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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1963. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La cumparsita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Cumparsita,” which translates to “The Little Parade” in English, captures the essence of a small but significant procession through the corridors of time and emotion. This tango speaks of fleeting moments, where each step in the parade echoes stories of passion and longing. Its melody whispers the delicate dance of life’s joys and sorrows, ever marching forward.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1963/12/10

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

1963/12/10 – La punalada – Juan D-Arienzo
1963/12/10 – La catrera – Juan D-Arienzo
1963/12/4 – El choclo – Juan D-Arienzo
1963/12/4 – El entrerriano – Juan D-Arienzo
1963/12/4 – A mucha honra – Miguel Calo
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 procession
Of endless miseries
Parades
Around the being
Sickly,
Who soon will die
Of sorrow.
That’s why on his bed
He sobs distressed,
Recalling the past
That causes his suffering…

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 bewitching,
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 he learned
That his saintly little mother,
Whom he had left
Last winter,
Died of cold…

Now alone, abandoned
To the sadness of his fate,
He eagerly awaits death
Which is soon to come,
And amidst the sad coldness
That slowly invades the heart,
He felt the harsh sensation
Of his evil deeds…

Among shadows,
You can hear him breathe,
Suffering,
Who before dying
Smiles
Because a sweet peace
Reaches him…
He felt that from heaven
His dear 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” lyrically presents a narrative of profound sorrow and remorse. The tango tells the story of a man reflecting on his past life from his deathbed, enveloped by a parade (“cumparsa”) of endless miseries. This man, once driven by blind passion, abandoned his mother for the love of a woman who eventually betrayed him. Years later, having been rejected and heartbroken, he returns to his home only to find that his neglected mother has died due to the hardships of the bitter cold. The lyrics deeply express his poignant anticipation of death, now his only respite, bringing him face-to-face with his own wrongdoings.

Symbolism of La cumparsita

The use of “cumparsa” symbolically represents the mournful procession of the protagonist’s failures and the resulting despair surrounding him at his end. The “sweet peace” that approaches as he nears death implies a form of redemption or forgiveness, perhaps from the memory of his mother, symbolizing absolution. Key phrases like “que pronto ha de morir de pena” and “Sintió la cruda sensación de su maldad” accentuate the emotional depth of his regret and moral decay, hinting at the essential themes of remorse and moral reflection.

La cumparsita in historic Context

“La cumparsita” was created at a time when tango was not just a dance but also a reflection of the social realities and emotional narratives of the people, particularly in Argentina. The historical backdrop of 1960s Argentina, a nation undergoing industrial advancement and social changes, amplifies the tango’s themes of loss, betrayal, and the harsh consequences of personal choices. Thus, the lyrics might serve as a poignant commentary on navigating the complexities of modern life while dealing with personal and social responsibilities.

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a prominent Uruguayan musician, known primarily for his significant contribution to the tango genre with “La Cumparsita,” which is one of the most famous and recognizable tangos of all time.