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Mal de amores

Mal de amores is a Tango written by Pedro Laurenz and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1928. Julio De Caro has recorded Mal de amores as an instrumental Tango.
“Mal de amores,” meaning “Love Sickness” in English, encapsulates the profound ache of unrequited affection. This piece, like a haunting tango, brings to life the tumultuous dance of emotions between longing and heartache. Each note and lyric whispers the bittersweet nature of love’s lingering wounds, a poignant reminder of love’s dual power to both elevate and wound the spirit.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

Pedro Laurenz

Composer

1928/9/14

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Osmar Maderna – Sólo cerrazón – 1946/1/1
Osmar Maderna – Qué noche – 1949/9/29
Armando PONTIER – Verdemar – 1960/7/21
Carlos Gardel – Hola señorita – 1925/1/1
Carlos Gardel – Mi estrella (2) – 1922/1/1
Carlos Gardel – Padrino pelao – 1930/8/28
Carlos Gardel – El alma que siente – 1924/1/1
Carlos Gardel – Rosas de abril – 1927/6/20

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Mal de amores recorded by other Orchestras

Mal de amores recorded by other Orchestras

1928/9/14 – Loca bohemia – Julio De Caro
1928/9/15 – Rey moro – Roberto Firpo
1928/9/13 – Chiquita y bonita (2) – Roberto Firpo
1928/9/13 – Canas de plata – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1928/9/13 – Fanfarron – Orquesta Tipica Victor
Mal de amores – 1946/8/21 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1968/12/1 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1964/1/1 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1956/5/22 – Francisco Rotundo – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1965/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1960/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1928/9/14 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Mal de amores

En la penumbra de su pieza de soltera
Ella soñó con su dulce bien amado,
La pobrecita creyó que su quimera
Su sueño un día viera por siempre realizado.
Sólo leyendo románticas novelas
Se ilusionó con el hombre que quería,
Pero al final, tanta y tanta fantasía
Tronchó aquella alegría de su corazón.

Su juventud pasó viviendo de ilusiones
Su boca sin color jamás reía,
Su fría soledad le hacía exclamar:
“Por mis males, Señor, imploro tu perdón,
Yo sólo conocí la desventura
De una vida sin luz y de amargura,
Ya que aprendí a sufrir en la humanidad
Yo te pido, Señor, tu santa bondad”.

Se marchitaron sus ensueños dorados,
Luz de ilusión de su mísera existencia,
Si hasta el amor le mostró su indiferencia
¿A qué seguir viviendo momentos olvidados?
Por eso, al leer sus románticas novelas
Tal vez creyó ver al hombre que quería,
Pero al final, tanta y tanta fantasía
Tronchó aquella alegría de su corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mal de amores"

In the dimness of her maiden’s room,
She dreamt of her sweet beloved,
The poor girl believed her delusions
Would one day be permanently realized.
Only by reading romantic novels
Did she fancy the man she desired,
But in the end, so much, so very much fantasy
Cut short the joy in her heart.

Her youth spent living on illusions,
Her colorless mouth never smiled,
Her cold loneliness made her exclaim:
“For my woes, Lord, I implore your forgiveness,
I have only known the misfortune
Of a life without light and bitterness,
Since I learned to suffer in humanity
I ask you, Lord, for your holy kindness.”

Her golden dreams withered away,
Light of illusion in her miserable existence,
Since even love showed her indifference,
Why continue living forgotten moments?
Therefore, as she read her romantic novels
Maybe she believed she saw the man she wanted,
But in the end, so much, so very much fantasy
Cut short the joy in her heart.

Mal de amores by Lito Bayardo

Mal de amores is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and composed by Pedro Laurenz.



Story behind the Tango Mal de amores

The lyrics of “Mal de amores” tell the poignant tale of a woman wrapped in the solitude of her unwed chamber as she idles in the twilight of illusion and unreciprocated feelings. Dwelling in romantic novels, she dreams of the lover she yearns for and fantasizes about a love ever so enriching, which remains unrealized. However, the persistent dissonance between her dreams and reality withers her heart’s joy, leaving her pleading for divine mercy amidst her misfortune.



Symbolism of Mal de amores

“Mal de amores” employs rich symbolism to deepen the emotional impact of the narrative. The “penumbra de su pieza de soltera” (twilight of her bachelorette room) hints at a life not fully lit, stuck in a shadowy limbo of loneliness, signifying unfulfilled desires. References to reading “románticas novelas” (romantic novels) symbolize escapism and the construction of a fanciful but fragile world. The motif of faded “ensueños dorados” (golden dreams) and the repetitious disillusionment brought on by these fantasies illustrate the cyclical despair of clinging to unattainable ideals. Each of these elements weaves a poignant tapestry of longing and sorrow.



Mal de amores in historical context

Recorded on September 14, 1928, “Mal de amores” emerged during a golden age of Argentine Tango, a period rich in artistic expression shaped by the socio-economic climates of urban Argentina. These years were marked by widespread migration and the resulting blend of cultures brought detailed stories of personal struggles into the limelight. The Tango served as a mirror reflecting collective sentiments of longing, displacement, and unrequited love prevalent among the population living through rapid changes and economic challenges.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo, born Manlio Francia, was a renowned Argentine lyricist and musician, known for his expressive contributions to the Tango genre.