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La calle maldita

La calle maldita is a Tango written by Martín Darré and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1950. The Tango La calle maldita is written by Martín Darré, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded La calle maldita with the singer Armando Garrido.
“La calle maldita,” translated into English as “The Cursed Street,” is a haunting melody that whispers tales of abandoned dreams and forgotten love. Each note drifts through the night like a ghostly waltz, echoing the sorrows of its shadowed alleyways. The music captures a place where hope lingers like a fleeting shadow, held captive by time’s relentless passage.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Armando Garrido

Singer

Roberto Lambertucci

Author

Martín Darré

Composer

1950/12/8

Date

Armando Garrido
Armando Garrido
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango La calle maldita

This is the translation of the Tango “La calle maldita” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “La calle maldita” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango La calle maldita

Un callejón, la taberna,
Un farolito, un buzón,
Y el redoblar de los sapos
En el turbio zanjón.
De guapo se hace oír
Un tango compadrón,
En la temblona voz
De un organito.

Pena de amor
Burbujeando en una
Copa de alcohol,
Y la emoción
De pensar en el pasado.

Allí… Allí…
La calle donde tanto amé,
Maldita como su querer
Encontré mi dolor.

Fatal… Brutal…
Reía con su mueca cruel,
Entregándome sus besos
Con amarga falsedad.

Por qué… Por qué…
Mató mi corazón así,
Forjando una ilusión
Mintiendo un gran amor
Sin pensar en mí…

English lyrics of the Tango "La calle maldita"

An alleyway, a tavern,
A small streetlight, a mailbox,
And the echoing croaks of frogs
In the murky ditch.
Strutting its stuff,
A cheeky tango can be heard,
In the shaky voice
Of a street organ.

Pain of love
Bubbling in a
Cup of alcohol,
And the feeling
Of thinking about the past.

There… There…
The street where I loved so deeply,
Cursed like her love,
I found my pain.

Fatal… Brutal…
She laughed with her cruel sneer,
Offering her kisses
With bitter deceit.

Why… Why…
Did she kill my heart so,
Forging a hope,
Lying about a great love
Without thinking of me…

La calle maldita by Roberto Lambertucci

La calle maldita is a Tango written by Roberto Lambertucci and composed by Martín Darré.



Story behind the Tango La calle maldita

The lyrics of “La calle maldita” paint a vivid picture of a melancholic scene set in an alleyway, a tavern, beneath a dim street light and next to a mailbox, with the backdrop sounds of frogs and a shaky street organ playing a tango. These elements conjure an image of a gloomy, forsaken place, echoing the title, which translates to “The Cursed Street.” The narrative delves into a tale of lost love and betrayal, marked with profound sorrow marinated in alcohol, reflecting on a past filled with both fond and painful memories.



Symbolism of La calle maldita

The cursed street, or “La calle maldita,” symbolizes a place of past love that has turned sour and painful. The repeated mention of this location conveys a deep sense of regret and emotional scarring. The street and its elements become a metaphor for the relationship—the dim street light, the unsettling sound of frogs, and the trembling voice of the street organ allude to the instability and darkness surrounding the protagonist’s feelings. Notable phrases like “Pena de amor” and “Copa de alcohol” symbolize the drowning of sorrow in alcohol, a common theme in tango depicting heartache and despair. The narrative swing from tender memories to betrayal with “Entregándome sus besos con amarga falsedad” showcases the cruel deception experienced, enhancing the overall tragic tone of the tango.



La calle maldita in historic Context

Recorded in 1950 in Argentina, “La calle maldita” reflects the rich cultural ambiance of mid-20th century Buenos Aires, a city synonymous with tango. During this era, tango lyrics often reflected the societal and personal strife faced by many, serving as an outlet for expressing deep-set emotions and often unspoken hardships. The geographical backdrop of Buenos Aires, with its myriad alleyways and taverns, provides a perfectly melancholic setting for such poignant storytelling, resonating with the local audience familiar with such scenes and sentiments.



Roberto Lambertucci

Roberto Lambertucci is noted for his contributions to the tango genre, particularly for his deep, emotive lyrics that capture the essence of Argentinean culture and personal anguish.