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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Sentimiento gaucho is a Tango written by Juan Andrés Caruso and composed by Rafael Canaro.
The lyrics of “Sentimiento gaucho” narrate a poignant story set in an old storehouse on Paseo Colón. Here, a sorrowful, drunk man shares his heartbreaking tale of love and betrayal with the narrator. The central theme of the song revolves around the suffering and forgiveness that comes with unrequited love. A woman he deeply loved abandoned him for another man, yet despite the pain, the protagonist expresses the readiness to forgive, highlighting the complex nature of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
The title “Sentimiento gaucho” translates to “Gaucho Feeling” in English, invoking the rugged, stoic imagery traditionally associated with the gaucho, an emblematic figure of the Argentine and Uruguayan plains. This embodies the essence of enduring silently in the face of personal suffering. The use of locations like the old storehouse on Paseo Colón adds a layer of authenticity and grounding, symbolizing places of loss and forgotten dreams. Phrases such as “el trébol de olor que perfuma al que la vida le va a arrancar” symbolize the enduring scent of memories that linger even when the object of affection has caused pain, much like clover which continues to fragrance the air even when it is being removed from its roots.
The Tango was recorded on August 11, 1965, a period rich in the cultural blossoming of Argentine tango that often explored themes of despair, nostalgia, and profound human emotions through its lyrics and melodies. “Sentimiento gaucho” reflects not only personal heartache but also resonates with the collective feeling of nostalgia and the resilience required in face of life’s hardships, familiar to many during this era in Argentina.
Juan Andrés Caruso was a prolific lyricist in the early 20th century whose work primarily revolved around the themes of love, loss, and betrayal in the cultural context of tango music.