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Gloria

Gloria is a Tango written by Humberto Canaro and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1956. The Tango Gloria is written by Humberto Canaro, Miguel Caló has recorded Gloria with the singer Chola Luna.
“Gloria,” meaning “Glory” in English, is a dance of exaltation and reverence. The music wraps around you like an embrace, lifting hearts to a place where dreams shimmer in the twilight. Each note, like a golden thread, weaves a tapestry of triumph and splendor, inviting the soul to dance in the light of its own radiance.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Chola Luna

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Humberto Canaro

Composer

1956/7/23

Date

Chola Luna
Chola Luna
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Gloria

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

Letra del Tango Gloria

Tenés vento, sos un gran señor…

pero a nadie ya vas a engrupir

con tus frases de mentido amor.

Perdés tiempo, ya podés seguir.



Desde el pique, viejo, te juné

la intención de hacerte el gigolo.

¡Pero yo que te conozco bien,

a otra lado golpeá al porton!



¡Viejito, salud, podés espiantar!

que mi juventud no es flor pa’ tu ojal;

la gloria que vos querés ofrecer

guardala mejor, vivi tu vejez.



Las chicas no son juguetes de amor…

pero has de saber tienen corazón.

Asi ya que ves, el baston de bacán

piantale al placer…

no hagas papelón.



No pretendo farras ni champán,

ni vivir en un petit hotel,

ni la vuaturé que vos le das….

ese cuento lo conozco bien.



Y un consejo sano te daré

pa’ ponerle al dialoguito fin:

¡Que comprés un peine

y te saqués del altillo el berretín!

English lyrics of the Tango "Gloria"

You have cash, you’re a great lord…

but you can’t fool anyone anymore

with your phony declarations of love.

You’re wasting time, you can move on.

From the start, old man, I saw through

your aim to play the gigolo.

But I know you well,

knock on someone else’s gate!

Old man, cheers, you can scram!

My youth isn’t a flower for your lapel;

the glory you offer to give

keep it to yourself, live out your old age.

Girls aren’t love toys…

but you should know they have hearts.

So now you see, the cane of a swell

take your pleasure elsewhere…

don’t embarrass yourself.

I don’t want wild parties or champagne,

nor to live in a fancy small hotel,

nor the car you offer…

I know that story too well.

And a sound advice I’ll give

to end this little talk:

Buy a comb

and stop chasing youthful dreams!

Gloria by Armando Tagini

Gloria is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Humberto Canaro.


Story behind the Tango Gloria

“Gloria” narrates an encounter where an older man, presumably wealthy and pretending to offer grand things, attempts to woo a young woman with insincere declarations of love. The woman, wise to his tricks, outright rejects him, advising him to live out his old age without resorting to such pretensions. Her stern refusal and wise counsels speak of a deep self-respect and awareness, contrasting starkly against the man’s shallow allurements.



Symbolism of Gloria

The title itself, “Gloria,” can be interpreted as irony; the glory that the man believes he is offering is, in fact, something not glorious at all but rather pathetic and misplaced. This tango also symbolizes the clash between youthful integrity and the misguided, often sleazy approaches of those who try to leverage their wealth or status for affection. The admonition to “buy a comb and rid yourself of your delusions,” serves as a powerful symbolic gesture, urging the man to groom his inner self rather than continue in his deceitful ways.



Gloria in Historic Context

Written and first recorded in 1956, “Gloria” captures a period in Argentina where societal norms and dynamics were rapidly changing. Post-World War II, Argentina was experiencing significant urbanization and a shift in gender roles. The tango, traditionally reflecting the emotional psyche of the Argentine populace, here mirrors this evolution through its lyrics that empower a woman to reject the commodification of her emotions.



Armando Tagini

Armando Tagini was an influential lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, recognized for his poignant and often socially reflective lyrics.