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Era en otro Buenos Aires

Era en otro Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Fernando Montoni and recorded by Ángel d’Agostino in 1947. The Tango Era en otro Buenos Aires is written by Fernando Montoni, Ángel d’Agostino has recorded Era en otro Buenos Aires with the singer Tino Garcia.
“Era en otro Buenos Aires” translates to “It Was in Another Buenos Aires.” The title evokes a nostalgic journey through time, hinting at a city of memories and dreams that may no longer exist. As the music unwinds, it conjures images of tango dancers in dimly lit milongas, capturing the soul of an era lost but eternally cherished.

Tango

Style

Ángel d'Agostino

Orchestra

Tino Garcia

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Fernando Montoni

Composer

1947/6/10

Date

Tino Garcia
Tino Garcia
Ángel d'Agostino
Ángel d’Agostino

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Era en otro Buenos Aires

This is the translation of the Tango “Era en otro Buenos Aires” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Era en otro Buenos Aires” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Era en otro Buenos Aires

Era en otro Buenos Aires
y ese tiempo ya pasó,
era linda la guitarra
y era angosto el pantalón.
Era en otro Buenos Aires
de romántico farol,
del ‘Pabellón de las rosas’
en las tardes, de aroma y sol.

¡Buenos Aires!
Del tiempo de Julio Roca
y de Pablo Podestá.
Las calles con otros nombres,
Cuyo, Artes y Piedad.
¡Buenos Aires!
Pascual Contursi, Carriego,
tus poetas ya no están
y enmudeció para siempre
el organito, gris chingolo de arrabal.

Era en otro Buenos Aires,
Buenos Aires de farol,
por las noches, serenatas
y en cada reja una ilusión.
Boletín de última hora
con el drama pasional,
una queja en la guitarra,
y en el piano, un dulce vals.

English lyrics of the Tango "Era en otro Buenos Aires"

It was in another Buenos Aires
and that time has now passed,
the guitar was beautiful
and the pants were tight.
It was in another Buenos Aires
with romantic street lamps,
from the ‘Pavilion of Roses’
in the afternoons, of aroma and sun.

Buenos Aires!
From the time of Julio Roca
and Pablo Podestá.
Streets with other names,
Cuyo, Artes and Piedad.
Buenos Aires!
Pascual Contursi, Carriego,
your poets are no longer here
and the street organ has forever fallen silent,
the gray sparrow of the suburbs.

It was in another Buenos Aires,
Buenos Aires of the street lamp,
at nights, serenades
and in each barred window a dream.
Latest news bulletin
with the passionate drama,
a complaint in the guitar,
and in the piano, a sweet waltz.

Era en otro Buenos Aires by Horacio Sanguinetti

Era en otro Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Fernando Montoni.

Story behind the Tango Era en otro Buenos Aires

The lyrics of “Era en otro Buenos Aires” reflect a nostalgic look back at a past version of Buenos Aires, marked by romanticism and simpler times. Horacio Sanguinetti captures the essence of a city that once was, filled with serenades, passionate tales, and a vibrant cultural life that is no longer present. The song reminisces about a Buenos Aires with intimate streets and the personal touch of live music resonating through the neighborhoods.

Symbolism of Era en otro Buenos Aires

The tango uses vivid imagery and poignant symbolism to evoke the sense of loss for the old Buenos Aires. Key phrases like “del ‘Pabellón de las rosas’ en las tardes, de aroma y sol” symbolize a place of beauty and leisure that perhaps no longer exists. The frequent references to elements like the “romántico farol” and the “organito, gris chingolo de arrabal” (a small street organ) symbolize the cultural and social activities that were once integral to the city’s identity. These symbols effectively express a longing for the Buenos Aires of the past, suggesting its current transformation has led to some form of cultural diminishment.

Era en otro Buenos Aires in historic Context

Recorded in 1947, “Era en otro Buenos Aires” emerges in a post-World War II context where Argentina was undergoing significant political, social, and economic changes. This period was marked by the rise of Peronism and the shift towards industrial modernization and urban expansion in Buenos Aires. The tango reflects a resistance or a critique of these modern changes, romanticizing about a past era symbolized by simpler, more passionate life. It also mentions historical figures like Julio Roca and Pablo Podestá, tying the song firmly to Argentine history and giving a deeper context to the lyrics.

Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre. His works often delve into themes of nostalgia and cultural identity.