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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.
Mamá yo quiero casarme is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Thorry and composed by Carlos Marcucci.
The tango “Mamá yo quiero casarme” portrays the longing of a young man who has lived a solitary life, devoid of love, expressing his intense desire to find a partner and end his loneliness. The lyrics reflect a conversation with his mother, pleading for her assistance in finding a wife, as he humorously suggests that the beauty of the young women around him might lead him to desperation or even death if he remains single.
The central themes of “Mamá yo quiero casarme” revolve around the desperation for romantic love and the social pressure to marry. The frequent mention of physical reactions, like pain in the neck and eyes from watching beautiful women, symbolizes the physical and emotional toll of his yearning. The playful tone suggests a light-hearted view on the sometimes absurd pressures of societal norms regarding marriage.
Written in 1940, “Mamá yo quiero casarme” emerged during a period in Argentina when tango was a prominent cultural expression, often discussing themes of love, betrayal, and social issues. During this era, marriage was viewed as a social obligation for stability and respectability. The tango humorously captures the protagonist’s struggle, reflecting broader societal expectations of young men at the time.
Juan Carlos Thorry was a notable Argentine artist known for his contributions to the tango music and film industry during the early to mid-20th century.