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Milonga del recuerdo

Milonga del recuerdo is a Milonga written by José Pécora y Alfonso Ramiro Lacueva and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1939. The Milonga Milonga del recuerdo is written by José Pécora y Alfonso Ramiro Lacueva, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Milonga del recuerdo with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
“Milonga del recuerdo,” or “Milonga of Remembrance,” weaves through time with tango’s haunting embrace. It’s a dance of memories, where each step retraces forgotten paths, whispering stories of love and loss under the dim glow of nostalgia. In its melodies, echoes of yesteryears intertwine, eternally capturing heartbeats that linger in the shadows of the past.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

José Domingo Pécora y Alfonso Ramiro Lacueva

Author

José Pécora y Alfonso Ramiro Lacueva

Composer

1939/7/17

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Rodolfo Biagi – Unión Cívica – 1938/10/17
Francisco Canaro – Buena monta – 1924/1/1
Francisco Canaro – No tengo amigos – 1926/12/1
Francisco Canaro – De otros tiempos (segunda parte) – 1926/11/23
Francisco Canaro – Una página – 1926/1/1
Francisco Canaro – Juguete de placer – 1925/1/1
Carlos Gardel – Rosarito la serrana – 1921/1/1
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Carlos Gardel – Fierro Chifle – 1928/10/11
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1939/7/12 – Inquietud – Osvaldo Fresedo
1939/7/12 – Mas alla – Osvaldo Fresedo

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Milonga del recuerdo

This is the translation of the Milonga “Milonga del recuerdo” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Milonga del recuerdo” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Milonga del recuerdo

Qué daría por ser joven y vivir aquellos días
Que se fueron alejando y no pueden más volver,
Aquellos años dichosos de las fiestas transcurridas
En el patio de la casa que me viera a mí, nacer.
¿Dónde está la muchachita, esa novia que besara?
Con los labios temblorosos encendidos de pasión,
La que tanto yo quería y siempre he recordado
Porque fue el amor primero que no olvida el corazón.

¿Dónde están los corazones
de la linda muchachada?
¿Dónde están las ilusiones
de aquel tiempo que se fue?
Mi vieja dicha perdida
Hoy estás en el olvido,
Y yo que tanto he querido
Siempre te recordaré.

Las milongas de mi barrio al gemir de bandoneones
Entre notas melodiosas de algún tango compadrón,
Las pebetas sensibleras impregnadas de ilusiones
Que reían y cantaban al influjo de un amor.
No se ve la muchachada a la luz del farolito
Comentando por las noches los idilios del lugar,
Ni se escuchan los acordes de las dulces serenatas
Que llenaban de emociones y nos hacían soñar.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Milonga del recuerdo"

What would I give to be young and live those days
That drifted away and can never return,
Those joyous years of past celebrations
In the yard of the house where I was born.
Where is the young girl, that sweetheart I kissed?
With trembling lips aflame with passion,
The one I loved so much and have always remembered
Because she was the first love the heart never forgets.

Where are the hearts
Of the lovely young crowd?
Where are the dreams
Of that time that has gone?
My lost old happiness
Today you are forgotten,
And I who have loved so much
Will always remember you.

The milongas in my neighborhood to the moan of bandoneons
Among the melodious notes of some tough tango,
The sentimental young maidens filled with dreams
Who laughed and sang under the spell of a love.
You don’t see the young crowd by the light of the small lantern
Chatting at night about the local romances,
Nor do you hear the chords of the sweet serenades
That filled us with emotions and made us dream.

Milonga del recuerdo by

Milonga del recuerdo is a Tango written by and composed by José Pécora y Alfonso Ramiro Lacueva.

Story behind the Tango Milonga del recuerdo

The lyrics of “Milonga del recuerdo” weave a tale of nostalgia and longing for a cherished past, encapsulating the bittersweet essence of time’s passage. The narrator yearns for the innocence and joy of their youth, reminiscing about vibrant days filled with love and community. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Buenos Aires, painting a vivid picture of intimate gatherings in courtyards and youthful romances ignited beneath the soft glow of street lamps.

Symbolism of Milonga del recuerdo

This tango is rich with symbolism, most notably in its exploration of time and memory. Phrases such as “Aquellos años dichosos” (Those happy years) and “Mi vieja dicha perdida” (My lost old joy) reflect a longing for a past where life’s simplicity and emotional connections were prized. The lyrics employ the imagery of bandoneones—Accordions synonymous with tango culture—evoking the powerful emotions and dreams stirred by the music itself. The contrast between memories of passionate first loves and the absence of “la muchachada” (the youth group) creates a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of happiness.

Milonga del recuerdo in historic Context

Composed in 1939 in Buenos Aires, this tango emerges from a period marked by the global upheaval of World War II. While Argentina stayed neutral early in the conflict, the era was steeped in a quest for identity and stability. The tango resonates with the universal emotions of unsettlement and a longing for nostalgia amidst global uncertainty. Buenos Aires, known for its vibrant tango culture, serves as the setting for personal and collective memories, anchoring the themes of community and connection within its streets and neighborhoods. Historical references to courtyards and “farolito” (small street lamps) position these memories within a traditional Argentine milieu, underscoring cultural continuity amid change.

Overview of

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