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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.
Palermo en octubre is a Tango written by Federico Silva and composed by Armando Pontier.
The lyrics of “Palermo en octubre” reflect a deep introspection and personal narrative set in the Palermo neighborhood during October. Federico Silva uses this month and place to explore themes of loneliness, nostalgia, and the change of seasons. The song starts with a sense of something both beautiful and sorrowful, captured in the imagery of a special rose, scent, and an unspecified pain. This emotional landscape transforms as the lyrics move from personal sorrow to observing life around Palermo, which contrasts with the singer’s inner world.
Key phrases such as “Hay un sitio y un mes y una rosa” (There is a place and a month and a rose) and “Mi soledad de octubre no importa a los demás” (My October loneliness does not matter to others) symbolize the personal significance of time and place which are reflective of deeper emotional states. The rose potentially symbolizes love or beauty, which, when paired with solitude, suggests a poignant sense of loss or unrequited feelings. The transformation of Palermo with its “nuevo traje verde” (new green dress) and the recreational imagery of the Rosedal and the lagoon, symbolize renewal and life continuing around the protagonist, oblivious to his solitude. The phrase “no es sitio de llorar” (no place to cry) reinforces the contrast between public spaces often associated with joy and personal inner sorrow.
The Tango, recorded in late 1968, arrives in a post-revolutionary Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheaval. The reference to Palermo, a prominent neighborhood in Buenos Aires known for its vibrancy and cultural flair, along with the freshness of October’s spring, could be interpreted as a metaphor for a desire for new beginnings or a reflection on changes during this tumultuous period. The nostalgia and melancholy in Silva’s words may reflect societal sentiments of that era, where personal and collective memories and hopes for renewal were common themes.
Federico Silva was a distinguished lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for infusing his compositions with deep emotional and narrative elements.