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Milonga que peina canas

Milonga que peina canas is a Milonga written by Alberto Gómez and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1952. The Milonga Milonga que peina canas is written by Alberto Gómez, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Milonga que peina canas with the singer Armando Laborde.
“Milonga que peina canas,” or “Milonga That Combs Gray Hairs,” speaks to the passage of time etched into the rhythm of life. This evocative piece, whether instrumental or sung, captures the wisdom and nostalgia of maturity, weaving stories of age with each note. It celebrates the timeless dance of memory and experience, where every gray strand tells a tale.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Armando Laborde

Singer

Alberto Gómez

Author

Alberto Gómez

Composer

1952/8/13

Date

Armando Laborde
Armando Laborde
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Milonga que peina canas recorded by other Orchestras

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Milonga que peina canas – 1952/8/13 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Milonga que peina canas

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

Letra del Milonga Milonga que peina canas

Allá en el tiempo del jopo,

peinao al agua florida,

cuando era linda la vida

y era mi escuela un stud,

nació mi amor por los pingos

con Stiletto y Surplice

y ese amor echó raíces

al llegar mi juventud.



Las chaquetillas famosas

dejaron en mis oídos

frufrú de tiempos queridos

que ya no pueden volver;

y hoy que tengo la cabeza

cubierta por tanta nieve,

con los hijos de Congreve

vuelvo a rejuvenecer.



Milonga que peina canas

y llora por San Martín,

Amianto, Niobe, Porteño,

Cordón Rouge y ‘Pipermint.

Milonga que peina canas

y ablanda mi corazón

como Old Man y Botafogo,

Rico, Lombardo y Macón.



Yo vivo con los recuerdos

de Floreal y Melgarejo,

Mouchette, Omega, Bermejo,

Mineral, Cocles o Ix

y cuando llegue la hora

de dar el último abrazo,

me iré pensando en Payaso

para morirme feliz.



Milonga que peina canas

y está llorando de pena

por Argentino Gigena

se fue sin decirle adiós;

nosotros también, milonga,

pensando en tiempos remotos,

con muchos boletos rotos,

tendremos que ver si hay Dios.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Milonga que peina canas"

Back in the day of pompadours,
combed with scented water,
when life was beautiful
and my school was a stable,
my love for horses was born
with Stiletto and Surplice
and that love took root
as my youth arrived.

The famous jackets
left in my ears
the rustle of beloved times
that can no longer return;
and now that my head
is covered with so much snow,
with the children of Congreve,
I become young again.

Milonga that is turning gray
and weeps for San Martín,
Amianto, Niobe, Porteño,
Cordón Rouge and ‘Pipermint.
Milonga that is turning gray
and softens my heart
like Old Man and Botafogo,
Rico, Lombardo, and Macón.

I live with the memories
of Floreal and Melgarejo,
Mouchette, Omega, Bermejo,
Mineral, Cocles, or Ix
and when the time comes
to give the final hug,
I’ll think of Clown
to die happily.

Milonga that is turning gray
and is crying in sorrow
for Argentino Gigena
he left without saying goodbye;
we too, milonga,
thinking of bygone times,
with many torn tickets,
will have to see if there’s a God.

Milonga que peina canas by Alberto Gómez

Milonga que peina canas is a Tango written by Alberto Gómez and composed by Alberto Gómez.



Story behind the Tango Milonga que peina canas

“Milonga que peina canas,” which translates to “Milonga that combs gray hair,” is a poignant reflection on aging, nostalgia, and the enduring passion for the sport of horse racing. Through evocative language and vivid memories, Alberto Gómez recalls a bygone era, marked by youth and the thrilling races of esteemed horses. This Tango takes the listener on a journey back to a time when life was “beautiful” and the author’s school was the racing stud.



Symbolism of Milonga que peina canas

The repeated motif of “peina canas” (combing gray hairs) symbolizes the process of aging and reminiscence. The line “Yo vivo con los recuerdos” (I live with the memories) emphasizes the theme of clinging to the past amidst the inevitable forward march of time. The mention of various famous horses serves as symbols of different epochs in the narrator’s life, fostering a connection between his youth and the present. The milonga, a musical genre and dance that is traditionally Argentine, often explores themes of life’s ephemerality, here mingling the personal with the cultural heritage of race-watching.



Milonga que peina canas in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1952, post-World War II Argentina was marked by significant political change and social upheaval. In this context, “Milonga que peina canas” evokes a nostalgic longing for simpler, more stable times, perhaps as a subtle commentary on the transient and ever-changing political landscape. Racing, too, may metaphorically represent the unpredictability of life’s fortunes during turbulent times.



Alberto Gómez

Alberto Gómez was a notable Argentine tango musician, renowned for his singing and songwriting skills, marking significant contributions to the genre.