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Mama yo quiero un novio

Mama yo quiero un novio is a Tango written by Ramón Collazo and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1968. Florindo Sassone has recorded Mama yo quiero un novio as an instrumental Tango.
The piece “Mama yo quiero un novio,” meaning “Mama, I want a boyfriend,” conveys a yearning for companionship and love. Its melody dances like flickering candlelight, capturing the longing of a heart searching for connection. This song weaves an emotional tapestry of desire and hope, depicting a tender plea for romance and the promise of an enriching bond.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Roberto Fontaina

Author

Ramón Collazo

Composer

1968/5/21

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Mama yo quiero un novio recorded by other Orchestras

Mama yo quiero un novio recorded by other Orchestras

1968/5/21 – El panuelito – Florindo Sassone
1968/5/22 – Hace bulin – Alfredo De Angelis
1968/5/20 – C.T.V. – Armando Pontier
1968/5/20 – Pa- mi es igual (Siempre amigos) – Armando Pontier
1968/5/23 – Adios corazon – Florindo Sassone
Mama yo quiero un novio – 1964/3/13 – Miguel Calo – Ranko Fujisawa
Mama yo quiero un novio – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Mama yo quiero un novio – 1968/5/21 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Mama yo quiero un novio – 1928/12/17 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Roberto Diaz

Letra del Tango Mama yo quiero un novio

Cansada de los gomina,

los niños bien y fifí,

ayer oí que una piba

con bronca cantaba así:



Mama, yo quiero un novio

que sea milonguero, guapo y compadrón,

que no se ponga gomina

ni fume tabaco inglés,

que pa’ hablar con una mina

sepa el chamuyo al revés.

Mama, si encuentro ese novio

juro que me pianto aunque te enojés.



Ayer un mozo elegante

con pinta de distinguido

demostrando ser constante

desde el taller me ha seguido,

mas cuando estuvo a mi lado

me habló como un caramelo

del sol, la luna y el cielo

y lo pianté con razón.



Mama, yo quiero un novio

que sea milonguero, guapo y compadrón,

de los del gacho ladeado,

trencilla en el pantalón,

que no sea un almidonado

con perfil de medallón.

Mama, yo quiero un novio

que al bailar se arrugue como un bandoneón.



Yo quiero un hombre copero,

de los del tiempo del jopo,

que al truco conteste quiero

y en toda banca va al copo.

Tanto me da que sea un pato

y si mi novio precisa

empeño hasta la camisa

y si eso es poco, el colchón.



Mama, yo quiero un novio

que sea milonguero, guapo y compadrón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mama yo quiero un novio"

Tired of slick-haired gents,

the posh boys and the snobs,

yesterday I heard a girl

angrily singing like this:

Mama, I want a boyfriend

who’s a handsome dancer, a real tough guy,

who doesn’t use hair gel

nor smokes English tobacco,

who knows how to sweet talk a girl

flawlessly and with charm.

Mama, if I find that boyfriend

I swear I’ll elope even if you get mad.

Yesterday a smart waiter

looking distinguished

proving to be persistent

followed me from the workshop,

but when he stood by my side

he sweet-talked like a flirt

about the sun, the moon, and the sky

and I rightly dismissed him.

Mama, I want a boyfriend

who’s a dancer, handsome, and a real tough guy,

with a cocked hat,

braided trousers,

who isn’t a starched shirt

with a medal-like profile.

Mama, I want a boyfriend

who wrinkles up like a bandoneon when dancing.

I want a solid companion,

from the times of grand hair styles,

who responds with desire to a card game

and bets strongly.

It matters little if he’s a showoff

and if my boyfriend needs

I’ll pawn even my shirt

and if that’s not enough, the mattress.

Mama, I want a boyfriend

who’s a dancer, handsome, and a real tough guy.

Mama yo quiero un novio by Roberto Fontaina

Mama yo quiero un novio is a Tango written by Roberto Fontaina and composed by Ramón Collazo.


Story behind the Tango Mama yo quiero un novio

The lyrics of “Mama yo quiero un novio” narrate the perspective of a young woman tired of polished, well-to-do suitors, seeking a more genuine and rugged type of lover who embodies the spirit of the traditional Argentine milonga. She expresses a clear distaste for men who use gomina (hair gel) and carry themselves with an air of artificial sophistication. Instead, she longs for a man with authentic local charm—a “milonguero, guapo y compadrón,” which translates to a handsome man with a certain bravado who is a good dancer of milonga.


Symbolism of Mama yo quiero un novio

Throughout the tango, there is an evident contrast between the refined, superficial men (“los niños bien y fifí”) and the archetype of a real, relatable man who is deeply embedded in local culture. The preference for a suitor who “no se ponga gomina” and “que al bailar se arrugue como un bandoneón” symbolizes a desire for authenticity over affectation. The bandoneón, a type of accordion frequently used in tango music, symbolizes the core essence and soul of tango, embodying a man who is in touch with his emotions and cultural roots.


Mama yo quiero un novio in historic Context

Released in 1968, this tango reflects a period in Argentina where there was a cultural shift and a significant youth movement that began challenging old norms and societal structures. This was the time of rebellion against the stiffness and conventions imposed by earlier generations. By choosing a milonguero—a figure steeped in the tradition of tango—over more modern, polished suitors, the song nostalgically recalls more traditional Argentine values and connects them with integrity and authenticity.


Roberto Fontaina

Roberto Fontaina was an influential Argentine lyricist known for his deep connection with the Tango genre, often infusing his lyrics with both traditional and contemporary influences.