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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Nada más que un corazón is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Manuel Sucher.
This poignant 1944 Tango captures a heartfelt plea for love and affection in simple terms. The lyrics, written by Carlos Bahr, underscore the singer’s earnest desire for nothing more than sincere love as his life’s prize, healing all past wounds. The song reflects on the humble offering he can make in return—a pure, heartfelt devotion encapsulated in the phrase “nothing more than a heart.”
The repeated refrain, “Nada más que tu cariño es lo que quiero,” which translates to “nothing more than your affection is what I want,” emphatically articulates the theme of profound simplicity and desire for emotional richness over material wealth. The heart in the song acts as a symbol not only of love but also of emotional vulnerability and sincerity, contrasting with material gifts or promises of grandeur. This symbolism is enhanced further by the portrayal of the heart as being as “sentimental and humble as a song.” This imagery uses the universal simplicity and emotiveness of a song to parallel the purity and depth of the heart offered.
The song, recorded in 1944 in Argentina, arrives at a time when the world was engulfed in the latter stages of World War II. The socio-economic circumstances were dire, and perhaps this context influenced Bahr’s emphasis on emotional depth and integrity over materialistic or outward fortunes. During a period when many faced losses and hardships, the promise of a loving, dedicated heart symbolizes a beacon of genuine human connection and support. This tango, like many of its time, served not just as entertainment but as a form of emotional expression and escapism from the harsh realities of daily life.
Carlos Bahr was a prominent figure in the Argentinian Tango scene, renowned for his evocative lyrics that often delved deep into themes of love, melancholy, and human emotion.