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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
La serenata (Mi amor) is a Tango written by Samuel Aguayo and composed by Vicente Salerno.
The lyrics of “La serenata (Mi amor)” vividly describe a scene of poignant reflection and heartache. The setting is just beside a beloved’s window, where the protagonist painstakingly relives past memories by literally and metaphorically plucking the petals from the flowers once gifted by the loved one. These flowers, long preserved, symbolize cherished yet painful memories. As the lyrics unfold, the vocalist seeks to remind the beloved of the depth of his past love and devotion, encompassing both tenderness and idolization.
The symbolic use of flowers in these lyrics stands out. Typically associated with love and giving, here, flowers are something to be deflowered or destroyed—matching the destruction of the singer’s hopes and dreams caused by the beloved. The repeated mention of these flowers underscores a sense of lost purity and beauty. The line “malditas con que un día mataste mi ilusión” suggests these same symbols of affection turned into symbols of curse and disillusionment. Moreover, the act of serenading, traditionally a romantic gesture, becomes a medium for conveying pain and betrayal, as indicated by the closing word “Traición” (betrayal).
Recorded in 1930 Argentina, a period rich with political changes and cultural development, “La serenata (Mi amor)” mirrors the emotional tumult commonly found in traditional tango music of the era. Tangos of that time often reflected themes of despair, lost love, and nostalgia, perhaps mirroring societal sentiments. The use of serenata, a personal yet public display of affection or emotion, could resonate with the Argentine cultural norm of expressing deep feelings through music, during a time when social and political expressions were also fervently pronounced.
Samuel Aguayo was a significant figure in the Latin American music scene, known for his deep involvement in promoting and performing traditional music forms.