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Felicia

Felicia is a Tango written by Enrique Saborido and recorded by Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) in 1960. Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) has recorded Felicia as an instrumental Tango.
“Felicia,” translated into English as “Happiness,” is a melody that dances with the fervor of joyful hearts. In its notes, we find the lightness of a sun-drenched afternoon, whispering promises of eternal spring. Through its rhythms, “Felicia” serenades the soul, weaving tales of bliss and contentment, where every note is a smile shared across time.

Tango

Style

Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Carlos Mauricio Pacheco

Author

Enrique Saborido

Composer

1960/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)

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Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) – Mal de amores – 1960/1/1
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) – Taquito militar – 1964/1/1
Astor Piazzolla – El recodo – 1946/9/2
Astor Piazzolla – Anoné – 1957/1/1
Astor Piazzolla – El desbande – 1946/11/26
Astor Piazzolla – Lo que vendrá – 1961/1/1
Astor Piazzolla – Guardia nueva – 1955/1/1
Alfredo De Angelis – El tropero del amor – 1944/8/29
Alfredo De Angelis – Sentimiento gaucho – 1981/1/1
Alfredo De Angelis – Zorro gris – 1952/7/1
Alfredo De Angelis – No me importa su amor – 1945/1/9
Alfredo De Angelis – Los largos del pibe – 1957/8/9
José Garcia – Batallon de solteros – 1942/4/17
José Garcia – Aguantalo si podés (De corte antiguo) – 1944/4/7
José Garcia – Zorro plateao – 1943/1/13
José Garcia – Para negros solamente – 1943/2/20
José Garcia – Anselmo Acuña el resero – 1943/8/13

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Felicia recorded by other Orchestras

Felicia recorded by other Orchestras

1960/1/1 – La calle 92 – Astor Piazzolla
1960/1/1 – Andrajos – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – El choclo (2) – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – La cancion del jardin – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – Orilla – Domingo Federico
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"

There in the secluded purity

where the foams sing

the mystery of the mists

and the secrets of the sea,

I watched the whims

of the undulating waves

crying my pain alone:

looking was my solace.

Since then on my forehead

like an unfathomable enigma

I bear the clear stigma

of this infinite sorrow.

Since then in my eyes

is etched the shadow

of my desolate evening:

in my eyes is the sea.

I will never have again those

soft hues of my dawn

though perhaps it treasures

all its light in my eyes.

I will never see my beaches

nor will I breathe from the hills

the voluptuous aromas

of my Uruguayan flowers.

Felicia by Carlos Mauricio Pacheco

Felicia is a Tango written by Carlos Mauricio Pacheco and composed by Enrique Saborido.



Story behind the Tango Felicia

The lyrics of “Felicia” reveal a deep narrative of loss and yearning set against a backdrop of natural beauty. The speaker reflects on a secluded, almost mystical locale by the sea, where the foaming waves sing and carry both the mystery of the mists and the secrets of the sea. This setting serves as a solace for the speaker’s solitude and pain, emphasizing a personal connection with the ongoing ebb and flow of the ocean. There’s a transformative effect on the speaker, marked by the profound changes in their perception and emotional landscape anchored by their vivid memories of the place.



Symbolism of Felicia

Felicia is rich in symbolism, particularly through its use of nature to convey emotions. The sea, with its “undulating whims,” symbolizes the constant yet ever-changing nature of life and sorrow. The “infinite sorrow” engraved like an “unfathomable enigma” upon the speaker’s forehead highlights the deep and permanent impact of their experiences. This poetic metaphor extends to the eyes of the speaker, which hold the shadow of a “desolate evening,” reflecting how personal landscapes are forever altered by grief and loss. The sea within the speaker’s eyes serves as a poignant reminder of everlasting sorrow, yet also suggests a depth of experience and feeling.



Felicia in historic Context

The creation of “Felicia” in 1960 Argentina reflects a period rich in cultural and artistic expression. During this time, Argentina was experiencing significant social and political changes. Tango, as a genre, often encapsulated themes of longing, nostalgia, and personal turmoil, mirroring the sentiments of the broader society. This particular tango, with its evocative imagery and profound sense of loss, might be seen as reflecting the emotional undercurrents of the era, particularly the feelings of displacement or melancholy felt by many during times of change.



Carlos Mauricio Pacheco

Carlos Mauricio Pacheco was a significant figure in the world of Tango, known for his rich, emotional lyrics that resonate deeply with the listener’s personal experiences and feelings.