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Rodríguez Peña

Rodríguez Peña is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1942. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Rodríguez Peña as an instrumental Tango.
The name “Rodríguez Peña” translates to “Rodríguez Rock” in English. It evokes the steadfastness and resilience of a rock, standing firmly amidst the ever-shifting sands of time. As the music plays, it carries the heart to a place of strength and history, capturing the essence of enduring legacies in each note.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Juan Velich

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1942/9/4

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

1942/9/4 – Tortazos – Osvaldo Fresedo
1942/9/3 – Soy muchacho de la guardia – Lucio Demare
1942/9/3 – Milonga en rojo – Lucio Demare
1942/9/2 – Hay que vivirla compadre – Angel d-Agostino
1942/9/2 – Pero yo se – Angel d-Agostino
Rodriguez Pena – 1945/1/3 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1952/4/8 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1956/2/23 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1938/1/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1965/7/25 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1927/4/19 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1942/9/4 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1980/1/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Rodriguez Pena – 1957/4/26 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1959/9/29 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1937/3/27 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1960/1/1 – Domingo Federico – Instrumental
Rodriguez Pena – 1932/6/24 – Adolfo Carabelli – Alberto Gomez
Rodriguez Pena – 1927/6/4 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Rodríguez Peña

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 "Rodríguez Peña"

My heart cries
in the silence of the suburb,
seeing how everything has changed.
Deep memories
of that romantic past
which I loved so much.

Goodbye, Rodríguez Peña of my cheerful youth.
Corner that when recalled brings me closer to the tender good
that was like a star of the beautiful blue dream
that in my uncertain journey, I never forgot
and my tango, merging with my deep feelings,
sighs understanding that the afternoons and nights
happily shared with the boys of that ideal time
will never return.

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

Rodríguez Peña by Juan Velich

Rodríguez Peña is a Tango written by Juan Velich and composed by Vicente Greco.



Story behind the Tango Rodríguez Peña

The Tango ‘Rodríguez Peña’ is an evocative piece that dives deep into the themes of nostalgia and loss. It vividly depicts a person reflecting on his youth spent in the Rodriguez Peña area, a famous place in Buenos Aires known for its vibrant culture and tango history. The protagonist laments the changes time has wrought on this beloved place and reminisces about the idealized past, filled with joy and companionship among friends.



Symbolism of Rodríguez Peña

The tango uses Rodriguez Peña itself as a symbol of lost youth and the inexorable passage of time. Highlighting phrases like “adiós, Rodríguez Peña de mi alegre juventud,” depicting a poignant farewell to the joys of young life, underscores the deep emotional impact of these memories. Each nostalgic reflection in the song, symbolized by settings where the narrator danced and shared moments with friends, serves as a lyrical epitaph to those irreplaceable times.



Rodríguez Peña in historic Context

Recorded in 1942, a period marked by global upheaval during World War II, ‘Rodríguez Peña’ focuses inward on personal history rather than the broader turmoil. Buenos Aires during the 1940s was a hub of tango culture where the dance served as both an escape and a deep personal expression. Thus, the yearning for the past and the somber tones in the song echo the broader societal desire for a return to better, more stable times, possibly as an analogy to the world at war.



Juan Velich

Juan Velich was an Argentine tango lyricist known for his deep emotional content and connection to the golden age of tango.