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Guardia vieja

Guardia vieja is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by José Basso in 1965. José Basso has recorded Guardia vieja as an instrumental Tango.
“Guardia Vieja,” meaning “Old Guard” in English, resonates with echoes of tradition and memories long past. This piece, perhaps a tango, captures the soul of a bygone era, where passion and elegance danced hand in hand. Its melody whispers stories of time-worn streets and an everlasting love for the rhythms of history.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José De Grandis

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1965/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
José Basso
José Basso

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Enrique Rodríguez – Jueves – 1941/9/24
Enrique Rodríguez – Argentino soy – 1944/12/27
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Horacio Salgán – Recuerdo – 1950/4/5
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Los despojos – 1965/1/1
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Guardia vieja recorded by other Orchestras

Guardia vieja recorded by other Orchestras

1965/1/1 – Que falta que me haces – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – Caminito – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – A media luz – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – A media luz – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – Adios pampa mia – Miguel Calo
Guardia vieja – 1985/4/30 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1926/12/28 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1944/3/23 – Ricardo Malerba – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1954/9/3 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1955/9/16 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1965/1/1 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1973/1/1 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1926/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Guardia vieja – 1949/11/18 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Guardia vieja

Con mi bagayo de penas
voy rumbo p’al olvido,
con mil recuerdos queridos
que nunca olvidaré.
Y se cruzan por mi mente
las farras y las orgías
de aquellos alegres días
que ya para mi no hay de volver.

¡Decirle adiós
a dichas que viví,
qué triste es!
Felicidad
que nunca más
conmigo tendré.
¿Quién calmará
las penas que dejó
el tiempo al pasar?

Fugitivas horas plácidas
de mi juventud consuelo,
¡hoy que tanto las anhelo,
qué lejos están de mí!
Y en su ausencia, horas trágicas
debo vivir.

Fui bacán y hoy soy pato
mas llevo alta la frente
para el amigo insolente
que el saludo me negó.
Bien lo sé que soy don nadie
no tengo ni pan ni techo
pero guardo en mi pecho
el dolor que el amigo me dejó.

English lyrics of the Tango "Guardia vieja"

With my bundle of sorrows
I head towards oblivion,
with a thousand dear memories
I will never forget.
And they cross my mind
the parties and orgies
from those happy days
that will never return for me.

To say goodbye
to joys that I lived,
how sad it is!
Happiness
that I will never
have with me again.
Who will soothe
the sorrows left by
time as it passed?

Fleeting soothing hours
of my youthful solace,
how much I long for them today,
how far they are from me!
And in their absence, tragic hours
I must live.

I was a big shot, now I’m a nobody
yet I hold my head high
for the insolent friend
who denied me a greeting.
Well, I know I am a nobody,
I have neither bread nor roof,
but I keep in my chest
the pain that the friend left me.

Guardia vieja by José De Grandis

Guardia vieja is a Tango written by José De Grandis and composed by Julio De Caro.



Story behind the Tango Guardia vieja

The lyrics of “Guardia Vieja” reflect a deep sense of nostalgia and loss. The protagonist confronts the passage of time, carrying “a luggage of sorrows” towards oblivion, haunted by cherished memories that refuse to fade. This Tango contrasts the joyful days of youth, marked by parties and revelry, with the current state of solitude and regret, underscoring a poignant farewell to the happiness once experienced but now out of reach. This journey through past and present explores themes of change, loss, and the harsh realities of aging.



Symbolism of Guardia vieja

“Guardia vieja” translates to “Old Guard,” symbolizing an era or a group of people from a bygone time cherished for their traditions and values. The symbolic language in the Tango, such as “Fugitivas horas plácidas” (Fleeting tranquil hours) and contrasting “horas trágicas” (tragic hours), underscores the bittersweet nature of reflecting on a joyful past now tainted by current suffering. The transformation from being a “bacán” (wealthy or successful man) to a “pato” (down-and-out) represents the decline and provides a stark contrast between the narrator’s past and present states, enhancing the emotional gravity of the Tango.



Guardia vieja in historic Context

Guardia Vieja” was created in 1965 in Argentina, a period marked by societal changes and political unrest. This environment may reflect the themes of transition and loss in the lyrics. The Tango, as a genre, often served as a reflective narration of personal and collective identities within the Argentine culture, laced with nostalgia and a critique of contemporary societal changes. The historic and geographical settings enrich the narrative, anchoring it within the broader socio-cultural shifts happening in Argentina during the mid-20th century.



José De Grandis

José De Grandis was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his evocative lyrics that often painted vivid pictures of life and emotion.