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Por eso canto así

Por eso canto así is a Tango written by Luis Pereyra and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1953. The Tango Por eso canto así is written by Luis Pereyra, Edgardo Donato has recorded Por eso canto así with the singer Raul Angelo.
“Por eso canto así,” which means “That’s Why I Sing Like This,” is a declaration of heartfelt expression through melody. The music speaks of stories untold and emotions woven into every note, capturing the essence of lived experiences. It reflects the depth of soul and authenticity, resonating with passions and ponderings that words alone could never convey.

Tango

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Raul Angelo

Singer

Antonio Cantó

Author

Luis Pereyra

Composer

1953/11/27

Date

Raul Angelo
Raul Angelo
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Por eso canto así recorded by other Orchestras

Por eso canto así recorded by other Orchestras

1953/11/27 – Pa-l nene – Edgardo Donato
1953/11/25 – Es preciso que te vayas – Osvaldo Pugliese
1953/11/25 – La rayuela – Osvaldo Pugliese
1953/12/4 – Seleccion de tangos – Alfredo De Angelis
1953/11/19 – Y no te voy a llorar – Hector Varela
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 in the nights, of my lonely neighborhood
I chatted with the stars, of what was once my suburb,
Because I had bad luck and as I rolled like a fool,
I forgot about that girl, and that was bad for me.

Because I know that friends, they value you for your bucks
And they leave your side, when you’re in need,
Because since I was a kid, I’ve been kneading myself with tangos
And I fought hard, to find my place.

With the guitar in my hands
I’ve reached many neighborhoods,
And at each corner, a rosary
Of my songs I left.
How many times at night
I’ve tuned my throat,
And with a “jailbird” verse
For the boys I sang.
And life that has passed,
By my side with sadness,
Has whitened my hair,
With ashes of yesteryear.

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 the soul
Embedded in the 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 tango “Por eso canto así” delves deep into personal strife and emotional expositions of the singer’s life experiences. The lyrics narrate the story of an individual who sings because of the solitary nights spent in his neighborhood, engaging in conversations with the stars, epitomizing nostalgia for his former suburb. His tale unfolds, revealing misfortune caused by neglecting an important woman in his life, alluding to regrets he harbors. Furthermore, the song reflects on the fickleness of friendships bound by material wealth and the struggle to find solace through music and the neighborhoods his journey as a musician takes him to.



Symbolism of Por eso canto así

The lyric “Chamuyé con las estrellas, del que fuera mi arrabal” uses stars as symbols of distant, untouchable aspects of life, signifying unreachable dreams or a past that haunts. Stars also serve as companions in the narrator’s solitary moments, symbolizing guidance and a connection to a lost neighborhood. The repeated references to ‘tango’ in the context of struggle and deep-seated sadness symbolize tango music as a deep cultural expression of pain, love, and resignation, intertwined deeply with the soul of Buenos Aires’ suburbs where tango originated.



Por eso canto así in historic Context

Composed in 1953, “Por eso canto así” emerged when Argentina was under political tension and economic hardship post-World War II, which is echoed in the themes of friend abandonment in times of need and the struggle to ‘fit in’ socially and economically. Tango during this period became a refuge for expressing societal disillusionment and personal desolation, resonating strongly with the working class, who felt the socio-economic disparities most acutely.



Antonio Cantó

Antonio Cantó was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of tango, capturing the essence of Buenos Aires’ urban landscape and its inhabitants’ emotional life through his poignant lyrics.