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Milonguero viejo

Milonguero viejo is a Tango written by Carlos di Sarli and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1940. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Milonguero viejo as an instrumental Tango.
“Milonguero Viejo,” or “Old Milonga Dancer,” captures the essence of a seasoned soul swaying to the timeless tunes of the tango. This title evokes the image of someone whose footsteps tell stories of passion, loss, and joy, mastering the dance floor with wisdom gained through years. It reflects a lifetime of embracing the rhythm and spirit of the dance.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Enrique Carrera Sotelo

Author

Carlos di Sarli

Composer

1940/7/4

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Milonguero viejo recorded by other Orchestras

Milonguero viejo recorded by other Orchestras

1940/7/4 – Racing Club – Carlos di Sarli
1940/6/28 – Milonga de mi flor – Pedro Laurenz
1940/6/28 – Como dos extranos – Pedro Laurenz
1940/6/28 – Cantando se van las penas (2) – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/6/28 – Pinta orillera – Rodolfo Biagi
Milonguero viejo – 1928/2/24 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Ernesto Fama
Milonguero viejo – 1928/4/2 – Juan MAGLIO – Carlos Vivan
Milonguero viejo – 1940/7/4 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1944/7/11 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1951/9/26 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1955/5/20 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1957/7/17 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1962/10/8 – LOS SENORES DEL TANGO – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1928/2/24 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Ernesto Fama
Milonguero viejo – 1959/4/6 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1956/1/1 – Lucio Demare – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1965/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Milonguero viejo – 1957/7/17 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Milonguero viejo

El barrio duerme y sueña
al arrullo de un triste tango llorón;
en el silencio tiembla
la voz milonguera de un mozo cantor.
La última esperanza flota en su canción,
en su canción maleva
y en el canto dulce eleva
toda la dulzura de su humilde amor.

Linda pebeta de mis sueños,
en este tango llorón
mi amor mistongo va cantando
su milonga de dolor,
y entre el rezongo de los fuelles
y el canyengue de mi voz,
ilusionado y tembloroso
vibra humilde el corazón.

Sos la paica más linda del pobre arrabal,
sos la musa maleva de mi inspiración;
y en los tangos del Pibe de La Paternal
sos el alma criolla que llora de amor.
Sin berretines mi musa mistonguera
chamuya en verso su dolor;
tu almita loca, sencilla y milonguera
ha enloquecido mi pobre corazón.

El barrio duerme y sueña
al arrullo del triste tango llorón;
en el silencio tiembla
la voz milonguera del mozo cantor;
la última esperanza flota en su canción,
en su canción maleva
y el viento que pasa lleva
toda la dulzura de su corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Milonguero viejo"

The neighborhood sleeps and dreams
to the lull of a sad, crying tango;
in the silence trembles
the milonguera voice of a young singer.
The last hope floats in his song,
in his rogue song
and in the sweet song it raises
all the sweetness of his humble love.

Pretty young girl of my dreams,
in this crying tango
my mixed-up love goes singing
its milonga of pain,
and among the wheezing of the bellows
and the rhythm of my voice,
hopeful and trembling
humbly vibrates the heart.

You’re the prettiest girl of the poor neighborhood,
you’re the rogue muse of my inspiration;
and in the tangos of the Boy from La Paternal
you’re the native soul that cries out of love.
Without pretensions, my mixed muse
speaks its pain in verse;
your crazy, simple, milonguera soul
has driven my poor heart insane.

The neighborhood sleeps and dreams
to the lull of the sad, crying tango;
in the silence trembles
the milonguera voice of the young singer;
the last hope floats in his song,
in his rogue song
and the passing wind carries
all the sweetness of his heart.

Milonguero viejo by Carlos di Sarli

Milonguero viejo is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Carlos di Sarli.

Story behind the Tango Milonguero viejo

The tango “Milonguero viejo” weaves a narrative of nostalgia, unrequited love, and the haunting beauty of Buenos Aires at night. The lyrics depict a sleepy neighborhood breathing to the rhythm of a mournful tango, while a young singer pours his heart out, expressing a gentle but profound love. The song conveys a sense of longing and emotional vulnerability, as the protagonist sings to a beloved figure—a muse from the neighborhood who embodies both inspiration and heartache.

Symbolism of Milonguero viejo

The lyrics of “Milonguero viejo” are rich with symbolic language that enhances the emotional depth of the piece. Terms like “tango llorón” (weeping tango) and “alma criolla” (Creole soul) evoke a deep cultural connection to the Argentine identity, emphasizing the tango’s role as a medium of heartfelt expression. The phrase “pebeta de mis sueños” (girl of my dreams) symbolizes an idealized love, while “la última esperanza flota” (the last hope floats) communicates a sense of lingering optimism amidst the sadness. The neighborhood (“arrabal”) itself symbolizes the setting of the tango, a familiar yet distant backdrop that mirrors the protagonist’s emotional state.

Milonguero viejo in historic Context

Composed in 1940 in Buenos Aires, “Milonguero viejo” reflects the cultural and historical context of Argentina during a period when tango was evolving from its origins in the local arrabales (outskirts). The country was navigating social and political changes that influenced the arts, with tango becoming both a refuge for emotional expression and a symbol of national identity. Buenos Aires during this era was a melting pot of cultures and sentiments, encapsulated in the melancholic, yearning tones of the tango. The mention of “Pibe de La Paternal” connects to the cultural tapestry of the city, as La Paternal is a neighborhood in Buenos Aires known for its artistic contributions.

About Carlos di Sarli

Carlos di Sarli was a prominent Argentine tango composer, orchestra leader, and pianist, known for his distinctive melodic and elegant style. He played a crucial role in the development of tango music, leaving a lasting legacy in the genre.