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Puentecito de mi río

Puentecito de mi río is a Vals written by Antonio Tormo and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1947. The Vals Puentecito de mi río is written by Antonio Tormo, Florindo Sassone has recorded Puentecito de mi río with the singer Jorge Casal.
“Puentecito de mi río,” or “Little Bridge of My River,” evokes a serene yet poignant melody. The “little bridge” symbolizes the delicate connections and fleeting moments that span the depths of life’s flowing river. This piece captures the essence of nostalgia and longing, where the music dances gracefully across the waters of memory and reflection.

Vals

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Jorge Casal

Singer

Buenaventura Luna

Author

Antonio Tormo

Composer

1947/8/27

Date

Jorge Casal
Jorge Casal
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Puentecito de mi rio – 1947/8/27 – Florindo Sassone – Jorge Casal

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Puentecito de mi río

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

Letra del Vals Puentecito de mi río

Puentecito del río que pasa

Hacia el valle de fresco verdor,

Cuántas veces al ir a su casa

A besar de sus labios la flor;

Sobre el río que corre cantando

Tú escuchaste mis cantos de amor…



Viejo puente de piedra entre las flores

De mis selvas y sierras del Chañar,

Ya no estás como entonces sobre el río

Que en mil noches platearon las lunas al pasar.



Roto el puente, ya no podré llegar

Con mis besos, mi copla y mi canción,

Hasta el rancho en que vive la más bella

La dulce paisanita, que adora el corazón.



En el cauce rezonga bravío

Desafiando a mi amor y a mi fe,

Pero yo he de vencer a este río:

Otro puente sobre él, tenderé,

Y otra noche, cantando, cantando,

Paisanita, a tu lado volveré.

English lyrics of the Vals "Puentecito de mi río"

Little bridge over the river flowing

To the valley of fresh greenery,

How many times on the way to her house

To kiss the flower of her lips;

Over the river that runs singing

You heard my songs of love…

Old stone bridge among the flowers

Of my forests and hills of Chañar,

You are not as you were over the river

That was silvered by the moons passing by a thousand nights.

With the bridge broken, I will no longer be able

With my kisses, my verse, and my song,

To reach the house where lives the fairest

The sweet country girl, that my heart adores.

In the riverbed, it snarls wildly

Challenging my love and my faith,

But I will conquer this river:

I will lay another bridge over it,

And another night, singing, singing,

Country girl, by your side I will return.

Puentecito de mi río by Buenaventura Luna

Puentecito de mi río is a Tango written by Buenaventura Luna and composed by Antonio Tormo.



Story behind the Tango Puentecito de mi río

“Puentecito de mi río,” which translates to “Little Bridge of my River,” unfolds a narrative of nostalgia and longing. The lyricist employs the river and the bridge as metaphors for the paths taken and the connections lost in love. The singer recalls crossing the bridge to reach his beloved, reminiscent of better times when love wasn’t obstructed. The broken bridge symbolizes lost opportunities or a connection that has been severed, imposing physical and emotional distance between the lovers.



Symbolism of Puentecito de mi río

The river in these lyrics flows as a symbol of time and change, while the bridge represents the ways we connect across the fluctuations of life. Structurally, the bridge stands as a testament to times when passing over obstacles was possible, reflecting on how simplicity is often cloaked in complexity over time. The destruction of the bridge is emblematic of the changes that force separations in relationships, and yet the resolve to “lay down another bridge” underscores human resilience and determination in the face of enduring trials.



Puentecito de mi río in historic Context

Recorded in 1947, a period of deep socio-political changes in Argentina, “Puentecito de mi río” emerges during a time reflective of both cultural retention and transformation. Post World War II Argentina was marked by rapid industrialization and urbanization but maintained strong sense of rural traditions. This tango, with its themes of rural imagery and romantic loss, is both a homage to the Argentine countryside and a preservation of the cultural identity amidst the shifting landscape of the time.



Buenaventura Luna

Buenaventura Luna was an esteemed Argentine poet and radio broadcaster, widely recognized for his contributions to the folklore and culture of Argentina.