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Orlando Goñi

Orlando Goñi is a Tango written by Alfredo Gobbi and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1966. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Orlando Goñi as an instrumental Tango.
“Orlando Goñi” translates to “Orlando the Noble” in English. This piece of music, like its namesake, carries the dignity and grace of a timeless dance, swirling the listener into a world of elegance and passion. It echoes the legacy of a name that commands respect, bringing to life the refined essence of the tango tradition.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Alberto Cosentino

Author

Alfredo Gobbi

Composer

1966/11/17

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Orlando Goñi recorded by other Orchestras

Orlando Goñi recorded by other Orchestras

1966/11/17 – Al gran maestro D-Arienzo – Juan D-Arienzo
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Orlando Goni – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
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Orlando Goni – 1949/3/24 – Alfredo Gobbi – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Orlando Goñi

Virgencita mía que sabés su pena

Que sabés la angustia que la hace llorar,

Apagá el tormento a mi almita buena

Porque a mi serrano no puedo olvidar…! (1)

Soy una paloma que andando en las malas (2)

Dejé aquel pueblito que me vio nacer,

Y vine rendida batiendo las alas (3)

Por ver si consigo mi dulce querer…!



Ayer he sabido

¡Virgencita querida!

Que lo vieron aquí

Y rezando por mí

Elevó una oración…

Por eso he venido

En busca de consuelo

Y que Dios desde allí

Oiga el ruego febril

De quien muere de amor…!



Virgencita buena de la serranía

Que todas las noches me viste rezar,

Atiende mi ruego, mis ansias, Virgen mía

Que es triste, muy triste, la pena de amar…!

Decile que cese de hacerme desaires

Que no haga que muera de tanto dolor,

Que por su cariño llegué a Buenos Aires

Y al irme deseo llevarme su amor…!



Para hombre:

(1) Porque a mi serrana no puedo olvidar…!

(2) Soy un serranito que andando en las malas

(3) Y vine rendido batiendo las alas

English lyrics of the Tango "Orlando Goñi"

My dear Virgin who knows her pain,

Who understands the anguish that makes her cry,

Quench the torment of my good soul,

For I cannot forget my man from the mountains…!

I am a dove that in bad times,

Left that small town where I was born,

And I came exhausted, flapping my wings,

To see if I could find my sweet love…!



Yesterday I heard,

My dear Virgin!

That he was seen here,

And praying for me,

He raised a prayer…

That’s why I’ve come,

In search of comfort,

And may God from there,

Hear the fervent plea,

Of one who dies of love…!



Good Virgin of the mountains,

Who saw me pray every night,

Attend my plea, my yearnings, My Virgin,

For it is sad, very sad, the pain of loving…!

Tell him to stop disregarding me,

Not to make me die of so much pain,

For his love, I came to Buenos Aires,

And when I leave, I wish to take his love…!



For man:

(1) For I cannot forget my woman from the mountains…!

(2) I am a mountain boy that in bad times,

(3) And I came exhausted, flapping my wings.

Orlando Goñi by Alberto Cosentino

Orlando Goñi is a Tango written by Alberto Cosentino and composed by Alfredo Gobbi.

Story behind the Tango Orlando Goñi

“Orlando Goñi” transcends being merely a tango; it encapsulates a narrative of enduring love and suffering. The lyrics tap deeply into themes of devotion and yearning, narrated by a character who pleads with the holy figure for relief and intercession in their love life. The Virgin is seen as a figure capable of understanding and impacting personal grief, representing a bridge between the human and the divine, which reflects a common cultural reliance on spiritual figures for solace in times of emotional turmoil.

Symbolism of Orlando Goñi

In this tango, significant symbolism is woven through the language and imagery. The lyric “soy una paloma… batiendo las alas” (I am a dove… flapping its wings) symbolizes the purity, innocence, and perhaps the helplessness of the narrator. The repeated invocation of the “Virgencita” highlights a reliance on divine intervention, capturing the blend of cultural idolization and personal desperation. Additionally, the journey from a small town to Buenos Aires symbolizes a physical and emotional pilgrimage, driven by an unyielded desire for reunification with the loved one, emphasizing themes of sacrifice and devotion in the pursuit of love.

Orlando Goñi in historic Context

Composed in 1966, “Orlando Goñi” emerges during a period of significant cultural and political shifts in Argentina. The mid-60s witnessed a renaissance of tango, where traditional expressions found new vitality against modernizing currents. Placing the tango within this era suggests an interplay between the old and the new; traditional forms of storytelling through music like tango were vehicles for expressing contemporary emotional and social realities, such as migration trends from rural to urban settings. Thus, the lyrics reflect not just personal sorrow but resonate with broader societal experiences of displacement and change.

Alberto Cosentino

Alberto Cosentino, the lyricist for “Orlando Goñi,” was a poignant figure in the tango scene, known for his heartfelt and evocative lyrics that often delved into themes of love, despair, and human emotion.