Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ

La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1943. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” meaning “The Little Parade” in English, is a timeless tango that dances through the heart and soul. Each note echoes the procession of emotions, weaving a tapestry of longing and nostalgia. The music paints a vivid scene of swirling dancers and wistful glances, capturing the essence of life’s fleeting, yet passionate moments.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1943/11/23

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

Discover Other Orchestras

Osvaldo Pugliese – La cachila – 1952/11/24
Osvaldo Pugliese – Canción de rango (Pa’ que se callen) – 1965/8/1
Osvaldo Pugliese – El arranque – 1944/8/22
Osvaldo Pugliese – Acquaforte – 1958/7/23
Osvaldo Pugliese – Las tres banderas – 1958/7/23
Enrique Rodríguez – Cara de sueño – 1970/8/12
Enrique Rodríguez – La vida siempre igual – 1970/12/11
Enrique Rodríguez – Diarios
revistas… señor – 1942/9/11
Enrique Rodríguez – Cordón de oro – 1945/7/11
Enrique Rodríguez – Mi manta pampa – 1966/10/28
Aníbal Troilo – Alma de bohemio – 1965/12/16
Aníbal Troilo – Tristezas de la calle Corrientes – 1942/9/18
Aníbal Troilo – La última – 1957/9/25
Aníbal Troilo – Toda mi vida – 1971/4/26
Aníbal Troilo – Suerte loca – 1942/6/15
Miguel Caló – Soy milonguero – 1936/3/14
Miguel Caló – Adiós pampa mía – 1967/5/20
Miguel Caló – Madre de los cabellos de plata – 1958/9/17
Miguel Caló – La abandoné y no sabía – 1944/4/27
Miguel Caló – El penado catorce – 1947/6/26

Recommended

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 cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1943/11/23 – Uno – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – Joaquina – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – La punalada – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – Candombe rioplatense – Juan D-Arienzo
1943/11/23 – A mi me llaman Juan Tango – Miguel Calo
La cumparsita – 1943/11/5 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1942/11/12 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1951/7/16 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La cumparsita – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1955/6/20 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1963/4/9 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1937/12/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1951/9/12 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1943/11/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1968/9/11 – Cuarteto Anibal TROILO – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1963/12/10 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1971/12/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 2015/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1946/2/8 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
La cumparsita – 1964/4/24 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1927/5/3 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1943/6/28 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1979/10/30 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1926/11/7 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1953/9/22 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1942/9/10 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1940/11/18 – Ricardo Tanturi – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1935/5/6 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1944/6/3 – Alfredo De Angelis – Nestor Rodi
La cumparsita – 1961/8/29 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1953/1/22 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1955/9/16 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1956/7/26 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1961/4/28 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1983/1/1 – Jose Basso –
La cumparsita – 1968/5/2 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1956/11/29 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1954/11/25 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1966/3/21 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1968/5/30 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1957/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1951/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1950/5/17 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1928/1/11 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1917/1/1 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1937/7/4 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1946/12/16 – Francini-Pontier – Alberto Podesta
La cumparsita – 1955/9/13 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 211/12/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1930/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
La cumparsita – 1926/5/12 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango La cumparsita

La cumparsa
De miserias sin fin
Desfila
En torno de aquel ser
Enfermo
Que pronto ha de morir
De pena.
Por eso es que en su lecho
Solloza acongojado
Recordando el pasado
Que lo hace padecer…

Abandonó a su viejita
Que quedó desamparada,
Y loco de pasión
Ciego de amor
Corrió tras de su amada,
Que era linda, era hechicera
De lujuria era una flor,
Que burló su querer
Hasta que se cansó
Y por otro lo dejó…

Largo tiempo después
Cayó al hogar materno,
Para poder curar su enfermo
Y herido corazón…
Y supo
Que su viejita santa,
La que él había dejado
El invierno pasado
De frío se murió…

Hoy ya solo, abandonado
A lo triste de su suerte,
Ansioso espera a la muerte
Que bien pronto ha de llegar,
Y entre la triste frialdad
Que lenta invade el corazón,
Sintió la cruda sensación
De su maldad…

Entre sombras
Se le oye respirar
Sufriente,
Al que antes de morir
Sonríe
Porque una dulce paz
Le llega…
Sintió que desde el cielo
Su madrecita buena,
Mitigando sus penas
Sus culpas perdonó…!

English lyrics of the Tango "La cumparsita"

The parade,
Of endless miseries,
Marches around,
The sick man,
Who’s soon to die,
Of sorrow.
Thus in his bed,
He weeps distressed,
Recalling memories past,
That inflict such pain…

He left his old mother,
Leaving her forsaken,
And mad with passion,
Blinded by love,
He pursued his beloved,
Who was beautiful, bewitching,
A flower of lust,
Who toyed with his love
Until she grew tired,
And left him for another…

Long after,
He returned to his mother’s home,
To heal his sick,
Wounded heart…
And he learned,
That his saintly little mother,
Whom he had left,
Last winter, died,
Of cold…

Now alone, forsaken,
To the sadness of his fate,
He anxiously awaits death,
Which is soon to arrive,
And amidst the cold sadness,
Slowly seizing his heart,
He felt the harsh sensation,
Of his own wickedness…

Among shadows,
He can be heard breathing,
Suffering,
He who, before dying,
Smiles,
Because a sweet peace,
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven,
His good little mother,
Easing his sorrows,
Forgave his sins…!

La cumparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and composed by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez.

Story behind the Tango La cumparsita

The tango “La cumparsita” tells a poignant story of a man reflecting on his life choices and their tragic consequences as he nears death. The lyrics vividly narrate the downfall of a man who, consumed by passion, abandons his mother for a love affair with a seductive yet deceitful woman. This woman eventually leaves him for another, sending him into a spiral of despair. Returning home too late, he finds his mother has died from the cold, exacerbating his anguish and remorse. As death approaches, he experiences a redemptive moment, feeling that his mother, from heaven, forgives his transgressions.

Symbolism of La cumparsita

“La cumparsita” is rich in symbolism, capturing the universal themes of repentance and the quest for redemption. The “cumparsa,” a type of parade typically associated with celebration, ironically parades miseries around the man—a symbolic representation of his conscience grappling with sorrow and guilt. The poignant juxtaposition of a festive procession with the man’s tragic end underscores the irreversible nature of time and the somber consequences of one’s choices. The final forgiveness from his mother highlights a bittersweet resolution to his internal turmoil, suggesting a spiritual reconciliation beyond the grave.

La cumparsita in historic Context

Created in 1943 in Argentina, “La cumparsita” reflects the broader cultural and social dynamics of its time. During this era, tango music often explored themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, mirroring the emotional and social experiences of its audience. The tango was a reflection of the intimate, often harsh realities faced by individuals in Argentine society, with its narratives of passion, loss, and moral reflections. The historic context of this period, marked by political and social upheaval, might also have influenced the melancholic and reflective tone of the lyrics, highlighting the individual’s struggle amidst broader societal challenges.

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a Uruguayan musician and composer, renowned primarily for his significant contributions to the genre of tango.