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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Enamorado estoy is a Tango written by Oscar Fresedo and composed by José Márquez.
“Enamorado estoy” translates to “I am in love” in English, encapsulating the theme of deep, awakening love spun throughout the lyrics. The song chronicles a lover’s emotional journey from uncertainty and fear of awakening from a dream of love, symbolized by the “espejismo” (mirage), to a firm commitment and expression of tender love. The use of floral and nocturnal imagery further heightens the sense of blossoming and renewal in love, carrying listeners through an intimate emotional landscape.
The recurrent imagery of flowers and the garden symbolizes a rejuvenated love that comes alive anew. The phrase “Sé, que la flor perfumó” suggests that the love which had possibly withered or faded, is once again fragrant, impacting the heart with “nostalgias” and “esperanza” (hope). The celestial references, with the sky delivering its “most blue night” and the moon lending its light, serve as metaphors for the serendipity and auspiciousness of the rekindled love. The reappearing flower when the beloved returns seals the theme of revival and cyclicality in romantic emotions.
Recorded in 1962 in Argentina, a period still vibrant with the classic Tango culture, “Enamorado estoy” leverages the traditional Tango’s emotional depth and melodic expressiveness. During this era, Tango was not just a dance but a narrative medium that conveyed complex human emotions, often reflecting on themes of love, nostalgia, and personal transformation. Argentina’s deeply ingrained Tango culture provides the backdrop against which these themes could be explored in the richly poetic language characteristic of Tango lyrics.
Oscar Fresedo was a notable Argentine Tango composer and conductor, known for his significant contributions to the Tango music genre.