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La serenata de ayer

La serenata de ayer is a Vals written by Manuel Buzón and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1931. The Vals La serenata de ayer is written by Manuel Buzón, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded La serenata de ayer with the singer Alberto Gómez.
“La serenata de ayer,” or “The Serenade of Yesterday,” is a hauntingly beautiful piece that echoes with nostalgic whispers of the past. Each note delicately unravels memories, like autumn leaves caught in a gentle breeze, inviting the listener to reflect on moments that have quietly slipped away. It embodies a timeless longing, where every chord resonates with the tender embrace of yesteryears.

Vals

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Alberto Gómez

Singer

Ismael Aguilar

Author

Manuel Buzón

Composer

1931/10/26

Date

Alberto Gómez
Alberto Gómez
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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La serenata de ayer recorded by other Orchestras

La serenata de ayer recorded by other Orchestras

1931/10/26 – Llorar… Por que… – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1931/10/26 – Tomo y obligo – Carlos Gardel
1931/10/26 – Taconeando – Carlos Gardel
1931/10/26 – Yo no se que me han hecho tus ojos – Carlos Gardel
1931/10/27 – Falsas promesas – Carlos Gardel
La serenata de ayer – 1941/9/12 – Juan D-Arienzo – Hector Maure
La serenata de ayer – 1931/10/26 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Alberto Gomez

Lyrics Translation of the Vals La serenata de ayer

This is the translation of the Vals “La serenata de ayer” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “La serenata de ayer” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals La serenata de ayer

Llegaba en coche a la ventana de la moza

y se embriagaba con glicinas y jazmines;

traía un ansia de zorzal en los cantares

ponía el alma en las guitarras y violines.

A la hermosura quinceañera le dejaba

el homenaje de su acento y de su amor

y se alejaba con el premio de un suspiro,

una sonrisa, un ‘muchas gracias’ y una flor.



En la lejana noche fue

canción de amor y fe,

en la vidala fue el dolor

del mozo trovador…

Con habaneras vino al barrio a suspirar

y al claro de la luna, su farol de plata,

le pidió a la ingrata

que supiera amar.

La linda moza al despertar

al son de la canción.

Abría su alma y su balcón

poniéndose a soñar…

Y florecía la esperanza del cantor

al ver que la sonrisa de la porteñita,

era una infinita promesa de amor.



Enmudeció la serenata para siempre,

ya no anda en coche con guitarras y violines

siguió el camino de las buenas ventanitas

que se adornaba con glicinas y jazmines.

Se fue al ocaso con el coche en que llegaba

partió al recuerdo con Gabino, el payador.

Y se cerraron los balcones que se abrían,

para brindarle un ‘muchas gracias’ y una flor.

English lyrics of the Vals "La serenata de ayer"

He drove up to the young girl’s window,
intoxicated by wisteria and jasmine;
he brought a thrush’s longing in his songs,
pouring his soul into guitars and violins.

To the beautiful fifteen-year-old, he left
the tribute of his accent and his love
and left with the reward of a sigh,
a smile, a ‘thank you very much,’ and a flower.

In the distant night, he was
a song of love and faith,
in the vidala, he was the pain
of the young troubadour…
With habaneras, he came to the neighborhood to sigh,
and in the moonlight, his silver lantern,
he asked the ungrateful one
to know how to love.
The pretty girl upon waking
to the sound of the song.
Opened her soul and her balcony,
beginning to dream…
And the singer’s hope blossomed
seeing that the smile of the little lady from Buenos Aires,
was an endless promise of love.

The serenade fell silent forever,
no longer rides in a carriage with guitars and violins,
followed the path of the good little windows
that were adorned with wisteria and jasmine.
He went into the sunset with the carriage he came in,
departed to memories with Gabino, the payador.
And the balconies that were opened,
to offer him a ‘thank you very much’ and a flower, were closed.

La serenata de ayer by Ismael Aguilar

La serenata de ayer is a Tango written by Ismael Aguilar and composed by Manuel Buzón.


Story behind the Tango La serenata de ayer

The lyrics of “La serenata de ayer” tell a nostalgic tale of a traditional serenade, where a young man arrives by carriage at the window of a young woman. He is intoxicated by the scents of wisteria and jasmine, bringing a fervent desire expressed through his singing, while setting his soul to the sounds of guitars and violins. His serenades were acts of love aimed at a beautiful, fifteen-year-old girl, leaving her the homage of his heartfelt accent and affection, only to depart with minimal rewards—a sigh, a smile, a ‘thank you’, and a flower.


Symbolism of La serenata de ayer

The symbolism in this tango is rich and vivid. The “glicinas y jazmines” (wisteria and jasmine) represent the intoxicating and enthralling allure of young love. Meanwhile, the carriage, guitars, and violins symbolize traditional forms of courtship, steeped in romance and heartfelt expression. The phrases “una sonrisa, un ‘muchas gracias’ y una flor” suggest the modesty of expectations in the ritual of courtship, where even the slightest acknowledgment is cherished.


La serenata de ayer in historic Context

Written in 1931, during a period rich in the cultural expression of tango in Argentina, “La serenata de ayer” paints a picture of old romantic traditions in the urban landscape of Buenos Aires. This was a time when serenades were a popular form of expressing love and admiration, often involving a group of musicians who would play below the balcony of a woman. The historical context sheds light on a form of social interaction that was both personal and performative, an art that is rare in today’s modern courtship practices.


Ismael Aguilar

Ismael Aguilar was well-regarded for his contribution to the Argentine tango, capturing the essence of his era and the emotions of everyday individuals through his lyrics.