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Muchachos silencio

Muchachos silencio is a Tango written by Juan José Buscaglia and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1930. The Tango Muchachos silencio is written by Juan José Buscaglia, Carlos Gardel has recorded Muchachos silencio with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol.
“Muchachos Silencio,” translated as “Boys, Silence,” whispers a timeless tale. In its gentle pauses and hushed rhythms, it calls for a contemplative stillness, asking listeners to savor the quiet between notes. It invites the soul to ponder, to reflect on hidden emotions, and to find peace in the subtle echoes of unsaid words.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol

Singer

Alberto Ramponi

Author

Juan José Buscaglia

Composer

1930/12/1

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Muchachos silencio recorded by other Orchestras

Muchachos silencio recorded by other Orchestras

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Muchachos silencio – 1953/1/5 – Francisco Rotundo – Floreal Ruiz
Muchachos silencio – 1930/12/1 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Jose Maria Aguilar
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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Muchachos silencio

This is the translation of the Tango “Muchachos silencio” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Muchachos silencio” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Muchachos silencio

Muchachos silencio, murió la Cholita

La hermosa pebeta del viejo arrabal,

La que fue en el paso de su vida trunca

La reina del tango, la farra, el champán.

Aquella pebeta risueña y alegre

Que llenó de vida este viejo rincón,

Aún cuando la farra, el vicio, la orgía

No habían minado su buen corazón.



Ya no queda nada, tan sólo despojos

Restos miserables, carne de hospital,

Que hoy inanimada, sin calor, sin vida,

Tan sólo le espera, el lecho sepulcral.



Se fue de este mundo, sin haber tenido

En su vida triste, llena de dolor,

El consuelo santo de una mano amiga

La caricia pura de un sincero amor.

Por eso muchachos, disculpen si pido

Un breve silencio para recordar,

A la pobrecita que se fue del mundo

Silenciosamente, para descansar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Muchachos silencio"

Boys, silence, Cholita has died,

The beautiful girl from the old neighborhood,

She who was in her truncated life’s passage

The queen of tango, spree, champagne.

That cheerful and joyful girl

Who filled with life this old corner,

Even though the revelry, vice, orgy

Had not yet eroded her kind heart.

Nothing is left, only remains

Miserable scraps, hospital flesh,

Which today lifeless, cold, without life,

Only awaits the tomb’s bed.

She left this world, without having had

In her sad life, full of pain,

The holy comfort of a friendly hand

The pure caress of sincere love.

So, boys, excuse me if I ask

For a brief silence to remember

The poor girl who left this world

Silently, to rest.

Muchachos silencio by Alberto Ramponi

Muchachos silencio is a Tango written by Alberto Ramponi and composed by Juan José Buscaglia.

Story behind the Tango Muchachos silencio

The tango “Muchachos silencio” narrates the somber tale of Cholita, a beloved figure from the old neighborhood who epitomized the vibrant but ultimately tragic life associated with the urban poor in early 20th-century Argentina. Alberto Ramponi, through plaintive and mournful lyrics, tells the story of her rise as the queen of tango, nightlife, and joy, and her fall into illness and solitude, ending in her death. The recurring call for silence reflects a communal respect and mourning for Cholita, illustrating the collective memory and sorrow of the neighborhood for its once joyful star.

Symbolism of Muchachos silencio

“Muchachos silencio” carries profound symbolism, starting with its title, which translates to “Boys, Silence,” signifying a moment of respect and mourning. Cholita’s life journey, filled with ‘tango, farra, and champagne,’ symbolizes the fleeting nature of joy within the harsh realities of lower socio-economic urban life. The contrast between her vibrant early life and the ‘miserable remains’ at her death emphasizes the cruel disparity between her luminous past and grim present. The singer’s request for silence and remembrance acts as a lament for not just Cholita, but for all those in similar plights who pass away unnoticed and unmourned.

Muchachos silencio in historic Context

The tango “Muchachos silencio” was created in 1930, a period marked by political and economic turbulence in Argentina. During this era, the country faced the onset of the Great Depression leading to widespread poverty and despair, themes reflected in the life story of Cholita. Tango, a cultural staple, often captured the essence of societal issues and personal tragedies, serving as a voice for the marginalized. This song, by focusing on a specific tragic figure, encapsulates the broader struggles endured by many during this difficult historical period.

Alberto Ramponi

Alberto Ramponi was a notable lyricist in the Argentine Tango scene, known for his poignant and reflective contributions to the genre.