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Felicia

Felicia is a Tango written by Enrique Saborido and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1939. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Felicia as an instrumental Tango.
“Felicia,” meaning “Happy” in English, dances through the air like a vibrant tango, each note a celebration of life’s joys. Her melody weaves tales of laughter and light, capturing the essence of sunlit afternoons and whispered promises. In her embrace, the world feels alive, as if joy itself were set to music, inviting every soul to dance.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Carlos Mauricio Pacheco

Author

Enrique Saborido

Composer

1939/9/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Domingo Federico – El termómetro – 1950/5/29
Lucio Demare – El baile de los domingos – 1943/7/13
Lucio Demare – Preludio a mi noche triste
Mi noche triste – 1952/6/18
Lucio Demare – Un tango guapo – 1942/4/14
Lucio Demare – El barco María – 1944/1/12
Lucio Demare – Un vals (Se fue) – 1943/7/13
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Felicia recorded by other Orchestras

Felicia recorded by other Orchestras

1939/9/1 – El vino triste – Juan D-Arienzo
1939/8/31 – Chapaleando barro – Edgardo Donato
1939/8/31 – Soy mendigo – Edgardo Donato
1939/9/7 – Luz divina – Julio De Caro
1939/9/7 – No hay tierra como la mia – Julio De Caro
Felicia – 1939/9/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Felicia – 1954/4/29 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Felicia – 1947/12/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Felicia – 2015/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Felicia – 1927/10/10 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Felicia – 1930/1/1 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
Felicia – 1969/8/22 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Felicia – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Felicia – 1966/3/11 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Felicia – 1947/7/31 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Felicia – 1937/4/20 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Felicia – 1968/8/20 – Domingo Federico – Instrumental
Felicia – 1932/6/24 – Adolfo Carabelli – Instrumental
Felicia – 1960/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Felicia

Allá en la casta apartada
donde cantan las espumas
el misterio de las brumas
y los secretos del mar,
yo miraba los caprichos
ondulantes de las olas
llorando mi pena a solas:
mi consuelo era el mirar.

Desde entonces en mi frente
como un insondable enigma
llevo patente el estigma
de este infinito pesar.
Desde entonces en mis ojos
está la sombra grabada
de mi tarde desolada:
en mis ojos está el mar.

Ya no tendré nunca aquellos
tintes suaves de mi aurora
aunque quizás se atesora
toda su luz en mis ojos.
Ya nunca veré mis playas
ni aspiraré de las lomas
los voluptuosos aromas
de mis flores uruguayas.

English lyrics of the Tango "Felicia"

In the distant secluded place
where the foams sing
the mystery of the mists
and the secrets of the sea,
I watched the whimsical
undulating waves
crying my sorrow alone:
my solace was to gaze.

Since then on my forehead
like an unfathomable enigma
I bear the visible mark
of this infinite grief.
Since then in my eyes
the shadow is engraved
of my desolate afternoon:
in my eyes is the sea.

I will never have again those
soft hues of my dawn
though perhaps all its light
is stored in my eyes.
I’ll never see my beaches again
nor will I breathe from the hills
the voluptuous aromas
of my Uruguayan flowers.

Felicia by Enrique Saborido

Felicia is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Enrique Saborido.

Story behind the Tango Felicia

Felicia narrates a deeply emotional story of longing and solitude. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss, as the speaker reminisces about a past intertwined with the enigmatic beauty of the sea. This tango paints a vivid picture of a person isolated in their sorrow, finding solace in the natural world, specifically the sea—an eternal witness to their silent grief.

Symbolism of Felicia

The lyrics are rich with symbolism, particularly the recurring imagery of the sea, which represents the vastness of sorrow and unspoken secrets. The “misterio de las brumas” (mystery of the mists) and “secretos del mar” (secrets of the sea) speak to the unknown depths of the speaker’s emotions. The waves’ “caprichos ondulantes” (undulating whims) mirror the unpredictable and often uncontrollable nature of human grief. Key phrases such as “llevo patente el estigma de este infinito pesar” (I bear the stigma of this infinite sorrow) suggest a permanent marking of the spirit, indicating a deep-seated and lasting emotional impact.

Felicia in historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires in 1939, “Felicia” is embedded in a period of transformation and cultural vibrance in Argentina. The tango, as a cultural expression, often reflected themes of urban melancholy and the complex emotions associated with love and loss inherent in the lives of those in the bustling city. During this time, Buenos Aires was a melting pot of immigrants and diverse cultures, influencing the tango’s themes toward introspection and sadness.

Enrique Saborido and his Influence

Enrique Saborido was a prominent composer of tango music, renowned for his ability to capture the emotional intensity of the human condition through his compositions. His contributions to the world of tango include many pieces that have become staples in the genre, marked by their poignant melodies and evocative themes.