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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Ángel d’Agostino in 1946. The Tango La cumparsita is written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, Ángel d’Agostino has recorded La cumparsita with the singer Ángel Vargas.
“La Cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade,” captures the essence of fleeting moments passing by in a graceful dance. Each note embodies nostalgia, a procession of emotions reflecting love lost and dreams faded. The melody weaves a tapestry of memories, reminiscent of bittersweet encounters and the ephemeral nature of life’s tender march.

Tango

Style

Ángel d'Agostino

Orchestra

Ángel Vargas

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1946/2/8

Date

Ángel Vargas
Ángel Vargas
Ángel d'Agostino
Ángel d’Agostino

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

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"

The parade
Of endless miseries
Marches around
That sick being
Who will soon die
Of sorrow.
That’s why in his bed
He sobs distressed,
Recalling the past
That causes him to suffer…

He left his 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 mocked his love
Until she grew tired
And left him for another…

Long after,
He returned to his mother’s home,
To heal his sick
And wounded heart…
And learned
That his holy mother,
The one he had left
Last winter
Died of cold…

Now alone, forsaken
To the sadness of his fate,
Eagerly awaiting death
That will soon arrive,
And amidst the cold sadness
That slowly seizes the heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his wickedness…

Among shadows
You can hear him breathe
In suffering,
Smiling before dying
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven
His good mother,
Easing his pain,
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,’ which translates to ‘The little parade,’ intricately portrays a series of tragic life events revolving around remorse and despair. The narrative unfolds around a central character who recalls his past actions and their consequent sorrows as he lies on his deathbed. The lyrics suggest that his sufferings stem from abandoning his elderly mother and pursuing a love that ultimately betrayed him. This pursuit leads to a series of unfortunate circumstances that culminate in his profound regret and loneliness as he faces death.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

The use of imagery in ‘La cumparsita’ enriches its emotional depth significantly. The opening reference to a “parade of endless miseries” symbolizes the relentless and haunting troubles that follow the protagonist. This motif of a parade suggests an inescapable, visible display of his internal torment. Key phrases such as “abandoned his old mother” and “ran after his beloved” are pivotal, as they underline actions leading to intense personal grief. The winter that takes his mother’s life symbolizes cold abandonment and uncaring fate, linking the chill of the season with the coldness of death and neglect.



La cumparsita in historic Context

The tango was composed in the mid-20th century, a time when tango music often reflected the social and emotional climates of its Argentinian roots. This period in Argentina was marked by significant socio-political changes and cultural shifts. The song’s release shortly after World War II perhaps mirrors a collective mourning and the personal losses experienced by many. ‘La cumparsita’ not only reflects personal regret but also could be seen as an allegory for the national sentiment of loss and melancholy that pervaded post-war Argentina.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

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