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NP (No place)

NP (No place) is a Tango written by Juan José Riverol and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1951. The Tango NP (No place) is written by Juan José Riverol, Horacio Salgán has recorded NP (No place) with the singer Angel Diaz.
“NP (No Place)”—translated from the original Spanish “NP (No place)”—captures the essence of a soul adrift, yearning for belonging. In its haunting melodies, it speaks of a world that exists only in dreams, a sanctuary untouched by time or space. This piece invites listeners on a journey through an emotional landscape, where the heart finds its true home.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Angel Diaz

Singer

Francisco Loiácono

Author

Juan José Riverol

Composer

1951/12/17

Date

Angel Diaz
Angel Diaz
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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NP (No place) recorded by other Orchestras

NP (No place) recorded by other Orchestras

1951/12/17 – Yo te bendigo – Horacio Salgan
1951/12/18 – Carnavales de mi vida (Mosca muerta) – Angel d-Agostino
1951/12/18 – El trece – Angel d-Agostino
1951/12/19 – No llores madre – Juan D-Arienzo
1951/12/19 – Penumbras (2) – Juan D-Arienzo
NP (No place) – 1951/12/19 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
NP (No place) – 1951/8/9 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Hector Pacheco
NP (No place) – 1951/12/17 – Horacio Salgan – Angel Diaz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango NP (No place)

This is the translation of the Tango “NP (No place)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “NP (No place)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango NP (No place)

Mirando tu performance

del hipódromo platense,

nunca al marcador llegaste.

Siempre fuiste ‘No Placé’.



Se le sentó en la largada,

la pecharon en el codo.

Eso gritó la gilada.

¡Y por eso te compré!



Me pasé una temporada

al cuidado de tus patas.

Te compré una manta nueva.

¡Y hasta apoliyé en el box!

Relojeándote el apronte,

la partida a palo errado…

Yo no sé quién me ha engañado,

si fuiste vos o el reloj.



Te anoté en una ordinaria.

Entraste medio prendida.

Dijeron: ‘Es por la monta

o es bombero el cuidador’.

Es tu sangre que te pierde.

Hija de… ‘Desobediencia’…

No saldrás de perdedora,

pues te falta corazón.



Ahora corrés en cuadreras…

No tenés la manta aquélla,

no te preocupa la cancha,

el stud, ni el cuidador.

Pero si algún día de éstos

te vuelvo a ver anotada…

Yo me juego la parada,

porque soy buen perdedor.

English lyrics of the Tango "NP (No place)"

Watching your performance

at the hippodrome in La Plata,

you never reached the scoreboard.

You were always ‘No Place’.

It sat down at the start,

they pushed her at the elbow.

That’s what the crowd yelled.

And that’s why I bought you!

I spent a season

taking care of your legs.

I bought you a new blanket.

And even polished in the stall!

Watching you get ready,

the start gone wrong…

I don’t know who deceived me,

if it was you or the clock.

I entered you in a regular race.

You entered half spirited.

They said: ‘It’s because of the ride

or the trainer is a firefighter’.

It’s your blood that loses you.

Daughter of… ‘Disobedience’…

You will not stop losing,

for you lack heart.

Now you run in bush races…

You don’t have that blanket,

you don’t care about the track,

the stud, nor the trainer.

But if one of these days

I see you entered again…

I will bet it all,

because I’m a good loser.

NP (No place) by Francisco Loiácono

NP (No place) is a Tango written by Francisco Loiácono and composed by Juan José Riverol.



Story behind the Tango NP (No place)

The lyrics of “NP (No place)” revolve around the theme of consistent failure and the persistent hope that follows it. The narrative focuses on a racing horse from the “hipódromo platense” which repeatedly fails to place in races, always being a ‘No Place’. The owner recounts their efforts and ongoing faith in this unreliable horse, reflecting broader human experiences of unrewarded dedication and resilience.



Symbolism of NP (No place)

The horse in the song is a powerful symbol of hope and persistence despite repeated failures, embodying the quintessential underdog. Phrases like “nunca al marcador llegaste” and “Se le sentó en la largada” underline missed opportunities and initial disadvantages. Moreover, the horse’s lineage, hinted at in “Hija de… ‘Desobediencia'”, suggests a birthright of defiance, adding a layer of inherited challenges and character to the narrative.



NP (No place) in historic Context

Recorded in 1951 Argentina, “NP (No Place)” was created during a period marked by political and social upheaval. The tone and content of the Tango might reflect the disenchantment and struggles of the lower and middle classes during such unstable times. Racing, being a popular entertainment among Argentinians, serves as a poignant backdrop to discuss themes of luck, fate, and disappointment—common sentiments in an era filled with uncertainties.



Francisco Loiácono

Francisco Loiácono was an Argentine tango lyricist known for poignant storytelling woven into his compositions, reflecting deep emotional and societal undercurrents of his times.