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Por eso canto así

Por eso canto así is a Tango written by Luis Pereyra and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1953. The Tango Por eso canto así is written by Luis Pereyra, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded Por eso canto así with the singer Carlos Almada.
“Por eso canto así,” which translates to “That’s Why I Sing Like This,” is a heartfelt declaration of the soul’s yearning expressed through music. The title suggests a deep connection between the artist’s life experiences and the way they pour emotion into every note. It is a testament to the authenticity and passion that shape the unique voice of the artist.

Tango

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Carlos Almada

Singer

Antonio Cantó

Author

Luis Pereyra

Composer

1953/10/27

Date

Carlos Almada
Carlos Almada
Alfredo Gobbi
Alfredo Gobbi

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Por eso canto así recorded by other Orchestras

Por eso canto así recorded by other Orchestras

1953/10/27 – Si sos brujo – Alfredo Gobbi
1953/10/30 – Caminito – Carlos di Sarli
1953/10/30 – Quejas de bandoneon – Carlos di Sarli
1953/10/30 – Porteno y bailarin – Carlos di Sarli
1953/10/30 – Tierra negra – Carlos di Sarli
Por eso canto asi – 1953/11/27 – Edgardo Donato – Raul Angelo
Por eso canto asi – 1953/10/27 – Alfredo Gobbi – Carlos Almada

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Por eso canto así

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

Letra del Tango Por eso canto así

Canto así porque en las noches, de mi barrio solitario

Chamuyé con las estrellas, del que fuera mi arrabal,

Porque tuve mala suerte y al rodar como un otario,

Me olvidé de aquella piba, y eso fue para mi mal.



Porque sé que los amigos, te valoran por los mangos

Y se alejan de tu lado, cuando estás necesitao,

Porque fui desde purrete, amasándome con tangos

Y luché con mucha contra, pa´ poderme acomodar.



Con la viola entre mis manos

He llegado a muchos barrios,

Y en cada esquina, un rosario

De mis canciones dejé.

Cuántas veces por las noches

He templado mi garguero,

Y con un verso “canero”

Pa´ los muchachos canté.

Y la vida que ha pasado,

A mi lado con tristeza,

Ha blanqueado mi cabeza,

Con cenizas del ayer.



Porque una vez en la vida

Lloré por mi pobre vieja,

Que con manos temblorosas

Me dejaba su perdón.

Canto así porque soy triste

Porque tuve muchas penas,

Y llevo un tango en el alma

Metido en el corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Por eso canto así"

I sing like this because on the nights in my lonely neighborhood
I chatted with the stars, of my former suburb,
Because I had bad luck and as I rolled like a fool,
I forgot that girl, and that was bad for me.

Because I know that friends, value you for your bucks
And they drift away from your side, when you’re in need,
Because since I was a kid, I’ve been mixing with tangos
And I fought against many odds, to get myself settled.

With the guitar in my hands
I’ve reached many neighborhoods,
And on every corner, a rosary
Of my songs I left behind.
How many times at night
Have I tuned my throat,
And with a “canero” verse
I sang for the guys.

And the life that has passed,
By my side with sadness,
Has whitened my head,
With ashes of yesterday.

Because once in life
I cried for my poor old mother,
Who with trembling hands
Left me her forgiveness.
I sing like this because I am sad
Because I’ve had many sorrows,
And I carry a tango in my soul
Deep in my heart.

Por eso canto así by Antonio Cantó

Por eso canto así is a Tango written by Antonio Cantó and composed by Luis Pereyra.



Story behind the Tango Por eso canto así

The lyrics of “Por eso canto así” reflect a deep personal narrative filled with solitude, nostalgia, and resilience against life’s adversities. Antonio Cantó shares his intimate experiences of growing up around the streets of his lone barrio, symbolically conversing with the stars about the memories of what used to be his neighborhood. The verses tell a story of heartbreak and betrayal, feeling forgotten and used by friends during times of need, yet finding solace in the art of tango, which helped him battle through hardships and find his place.



Symbolism of Por eso canto así

The tango uses vivid symbols to convey depth in emotion and context. Phrases like “Chamuyé con las estrellas” (Chatted with the stars) symbolize loneliness and the artist’s reflection on past life events under the quiet night sky. Similarly, “con una viola entre mis manos” (with a guitar in my hands) represents the tool through which the singer channels his artistic expression and life experiences into melodies that resonate across various neighborhoods. The reference to “cenizas del ayer” (ashes of yesterday) poetically underscores the theme of memories and the passing of time, marking the transformation hardship imposes on an individual.



Por eso canto así in historic Context

Recorded in 1953 in Argentina, a period marked by political and social unrest, “Por eso canto así” resonates with the anguish and societal changes of the time. Post World War II era saw Argentina grappling with rapid industrialization and urban migration that often led to alienation and disparity among masses, a theme reflected in the song’s narrative of loneliness and forgotten friendships in times of need. This was also a time when tango music was a vessel for the working class to express their grievances and find a collective identity.



Antonio Cantó

Antonio Cantó is recognized as a poignant lyricist whose works often encapsulate the socio-emotional landscapes of Argentine culture and the existential trials of its people.