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La guitarrita

La guitarrita is a Tango written by Eduardo Arolas and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1947. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La guitarrita as an instrumental Tango.
“La guitarrita,” translated into English as “The Little Guitar,” strums softly in the evening air. This name evokes the image of a gentle, unassuming presence, a companion that sings stories of the heart in delicate whispers. It represents a dance of nostalgia and warmth, where every note carries echoes of passion and memory, resonating with the soul.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gabriel Clausi

Author

Eduardo Arolas

Composer

1947/5/13

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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La guitarrita recorded by other Orchestras

La guitarrita recorded by other Orchestras

1947/5/13 – Dos amores – Juan D-Arienzo
1947/5/16 – La entrerriana – Alfredo Gobbi
1947/5/16 – La viruta – Alfredo Gobbi
1947/5/9 – El plebeyo – Miguel Calo
1947/5/9 – Los despojos – Miguel Calo
La guitarrita – 1928/11/26 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1936/1/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1947/5/13 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1967/8/16 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1954/7/14 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1949/12/29 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1930/1/1 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1931/1/1 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1962/9/10 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
La guitarrita – 1951/8/13 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental

Letra del Tango La guitarrita

Mi guitarrita querida
amiga de mis amores.

Vuelve en la noche hoy, junto a la reja,
el dulce trino; amor de payador,
aroma de jazmín y de glicina,
luna, canción y ella con su amor.
Fue la guitarra así, mi compañera,
la que llenó mis noches de ilusión,
la que alegró mi vida de bohemia,
y encadenó mis sueños a su amor.

Lloré, reí, viví, sufrí,
buscando dulce prenda,
canté, soñé, perdí, gané,
y no encontré la huella.
Al fin triunfé, bebí su amor,
me encariñé a sus trenzas
y la sentí en mi vida
junto a mi corazón.

Como un recuerdo que ha vuelto otra vez,
que yo siempre alenté, que yo siempre soñé.
Hoy te busco como al sueño azul,
con deseo de alcanzar tu amor,
como una imagen que no borraré
la que siempre guardé
y que nunca olvidé
el recuerdo que tu amor me dio,
es nostálgico querer.

English lyrics of the Tango "La guitarrita"

My beloved little guitar,
friend of my loves.

Tonight, by the window grate, returns
the sweet trill; love of a troubadour,
scent of jasmine and wisteria,
moon, song, and she with her love.
Thus, the guitar was my companion,
that filled my nights with dreams,
it brightened my bohemian life,
and chained my dreams to its love.

I cried, I laughed, I lived, I suffered,
searching for a cherished token,
I sang, I dreamed, I lost, I won,
and yet found no trace.
At last, I triumphed, drank her love,
grew fond of her braids
and felt her in my life,
close to my heart.

Like a memory that has returned once more,
which I always nurtured, which I always dreamed of.
Today I search for you like the blue dream,
with a desire to reach your love,
like an image I will not erase,
the one I always kept
and never forgot
the memory your love gave me,
is a nostalgic yearning.

La guitarrita by Gabriel Clausi

La guitarrita is a Tango written by Gabriel Clausi and composed by Eduardo Arolas.

Story behind the Tango La guitarrita

“La guitarrita,” which translates as “The Little Guitar,” opens with an intimate connection to a small guitar, portrayed as a beloved friend and a constant companion in tales of love. The lyrics evoke scenes of serene nights filled with the melodies of a payador (a folk singer and poet), enhanced by the scents of jasmine and wisteria, forming a backdrop to a love story. The guitar serves not only as a mere instrument but as a vessel carrying the narrator’s emotional journey—through joy, pain, lost and found hopes—an emblem of bohemian life itself, tethered to the dreams of love.

Symbolism of La guitarrita

The little guitar symbolizes more than an instrument; it is a confidante and the medium through which the singer communicates his deepest feelings. Key phrases like “junto a mi corazón” (next to my heart) and “bebí su amor” (I drank her love) underline this intense emotional attachment, suggesting that the guitar almost takes on human qualities, being a keeper of memories and a partner in the singer’s romantic endeavors. The interplay between memory, music, and longing is further highlighted as the singer reflects on cherished memories that reignite his quest for love.

La guitarrita in historical context

Created in Argentina in 1947 by Gabriel Clausi, “La guitarrita” emerges in a post-World War II era, a time often characterized by a mixture of hope and melancholy reflected in many cultural expressions. Tango, inherently dramatic and emotional, served as a perfect canvas to portray such complexities. The yearning and nostalgia pervasive in the lyrics may mirror the societal sentiments of the time, where individuals clung to personal memories and hopes amidst broader uncertainties.

Gabriel Clausi

Gabriel Clausi was a prolific Argentine tango musician, known for his evocative compositions and deep understanding of tango’s soulful potentials.