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Recuerdo malevo

Recuerdo malevo is a Tango written by Carlos Gardel and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1941. The Tango Recuerdo malevo is written by Carlos Gardel, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Recuerdo malevo with the singer Alberto Castillo.
“Recuerdo Malevo,” which translates to “Rogue Memory,” evokes a sense of nostalgia intertwined with a rebellious spirit. This piece captures the essence of a past marked by bold adventures and untamed passion, where shadows of the past dance gracefully in the mind’s eye. It is a poignant reflection on the bittersweet allure of memories steeped in mischief and longing.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Alberto Castillo

Singer

Alfredo Le Pera

Author

Carlos Gardel

Composer

1941/12/23

Date

Alberto Castillo
Alberto Castillo
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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1941/12/23 – Ese sos vos – Ricardo Tanturi
1941/12/26 – Lo mismo que antes – Carlos di Sarli
1941/12/19 – El morochito – Enrique Rodriguez
1941/12/30 – Derecho viejo – Osvaldo Fresedo
1941/12/15 – El calabozo – Juan D-Arienzo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Recuerdo malevo

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

Letra del Tango Recuerdo malevo

Era mi pebeta una flora maleva
más linda que un día dorado de sol.
Trenzas renegridas, mirada que ruega,
boca palpitante de fuego y de amor.
Para conquistarla yo me jugué entero,
no valía la pena sin ella vivir,
peleando con taitas en un entrevero
pensé que era lindo por ella morir.

Tiempo viejo,
caravana
fugitiva
¿donde estás?

Florido tiempo que añoro
por tus caminos de olvido
viajan visiones que lloro,
sueño querido que te alejas.

Tiempo viejo,
caravana
fugitiva
¿donde estás?

Cinco años pasaron de la primer cita,
burlón el destino me obligó a volver.
Qué viejos los ojos de la muchachita,
que un día riendo me enseñó a querer.
Fuimos sin pensarlo como dos extraños,
su boca marchita y mi suspirar.
Habiendo cenizas de los desengaños
el recuerdo, amigo, es mejor borrar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Recuerdo malevo"

She was my girl, a seductive flower,
prettier than a sunny golden day.
Dark braids, a pleading glance,
lips throbbing with fire and love.
To win her over, I gambled it all,
life wasn’t worth living without her,
fighting with bravos in a fray,
I thought it noble to die for her.

Old times,
caravan
fugitive
where are you?

Flourishing times I yearn for,
along your pathways of oblivion
travel visions I weep for,
cherished dream drifting away.

Old times,
caravan
fugitive
where are you?

Five years passed since our first date,
mocking fate forced me to return.
How old the eyes of that young girl,
who once, laughing, taught me to love.
Without thinking, we met as strangers,
her withered lips and my sighs.
With only the ashes of disappointment remaining,
it’s better, my friend, to erase the memory.

Recuerdo malevo by Alfredo Le Pera

Recuerdo malevo is a Tango written by Alfredo Le Pera and composed by Carlos Gardel.



Story behind the Tango Recuerdo malevo

“Recuerdo malevo” translates to “bad memory” in English, capturing a tale of love, loss, and transformation over time. The lyrics tell the story of a man reflecting on his passionate but ultimately doomed relationship with a beautiful woman described vividly as more beautiful than a sunlit day. Their youthful encounter, filled with intensity and dreams, eventually gives way to a poignant reunion, highlighting the stark changes brought by time and destiny.



Symbolism of Recuerdo malevo

The key phrases “Era mi pebeta una flora maleva” (She was my girl, a wild flower) and “Tiempo viejo, caravana fugitiva” (Old time, fugitive caravan) symbolize the youthful beauty and transient nature of love. These lines not only provide a deep emotional connection to the couple’s past but also underline the fleeting moments that define human experiences. Additionally, the contrasting images of the woman’s “old eyes” during their reunion and the call to forget the “ashes of disillusionment,” evoke a sense of nostalgia and the painful acceptance of change.



Recuerdo malevo in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1941, during a period marked by emotional and social turmoil in the country, “Recuerdo malevo” reflects the sentiment of its era—balancing between the romanticism of the past and the harsher realities of the contemporary world. This tango, typical of the genre, uses personal narratives to explore broader themes of love, fate, and the inevitable march of time, offering listeners both escapism and a resonance with their own stories of love and loss.



Alfredo Le Pera

Alfredo Le Pera was a renowned lyricist and journalist known for his collaborations with the legendary tango composer and singer Carlos Gardel.