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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 cosa fué en un boliche is a Tango written by Venancio Clauso and composed by Oscar Roma.
In “La cosa fué en un boliche”, the unfolding drama revolves around intrigue and conflict set in a local pub, a common social gathering spot in Argentine culture. The lyrics tell a story of treachery, love, and rivalry emerging in a charged atmosphere. We witness characters such as “El ‘pardo’ Miranda”, “Maldonado”, and “El ‘tano’ Nicola”, who are entwined in a perilous dance enhanced through their characterization and setting. An impending duel, triggered by romantic entanglements and honor, drives this narrative, painting a vivid scene of Argentine social dynamics during this era.
The tango is rife with symbolic elements that contribute to its emotional depth. Key phrases such as “Su poncho de sombras cubrió a los rivales” and “la noche lloraba” not only evoke vivid imagery but also suggest the fateful, often inevitable nature of the duel influenced by passion and societal expectations. The “poncho de sombras” symbolizes the darkness enveloping and ultimately defining the destinies of those involved, while the weeping night emphasizes the tragic dimensions of the story. Additionally, the moonlit scene where “Rojiza la luna, la escena alumbró”, highlights moments of climax in the traditional tango narrative style, portraying romance and death all under an emotionally charged sky.
Set in Argentina in 1943, a period marked by social and political upheaval, “La cosa fué en un boliche” reflects the turbulent times and the continued tradition of storytelling through music. This period in Argentine history, overshadowed by the rise of Peronism and World War II’s global impact, influenced the themes of local narratives, focusing often on personal honor, tragic love, and fatalistic undertones. The location settings like ‘boliche’ (a local pub) and ‘bajo Belgrano’ (a neighborhood of Buenos Aires) are not just physical spaces but cultural symbols reflecting the common man’s life and the socio-political climate of 1940s Argentina.
Venancio Clauso was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, celebrated for his poignant storytelling through lyrics that often reflected the cultural and societal nuances of his times.