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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.
Naipe marcado is a Tango written and composed by Ángel Greco.
The tango “Naipe marcado” (Marked Card) metaphorically explores themes of destiny, longing, and the cultural essence of Buenos Aires. The lyrics depict a narrator’s quest to rediscover the essence of tango, which they feel has been lost. This journey through iconic streets and the mention of other tangos embeds the song deeply in its cultural milieu, painting a portrait of an era and a sentiment lamenting the fading of traditional values and nostalgia.
The title “Naipe marcado” is symbolic of fate or predetermination, much like a card that is marked in a deck to cheat in a game. This symbolizes the narrator’s belief that the path of tango is predetermined, and despite its seeming disappearance, it cannot deny its nature and will inevitably resurface. Key phrases like “me pongo a ‘yorar'” (I start to cry) and the search through “Florida y Corrientes” (streets in Buenos Aires) express deep emotional and cultural attachment, showing the tears not just for tango but for the changing face of the city itself.
Recorded in 1961, “Naipe marcado” emerges at a time when Argentina was experiencing significant shifts politically and socially. The yearning for tango speaks to a broader nostalgia for the past and a criticism of the modernization that might be leading to the loss of cherished traditions. The streets Florida and Corrientes, known for their cultural vibrancy, represent the heart of Buenos Aires, suggesting a deeper commentary on the transformation of Argentine identity.
Ángel Greco was an influential figure in the Tango genre, both as a composer and a lyricist, deeply connected with the traditional tango scenes of Buenos Aires.