Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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 largos del pibe is a Tango written by Enrique Lary and composed by Samuel Pribluda (Sampri).
The lyrics of “Los largos del pibe” narrate a poignant moment of parental pride and poignant reminiscence. The phrase “Hoy le puse los largos al pibe” translates to “Today, I dressed the kid in long trousers,” symbolizing a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. Enrique Lary articulates a father’s complex emotions as he sees his son growing up and stepping into the world characterized by newfound responsibilities and independence, marked by the father giving the son money and keys. The father’s reflection on the absence of the mother adds a layer of profound sadness and longing to the narrative, illustrating the bittersweet nature of watching children grow while missing a loved one.
The key symbol in these lyrics is the “long trousers,” which represent the son’s transition into manhood. The personal growth of the child is juxtaposed with the vivid memories of his mother, who has passed away. The trousers not only suggest maturity and readiness to face the world but also serve as a poignant reminder of the father’s role in guiding his son despite his own grief. “Si hasta llegan temblando a mi oído palabras de aquella que nunca olvidé” indicates how omnipresent the mother’s memory is, echoing in the father’s life as he watches his son grow.
Written and first performed in 1957, “Los largos del pibe” arises during a period in Argentina shadowed by political instability and social changes. The Tango as a genre often reflects the sentiments of its era, resonating deeply with the working class of Buenos Aires. The sense of loneliness and emotional depth in the song mirrors a society grappling with rapid modernization and the erosion of traditional familial roles. The father’s solo cry after his son leaves for the cinema touches on a universal fear of abandonment and isolation, themes that were likely amplified by the societal context of the times.
Enrique Lary was an influential Tango lyricist whose work often highlighted themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, set against the backdrop of Argentine culture.