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Florida

Florida is a Tango written by Raimundo Petillo and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1938. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Florida as an instrumental Tango.
“Florida,” meaning “Blooming” in English, is a piece of music that unfurls like a vibrant garden at dawn. It captures the essence of life in full flourish, where each note is a petal dancing in the breeze. The melody weaves a tapestry of renewal and growth, celebrating the endless possibilities of a world in perpetual bloom.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Antonio Polito

Author

Raimundo Petillo

Composer

1938/8/5

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Florida recorded by other Orchestras

Florida recorded by other Orchestras

1938/8/8 – Estampa de varon – Juan D-Arienzo
1938/8/2 – Marino mio – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1938/8/10 – Arolas – Julio De Caro
1938/8/10 – Norma – Julio De Caro
1938/8/18 – Mi verdad – Enrique Rodriguez
Florida – 1938/8/5 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Florida – 1952/11/12 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Florida – 1941/7/23 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Florida

Sin la careta del dolor,
pensando en el amor,
van todos a Florida…
En el soberbio atardecer,
sonriendo, la mujer
es un canto a la vida.
Por esa calle de moda
va siempre gentil,
soñando, dulce, en la boda,
que la hará feliz…
Va por la calle Florida,
la linda calle donde está el querer.

Los muchachos, también,
saboreando ilusión,
llevan el corazón
en un lírico tren.
Y el piropo sutil,
en sus labios, es miel
que alimenta el clavel
del humano vivir.
Se contemplan los dos,
con ideal frenesí.
Ella dice que sí;
nunca él dice que no.
Y en un mismo dulzor,
por Florida se van,
que es la calle sin par,
en las cosas de amor.

En ese punto de reunión,
también, tras la ilusión,
va el viejo presumido.
Con una rosa en el ojal,
doliéndole al pisar,
maldice el reumatismo.
Y en esa calle querida
por el caburé,
jamás se siente vencida
la pasión y fe.
¡Bendita seas, Florida!
Mientras yo viva no te dejaré.

English lyrics of the Tango "Florida"

Without the mask of pain,
thinking of love,
all head to Florida…
In the proud evening,
smiling, the woman
is a song to life.
On that fashionable street
she always walks gracefully,
dreaming sweetly of the wedding
that will make her happy…
She walks down Florida Street,
the beautiful street where love resides.

The young men, too,
savoring dreams,
carry their hearts
on a lyrical train.
And the subtle compliment,
on their lips, is honey
that feeds the carnation
of human living.
They gaze at each other
with ideal frenzy.
She says yes;
he never says no.
And in the same sweetness,
they walk down Florida,
the unparalleled street
in matters of love.

At that meeting point,
chasing dreams as well,
goes the vain old man.
With a rose in his lapel,
hurting with each step,
he curses his rheumatism.
And on that beloved street
by the night owl,
passion and faith
are never defeated.
Blessed be, Florida!
As long as I live, I will not leave you.

Florida by Antonio Polito

Florida is a Tango written by Antonio Polito and composed by Raimundo Petillo.

Story behind the Tango “Florida”

The tango “Florida” illustrates a vivid portrayal of life and love along a fashionable street. As the lyrics unravel, it describes various people being drawn towards Florida Street, each carrying their own hopes and dreams. Here, the street serves as a metaphor for a stage of romantic and social aspirations, where both young and old seek fulfillment or recapture lost youth and love. The recurring theme emphasizes the pursuit of happiness and a celebration of life, with a particular focus on intimate desires and the youthful spirit that this iconic street evokes among visitors and dreamers alike.

Symbolism of Florida

In “Florida,” Polito utilizes the street as a central symbol that represents a pathway to dreams and opportunities where individuals project their desires and aspirations. The imagery of the street at twilight, combined with the allure of fashionable crowds and the sweetness of idle romance, symbolizes a place where life’s possibilities are endless and everyone is perpetually young and enamored. The rose in the lapel of the old man despite his rheumatism symbolizes an enduring pursuit of beauty and love, despite physical constraints or aging.

Florida in historic Context

Recorded in 1938, “Florida” emerges during a vibrant era of Argentine cultural history. Florida Street in Buenos Aires was a thriving hub of activity, emblematic of the modernization and cosmopolitan nature of the city during the late 1930s. This period was marked by an influx of European influences and local cultural flourishing, making the street a meeting point for both the elite and the common folks, a place where social boundaries blurred and the arts flourished. The optimistic tone of the tango mirrors the societal mood of the era, reflecting a mix of nostalgia and a strong yearning for a romanticized life.

Antonio Polito

Antonio Polito was an influential tango lyricist whose works captured the spirit and the complexities of early 20th-century Argentine society.