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Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño)

Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) is a Tango written by Juan Maglio and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1979. Florindo Sassone has recorded Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) as an instrumental Tango.
“Royal Pigall (What Have You Done to My Love)” is the evocative title of a poignant tango. The name suggests a majestic facade masking hidden emotions, where “Pigall” evokes an image of elegance adorned with unspoken sorrow. This piece explores the depths of love’s mysteries, questioning the fate of affection once so cherished and now seemingly lost.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José González Castillo

Author

Juan Maglio

Composer

1979/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) recorded by other Orchestras

Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) recorded by other Orchestras

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1979/1/1 – Estrella – Florindo Sassone
Royal Pigall (Que has hecho de mi carino) – 1944/11/8 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Royal Pigall (Que has hecho de mi carino) – 1954/1/4 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Royal Pigall (Que has hecho de mi carino) – 1955/7/27 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental
Royal Pigall (Que has hecho de mi carino) – 1973/1/1 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Royal Pigall (Que has hecho de mi carino) – 1955/10/21 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Royal Pigall (Que has hecho de mi carino) – 1979/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño)

¿Qué has hecho de mi cariño?

donde mis sueños están

mis sueños de placer de juventud y amor…

¿Qué has hecho de mi alegría?,

que todo es aura dolor…

No ves que todavía me ha quedado el corazón

de toda mi desilusión…



Yo sé que en un cuartito,

lleno de luz y de vida,

ni una sombra de dolor

y atrás un altarcito

para mi veneración

y con un pibe en la cuna

dorado como mi sueño

y mucha risa y mucho sol

y allí reinando como dueños

solos vos y yo.

¿Qué has hecho de tanta dicha?



Todo mentira fue,

todo vana ilusión,

no queda nada ya

mentira fue tu cariño,

y mentira tu lealtad

solo queda tu recuerdo

y clavado en mi ilusión

la cruel espina de tu amor.



Sin nada de esperar que podrá ser, que no sea olvidar…

Borracho de placer y con el canto que alivia mi condena,

me olvido de mi pena y hasta de tu querer.

¿Qué has hecho de tanta dicha?…

Todo mentira fue, todo vana ilusión,

no queda nada ya mentira fue tu cariño,

y mentira tu lealtad, solo queda el recuerdo

y clavado en mi ilusión la cruel espina de tu amor.

¿Qué has hecho de mi cariño?

English lyrics of the Tango "Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño)"

What have you done with my love?

Where my dreams are,

my dreams of youth, love, and pleasure…

What have you done with my joy?

Now everything echoes with pain…

Don’t you see that I still possess a heart

from all my disappointments…

I know that in a little room,

filled with life and light,

not a shadow of pain,

and behind it a small altar

for my adoration,

with a baby in the crib

golden like my dream,

lots of laughter and plenty of sun,

and there reigning like sovereigns,

just you and I.

What have you done with such happiness?

All was a lie,

all just a vain illusion,

nothing remains now,

your love was a lie,

and so was your loyalty,

only the memory remains,

and piercing my illusion

the cruel thorn of your love.

With nothing else to expect but to forget…

Drunk with pleasure and with the song that soothes my sentence,

I forget my sorrow and even your love.

What have you done with such happiness?

All was a lie, all just a vain illusion,

nothing remains now, your love was a lie,

and so was your loyalty, only the memory remains

and piercing my illusion the cruel thorn of your love.

What have you done with my love?

Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) by José González Castillo

Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) is a Tango written by José González Castillo and composed by Juan Maglio.



Story behind the Tango Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño)

“Qué has hecho de mi cariño?” translates to “What have you done with my love?” This question sets the tone for a deeply introspective and melancholic work, revolving around themes of love, disillusionment, and loss. The lyrics convey a deep sense of betrayal and emotional abandonment. The narrator reflects on their past dreams and joys which have been shattered by the actions of a loved one. The structure of repeating this poignant question emphasizes the ongoing pain and confusion caused by this betrayal.



Symbolism of Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño)

The song utilizes imagery and symbols to deepen the emotional impact. Phrases like “todo es aura dolor” (everything is an aura of pain) and “la cruel espina de tu amor” (the cruel thorn of your love) suggest deep emotional wounds. The contrast between the joyful past, depicted through images of light, life, and a wholesome domestic scene, and the present full of deceit and disillusionment, enhances the narrative of a paradise lost. “Borracho de placer” (drunk with pleasure) contrasts with the narrator’s current state, indicating how past pleasures have turned into present pains.



Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) in historic Context

Even though the song was recorded in 1979, tango has historical roots deeply embedded in the Argentine culture, often reflecting the socio-economic and emotional climates of the times. During this period, Argentina faced political and economic turbulence. This context might have influenced Castillo, highlighting themes of disillusionment and betrayal, mirroring the public’s potential feelings towards their own societal disillusionments.



José González Castillo

José González Castillo was a significant Argentine playwright and lyricist, known for his impactful contributions to the tango genre.