Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ

Promesa

Promesa is a Vals written by Eddie Kay and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1933. The Vals Promesa is written by Eddie Kay, Carlos Gardel has recorded Promesa with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Promesa,” meaning “Promise” in English, is more than a mere word—it is a whispered vow carried on the wings of passionate melodies. Each note sways with the sincerity of yearning hearts, weaving unspoken dreams into the fabric of longing. In its essence, “Promesa” captures the eternal dance of hope and the unwavering faith in tomorrow’s embrace.

Vals

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Pablo Osvaldo Valle

Author

Eddie Kay

Composer

1933/9/13

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

Discover Other Orchestras

Lucio Demare – Mas alla de mi rencor – 1945/6/11
Lucio Demare – Nunca tuvo novio – 1957/1/1
Lucio Demare – Carnavalito – 1943/1/9
Lucio Demare – Bien compadre – (unknown date)
Lucio Demare – Sentimiento tanguero – 1957/1/1
Orquesta Típica Victor – La rosarina – 1929/11/20
Orquesta Típica Victor – La farolera – 1934/11/2
Orquesta Típica Victor – Te vas te vas de mi lado – 1928/6/12
Orquesta Típica Victor – Canas de plata – 1928/9/13
Orquesta Típica Victor – Flor de taupi – 1932/12/28
Domingo Federico – A Martín Fierro – 1945/2/22
Domingo Federico – Quejas de bandoneón – 1968/8/20
Domingo Federico – Se lo conté al bandoneon – 1947/7/1
Domingo Federico – Requiem para un caudillo – 1961/1/1
Domingo Federico – Cualquier cosa – 1965/1/1
Cuarteto Aníbal Troilo – La tablada – 1968/8/5
Cuarteto Aníbal Troilo – Pablo – 1968/8/5
Cuarteto Aníbal Troilo – Los mareados – 1968/9/11
Cuarteto Aníbal Troilo – Nocturno a mi barrio – 1969/7/30
Cuarteto Aníbal Troilo – Del barrio de las latas – 1968/8/5

Recommended

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.

Promesa recorded by other Orchestras

Promesa recorded by other Orchestras

1933/9/13 – En el recreo – Osvaldo Fresedo
1933/9/13 – Vida mia – Osvaldo Fresedo
1933/9/13 – Si soy asi – Carlos Gardel
1933/9/12 – Pa- que lagrimear – Adolfo Carabelli
1933/9/11 – El acomodo – Edgardo Donato
Promesa – 1933/9/13 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas
Promesa – 1933/11/21 – Francisco Canaro – Ernesto Fama

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Promesa

This is the translation of the Vals “Promesa” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Promesa” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Promesa

Recitado:

Soñaba entre flores

Recordando aún la noche aquella,

Que en el mismo jardín de rosas

Hizo un juramento, una doncella.



Nunca, nunca olvidaré

Tu falso juramento de mujer:

“Tuya siempre yo seré”

Juraste eternamente serme fiel.

Y ahora, al evocar

Esa promesa vana que se fue,

La pasión que yo sentí

Surge del corazón.



Solo, al añorar esas caricias de ayer,

Para alcanzar tu querer volví,

Al jardín aquel, que tu promesa tan cruel

Hizo nacer este amor por ti.

Yo loco estoy, anhelo tu querer,

Ver a mi amor para aplacar mi sed,

Luna que iluminas ésta, mi soledad

Haz a mi amada llegar mi oración.



Sólo quise, al regresar

Sentirme tan feliz como era ayer,

Y en tus ojos contemplar

La dicha que partió tras tu querer.

Y soñando junto a ti

Vivir, de nuevo, todo aquel amor,

Que una noche en un jardín

Fueras tú mi canción.

English lyrics of the Vals "Promesa"

Recited:

Dreaming among flowers,

Still remembering that particular night,

That in the very garden of roses,

A maiden made a vow.

I will never, never forget

Your false woman’s promise:

“I will always be yours,”

You swore to be faithful forever.

And now, recalling

That empty promise which faded,

The passion I felt

Rises from my heart.

Alone, longing for those caresses of the past,

To reach your love I returned,

To that garden, where your cruel promise

Gave birth to this love for you.

I am mad, craving your affection,

To see my love to quench my thirst,

Moon that illuminates my loneliness,

Let my prayer reach my beloved.

All I wanted, by coming back

Was to feel as happy as I was before,

And to see in your eyes

The joy that left with your love.

And dreaming next to you

To live, once again, all that love,

That one night in a garden,

You were my song.

Promesa by Pablo Osvaldo Valle

Promesa is a Tango written by Pablo Osvaldo Valle and composed by Eddie Kay.

Story behind the Tango Promesa

Promesa, translating to “Promise” in English, captures a narrative steeped in memories and the emotional aftermath of a broken commitment. The lyrics refer to a dream-like reverie where the protagonist recounts a night spent with a woman amidst a rose garden, where she made a vow to always remain loyal. Despite the seemingly romantic underpinnings, the song soon reveals the subject’s heartbreak—her promises were in vain, fueling a nostalgia that haunts the narrator. The song’s storyline exemplifies a deep longing paired with the bitterness of betrayal; the hopes of once sincere promises now only serve to intensify the ache of their unfulfillment.

Symbolism of Promesa

The rose garden is a central piece of imagery in “Promesa,” symbolic of a place where love once blossomed, paralleling the growth and beauty of roses. Yet, as the song progresses, the garden also epitomizes lost promises; what was once a place of beauty becomes a painful reminder of what has been lost. The recurring motif of the moonlight, often a symbol of guidance and solace, highlights the protagonist’s isolation and his plea for the moon to convey his prayers to his lost love. This use of nature-derived images accentuates the themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.

Promesa in historic Context

Written and premiered in Argentina in 1933, “Promesa” emerges from a period rich in tango culture, where tango music was not only a form of entertainment but a means of expressing profound human emotions and social statements. The first half of the 20th century in Argentina was a time of significant change, with societal transformations and an evolving urban landscape that influenced the arts. Tangos like “Promesa” embody not only personal tales of love and loss but also reflect the melancholic ethos of an era marked by both romanticism and disillusionment.

Pablo Osvaldo Valle

Pablo Osvaldo Valle was a notable figure in the tango scene of the early 20th century. His works have contributed to the rich tapestry of Argentine cultural heritage, particularly in how they encapsulate sentiment and melodic intensity.