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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1951. Carlos di Sarli has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” translated as “The Little Parade,” is a tango that weaves through the senses with its melancholic beauty. The name evokes images of a fleeting procession, capturing moments of joy and sorrow as they pass by in a delicate dance. It symbolizes the ephemeral nature of life’s celebrations and heartaches, eternally intertwined in a timeless rhythm.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1951/7/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1951/7/16 – El pollo Ricardo – Carlos di Sarli
1951/7/16 – Como los nardos en flor – Carlos di Sarli
1951/7/16 – Nido gaucho – Carlos di Sarli
1951/7/16 – Esta noche de luna – Julio De Caro
1951/7/16 – Loca bohemia – Julio De Caro
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 that being
Sick
Who soon will die
Of sorrow.
That’s why in his bed
He sobs distressed
Recalling the past
That makes him suffer…

He abandoned his old mother
Who was left unprotected,
And crazed by passion,
Blinded by love,
He ran after his beloved,
Who was beautiful, enchanting,
A flower of lust,
Who mocked his love
Until she grew tired
And left him for another…

Long after
He came back to the maternal home,
To heal his sick
And wounded heart…
And learned
That his saintly mother,
Whom he had left
Last winter
Died from the cold…

Today alone, abandoned
To the sadness of his fate,
Eagerly awaiting death
That soon will arrive,
And in the tearful coldness
That slowly invades his heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his wrongdoings…

In the shadows
You hear him breathing
Suffering,
The one who before dying
Smiles
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt from heaven
His good mother,
Easing his sorrows
Forgave his sins…!

La cumparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez.

Story behind the Tango

The lyrics of “La cumparsita” weave a somber tale of regret and redemption. They depict the life of a man who reflects upon the pain caused by his past actions. Driven by passion, he abandons his mother, chasing love, only to be deceived by it. On returning home, he discovers the tragic death of his mother, which prompts deep remorse and a longing for death as his own heart fades away.

Symbolism of La cumparsita

The tango is rich in symbolism, most notably the “cumparsa” or parade of endless miseries, representing the relentless nature of human suffering and regret. The “flor de lujuria” (lustful flower) symbolizes the ephemeral and deceptive nature of attraction, which ultimately brings ruin. Key phrases like “solloza acongojado” (weeps distressed) highlight the grief that pervades the protagonist’s final days, while his “madrecita buena” (good little mother) symbolizes forgiveness and solace, even from beyond the grave.

La cumparsita in historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the early 20th century, “La cumparsita” captures the emotional depth and personal turmoil that tango often encapsulates. Buenos Aires, a melting pot of cultures and a city familiar with stories of migration and separation, serves as the backdrop for this tale. The tumultuous journey depicted in the song mirrors the struggles faced by many during a time of rapid social change, making it timeless in its appeal.

The Composer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, the composer of this famous tango, was an Uruguayan musician who contributed significantly to the tango genre, evoking deep emotions through his timeless compositions.