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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.
Mi alondra is a Tango written by Manuel Oscar de la Fuente and composed by Manuel Oscar de la Fuente.
“Mi alondra,” translating to “My Lark” in English, embodies a profound expression of love and admiration. It portrays the beloved as a lark, a bird often associated with morning song, symbolizing joy and the heralding of new beginnings. Central to the song are themes of inspiration, emotional euphoria, and transcendental love that lift the narrator’s existence to blissful heights.
The sustained metaphor of the lark encapsulates both the song and the beloved, signifying purity, beauty, and an almost divine influence on the narrator’s life. Phrases like “En tu pico de oro, mi canción,” meaning “In your golden beak, my song,” imply that the beloved amplifies the narrator’s voice, making it richer and more vibrant. This fusion of two beings into one harmonious song highlights unity and profound connection.
Recorded in 1959 in Argentina, “Mi alondra” emerges during a period of significant cultural expression through music in Latin America. The Tango genre, intertwined with the socio-economic and political tapestries of the era, often captured the complex emotions of the people. Argentine society in the late 1950s was marked by political upheaval and a longing for stability, which may reflect in the song’s yearning for unchanging love and unwavering beauty amidst societal chaos.
Manuel Oscar de la Fuente was both a composer and writer, known for his contributions to the Tango genre around the mid-20th century. His works often explore intricate emotional landscapes through melodious structures.