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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 Carlos di Sarli in 1954. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) as an instrumental Tango.
“Royal Pigall (What Have You Done with My Love)” weaves its tale within the haunting melodies of its notes. The original Spanish title evokes a sense of longing and introspection, as if stepping into a grand, yet enigmatic ballroom where love once thrived. The music captures the essence of a lost romance, echoing the heart’s search for answers amid the shadows of memory.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José González Castillo

Author

Juan Maglio

Composer

1954/1/4

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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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

1954/1/4 – La cancion mas triste – Carlos di Sarli
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1954/1/5 – Picaneao – Osvaldo Pugliese
1954/1/5 – Porque no te tengo mas – Osvaldo Pugliese
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 are my dreams now gone,
My dreams of youth and joy, of love and delight?
What have you done with my happiness,
That now is just a painful mist?
Don’t you see that still I have my heart,
From all my disillusionment?

I know, in a little room,
Filled with light and life,
Not a shadow of sorrow,
And behind, a little altar
For my devotion
And with a child in the cradle,
Golden like my dream,
And so much laughter and so much sun
And there reigns as owners
Just you and I.
What have you done with so much joy?

It was all a lie,
All a vain illusion,
Nothing is left now
A lie was your love,
And a lie was your loyalty
Only your memory remains
And fixed in my dream
The cruel thorn of your love.

With nothing to expect, what could it be, but to forget…
Drunk with pleasure and with the song that eases my sentence,
I forget my sorrow and even your love.
What have you done with so much joy?…
It was all a lie, all a vain illusion,
Nothing is left now, a lie was your love,
And a lie was your loyalty, only the memory remains
And fixed in my dream the cruel thorn of your love.
What have you done with my love?

Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño) by Juan Maglio

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

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

The tango “Royal Pigall (Qué has hecho de mi cariño)” evokes a poignant tale of lost love and shattered dreams, encapsulating the essence of a personal and emotional journey marked by despair and reflection. The lyrics speak directly from the heart of a lover whose affection and past dreams have been unfulfilled, drowned in a sea of disillusionment. The narrative presents a retrospective lament over what was once an idyllic and hopeful vision of love and happiness that has been reduced to memories and painful illusions, resonating with the themes of betrayal and heartbreak.

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

The symbolism in the lyrics is rich and layered, portraying the disappearance of dreams and joy as shadows overtaking light, emphasizing themes of loss and despair. Phrases like “Que has hecho de mi cariño” (What have you done with my love) and “la cruel espina de tu amor” (the cruel thorn of your love) highlight the pain left by unfulfilled promises and illusions of loyalty. The “altarcito” (little altar) symbolizes devotion and sacredness that was once cherished in the relationship but has now become a relic of the past. The idea of being “borracho de placer” (drunk with pleasure) suggests a momentary escape from the agony caused, yet even these escapes are tinged with melancholy.

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

Created in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1954, the piece is set against the backdrop of a city known for its vibrant cultural life and deep-rooted traditions in tango as a musical form expressing the Argentine soul. During this era, Buenos Aires was a place where tango music flourished and served as a voice for the city’s working class, often exploring themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. The emotional gravitas of the lyrics reflects a time when social and economic factors added to personal despair, prompting listeners to resonate with the universal experiences of longing and unfulfilled desires.

About Juan Maglio

Juan Maglio was a prominent Argentine musician and composer known for his significant contributions to the tango genre, blending traditional styles with contemporary emotions, earning a special place in the annals of tango history.