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Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)

Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1941. The Tango Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) with the singer Alberto Castillo.
“Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)” translates to “Nights of Colón (The Soul of the Street)” in English. This evocative title captures the essence of the bustling nightlife and vibrant spirit of a city, where every street corner and shadow tells its own story. The music paints a tapestry of urban life, echoing with the whispers of people and the heartbeat of the streets.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Alberto Castillo

Singer

Roberto Cayol

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1941/8/14

Date

Alberto Castillo
Alberto Castillo
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) recorded by other Orchestras

Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) recorded by other Orchestras

1941/8/14 – Adios pueblo – Ricardo Tanturi
1941/8/14 – Celoso por ti – Julio De Caro
1941/8/14 – De mi te alejas – Julio De Caro
1941/8/12 – Camino – Osvaldo Fresedo
1941/8/12 – Una vez en la vida – Osvaldo Fresedo
Noches de Colon (El alma de la calle) – 1927/9/16 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Noches de Colon (El alma de la calle) – 1941/8/14 – Ricardo Tanturi – Alberto Castillo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)

This is the translation of the Tango “Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)

También los goces que da el dinero
en otros tiempos los tuve yo
y en las veladas del crudo invierno
en auto propio llegue al Colón.
Por los gemelos acribillado
supe a las damas interesar,
mientras lucía desde mi palco
el blanco peto del rico frac.

¡A qué vuelve a mi memoria
la miseria a renovar
el recuerdo de otras horas,
si hasta el aire cuando pasa
trae la sorda risa helada
de la que así me perdió!
Yo le di el amor más noble
y mi hogar, mi vida entera;
yo por ella perdí el nombre
y pensando sólo en ella
fui de todo, hasta ladrón.

Los paraísos del alcaloide
para olvidarla yo paladeé
y por las calles, como soñando,
hecho un andrajo me desperté.
En las grandezas que da el dinero
no pongas nunca tu vanidad,
que mi fortuna fue como un sueño
y traicionera mi realidad.

¡Cuánta plata en las carreras
junto a ella dejé yo!
¡Qué de amigos en mi mesa
de mantel de puro hilo
que se fueron como el vino
que mi mano les brindó!
Son más crueles que el invierno
del destino los rigores…
¡Gran señor y pordiosero
yo también tuve mis pobres
en mis noches de Colón!

English lyrics of the Tango "Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)"

Even the pleasures money brings
once were also mine to claim
during evenings of harsh winter
in my own car, I arrived at the Colón.
Pierced by opera glasses
I knew how to interest the ladies,
while from my box I displayed
the white vest of the rich tailcoat.

Why return to my memories
to renew the misery
of recalling other times,
if even the air that passes
carries the mocking cold laughter
of she who thus lost me!
I gave her the noblest love
and my home, my entire life;
for her, I lost my name
and thinking only of her
I became everything, even a thief.

The paradises of the drug
I tasted to forget her
and on the streets, as if dreaming,
awakened a ragamuffin.
In the grandeur that money offers
never place your pride,
for my fortune was like a dream
and my reality, treacherous.

How much money at the races
I left with her!
How many friends at my table
with pure linen cloth
vanished like the wine
my hand offered them!
More cruel than the winter
are the hardships of fate…
Great lord and beggar,
I too had my poor
in my nights at the Colón!

Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) by Roberto Cayol

Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) is a Tango written by Roberto Cayol and composed by Raúl de los Hoyos.

Story behind the Tango Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)

The lyrics of “Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)” tell a tale of a man reflecting on his past life of opulence, contrasted sharply with his present state of misfortune and regret. He recalls moments when he had wealth, attending high society events at the esteemed Colón theater, a symbol of cultural and social prestige in Buenos Aires. His wealth allowed him to influence others and bask in the luxuries such as fine clothes and respected company. However, this facade of grandeur dissolved, revealing a harsh reality dominated by betrayal and loss. The song portrays his downfall from an affluent individual to a downtrodden state, reflecting deep themes of disillusionment with material wealth.

Symbolism of Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)

The tango uses powerful imagery and symbols to deepen the story’s emotional impact. The Colón theater symbolizes the pinnacle of social and cultural achievement, yet it also represents the transient nature of such success. The peto del rico frac (rich tailcoat) and the auto propio (personal car) serve as emblems of wealth, hinting at pretentiousness that eventually leads to his ruin. On a deeper level, the “sorda risa helada” (deaf, icy laughter) haunting the protagonist symbolizes his sorrow and the cold indifference of society to personal downfall. The evolution from wealth to destitution is poignantly captured in the imagery of waking up in rags, a stark contrast from the glamorous lifestyle he once led.

Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle) in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1941, a period marked by political instability and societal changes, “Noches de Colón (El alma de la calle)” reflects the vulnerabilities of indulging too heavily in material success. Post-Depression Argentina faced economic fluctuations and a growing divide between the rich and poor, echoed in the protagonist’s journey from wealth to poverty. His experiences and eventual disillusionment resonate with a society grappling with the limits of economic prosperity as a means to achieving personal fulfillment and stability.

Roberto Cayol

Roberto Cayol was an influential figure in the history of tango, whose lyrics often explored deep emotional and societal themes.