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Julián

Julián is a Tango written by Edgardo Donato and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1950. Edgardo Donato has recorded Julián as an instrumental Tango.
“Julián,” meaning “Julian” in English, dances through each note like a whispered secret. The music embodies the warmth of a sunrise, offering a tender embrace to the dawn of new beginnings. Within its rhythm, one finds a celebration of life’s quiet beauty and timeless hope, much like the name Julián suggests: youthful, full of life, and ever-resilient.

Tango

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José Panizza

Author

Edgardo Donato

Composer

1950/12/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Julián recorded by other Orchestras

Julián recorded by other Orchestras

1950/12/1 – Que fenomeno – Edgardo Donato
1950/11/29 – A la parrilla – Osvaldo Fresedo
1950/11/29 – Del tiempo de Gardel – Osvaldo Fresedo
1950/11/29 – Un cuadro y una cancion – Florindo Sassone
1950/11/29 – Y mientes todavia – Florindo Sassone
Julian – 1945/11/19 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Julian – 1925/7/3 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Julian – 1950/12/1 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
Julian – 1960/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Julian – 1927/7/6 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Julián

Yo tenía un amorcito
que me dejó abandonada
y en mis horas de tristeza
lo recuerdo en el alma.
Era un tigre para el tango
y envidia del cabaret,
pero un día, traicionero,
tras de otra se me fue.

¿Por qué me dejaste,
mi lindo Julián?
Tu nena se muere
de pena y afán…
En aquel cuartito
nadie más entró
y paso las noches
llorando tu amor.

Amor que fingiste
hasta que caí…
Con besos me hiciste
llorar y reír
y desde aquel día,
mi lindo Julián,
no tengo alegría,
me muero de afán.

Nene,
¡cómo extraño tus caricias,
tus mimos y tus sonrisas!
Dame
de nuevo tu corazón
y he de pagarte contenta
con mil besos de pasión.
Negro, yo nunca podré olvidarte…
Piensa
que en el nido abandonado
un corazón destrozado
sólo puede perdonar.

Yo tenía un amorcito
que era envidia del Pigall…
Era un tigre para el tango
y se llamaba Julián…
Pero un día, entusiasmado
por una loca ilusión,
dejó el nido abandonado
y destrozó mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Julián"

I had a little love
who left me abandoned,
and in my hours of sadness
I remember him deep in my soul.
He was a tiger for the tango,
the envy of the cabaret,
but one day, treacherous,
he left for another.

Why did you leave me,
my handsome Julián?
Your baby is dying
of grief and yearning…
In that little room
no one else entered,
and I spend my nights
crying for your love.

Love that you pretended
until I fell…
With kisses, you made me
cry and laugh,
and since that day,
my handsome Julián,
I have no joy,
I’m dying of yearning.

Baby,
how I miss your caresses,
your cuddles and your smiles!
Give me
your heart again
and I shall gladly pay you
with a thousand kisses of passion.
My man, I can never forget you…
Think
of the abandoned nest,
a heart shattered
can only forgive.

I had a little love
who was the envy of Pigall…
He was a tiger for the tango
and his name was Julián…
But one day, enthralled
by a crazy illusion,
he left the abandoned nest
and shattered my heart.

Julián by José Panizza

Julián is a Tango written by José Panizza and composed by Edgardo Donato.

Story behind the Tango Julián

The lyrics of “Julián” tell the story of a deep and painful romantic betrayal. It speaks from the perspective of a woman who reminisces about her lover, Julián, who left her for another. She describes her enduring love for him and the emotional aftermath of his departure. The narrative is woven with the themes of love, loss, and yearning, capturing the essence of the tango’s emotional depth.

Symbolism of Julián

The figure of Julián represents more than just a lost lover; he symbolizes the quintessential tango dancer, “un tigre para el tango” or “a tiger for the tango,” who is the envy of the cabaret. This imagery conveys his charisma and the allure that ultimately leads him away. “Pero un día, entusiasmado por una loca ilusión,” suggests the idea of chasing an elusive, probably unrealistic dream, which is a recurring motif in tango lyrics, reflecting the fleeting passions and intense emotions associated with this dance form.

Julián in Historic Context

Released in 1950, “Julián” captures the cultural and social ethos of post-war Argentina. During this time, Tango music was a reflection of the societal changes and personal stories within the urban landscape. The mention of “Pigall,” a popular nightlife spot, sets the song in a specific socio-cultural milieu, highlighting the cabaret culture where tango flourished and tales of love and betrayal were common.

José Panizza

José Panizza was an influential figure in the world of tango, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and longing.