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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
La cachila is a Tango written by Héctor Polito and composed by Eduardo Arolas.
La cachila,” often translated as “The Old Car,” is a nostalgic and sorrowful song by Héctor Polito. Polito uses the metaphor of an old, worn-out car, the “cachila,” to portray his feelings of loss, grief, and loneliness. The lyrics talk about a past time of love and happiness that is no more, reflecting on the deep bond the narrator once shared with a loved one. The song is filled with a profound sadness as the narrator laments the destructive force that shattered this perfect love, likening his solitude and pain to the decrepitude of the old car that once held joyful memories.
The tango “La cachila” uses the image of an old car as a poignant symbol of decay and abandonment. The car, once a setting for love and cherished moments, now serves as a reminder of what has been irrevocably lost. Key phrases such as “igual que la cachila, hice mi nido” (just like the old car, I made my nest) and “igual que la cachila, de pena llora” (just like the old car, cries in sorrow) highlight this parallel between the car’s decline and the narrator’s emotional state. This symbolism reflects the deterioration not only of tangible items but also of human relationships and personal happiness over time. Additionally, phrases like “a nuestro hogar destruyó” (destroyed our home) and “esta angustia sin final” (this endless anguish) enhance the feeling of despair and irreparable loss conveyed through the lyrics.
“La cachila” was recorded in 1927, a time when the Tango genre was flourishing in Argentina, deeply intertwined with the urban culture of Buenos Aires. This period in history, marked by both cultural innovation and social upheaval, provided a rich backdrop for expressions of personal and collective emotion through music. The image of the cachila itself might evoke not just personal loss, but a broader sense of nostalgia for simpler, better times amid the rapid changes of early 20th-century urban life in Argentina.
Héctor Polito was a prominent poet and lyricist of the tango genre, known for his ability to capture deep emotions and characteristic Argentine sentiments in his lyrics.