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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1953. Enrique Rodríguez has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade” in English, captures the essence of a fleeting yet poignant procession of emotions. Each note in this tango mirrors steps taken in a dance of longing, echoing tales of lost love and unspoken desires. The melody, like a parade, passes by, leaving behind whispers of nostalgia and heartache.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1953/1/22

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1953/1/22 – Historia de chapa chapa – Enrique Rodriguez
1953/1/26 – Dejame hablar – Miguel Calo
1953/1/26 – Soy feo pero vistoso – Miguel Calo
1953/1/27 – Humildad – Lucio Demare
1953/1/27 – La casita de mis viejos – Lucio Demare
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 sick being
Who will soon die
Of sorrow.
That’s why on his bed
He weeps, distressed,
Reminiscing about the past
That causes him to suffer…

He left his old mother
Who remained helpless,
And mad with passion,
Blinded by 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 mother’s home,
To heal his sick
And wounded heart…
And learned
That his saintly mother,
Whom he had left
Last winter,
Died of cold…

Now alone, forsaken
By the sadness of his fate,
He eagerly awaits death
Which he knows is close,
And amidst the growing cold
That slowly seeps into his heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his own wickedness…

In shadows,
His struggling breath is heard,
Suffering,
In his final moments he smiles
Because a sweet peace
Arrives…
He felt that from heaven
His kind mother,
Alleviating 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

The lyrics of “La cumparsita” depict a poignant narrative of a dying man reflecting on his life’s regrets, primarily his neglect and eventual abandonment of his mother for a passionate yet destructive love affair. This remorseful tale is set against his impending death, and he recounts the heartbreaks and mistakes of his past, which have led him to a lonely, desolate end.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

“La cumparsita” is rich with symbolic undertones, illustrating the march of miseries (“La cumparsa, De miserias sin fin”) as a parade that accompanies the protagonist to his deathbed, symbolizing the inescapable nature of his regret and suffering. The repeated references to his dying heart and the cold loneliness enveloping him stand as metaphors for his emotional desolation. Notably, the figure of his mother (“su viejita santa”) emerges as a symbol of forsaken loyalty and unconditional love, whose forgiveness from heaven finally brings him a “sweet peace” amid his torment.



La cumparsita in historic Context

Written in 1953 in Argentina, “La cumparsita” reflects the cultural significance of Tango as a music and dance form that often explores themes of love, betrayal, and despair. During this period, Tango was evolving from its origins in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires into a more globally recognized and appreciated style, often used to evoke deep human emotions and personal tragedies. The setting in Argentina informs the sentimental expression common in Latin American ballads and tangos, where passion and sorrow frequently intermingle.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a composer and lyricist celebrated for his contributions to the genre of Tango. His works often encapsulate complex human emotions and social narratives.