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Igual que un bandoneón

Igual que un bandoneón is a Tango written by José Raúl Iglesias and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1944. The Tango Igual que un bandoneón is written by José Raúl Iglesias, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Igual que un bandoneón with the singer Enrique Campos.
“Igual que un bandoneón,” translated as “Just Like a Bandoneon,” evokes the soul-stirring essence of the tango’s signature instrument. The piece mirrors the bandoneon’s bittersweet melodies, entwining joy and melancholy in a dance of heartfelt emotion. As the music unfolds, it speaks the language of longing and passion, inviting listeners to experience life’s harmonious complexities.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Enrique Campos

Singer

Juan Bautista Gatti

Author

José Raúl Iglesias

Composer

1944/12/13

Date

Enrique Campos
Enrique Campos
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Igual que un bandoneón recorded by other Orchestras

Igual que un bandoneón recorded by other Orchestras

1944/12/13 – Raza Criolla (El Taita) – Ricardo Tanturi
1944/12/14 – La de los ojos tristes – Miguel Calo
1944/12/14 – Mi natai – Miguel Calo
1944/12/15 – Seamos amigos – Juan D-Arienzo
1944/12/15 – Oro de ley – Juan D-Arienzo
Igual que un bandoneon – 1945/1/3 – Lucio Demare – Horacio Quintana
Igual que un bandoneon – 1944/12/13 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Igual que un bandoneón

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

Letra del Tango Igual que un bandoneón

Igual que un bandoneón
Solloza corazón,
Igual que un bandoneón
Estás penando…
Y tus notas van fraseando
Recuerdos de su amor.

Yo le dije: adiós,
Por eso corazón,
Por ella se hace
Más tristón tu acento,
Que gime desde adentro
Igual que un bandoneón.

Era como canción de un tango
Todo aquel amor de tu vida,
Y hoy lloras, corazón
Igual que un bandoneón
La triste voz, enronquecida.

Nunca desde el adiós la viste
Pobre mi corazón viejo y triste,
Tu pena es el dolor
Que mueve su gemir
Igual que un bandoneón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Igual que un bandoneón"

Just like a bandoneon,
Heart sobs,
Just like a bandoneon,
You are grieving…
And your notes go phrasing
Memories of her love.

I told her: goodbye,
That’s why, my heart,
Because of her, your tone
Becomes sadder,
Moaning from within
Just like a bandoneon.

It was like the song of a tango,
All that love of your life,
And now you cry, heart
Just like a bandoneon
The sad, hoarse voice.

Never since the goodbye have you seen her
Poor my old and sad heart,
Your pain is the sorrow
That moves its moan
Just like a bandoneon.

Igual que un bandoneón by Juan Bautista Gatti

Igual que un bandoneón is a Tango written by Juan Bautista Gatti and composed by José Raúl Iglesias.



Story behind the Tango Igual que un bandoneón

“Igual que un bandoneón,” which translates to “Just like a bandoneón,” narrates the somber emotions of heartache through the metaphor of a bandoneón, a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and essential in traditional tango orchestras. The lyrics unfold the story of a heart that sobs and mourns just as the melancholic sounds produced by this musical instrument, encapsulating the depth of feeling after a farewell to a beloved.



Symbolism of Igual que un bandoneón

The bandoneón in this tango serves as a powerful symbol for the human heart, capturing the essence of deep emotional expression that words alone might not convey. The phrase “Solloza corazón, igual que un bandoneón” vividly compares the heart to the bandoneón, both capable of profound sorrow and passion. The recurrent imagery of weeping and the melancholic tone encapsulated by the bandoneón’s music enriches the lyrical content, illustrating how intertwined love and pain can be.



Igual que un bandoneón in historic Context

Composed in 1944 during a period when Argentina was undergoing significant political and social changes, “Igual que un bandoneón” reflects the emotional undercurrents associated with uncertainty and change. The tango, emerging from a culture where expressing personal hardship through music was not just art but a storytelling mechanism, served as a reflective surface for personal and communal experiences during those times. This song used personal heartbreak as a metaphor to possibly echo the collective sentiment of loss and resilience.



Juan Bautista Gatti

Juan Bautista Gatti was an influential figure in Argentine tango, recognized for his profound and emotive lyrics.