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Giuseppe el zapatero

Giuseppe el zapatero is a Tango written by Guillermo Del Ciancio and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1930. The Tango Giuseppe el zapatero is written by Guillermo Del Ciancio, Carlos Gardel has recorded Giuseppe el zapatero with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol.
“Giuseppe el zapatero,” or “Giuseppe the Shoemaker,” is a tango that dances through time with rhythmic soles. The piece weaves a melody of craftsmanship, celebrating the soul of a humble artisan whose hands bring life to leather. Like a well-crafted shoe, each note is meticulously stitched, resonating with the heartbeats of those who tread softly upon life’s stage.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol

Singer

Guillermo Del Ciancio

Author

Guillermo Del Ciancio

Composer

1930/12/1

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Giuseppe el zapatero – 1930/12/1 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Jose Maria Aguilar
Angel Domingo Riverol
Giuseppe el zapatero – 1930/11/26 – Francisco Canaro – Charlo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Giuseppe el zapatero

This is the translation of the Tango “Giuseppe el zapatero” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Giuseppe el zapatero” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Giuseppe el zapatero

He tique, taque, tuque,

se pasa todo el día

Giuseppe el zapatero,

alegre remendón.

Masticando el toscano

per far la economía,

pues quiere que su hijo

estudie de doctor.

El hombre en su alegría

no teme al sacrificio,

así pasa la vida

contento y bonachón.

¡Ay, si estuviera, hijo,

tu madrecita buena!,

el recuerdo lo apena

y rueda un lagrimón.



Tarareando la violeta

Don Giuseppe está contento;

ha dejado la trincheta,

el hijo se recibió.

Con el dinero juntado

ha puesto chapa en la puerta,

el vestíbulo arreglado,

consultorio con confort.



He tique, taque, tuque,

Don Giuseppe trabaja.

Hace ya una semana

el hijo se casó;

la novia tiene estancia

y dicen que es muy rica,

el hijo necesita

hacerse posición.

He tique, taque, tuque,

ha vuelto Don Giuseppe,

otra vez todo el día

trabaja sin parar.

Y dicen los paisanos

vecinos de su tierra:

Giuseppe tiene pena

y la quiere ocultar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Giuseppe el zapatero"

Tick, tick, tack,

all day long goes by

Giuseppe the shoemaker,

joyful mender.

Chewing on his Toscano

to save money,

since he wants his son

to study to be a doctor.

In his happiness,

the man fears no sacrifice,

thus he spends his life

content and good-natured.

Ah, if only your mother,

your good mother were here!

The memory grieves him,

and a tear rolls down.

Humming “La Violetta”,

Don Giuseppe is happy;

he’s put down his knife,

his son has graduated.

With the money saved

he’s placed a plaque on the door,

fixed up the hallway,

an office with comfort.

Tick, tick, tack,

Don Giuseppe works.

It’s been a week

since his son got married;

the bride owns a ranch

and they say she’s quite rich,

the son needs

to make his mark.
Tick, tick, tack,

Don Giuseppe is back,

again all day long

he works nonstop.

And say the countrymen,

neighbors from his land:

Giuseppe is in sorrow

and he tries to hide it.

Giuseppe el zapatero by Guillermo Del Ciancio

Giuseppe el zapatero is a Tango written by Guillermo Del Ciancio and composed by Guillermo Del Ciancio.



Story behind the Tango Giuseppe el zapatero

The lyrics of “Giuseppe el zapatero” narrate the life of a cheerful and dedicated cobbler named Giuseppe, who spends his days working tirelessly with the dream of providing an education for his son. The narrative captures Giuseppe’s sacrifice and his emotional journey as his son eventually graduates and marries into a wealthy family. The repeating sound ‘He tique, taque, tuque’ mimics the rhythmic tapping of the cobbler’s hammer, underscoring his constant labor and the passage of time within the song’s narrative.



Symbolism of Giuseppe el zapatero

The song uses vibrant symbolism and language to enhance its themes. The onomatopoeia “He tique, taque, tuque,” representing the sound of Giuseppe’s work, symbolizes the tireless and rhythmic nature of his dedication. “Masticando el toscano,” refers to him chewing on a cheap Toscano cigar, painting a picture of his humble circumstances, and ‘economico’ stresses his frugal lifestyle aimed at saving for his son’s education. The “trincheta” or leather cutter symbolizes Giuseppe’s profession and life, which he briefly sets aside when his dream for his son is realized. However, he returns to work, suggesting a cyclic return to old habits and routines despite the changes in his life.



Giuseppe el zapatero in historic Context

Recorded in 1930 in Argentina, “Giuseppe el zapatero” emerges at a time when Buenos Aires was a melting pot of immigrants, many of whom were Italians like the character Giuseppe. This historical context is pivotal as it reflects the immigrants’ struggles to provide better futures for their families amidst economic difficulties. Giuseppe’s story mirrors the collective immigrant narrative of sacrifice for the next generation’s upward social mobility.



Guillermo Del Ciancio

Guillermo Del Ciancio was an influential Argentine Tango lyricist and composer known for his contributions to popular Tango music in the early 20th century.