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Melodía de arrabal

Melodía de arrabal is a Tango written by Carlos Gardel and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1985. The Tango Melodía de arrabal is written by Carlos Gardel, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Melodía de arrabal with the singer Abel Córdoba.
“Melodía de Arrabal,” or “Melody of the Slums,” evokes a poignant symphony of life found in the hidden corners of a bustling city. It sings of narrow cobblestone streets where vibrant dreams and whispered stories intertwine with the rhythm of everyday life. This tango captures the essence of resilience and passion, painting a vivid picture of beauty amidst life’s challenges.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Abel Córdoba

Singer

Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella

Author

Carlos Gardel

Composer

1985/12/26

Date

Abel Córdoba
Abel Córdoba
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Melodía de arrabal recorded by other Orchestras

Melodía de arrabal recorded by other Orchestras

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1985/12/26 – Desde el alma – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – A Evaristo Carriego – Osvaldo Pugliese
Melodia de arrabal – 1985/11/11 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Abel Cordoba
Melodia de arrabal – 1985/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Abel Cordoba
Melodia de arrabal – 1965/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Raul Del Mar
Melodia de arrabal – 1953/6/12 – Jose Basso – Jorge Duran
Melodia de arrabal – 1933/1/25 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas
Melodia de arrabal – 1932/10/1 – Carlos Gardel –
Melodia de arrabal – 1973/11/7 – Francisco Canaro – Argentino Ledesma

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Melodía de arrabal

This is the translation of the Tango “Melodía de arrabal” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Melodía de arrabal” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Melodía de arrabal

Barrio plateado por la luna,
rumores de milonga
es toda su fortuna.
Hay un fueye que rezonga
en la cortada mistonga,
mientras que una pebeta,
linda como una flor,
espera coqueta
bajo la quieta
luz de un farol.

Barrio… barrio..
que tenés el alma inquieta
de un gorrión sentimental.
Penas…ruego…
¡esto todo el barrio malevo
melodía de arrabal!
Barrio… barrio…
perdoná si al evocarte
se me pianta un lagrimón,
que al rodar en tu empedrao
es un beso prolongao
que te da mi corazón.

Cuna de tauras y cantores,
de broncas y entreveros,
de todos mis amores.
En tus muros con mi acero
yo grabé nombres que quiero.
Rosa, ‘la milonguita’,
era rubia Margot,
en la primer cita,
la paica Rita
me dio su amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Melodía de arrabal"

Neighborhood silvered by the moon,
echoes of a milonga
are all its fortune.
There’s an accordion that grumbles
in the shady narrow lane,
while a pretty girl,
lovely as a flower,
waits flirtatiously
under the quiet
light of a streetlamp.

Neighborhood… neighborhood…
you have the restless soul
of a sentimental sparrow.
Sorrows… pleas…
that’s everything the tough neighborhood
melody of the outskirts.
Neighborhood… neighborhood…
forgive me if as I call you to mind
a tear escapes,
which rolling on your cobblestones
is a long kiss
that my heart gives you.

Cradle of tough guys and singers,
of conflicts and scuffles,
of all my loves.
On your walls with my steel
I etched names I cherish.
Rosa, ‘la milonguita’,
Margot was blonde,
on the first date,
the girl Rita
gave me her love.

Melodía de arrabal by Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella

Melodía de arrabal is a Tango written by Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella and composed by Carlos Gardel.



Story behind the Tango Melodía de arrabal

The tango “Melodía de arrabal” paints a vivid image of a neighborhood under the silver light of the moon, where the only fortune is the sound of milonga—a type of music and dance that is a precursor to tango. The lyrics describe a scene charged with local color and sentimentality, focusing on the life and emotions of the barrio’s inhabitants. A key scene is depicted where a young woman, described as beautiful as a flower, waits under the steady light of a street lamp, possibly for a lover or an encounter that embodies the hopes and romance of the neighborhood.



Symbolism of Melodía de arrabal

The lyrics use several symbols to deepen the emotional impact. The “fueye que rezonga” symbolizes the musical soul of the barrio, with “fueye” referring to a bandoneon, instrumental in tango music. The repeated references to the neighborhood itself—portrayed as having the restless soul of a sentimental sparrow—suggest a living, breathing entity that resonates with feelings of love, longing, and nostalgia. The “empedrao” or cobblestone, and the act of names engraved on the walls signify permanence and the lasting impact of those who inhabit or have passed through this neighborhood. The tears that turn into a prolonged kiss as they roll down symbolize a deep, abiding love for the barrio.



Melodía de arrabal in historic Context

While the settings and context suggest a composition from an earlier time, capturing the essence of Buenos Aires’ outskirts in the early 20th century, the thematic elements of “Melodía de arrabal” reflect universal themes of human emotion—love, melancholy, and nostalgia—tied to specific locales and memories. The milonga, tauras (brave men), and cantores (singers), along with scenes of youthful encounters and street conflicts, evocatively bring to life the unique cultural tapestry of the Argentine urban landscape during this period.



Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella

Alfredo Le Pera and Mario Battistella were prominent figures in the world of Argentine Tango, with Le Pera known for his collaborations with Carlos Gardel, creating some of the most iconic tango songs.