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Ojos negros

Ojos negros is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Enrique Francini in 1977. Enrique Francini has recorded Ojos negros as an instrumental Tango.
“Ojos Negros,” meaning “Black Eyes,” is a poignant dance of shadow and light, where every note is a longing glance into the soul’s depths. The music captures the mystery and allure of gazes that speak volumes without words, evoking emotions of love, desire, and untold stories, forever etched in the quiet darkness of those mesmerizing eyes.

Tango

Style

Enrique Francini

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Pedro Numa Cordoba

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1977/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Enrique Francini
Enrique Francini

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Ojos negros recorded by other Orchestras

Ojos negros recorded by other Orchestras

1977/1/1 – Tema otonal – Enrique Francini
1977/1/1 – A media luz – Enrique Francini
1977/1/1 – Adios Nonino – Enrique Francini
1977/1/1 – Buen amigo – Enrique Francini
1977/1/1 – Caminito – Enrique Francini
Ojos negros – 1945/7/5 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1948/10/1 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Ojos negros – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1969/9/18 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1972/12/20 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1927/10/17 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1979/10/30 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1967/7/14 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1974/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1968/8/19 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1947/1/9 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1970/8/27 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1942/8/5 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1958/6/3 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1963/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1951/12/7 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Ojos negros – 1952/11/27 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Ojos negros

Ojos negros y… soñadores

de mis amores

dueños ellos son.

Ojos que encantan a mi alma

y que dan dulce calma

a mi fiel corazón.



Cuando en su cristal

me suelo mirar

me causa placer,

porque en ellos yo

suelo adivinar

su mucho querer.



Nunca jamás

podré olvidar

la expresión arrobadora

de tu faz.



Como divinos luceros

son tus ojos negros

dignos de admirar,



y por ellos yo me muero

y en sus pestañas quiero

poder siempre besar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Ojos negros"

Dark eyes, full of dreams,
of my loves,
they are the owners.

Eyes that enchant my soul,
and give sweet calm
to my faithful heart.

When in their glass
I tend to look,
it gives me pleasure,
because in them I
often perceive
their deep affection.

Never ever
will I forget
the enrapturing expression
of your face.

Like divine bright stars,
are your dark eyes
worthy of admiration,

and for them, I am dying,
and in their lashes, I want
to always be able to kiss.

Ojos negros by Pedro Numa Cordoba

Ojos negros is a Tango written by Pedro Numa Cordoba and composed by Vicente Greco.



Story behind the Tango Ojos negros

The lyrics of “Ojos negros” narrate a deep affection and admiration for a beloved, whose captivating black eyes are central to the narrator’s emotional experience. These eyes are described as dreamy and possessing the power to enchant the narrator’s soul, bringing peace to their faithful heart. As the narrator looks into these eyes, they find pleasure and seem to perceive a profound love reflected back at them. The emotions tied to these moments are so intense that the narrator vows never to forget them, indicating a moment of deep connection and possibly a transformative experience in the narrator’s life.



Symbolism of Ojos negros

In “Ojos negros,” the black eyes symbolize a window to deeper understanding and emotional connection, expressed through the reflection the narrator sees in them. These eyes are not simply physical features but are portrayed as divine, almost celestial beings (“Como divinos luceros”), suggesting purity and a profound cosmic connection. The act of wanting to kiss their eyelashes forever encapsulates a desire to stay close and cherish every aspect of the beloved, indicating a deep, almost spiritual veneration. This reverence is reflected in the description of the eyes as something worthy of constant admiration and adoration.



Ojos negros in historic Context

“Ojos negros” was composed in 1977 in Argentina, a time and place rich with the cultural resonance of Tango as an expression of deep, often melancholic emotion intertwined with everyday life. During this period, Argentina was facing political and social turmoil, which often led artists to seek refuge in the creation of music and poetry that expressed both escape and emotional depth. The longing and profound love expressed in this Tango might mirror a communal nostalgia for peace and tranquility amidst the era’s chaos.



Pedro Numa Cordoba

Pedro Numa Cordoba was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his evocative lyrics that capture the essence of Argentine culture and emotion.