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Por eso canto yo

Por eso canto yo is a Tango written by Juan Puey and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1943. The Tango Por eso canto yo is written by Juan Puey, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Por eso canto yo with the singer Armando Moreno.
“Por eso canto yo,” which translates to “That’s Why I Sing,” is a heartfelt expression of life’s joys and sorrows. The music, like a tango’s embrace, speaks of passion and resilience, capturing the essence of living fully. It whispers of love, longing, and the indomitable spirit that finds voice in the melody.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Reinaldo Yiso

Author

Juan Puey

Composer

1943/7/2

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Por eso canto yo recorded by other Orchestras

Por eso canto yo recorded by other Orchestras

1943/7/2 – Que lo sepa el mundo entero – Enrique Rodriguez
1943/7/2 – Nene caprichoso – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1943/7/2 – Tranquilo viejo tranquilo – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1943/6/30 – Uno – Anibal Troilo
1943/6/28 – Aromas – Osvaldo Fresedo
Por eso canto yo – 1943/8/6 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos
Por eso canto yo – 1943/7/2 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Por eso canto yo

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

Letra del Tango Por eso canto yo

Juan tango andaba solo, quién sabe con qué pena
Buscando por las calles fangosas del dolor,
Alguna voz amiga, alguna voz que fuera
Intérprete del drama, que dice el bandoneón.
Así nos encontramos y el barro de su pena
Me salpicó las alas y entonces yo gorrión,
Dejando las callejas humildes de Pompeya
Por el zorzal de tango, el tango me eligió.

Yo soy el cantor…
Humilde hijo del barrio,
El que pone en cada tango
Alma, vida y corazón.
Yo soy el cantor…
El que al compás de la orquesta,
Del tango canta su letra
Mientras llora el bandoneón.
Yo soy el cantor…
El que canta lo que siente,
Como la calle Corrientes
Del tango su corazón.

Juan Tango desde entonces les dice por mis labios
Lo que solloza en cada gemir de bandoneón,
Por mí la gente sabe, la angustia del que sufre
Tristeza de una espera, nostalgia de un amor.
Poetas del suburbio me dieron mil motivos
Volcaron en sus letras la gracia y el dolor,
Mi cielo está sin nubes… sin piedras mi camino
Me quieren los muchachos… ¡Por eso canto yo!

Coda:
¡Me pidieron que cantara
y por eso canto yo…!

English lyrics of the Tango "Por eso canto yo"

Juan Tango wandered alone, who knows with what sorrow,
Searching through the muddy streets of pain,
For a friendly voice, a voice that could be
An interpreter of the drama expressed by the bandoneón.
Thus, we met and the mud of his sorrow
Splashed my wings, and then I, a sparow,
Leaving the humble alleys of Pompeya
For the thrush of tango, tango chose me.

I am the singer…
Humble son of the neighborhood,
The one who puts in each tango
Soul, life, and heart.
I am the singer…
The one who, to the rhythm of the orchestra,
Sings the tango’s lyrics
While the bandoneón cries.
I am the singer…
The one who sings what he feels,
Like Corrientes Street
Is the heart of tango.

Juan Tango since then speaks through my lips
What sobs in each moan of the bandoneón,
Through me, people know the anguish of the suffering,
The sadness of waiting, the nostalgia of love.
Suburb poets gave me a thousand reasons,
Poured into their lyrics grace and pain,
My sky is cloudless… my path without stones,
The boys like me… That’s why I sing!

Coda:
They asked me to sing
and that’s why I sing!

Por eso canto yo by Reinaldo Yiso

Por eso canto yo is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Juan Puey.



Story behind the Tango Por eso canto yo

The lyrics of “Por eso canto yo” tell the story of ‘Juan Tango,’ a personification of tango music itself, wandering alone, burdened by unnamed sorrows, seeking a voice to express the pain articulated by the bandoneon. The narrator, referring to themselves modestly as a sparrow (gorrión), comes across Juan Tango, takes on his pain, and thus becomes a singer of tango, expressing the deep-seated emotions tied to the streets and life of the suburb, especially Pompeya, a neighborhood symbolic of the roots and the humble beginnings of tango.



Symbolism of Por eso canto yo

The song is rich with symbolism. ‘Juan Tango’ symbolizes tango itself, carrying the collective pain and stories of the people. The ‘sparrow’ represents the tango singer’s humble beginnings and small but significant presence. The ‘bandoneón’ cries symbolize the deep emotional resonance of the music, which tells stories of loss, hope, and love. The streets and neighborhood of Pompeya represent the grassroots of tango, embedding the cultural identity and authenticity of the music genre. These symbols collectively deepen the understanding of tango as not just music but as an emotional outlet and cultural narrative.



Por eso canto yo in historic Context

“Por eso canto yo” was written in 1943, a period when Argentina was facing significant political and social changes. This tumultuous backdrop makes the tango not only a form of personal expression but also an escape and a voice for the masses dealing with societal uncertainties. The lyrics reflect a sense of communal identity and a shared resonance that is expressed through the collective voice of tango, which historically has been a powerful medium for processing and communicating the societal and emotional conditions of its time.



Reinaldo Yiso

Reinaldo Yiso was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his significant contributions to the tango genre.