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La guitarrita

La guitarrita is a Tango written by Eduardo Arolas and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1954. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded La guitarrita as an instrumental Tango.
“La Guitarrita,” which translates to “The Little Guitar” in English, whispers melodies of nostalgia and passion through its strings. The diminutive form, ‘guitarrita,’ suggests tenderness and intimacy, evoking images of heartfelt serenades beneath moonlit windows. This piece, whether sung or purely instrumental, captures the essence of longing and the timeless dance of yearning and memory.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gabriel Clausi

Author

Eduardo Arolas

Composer

1954/7/14

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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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 dear little guitar,
friend of my loves.

Tonight, by the window, again comes
the sweet trill; the love of a troubadour,
scent of jasmine and wisteria,
moon, song, and her with her love.
Thus, the guitar was my companion,
filling my nights with illusion,
brightening my bohemian life,
and chaining my dreams to her love.

I cried, I laughed, I lived, I suffered,
searching for that sweet belonging,
I sang, I dreamed, I lost, I won,
yet never found the trace.
At last I triumphed, drank of her love,
grew fond of her braids
and felt her in my life
close to my heart.

Like a memory that has returned again,
one I always nurtured, one I always dreamed.
Now I seek 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 that your love gave me,
is nostalgic longing.

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” translates to “The Little Guitar” in English, invoking an image of a cherished, intimate object symbolizing the composer’s deep feelings and memories. The lyrics speak tenderly to “mi guitarrita querida,” a beloved guitar personified as a friend and companion in both music and love. The narrator describes the guitar as a constant partner, sharing in the highs and lows of life – laughter, tears, dreams, and sufferings. These elements present a narrative of companionship and emotional support that the guitar provides, paralleling a romantic relationship.



Symbolism of La guitarrita

The little guitar is depicted not just as an instrument, but as a vessel of love, memory, and personal expression. It is deeply intertwined with elements of nature and human feelings—symbols like moonlight, flowers, and song—enhancing the emotional landscape evoked by memories of love. Key phrases such as “luna, canción y ella con su amor” (moon, song, and her with her love) and “la que siempre guardé y que nunca olvidé” (the one I always kept and never forgot) accentuate a tender nostalgia and an undying emotional attachment to both the guitar and a past lover.



La guitarrita in Historic Context

Composed in 1954, “La guitarrita” sits comfortably in the golden age of Argentine Tango, a period hallmarked by profound musical and poetic expressions of ordinary life and deep emotions. This era valued storytelling and emotional depth in music. Set in Argentina, a land where tango is both a national heritage and an everyday pleasure, reflects broader themes of love, nostalgia, and personal struggle that resonated with many Argentinians during that time. The emphasis on traditional elements like payador (a folk singer and poet) and romantic serenades by the moonlight underlines the cultural significance of music and poetry as vital components of Argentine identity.



Gabriel Clausi

Gabriel Clausi, also known as “El Chula”, was an esteemed Argentine bandoneon player and composer, contributing significantly to the tango genre with his heartfelt compositions.