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Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria)

Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) is a Tango written by Feliciano Latasa and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1966. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) as an instrumental Tango.
“Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria)” translates to “Great Hotel Victoria” in English. It evokes an opulent sanctuary where grandeur and history intertwine, telling stories of elegance and timeless allure. The name conjures images of gilded ballrooms and whispered conversations, as if each note of the music echoes the hotel’s storied past and celebrated charm.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Feliciano Latasa

Composer

1966/8/3

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) recorded by other Orchestras

Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) recorded by other Orchestras

1966/8/3 – Benguria – Juan D-Arienzo
1966/8/3 – El once (A divertirse) – Juan D-Arienzo
1966/8/3 – Pura trampa – Juan D-Arienzo
1966/8/3 – 9 de Julio – Juan D-Arienzo
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Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1935/2/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1948/2/18 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1966/8/3 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1945/5/21 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1959/10/8 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1948/8/13 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 211/12/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1971/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – 1964/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria)

No deje que sus penas

se vayan al viento

porque serán ajenas

al que oye lo cierto.

No espere que una mano

le afloje el dolor,

sólo le dirán pobre

y después se acabó.

Por eso me divierto,

no quiero sentirlas,

no quiero oír lamentos

que amarguen la vida;

prefiero que se pierdan

y llegue el olvido

que todo remedia,

que es lo mejor.



Si busca consuelo no vaya a llorar,

aprenda a ser fuerte y mate el pesar.

Sonría llevando a su boca el licor,

que baile su almita esperando un amor.

El humo de un puro, la luz del lugar,

las notas que vagan le harán olvidar.

Quién sabe a su lado los que irán así

con los corazones para divertir.



A divertirse todos

rompiendo el silencio

para cantar en coro

siquiera un momento.

Recuerden que en la vida

si algo hay de valor

es de aquel que lleva

pasándola mejor.

Alegre su mirada

no piense en lo malo,

no deje que su cara

se arrugue temprano.

Deje que todo corra,

no apure sus años

que a nadie le importa

lo que sintió.

English lyrics of the Tango "Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria)"

Do not let your sorrows

be carried away by the wind

for they will be foreign

to the one who hears the truth.

Do not expect a hand

to ease your pain,

they will only call you poor,

and then it’s over.

That’s why I have fun,

I don’t want to feel them,

I don’t want to hear laments

that embitter life;

I’d rather them be lost

and oblivion to come

which remedies everything,

which is best.

If you seek comfort, do not cry,

learn to be strong and kill the sorrow.

Smile as you bring the liquor to your lips,

let your little soul dance waiting for a love.

The smoke of a cigar, the light of the place,

the wandering notes will make you forget.

Who knows by your side who will go like this

with hearts to entertain.

To entertain everyone

breaking the silence

to sing in chorus

if only for a moment.

Remember that in life

if there’s anything of value

it is from he who carries on

having the best time.

Cheer up your gaze

do not think of the bad,

do not let your face

wrinkle early.

Let everything run,

do not rush your years

nobody cares

what you felt.

Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) by Emilio Fresedo

Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Feliciano Latasa.

Story behind the Tango Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria)

The lyrics of “Gran Hotel Victoria” reflect a profound philosophy of resilience and detachment from pain, urging listeners to not let their sorrows dissipate into the wind as those are inconsequential to others. This tango counsels against waiting for external relief from pain, as such endeavors often end in disappointment. Instead, it promotes a lifestyle of joy and forgetfulness, prioritizing personal happiness and temporary forgetfulness over dwelling on hardships.

Symbolism of Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria)

Key phrases such as “No deje que sus penas se vayan al viento,” suggesting the futility of sharing sorrows with those who cannot empathize, and “Alegre su mirada que a nadie le importa lo que sintió,” implying the indifference of the world towards individual suffering, invest the lyrics with a sense of stoic individualism and existential solitude. The repeated advice to seek diversion, like the “humo de un puro” or the “luz del lugar,” symbolizes the ephemeral distractions that life offers as a means to cope with deeper emotional turmoil. The Gran Hotel Victoria, a meeting place for joy and diversion, serves as a metaphor for life’s spaces where one can escape the mundane and the sorrowful.

Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) in Historic Context

Recorded in 1966 in Argentina, a time and place rich with political and social changes, “Gran Hotel Victoria” possibly mirrored the contemporary societal urge to find reprieve from national and personal struggles. The tango, traditionally a dance of the working class, often carried undercurrents of larger societal narratives, making this song a reminder of the resilience urged from individuals amidst wider societal upheavals.

Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo was an influential figure in the tango genre, known for infusing his compositions with deep emotional and cultural resonances.