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Quejas de bandoneón

Quejas de bandoneón is a Tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto and recorded by José Basso in 1970. The Tango Quejas de bandoneón is written by Juan de Dios Filiberto, José Basso has recorded Quejas de bandoneón with the singer .
“Quejas de Bandoneón” translates to “Laments of the Bandoneón” in English. This piece captures the soulful cries of the bandoneón, an instrument that, in the hands of a master, unveils tales of longing and heartbreak. Each note is a whisper of nostalgic memories and unspoken desires, echoing through the dimly lit Tango halls of Buenos Aires.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Singer

Author

Juan de Dios Filiberto

Composer

1970/1/1

Date

José Basso
José Basso

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Quejas de bandoneón recorded by other Orchestras

Quejas de bandoneón recorded by other Orchestras

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Quejas de bandoneon – 1953/10/30 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
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Quejas de bandoneon – 1977/6/14 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Quejas de bandoneon – 1952/6/25 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Quejas de bandoneon – 1941/10/7 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
Quejas de bandoneon – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Quejas de bandoneon – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Quejas de bandoneon – 1947/8/21 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Quejas de bandoneon – 1928/12/21 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Quejas de bandoneón

This is the translation of the Tango “Quejas de bandoneón” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Quejas de bandoneón” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Quejas de bandoneón

Llora mi corazón
en el silencio del arrabal
al ver que todo cambiado está.
Honda recordación
del romancesco pasado aquel
que tanto amé.

Adiós, Rodríguez Peña de mi alegre juventud.
Rincón que al evocar me acerca al tierno bien
que fuera como un astro del hermoso ensueño azul
que en mi rodar incierto no olvidé
y mi tango que se hermana con mi gran sentir
suspira al comprender que ya no volverán
las tardes y las noches que contento compartí
con los muchachos de ese tiempo ideal.

Tango de mis glorias,
que repito con mi fiel canción,
tango que sonriendo
con mi diosa lo bailé.
Quiero, tango lindo,
que me arrulles con tu dulce voz,
como aquellos días
venturosos del ayer.

English lyrics of the Tango "Quejas de bandoneón"

My heart cries
in the silence of the suburb
at seeing that everything has changed.
Deep recollection
of that romantic past I once
loved so much.

Goodbye, Rodríguez Peña of my joyful youth.
Corner that when recalled brings me closer to the tender love
that was like a star in the beautiful blue dream
that I have not forgotten in my uncertain journey
and my tango that is akin to my great feeling
sighs understanding that they will never return
the evenings and nights I happily shared
with the boys of that ideal time.

Tango of my glories,
which I repeat with my faithful song,
tango that smiling
with my goddess, I danced.
I want, beautiful tango,
for you to lull me with your sweet voice,
like those fortunate days
of yesterday.

Quejas de bandoneón

Quejas de bandoneón is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.



Story behind the Tango Quejas de bandoneón

“Quejas de bandoneón” translates to “Laments of the Bandoneón” in English, which poetically captures the essence of the Tango’s lamenting tone. The lyrics vividly portray a deep sense of nostalgia and melancholy, as the vocalist mourns the irreversible changes in his beloved neighborhood. Places like “Rodríguez Peña,” a street symbolic of the singer’s youth, are evoked to portray a past era filled with joy and companionship which is now only a memory. The singer reminisces about the romantic and idealistic past, contrasting it sharply with a present that feels alien and transformed.



Symbolism of Quejas de bandoneón

The core of the song’s emotional depth lies in its rich use of symbolism. The bandoneón, a key instrument in Tango music, symbolizes not just the musical tradition of Argentina but also the vocal expression of the singer’s internal landscape—filled with loss and longing. The recurring references to dancing the tango “with my goddess” symbolize the intimate moments of the past, now lost in time. Furthermore, the phrase “tango de mis glorias,” or “tango of my glories,” suggests that the dance and the music serve as vessels for the cherished memories of youth and happiness.



Quejas de bandoneón in historic Context

Recorded in 1970, “Quejas de bandoneón” emerges during a period of significant social and political change in Argentina. The nostalgic tone of the Tango reflects a common sentiment among many Argentines during this era—a longing for the “simpler” times of the past amid the country’s rapid modernization and tumultuous political landscape. Streets like Rodríguez Peña, referenced in the lyrics, anchor the song firmly in Buenos Aires, making the themes of transformation and loss not just personal, but also communal, as they echo the broader changes occurring throughout the city.



About Juan de Dios Filiberto

Juan de Dios Filiberto was a prominent Argentine composer and musician, known for his profound contributions to the Tango genre. His works often encapsulate the spirit and cultural richness of Buenos Aires.