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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1951. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” translating to “The Little Parade” in English, captures the essence of a fleeting procession of emotions. It evokes a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as if the rhythm of life marches on with both grace and sorrow. The music paints a vivid picture of fleeting moments, leaving an indelible mark on the heart.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1951/9/12

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1951/9/12 – Amarroto – Juan D-Arienzo
1951/9/12 – El Nene del Abasto – Juan D-Arienzo
1951/9/12 – Sepe nopo ripi tapa – Juan D-Arienzo
1951/9/12 – Ganzua – Juan D-Arienzo
1951/9/12 – La punalada – Juan D-Arienzo
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
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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 will soon die

of sorrow.

That’s why in his bed

he sobs distressed

remembering the past

that makes him suffer…

He abandoned his old mother

who was left helpless,

and mad with passion

blind with love

he chased 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 returned to his maternal home,

to heal his sick

and wounded heart…

And he learned

that his saintly little mother,

whom he had left

last winter

died of cold…

Today, now alone, abandoned

facing his sad fate,

he anxiously awaits death

that will soon come,

and amid the sad coldness

that slowly invades his heart,

he felt the raw sensation

of his wickedness…

Among shadows

he is heard breathing

suffering,

he who before dying

smiles

because a sweet peace

comes to him…

He felt that from heaven

his good little mother,

easing 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,” a deeply emotional tango, narrates the tragic tale of a man reflecting on his life choices as he approaches death. The lyrics explore themes of regret, loss, and redemption. The central figure reminisces about abandoning his mother for a passionate love affair with a woman who eventually deceives him. Returning home too late, he finds out his mother had died from the cold, which intensifies his sorrow and guilt.

Symbolism of La cumparsita

The song uses stark imagery to enhance its themes. The “cumparsa de miserias sin fin” (parade of endless miseries) symbolizes the ongoing and inescapable suffering of the protagonist. This parade circles around him, a reminder of his irreversible decisions and their impacts. The cold that killed his mother represents neglect and emotional barrenness, contrasting with the “lujuria era una flor” (lust was a flower), symbolizing the fleeting and deceptive beauty of his former lover.

La cumparsita in historic Context

Created in 1951, “La cumparsita” emerged in a period when tango music often reflected deep personal and societal strife. Post-war Argentina was marked by political and economic changes, influencing the tango to become a vessel for expressing collective melancholy and personal remorse. This historic backdrop accentuates the song’s themes of loss and lamentation, resonating with an audience familiar with hardship.

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a prominent Uruguayan musician known for his significant contributions to the tango genre.