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Rodríguez Peña

Rodríguez Peña is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1952. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Rodríguez Peña as an instrumental Tango.
“Rodríguez Peña,” meaning “Rodríguez Rock” in English, is a name that evokes a sense of grounding and resilience. The steadfastness of a rock suggests a foundation of strength and permanence amidst the swirling dance of life. This piece of music carries listeners through the intricate, lively rhythms of a tango, while reminding them of the enduring core within.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Juan Velich

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1952/4/8

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

1952/4/8 – Nueve puntos – Carlos di Sarli
1952/4/8 – Domani – Carlos di Sarli
1952/4/8 – Un momento – Carlos di Sarli
1952/4/9 – Ilusion de mi vida – Horacio Salgan
1952/4/9 – La llamo silbando – Horacio Salgan
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 weeps
in the silence of the neighborhood
seeing everything has changed.
Deep recollection
of that romantic past
that I loved so much.

Goodbye, Rodríguez Peña of my joyful youth.
A corner that when recalled brings me close to the tender good
that was like a star of the beautiful blue dream
that in my uncertain wandering I did not forget
and my tango that unites with my great feeling
sighs when realizing they will not return
the afternoons and nights that I happily shared
with the boys of that ideal time.

Tango of my glories,
that I repeat with my faithful song,
tango that smiling
I danced with my goddess.
I want, lovely tango,
to be lulled by your sweet voice,
like those days
blissful days of yore.

Rodríguez Peña by Vicente Greco

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

Story behind the Tango Rodríguez Peña

The tango “Rodríguez Peña” evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The lyrics reveal the narrator’s sorrow and reminiscences about youthful days marked by joy and camaraderie in the neighborhood of Rodríguez Peña, a significant locale in Buenos Aires. The emotions conveyed are of melancholy as the narrator remembers the plaintive ache of lost time and the relationships that once flourished in tender yesteryears.

Symbolism of Rodríguez Peña

Throughout the piece, the symbolism is rich and poignant. The name Rodríguez Peña itself serves as a metaphor for a cherished time and place that encapsulates the essence of the narrator’s youth and happiness. The phrase “Llora mi corazón” personifies the heart with the capacity to mourn, thus intensifying the feeling of loss. “El hermoso ensueño azul” suggests an idyllic and perhaps unattainable dream, painting the past in a beautiful and mystical light. The tango itself becomes a symbol of resilience and continuity, a thread binding the past to the present with its melody.

Rodríguez Peña in Historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires in 1952, a city noted for its vibrant tango scene, “Rodríguez Peña” reflects the cultural significance of tango music in Argentina. The mid-20th century was a period of transformation for Buenos Aires, marked by both economic ups and downs as well as social changes. The references to youthful memories amid changing landscapes resonate with audiences familiar with the city’s evolving urban fabric and the historical ebb and flow that shaped their lives. It’s a testament to a time when neighborhoods like Rodríguez Peña were not just places on a map, but bastions of community and identity.

Vicente Greco was an influential figure in tango music, known for elevating tango’s status as a major cultural expression in Argentina through his compositions.