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Rodríguez Peña

Rodríguez Peña is a Tango written by Vicente Greco and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1965. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Rodríguez Peña as an instrumental Tango.
“Rodríguez Peña,” meaning “Rodríguez Rock” in English, is a name that evokes both strength and passion. This tango embodies the resilient spirit of a steadfast rock, unwavering amidst life’s tempestuous dance. Its melody carries the weight of tradition, grounding every step with the soul of a city that never sleeps.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Juan Velich

Author

Vicente Greco

Composer

1965/7/25

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

Rodríguez Peña recorded by other Orchestras

1965/7/25 – El amanecer – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/7/25 – La payanca – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/7/25 – La viruta – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/7/25 – Vea vea – Juan D-Arienzo
1965/7/25 – Entre dos fuegos – Juan D-Arienzo
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 suburbs
seeing that everything has changed.
Deep reminiscence
of that romantic past
that I loved so much.

Goodbye, Rodríguez Peña of my joyful youth.
Corner that when recalled brings me closer to the tender good
that was like a star of that beautiful blue dream
that in my uncertain wandering I did not forget
and my tango that is kin to my great feelings
sighs upon realizing that the evenings and nights
joyfully 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.
Lovely tango,
I want you 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 lyrics of “Rodríguez Peña” embody a deep nostalgic tone, centered around introspection and melancholy rooted in the changes observed in the narrator’s old neighborhood. The heart of the song lies in the bittersweet recollection of youth, portrayed through memories of old romances and the joyous days spent in the vibrancy of the local milieu. The song captures the essence of a time and place forever altered, invoking a longing for the past with its emotional landscape of youth and lost love.

Symbolism of Rodríguez Peña

“Rodríguez Peña” emerges not just as a street but a symbol of youthful exuberance and romanticized past. Key phrases such as “adiós, Rodríguez Peña de mi alegre juventud,” highlight the farewell to not just a physical location but a period of life filled with happiness and youth. Similarly, the tango itself, within the song, acts as a vessel carrying the narrator back to those cherished moments, its melody intertwined with the narrator’s deepest feelings and memories.

Rodríguez Peña in Historic Context

Written and recorded in 1965, “Rodríguez Peña” may reflect the societal changes occurring in Argentina and the broader world during this time—shifts in social norms, perhaps leading to nostalgia for what seemed like simpler or more straightforward times. The reference to specific locations like Rodríguez Peña, a known street in Buenos Aires, situates the song in a recognizable context for the Argentine audience, evoking shared memories or cultural pride tied to locality.

Juan Velich

Juan Velich, though not widely detailed in historical annals, contributed to the rich tapestry of Argentine Tango with poignant lyrics capturing the essence of human emotions and cultural temperatures of his time.