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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1944. The Tango La cumparsita is written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded La cumparsita with the singer Nestor Rodi.
“La Cumparsita,” or “The Little Parade,” dances through the air with a melancholic elegance. It evokes the image of a modest procession, each note a step in a dance of longing and nostalgia. Through its haunting melody, it captures the bittersweet essence of fleeting moments, where joy and sorrow intertwine in the timeless embrace of tango.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Nestor Rodi

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1944/6/3

Date

Nestor Rodi
Nestor Rodi
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1944/6/3 – Madre – Alfredo De Angelis
1944/6/2 – El lloron – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1944/6/2 – Recordado lo pasado – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1944/6/1 – El remate – Osvaldo Pugliese
1944/6/1 – Tortazos – Osvaldo Pugliese
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

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La cumparsita

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

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"

A parade
Of endless miseries
Marches
Around that being
Sick
Who will soon die
Of sorrow.
That’s why on his bed
He sobs distressed,
Recalling the past
That makes him suffer…

He left his little old mother
Who was left helpless,
And mad with passion,
Blind with love,
He ran after his beloved,
Who was beautiful, was enchanting,
A flower of lust,
Who deceived his love
Until she tired of him
And left him for another…

Much later,
He returned to his mother’s home,
To try to heal his sick
And wounded heart…
And he learned
That his holy little mother,
Whom he had abandoned
Last winter,
Died of the cold…

Now alone, abandoned
To the sadness of his fate,
He anxiously waits for death
That will soon arrive,
And amidst the sad coldness
Slowly seizing his heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his wickedness…

Among shadows,
You can hear him breathe,
Suffering,
The one who before dying
Smiles
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven
His good little mother,
Alleviating his pains
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

“La cumparsita” tells a poignant story of love, loss, and redemption. The lyrics depict the life of a man tormented by his decisions, particularly his abandonment of his mother for a fleeting love affair with a seductive woman. As his end approaches, he ruminates on his past actions and their consequences, enveloped in misery and seeking forgiveness. The song progresses through the narrative of his suffering, his mother’s death due to his neglect, and ultimately his longing for death and subsequent spiritual reconciliation as he feels his mother’s forgiving presence from beyond.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

Several poignant symbols permeate “La cumparsita,” intensifying its thematic depth. The recurring image of the “cumparsa,” a parade often associated with festivity, here symbolizes a procession of endless miseries surrounding the protagonist. This ironic twist highlights the gap between public celebration and private despair. Phrases like “de miserias sin fin” (endless miseries) and “la triste frialdad” (the sad coldness) underscore the themes of suffering and remorse. The reference to his “viejita santa” (holy little old mother) symbolizes purity and sacrificial love, standing in stark contrast to his own actions.



La cumparsita in historic Context

“La cumparsita” was recorded in 1944, a period significant for its historical tumult due to World War II, though far from the primary theaters of war, Argentina was experiencing its own internal changes with political and social unrest. This period likely infused the song’s themes of despair and longing for redemption with an even greater resonance, reflecting a universal sentiment of sorrow and hope amidst global instability. The tango, with its origins deeply rooted in the lower classes of society, often carried themes of despair, making “La cumparsita” a poignant reflection on personal and societal suffering.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodríguez was a Uruguayan musician and composer, celebrated primarily for his creation of “La cumparsita,” one of the most famous and recognizable tangos in the world.



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