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Rodríguez Peña

Rodríguez Peña is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Domingo Federico in 1960. Domingo Federico has recorded Rodríguez Peña as an instrumental Tango.
“Rodríguez Peña,” translated into English as “Rodríguez Rock,” evokes the spirit of an age-old whisper carried by the winds of Buenos Aires. The name suggests stability and resilience, as if each note of this tango pays homage to the steadfast stones that have witnessed countless stories. It invites listeners to dance through life’s hardships with grace and enduring strength.

Tango

Style

Domingo Federico

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Juan Velich

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1960/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Domingo Federico
Domingo Federico

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Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

1960/1/1 – La calle 92 – Astor Piazzolla
1960/1/1 – Andrajos – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – El choclo (2) – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – La cancion del jardin – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – Orilla – Domingo Federico
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 slum,

seeing how everything has changed.

Deep recollection

of that romantic past

which I loved so much.

Goodbye, Rodriguez Peña of my joyful youth.

Corner that, upon recalling, brings me closer to the tender good

that was like a star of the beautiful blue dream

that in my uncertain roll I never forgot.

And my tango, which joins with my great feeling,

sighs upon realizing that they will not return,

the evenings and the 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

with my goddess I danced.

I want, lovely tango,

that you lull me with your sweet voice,

like those fortunate days

of yesterday.

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

“Rodríguez Peña” delves into the realms of a nostalgic heart mourning the transformative currents of time in an old district. It’s a heartfelt narrative, a lament for the loss of youth and the vivid memories of a cherished past. The lyrics capture a poignant farewell to ‘Rodríguez Peña of my joyful youth’, a symbolic line emphasizing on leaving behind the speaker’s youthful escapades and cherished moments. These words echo a common theme in Tango music: the bittersweet remembrances of past joys that have slipped away.



Symbolism of Rodríguez Peña

The tango “Rodríguez Peña” carries strong symbolic references particularly through its evocation of specific times and places. ‘Rodríguez Peña’, a reference to a street or possibly a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, stands as a metaphor for the author’s youthful exuberance and emotional richness. This place, integral to his early experiences, has changed, paralleling his own life transitions. The phrase “que repito con mi fiel canción,” which translates to “that I repeat with my faithful song,” illustrates the ongoing connection to past experiences through the recurrent act of singing the tango, a poignant ode to the unchanging nature of certain emotional truths amidst the evolving world.



Rodríguez Peña in historic Context

The lyrics of “Rodríguez Peña” were crafted amidst a rapidly changing Argentina around 1960, a period marked by significant social and political alterations. This historical backdrop could have played a crucial role in influencing its themes of change and nostalgia. These feelings of loss tied to specific places—like ‘Rodríguez Peña’—resonate with the larger collective experience of seeing a familiar world morph into something unfamiliar. As such, the tango serves as a reminder of the persistence of memory and values in an era of flux.



Juan Velich

Juan Velich was an impactful lyricist in the realm of Tango music, known for his emotive and often nostalgic lyrics.