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Rodríguez Peña

Rodríguez Peña is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1957. Héctor Varela has recorded Rodríguez Peña as an instrumental Tango.
“Rodríguez Peña” translates to “Rodriguez Rock” in English. The name evokes a steadfast presence amidst the swirling dance of life’s passions, much like a rock that remains constant amidst a river’s flowing waters. It symbolizes resilience and a grounding force, offering a solid foundation where emotions can both clash and harmonize in the timeless embrace of tango.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Juan Velich

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1957/4/26

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

1957/4/26 – Don Goyo – Hector Varela
1957/4/25 – Lo que me hablaron de vos – Carlos di Sarli
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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 that everything has changed.

Deep remembrance

of that romantic past

that I loved so much.

Goodbye, Rodríguez Peña of my joyful youth.

Corner that when recalling brings me closer 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, which joins my great feeling,

sighs upon understanding that the afternoons and evenings will not return

that happily I 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, beautiful tango,

to be lulled by 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 lyrics of “Rodríguez Peña” bear a poignant story of nostalgia and remembrance. With words like “llora mi corazón” (my heart cries) and reflections of a happier youth, the song encapsulates the sorrow of seeing a beloved old neighborhood (“arrabal”) having changed over time. The heartache comes from a deep-seated nostalgia for the romanticized past that is now lost. The author bids farewell to his youth and the cherished times associated with Rodríguez Peña, a place deeply linked to his formative years.


Symbolism of Rodríguez Peña

Rodríguez Peña, a notable street or location, symbolizes more than just a physical space—it represents a lost era of joy and innocence. The street acts as a metaphor for the author’s youth and the “hermoso ensueño azul” (beautiful blue dream), suggesting a life once filled with optimism now overshadowed by the passage of time. The tango dance and music mentioned in the lyrics further symbolize the cultural richness and personal moments that once defined the author’s existence in this vibrant locale.


Rodríguez Peña in historic Context

Recorded in 1957, a notable period of Argentine history where tango was a symbol of national identity, “Rodríguez Peña” evokes a sense of history and culture specific to Buenos Aires. During this era, Argentine society was undergoing significant changes, and the nostalgia in the lyrics might reflect a common sentiment among people grappling with modernity and the loss of traditional ways of life. Therefore, the song acts as a bridge connecting the past with the emotional and cultural state of its contemporary society.


Juan Velich

Juan Velich, an Argentine lyricist, is remembered for his poignant contributions to the realm of tango, capturing deep emotional and cultural nuances in his works.