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Milonguero viejo

Milonguero viejo is a Tango written by Carlos di Sarli and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1951. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Milonguero viejo as an instrumental Tango.
“Milonguero Viejo,” which translates to “Old Milonguero” in English, captures the essence of a seasoned dancer deeply connected to the rhythms of the tango. It speaks of a life spent in the embrace of the dance floor, where each step tells stories of nostalgia and passion. The title evokes a timeless dedication, filled with elegance and a rich history of movement.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Enrique Carrera Sotelo

Author

Carlos di Sarli

Composer

1951/9/26

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

1951/9/26 – El amanecer – Carlos di Sarli
1951/9/26 – Comme il faut – Carlos di Sarli
1951/9/26 – La morocha – Carlos di Sarli
1951/9/24 – Noches de cabaret – Hector Varela
1951/10/2 – El cielo en las manos – Osvaldo Pugliese
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 mournful weeping tango;
in the silence trembles
the milonga voice of a young singer.
The last hope floats in his song,
in his rogue song
and in the sweet chant he raises
all the tenderness of his humble love.

Pretty girl of my dreams,
in this weeping tango
my humble love goes singing
its milonga of sorrow,
and among the wheezes of the bellows
and the swaying of my voice,
hopeful and trembling
the humble heart vibrates.

You are the prettiest girl of the poor neighborhood,
you are the rogue muse of my inspiration;
and in the tangos of the Boy from La Paternal
you are the Creole soul that cries of love.
Without pretensions, my humble muse
speaks its pain in verse;
your crazy, simple, and milonga soul
has made my poor heart go mad.

The neighborhood sleeps and dreams
to the lull of the mournful weeping tango;
in the silence trembles
the milonga 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

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

Story behind the Tango Milonguero viejo

The tango “Milonguero viejo” tells the story of a nostalgic and emotional journey through the streets of Buenos Aires. It captures the essence of longing and unfulfilled dreams, conveyed through the metaphor of a lonely milonguero, or tango dancer. The narrating voice describes a love that is both tender and mournful, wrapped in the traditions and culture of the milonga scene. There’s a persistent, underlying melancholy that permeates the song, reflective of a love that struggles to find fulfillment.

Symbolism of Milonguero viejo

The lyrics are rich with symbolism. The “triste tango llorón” (sad weeping tango) is more than just music; it embodies the pain and nostalgia of lost love and dreams, while “la voz milonguera” (milonguero voice) implies a deep connection to the soulful art of tango singing. Key phrases like “Linda pebeta de mis sueños” (beautiful girl of my dreams) and “mi amor mistongo va cantando” (my humble love sings) illustrate an idealized romantic longing, paired with the humble and understated nature of the lover’s heart. Also, the “rezongo de los fuelles” (groaning of the bellows) symbolizes the expressive cry of the bandoneon, integral to tango music.

Milonguero viejo in historic Context

Created in 1951 Buenos Aires, “Milonguero viejo” evokes the spirit of the post-WWII era in Argentina, a time when tango was at its cultural zenith. During this period, tango evolved from simple dance music to a complex emotional expression reflecting societal changes. The imagery of “el barrio duerme y sueña” (the neighborhood sleeps and dreams) captures the intimate urban landscapes of Buenos Aires neighborhoods known for their rich tango traditions. References to “La Paternal,” a well-known neighborhood in Buenos Aires, ground the lyrics in local geography, enhancing the cultural authenticity and personal connection to the city that serves as the backdrop for this romantic narrative.

was a key figure whose collaboration with Carlos di Sarli brought emotive depth and authenticity to tango music, enriching Argentina’s cultural tapestry.