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Felicia

Felicia is a Tango written by Enrique Saborido and recorded by Domingo Federico in 1968. Domingo Federico has recorded Felicia as an instrumental Tango.
“Felicia,” meaning “Happiness” in English, dances through the air with the grace of a lively Tango. The music captures the spirit of uncontrollable joy, painting vivid scenes of laughter and festive gatherings. Enveloped in its melodies, one can almost feel the warmth of sunlit afternoons and hear the echo of joyous hearts in celebration.

Tango

Style

Domingo Federico

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Carlos Mauricio Pacheco

Author

Enrique Saborido

Composer

1968/8/20

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Domingo Federico
Domingo Federico

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Felicia recorded by other Orchestras

Felicia recorded by other Orchestras

1968/8/20 – Quejas de bandoneon – Domingo Federico
1968/8/20 – Dibujos – Domingo Federico
1968/8/19 – Ojos negros – Florindo Sassone
1968/8/19 – Tango de las rosas – Florindo Sassone
1968/8/27 – El oriental – Juan D-Arienzo
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 foam sings

the mystery of the mists

and the secrets of the sea,

I watched the whims

of the undulating waves

crying my sorrow alone:

my solace was to watch.

Since then on my brow

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 gentle tints of my dawn

although perhaps its light

is treasured in my eyes.

I will never see my beaches again

nor will I inhale 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” poetically capture a deep sense of longing and melancholy interspersed with the beauty of a coastal landscape. The verses artfully narrate a scene by the sea, where the waves and the mist convey a mix of mystery and sorrow. The persona reflects on a personal loss, resorting to the constant and predictable movement of the sea as a source of solace. This connection between the internal state of the persona and the external environment creates a lyrical bridge between human emotion and nature’s timeless rhythms.



Symbolism of Felicia

Felicia’s lyrics are rich with symbolism, notably through the representations of the sea and its elements. “Donde cantan las espumas” (where the foams sing) brings an auditory image of the sea’s whispers, suggesting a dialogue with the persona’s silent grief. The sea’s “misterio de las brumas” (mystery of the mists) and “secretos del mar” (secrets of the sea) symbolize the unknown depths of sorrow and the hidden personal struggles. The persona’s mention of “llevo patente el estigma de este infinito pesar” (I openly carry the stigma of this infinite sorrow) poignantly highlights the visible mark of their inner turmoil.



Felicia in historic Context

The tango, composed in Argentina in 1968, emerges during a period marked by political and social upheaval. The reflective and somewhat nostalgic tone of “Felicia” can be seen as a mirror to the collective melancholy experienced by many during this time. The mention of “mis flores uruguayas” (my Uruguayan flowers) and “playas” (beaches) introduces a cross-regional sentiment, linking personal loss to a broader, possibly geopolitical, spectrum. This might hint at a sense of displacement or loss felt by Argentinians and Uruguayans alike during tumultuous times.



Carlos Mauricio Pacheco

Carlos Mauricio Pacheco was an influential figure in Latin American literature and music, known for his poignant lyrical compositions that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and human emotions.