
el último guapo vendrá al arrabal.
Entrará por la calle angostita
y al pasar frente al viejo portón
silbará pa’ que vuelva a la cita
la piba que es dueña de su corazón.

El farolito perdido,
el callejón sin salida
y el conventillo florido
saldrán del olvido
de nuevo a la vida.
El almacén de los curdas,
la luna sobre un puñal,
una caricia y un beso
serán el regreso
del viejo arrabal.

Con un fueye que es puro rezongo
y dos violas cinchando al costao,
otra vez, del antiguo bailongo
el último guapo será el envidiao.
Jugará con desprecio su vida
por el sol de un florido percal
y se irá, sin llevar ni una herida,
el último guapo, del viejo arrabal.

English lyrics of the Tango "El último guapo"

With his hat cocked over one eye
and a hint of tango in his step,
unhurried, glancing sideways,
the last tough guy will come to the suburb.
He will enter through the narrow street
and as he passes by the old gate,
he’ll whistle to bring back to the meeting
the girl who owns his heart.

The lost little streetlight,
the dead-end alley,
and the blooming tenement
will emerge from oblivion
back to life.
The drunkards’ grocery store,
the moon over a knife,
a caress and a kiss
will mark the return
of the old suburb.

With an accordion that purely grumbles
and two guitars strumming alongside,
once again, from the old dance party
the last tough guy will be envied.
He will gambol with disdain his life
for the sun on a blooming calico
and will leave, without bearing a single wound,
the last tough guy, from the old suburb.

El último guapo by Abel Aznar

El último guapo is a Tango written by Abel Aznar and composed by Leo Lipesker.


Story behind the Tango El último guapo

“El último guapo” translates to “The last handsome man” in English. The lyrics revolve around a quintessential Buenos Aires character, embodying the old-school, proud, street-wise man who is both respected and perhaps feared within his community’s historic tenements (conventillos). This tango tells the story of his return to the neighborhood, filled with nostalgia and yearning for the “good old days” as well as a rekindled hope, represented through his affection towards a woman that captures his heart.


Symbolism of El último guapo

The lyrical elements are loaded with cultural symbolism, starting with “funyi tirao sobre un ojo,” expressing a certain swagger and style associated with the old Buenos Aires ‘guapos’ or tough guys. Phrases such as “el farolito perdido” and “la luna sobre un puñal” convey deep emotional and visual ties to the urban landscape, intertwining love, danger, and melancholy. This tango optimistically conjures a revival of the barrio’s spirit and the understated elegance of its street culture through the metaphorical resurgence of the guapo character, bringing life back to forgotten corners of the city.


El último guapo in historic Context

Recorded in 1958, a time where Argentine society was experiencing significant transformation and modernization, “El último guapo” can be seen as a nostalgic anthem that clings to the romantic notion of the barrio life, which was steadily disappearing. Streets like “la calle angostita” or scenes in “el almacén de los curdas” (local store) place the narrative squarely within the specific social tableau of Buenos Aires, acting as a resistance against the erasure of cultural memory. This reflection on transitioning eras offers a poetic glimpse into the urban and emotional landscapes of mid-20th century Argentina.


About Abel Aznar

Abel Aznar was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of tango, creating songs that captured the essence and ethos of Argentinian life and culture.