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Risa loca

Risa loca is a Tango written by Pedro Laurenz and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1926. Julio De Caro has recorded Risa loca as an instrumental Tango.
“Risa Loca,” meaning “Crazy Laughter” in English, evokes a whirlwind of jubilant chaos wrapped in rhythmic exuberance. The music dances with a mischievous spirit, where each note seems to burst forth in spontaneous joy, like laughter uncontainable and free. It captures the essence of mirth that defies reason, an infectious delight urging hearts to follow its untamed beat.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José De Grandis

Author

Pedro Laurenz

Composer

1926/12/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Risa loca recorded by other Orchestras

Risa loca recorded by other Orchestras

1926/12/16 – Soy una fiera – Carlos Gardel
1926/12/16 – Soy una fiera (b) – Carlos Gardel
1926/12/17 – Bajo Belgrano – Carlos Gardel
1926/12/17 – Llegue a ladron por amarte – Carlos Gardel
1926/12/17 – Rumores – Carlos Gardel
Risa loca – 1968/12/1 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Risa loca – 1926/12/16 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Risa loca

No escucharé nunca jamás la risa loca
con que a mi vida tanto alegraste.
Tan solo estoy, en mi dolor el alma evoca,
las horas que dejaste
tan huérfanas de amor.
No olvidaré la tarde aquella en que moría,
cuando me diste tu despedida,
como esa tarde se fue mi vida
quedando sólo con mi dolor.

Nadie
disipará la negra sombra
que al irte me has dejado.
Solo
y en mi dolor mis labios nombran
tu nombre inolvidado.
Siempre
recordaré con honda pena
que en mis brazos morías
y al despedirte me pedías
no te olvidara nunca más.

Al recordar lo que te amé preferiría
no haberte visto, ni haberte amado.
Si tras de ti también huyó mi alegría
y todo desolado por siempre se quedó.
Pensar en ti sin más consuelo que la pena
inconsolable que dio tu ausencia.
Vieras que triste que es mi existencia
sin tu cariño todo acabó.

English lyrics of the Tango "Risa loca"

I’ll never hear again the crazy laughter
with which you brought so much joy to my life.
I’m only left with sorrow, my soul evokes,
the hours you left
so orphaned of love.
I won’t forget that evening when life was fading,
when you gave me your farewell,
like that evening my life departed,
leaving only my pain.

Nobody
will dispel the dark shadow
that you left me when you went away.
Alone
in my pain, my lips name
your unforgettable name.
Always
I’ll remember with deep sorrow
that you died in my arms
and as you said goodbye you asked me
never to forget you.

Remembering how much I loved you, I’d prefer
never to have seen you, nor loved you.
If after you my joy also fled,
and all was left desolate forever.
To think of you with no comfort but the pain
unconsoled that your absence brought.
You would see how sad my existence is,
without your love everything ended.

Risa loca by José De Grandis

Risa loca is a Tango written by José De Grandis and composed by Pedro Laurenz.



Story behind the Tango Risa loca

“Risa loca” or “Crazy Laughter” in English, poignantly encapsulates the pain of losing a loved one whose laughter once filled the narrator’s life with joy. The lyrics open with the stark realization that this laughter, once a source of immense happiness, will no longer be heard. This Tango explores themes of loneliness, reminiscence, and the deep void left by an irreplaceable presence. The person reminisced about is both the source of his deepest love and his greatest sorrow, highlighting a profound sense of loss and abandonment.



Symbolism of Risa loca

The recurring symbol throughout the song is the “crazy laughter,” which is emblematic of happier times that are no more. It represents all that was joyful and life-giving in the protagonist’s life, now transformed into a haunting memory in the silence of its absence. Phrases like “la negra sombra” (the black shadow) symbolize the overwhelming grief and darkness that has settled over the narrator’s life following the departure of his loved one. The act of remembering, a repetitive motif in the song, underlines the enduring pain that memory can bring when it is tied to loss.



Risa loca in historic Context

Performed in 1926, during the golden age of Tango in Argentina, “Risa loca” captures the emotional intensity and melancholia that are often hallmarks of the genre. The period was marked by significant social changes and a burgeoning culture of tango music and dance that spoke to the collective emotional and experiential landscapes of the Argentine people. In this context, the song might have resonated deeply with an audience familiar with loss and longing, reflective of the broader emotional and societal currents of the time.



José De Grandis

José De Grandis was a lyricist known for his contributions to the Tango genre, often collaborating with notable composers like Pedro Laurenz.