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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.
Ramona is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Mabel Wayne.
The Tango “Ramona” lyrically captures the vivid dreams and yearnings of a young girl, Ramona, enchained in her blossoming beauty and emotions. Through a tender tone, Cadícamo narrates how Ramona is both haunted and enchanted by love, which has surreptitiously found a hideout in her heart. The song toggles between her dreams of love and the pain that lurks to assail her nascent beauty. This duality enhances the emotional landscape of the song, portraying the simultaneous innocence and vulnerability of young love.
Enrique Cadícamo uses “la ventana de tu ensonación” (the window of your daydream) as a potent symbol through which Ramona gazes out at her dreams, yearning for them to materialize in the form of her prince charming. Windows in literature often symbolize gateways or barriers to another world; for Ramona, it signifies the threshold between her youthful dreams and the reality she awaits. The continual mention of “sueña” (dream) underscores the theme of longing and idealized perceptions of love in youth. Additionally, the reference to “rosas fragantes primaveras” (fragrant roses of spring) poetically encapsulates the essence of youthfulness, beauty, and transient purity, alluding to Ramona’s naive and romantic heart.
Recorded in 1956, “Ramona” emerges in a post-World War II era, a time when Argentina was marked by political instability and social change. This context adds layers of meaning to the lyrics. Against a backdrop of uncertainty, the song provides an escape into idealism and beauty, quintessentially reflecting the human need for solace and hope. At a time when societal norms and values were rapidly evolving, Ramona’s yearning for traditional romantic fulfillment speaks to a nostalgic yearning for simpler, more stable times.
Enrique Cadícamo was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, recognized for his significant contributions to Tango music.