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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.
Los cosos de al lao is a Tango written by Marcos Larrosa and composed by Marcos Larrosa.
“Los cosos de al lao,” loosely translated to “those things next door,” captures a poignant, slice-of-life tableau of a neighborhood’s everyday vignettes that resonate with the communal spirit of Argentina. The song opens with a vivid description of a melancholic orchestral arrangement which sets a somber yet introspective tone. This ambiance is quickly juxtaposed with the story of a young woman, symbolizing both hope and despair, who returns to her community with a child out of wedlock, challenging societal norms but ultimately being celebrated.
The lyrics are rich in symbolism; the ‘violines sollozaron’ and ‘fueyes se estremecieron’ suggest a deep emotional resonance, while the return of the young woman ‘que un día se fuera’ symbolizes redemption and change. Key phrases such as “¡Ha vuelto la piba que un día se fuera!”, and “¡Hoy tiene un purrete… y lo han bautizao!” highlight themes of returning and acceptance within her community. The obscure and colloquial term ‘cosos’ can imply neglected, undefined, or common entities, representing ordinary neighborhood life and its ongoing cycle of days and nights filled with ordinary yet significant events.
Set in 1954 Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheaval under the leadership of Juan Domingo Perón, the tango touches on themes of community, belonging, loss, and resilience among the lower and working-class neighborhoods. The tango, being an expressive outlet for the marginalized, serves as a poignant narrative tool that encapsulates the ethos and pathos of the local population coping with daily challenges. The festive moment described in the tango contrasts with the usual solemn tone, offering insight into the collective spirit that seeks joy amid adversity.
Marcos Larrosa, an Argentine tango lyricist and composer of the mid-20th century, is known for infusing his compositions with the authentic flavors of local Buenos Aires life.