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Por el camino

Por el camino is a Tango written by José Bohr and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1941. The Tango Por el camino is written by José Bohr, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Por el camino with the singer José Bohr.
“Por el camino,” or “Along the Path,” whispers stories untold by the dance of notes and rhythms. Each step echoes memories of distant lands, where the heart wanders through dreams woven in melody. With every turn and dip, the music captures the essence of life’s journey, inviting the soul to embrace the beauty of each fleeting moment.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

José Bohr

Singer

José González Castillo

Author

José Bohr

Composer

1941/9/6

Date

José Bohr
José Bohr
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Por el camino recorded by other Orchestras

Por el camino recorded by other Orchestras

1941/9/6 – Se conocieron en Rio – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1941/9/5 – Orgullo criollo – Pedro Laurenz
1941/9/5 – La vida es una milonga – Pedro Laurenz
1941/9/8 – El cuarteador – Anibal Troilo
1941/9/8 – Total pa que sirvo – Anibal Troilo
Por el camino – 1947/4/24 – Carlos di Sarli – Alberto Podesta
Por el camino – 1952/7/22 – Carlos di Sarli – Oscar Serpa
Por el camino – 1952/1/29 – Florindo Sassone – Rodolfo Gale
Por el camino – 1941/9/6 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Jose Bohr

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Por el camino

This is the translation of the Tango “Por el camino” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Por el camino” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Por el camino

A los chirridos del rodar del carretón
y que despiertan al guardián chajá,
el alma en pena del boyero va
rumbo a los pagos por el cañadón.
Y al sonsonete dormilón de su silbar
con que el pretende reanimar al buey,
leguas y leguas traga en su rumiar
la yunta yaguaré.

Ningún apuro tiene él en llegar,
pues lo dice su canción:
que no hay distancias para fatigar
los bueyes de la ilusión.
‘Quien diga que no hay querencia
que lo pregunte a la ausencia.’
Y sigue el pobre con su carretón
la huella del cañadón.

Pero no queda nada ya del rancho aquel
que hace seis meses al partir dejó.
Como un pampero todo se llevó
la mala racha de la auseneia cruel.
Y al sonsonete dormilón de su canción,
con que él quisiera reanimar su fe,
vuelve a tirar del viejo carretón
la yunta yaguaré.

Ningún apuro tiene ya en correr
pues lo dice su canción:
que no hay pantano para detener
el carro del corazón.
‘Mal viento es el de la ausencia
cuando sopla en la querencia.’
Y sigue el pobre con su carretón
la huella del cañadón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Por el camino"

To the creaking of the cart rolling
That awakens the guardian chajá,
The soul in pain of the ox-driver goes
Towards his homeland by the gulley.
And to the dozy rhythm of his whistling,
With which he means to revive the ox,
Leagues and leagues he swallows in his rumination,
The pair of yaguareté oxen.

He’s in no hurry to arrive,
For his song says:
That there are no distances to tire
The oxen of dreams.
“Who says there’s no fondness
Should ask the absence.”
And the poor man with his cart
Follows the path of the gulley.

But nothing remains of that ranch
He left when he set out six months ago.
Like a pampero, everything was taken away
By the bad luck of the cruel absence.
And to the dozy rhythm of his song,
With which he would like to revive his faith,
The old cart is again pulled
By the pair of yaguareté oxen.

He’s no longer in a hurry to run,
For his song says:
There is no swamp to stop
The cart of the heart.
“Bad wind is the wind of absence
When it blows in the homeland.”
And the poor man with his cart
Continues the trace of the gulley.

Por el camino by José González Castillo

Por el camino is a Tango written by José González Castillo and composed by José Bohr.



Story behind the Tango Por el camino

The lyrics of “Por el camino” depict the melancholic journey of a wagoner through the rural landscapes of Argentina. The essence of the song captures the wagoner’s return to his homeland, driven by longing for his loved ones and his past life. The central themes include nostalgia, the passage of time, and the transformation brought by absence. It vividly portrays the harsh reality that the wagoner faces upon his return, finding his former home destroyed, a victim to time and misfortune, echoing wider socio-economic themes relevant in 1940s Argentina.



Symbolism of Por el camino

The wagon, or “carretón,” symbolizes the journey of life, carrying with it experiences and memories despite the passage of time. The guardian bird “chajá” and the mentions of “yunta yaguaré” (a team of oxen) represent a connection to nature and the rural lifestyle. The lyrics utilize the metaphor of the heart as a carriage that cannot be stopped by difficulties, symbolizing resilience in the face of hardship. Furthermore, the phrase “Mal viento es el de la ausencia cuando sopla en la querencia” poignantly highlights the bitter impact of absence, likening it to an ill wind that devastates one’s cherished place or “querencia.”



Por el camino in historic Context

“Por el camino” was recorded in 1941, a critical time in Argentine history marked by political upheaval and social changes, leading up to the rise of Juan Domingo Perón. This period was characterized by a significant migration from rural areas to cities, driven by economic necessity, which is subtly mirrored in the lyrics’ exploration of loss and change. The imagery of returning to a transformed or lost rural home may resonate with many who experienced displacement or changes during this era.



José González Castillo

José González Castillo was a prominent Argentine playwright and lyricist, known for his contributions to the tango genre.