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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.
Noche de tango is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Nicolás Vaccaro.
The lyrics of “Noche de tango” reflect a narrative of heartbreak and attempted recovery, narrated through a night of celebration. The protagonist tries to use the festive atmosphere as a means to forget a past love, engaging in singing and dancing to relieve his pain. However, as the night progresses, he admits to his superficial happiness and acknowledges his ongoing struggle with his feelings. The juxtaposition of the festive environment with his inner turmoil plays a central role in illustrating the complexity of human emotions in the face of loss.
The tango itself, within the lyrics, functions as both a source of superficial healing and a painful reminder of the past. Key phrases such as “En esta noche de tango quiero dejar de penarla,” show the tango night as an escape, yet later, “El tango llora y aparece entre las sombras,” reveals the tango as a trigger for his memories and sorrow. This duality mirrors the tango dance itself, known for its passionate yet melancholic nature, symbolizing the dance one does with their own emotions—drawing them in and pushing them away in turns.
Written and recorded in Argentina in 1946, “Noche de tango” was created during a period when the country was undergoing significant political and social changes post-World War II. The tango, deeply embedded in Argentine culture, served not only as entertainment but also as a means for people to express and cope with their complex feelings during such turbulent times. The personal loss described in Sanguinetti’s lyrics can be seen as a metaphor for the broader sense of uncertainty and longing experienced by many Argentines in this era.
Horacio Sanguinetti was an influential Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and expressive tango lyrics that encapsulate deep emotional and cultural narratives.