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La cumparsita

La cumparsita is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by José Basso in 1983. The Tango La cumparsita is written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, José Basso has recorded La cumparsita with the singer .
“La Cumparsita,” or “The Little Parade,” is a tango that encapsulates the bittersweet march of life. This evocative piece portrays a procession of fleeting joys and profound sorrows, weaving them into a dance of nostalgia and passion. Its haunting melody captures the essence of reminiscence, where each step echoes the rhythms of the heart’s longings and quiet regrets.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Singer

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1983/1/1

Date

José Basso
José Basso

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La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

La cumparsita recorded by other Orchestras

1983/1/1 – A media luz – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Adios muchachos – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Adios pampa mia – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Brazo de oro – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Caminito – Jose Basso
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

En un viejo almacén del Paseo Colón
donde van los que tienen perdida la fe,
todo sucio, harapiento, una tarde encontré
a un borracho sentado en oscuro rincón.
Al mirarle sentí una profunda emoción
porque en su alma un dolor secreto adiviné
y, sentándome cerca, a su lado, le hablé,
y él, entonces, me hizo esta cruel confesión.
Ponga, amigo, atención.

Sabe que es condición de varón el sufrir…
La mujer que yo quería con todo mi corazón
se me ha ido con un hombre que la supo seducir
y, aunque al irse mi alegría tras de ella se llevó,
no quisiera verla nunca… Que en la vida sea feliz
con el hombre que la tiene pa’ su bien… o qué sé yo.
Porque todo aquel amor que por ella yo sentí
lo cortó de un solo tajo con el filo’e su traición…

Pero inútil… No puedo, aunque quiera, olvidar
el recuerdo de la que fue mi único amor.
Para ella ha de ser como el trébol de olor
que perfuma al que la vida le va a arrancar.
Y, si acaso algún día quisiera volver
a mi lado otra vez, yo la he de perdonar.
Si por celos a un hombre se puede matar
se perdona cuando habla muy fuerte el querer
a cualquiera mujer.

English lyrics of the Tango "La cumparsita"

In an old warehouse on Paseo Colón
where those who have lost faith roam,
dirty and ragged, one afternoon I found
a drunk seated in a dark corner.
Looking at him, I felt a deep emotion
as I sensed a secret pain in his soul.
Sitting close, by his side, I spoke to him,
and then, he made this cruel confession.
Listen closely, my friend.

You know it’s a man’s condition to suffer…
The woman I loved with all my heart
has left with a man who knew how to seduce her,
and though her departure took away my joy,
I would never want to see her again… May she be happy
with the man who has her for her good… or whatever.
Because all the love I had for her
was cut off abruptly by the edge of her betrayal…

But it’s useless… I can’t, even if I want to, forget
the memory of her who was my only love.
For her, it must be like the fragrant clover
that scents the one life is about to take away.
And if, by chance, she wanted to return
to my side again, I would forgive her.
If out of jealousy one can kill a man,
forgiveness speaks louder when love is deep
for any woman.

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” tell a poignant story of lost love and betrayal, set in a desolate location where hope seems to have faded. The narrator encounters a drunk man in a dark corner of a dilapidated warehouse on Paseo Colón, a place frequented by those who have lost faith. Moved by a shared sense of suffering, the narrator engages with the man, who reveals his painful confession about a love betrayed.



Symbolism of La cumparsita

Significant symbolism in “La cumparsita” surfaces through its portrayal of emotional scenery and the objects mentioned. The rundown warehouse and its grim atmosphere symbolize the despair and abandonment felt by the man. The “trébol de olor” (scented clover) represents an everlasting affection, enduring despite the pain of separation, suggesting a fragrance that lingers even as life attempts to uproot it. This lyrical choice casts a deep, persistent remembrance of love, transcending the physical separation.



La cumparsita in historic Context

Set against the backdrop of Argentina in 1983, “La cumparsita” emerges during a time of significant political and social upheaval in the country. This period saw the end of a brutal military dictatorship and the restoration of democracy. In this context, the themes of loss, betrayal, and a yearning for forgiveness and redemption resonate deeply, mirroring the national sentiment. The Tango itself, a deep-seated cultural expression in Argentina, serves as a perfect vehicle to deliver these intense emotions.



Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez was a renowned Uruguayan composer and musician, credited with the creation of one of the most famous tangos in the world.