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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 Francisco Canaro.
In “Sentimiento Gaucho,” the story unfolds in an old warehouse along Paseo Colón, a setting that hints at neglect and loss. The narrator encounters a disheveled, drunken man secluded in the corner, a visual representation of defeat and despair. This man, once swallowed by his sorrow and intoxication, shares his story of love lost and betrayal, revealing the depths of his torn soul. Through his confession, listeners are drawn into an emotive narrative of love, infidelity, and the painful endeavor to forgive.
The song uses rich symbolism and language to amplify the emotional intensity. The contrast between the physical and emotional states represented by the “dirty, ragged” man and his profound inner suffering underscores the disconnect between appearance and reality. The phrases such as “trébol de olor” (sweet clover) symbolize respect and love that persist despite the pain caused by the beloved. This enduring fragrance of clover, even when life tries to tear it apart, metaphorically portrays undying affection amidst suffering.
Written and located in Argentina in the 1960s, “Sentimiento Gaucho” reflects the social and cultural underpinnings of its time, where sentiments of passion, betrayal, and chivalrous notions of masculinity were deeply woven into the fabric of society. The term ‘gaucho’ itself, historically representing the skilled horsemen of the plains, in this context, might evoke an ideal of rugged individualism and stoic endurance in the face of hardship, resonating deeply with the emotional and cultural landscape of mid-20th-century Argentina.
Juan Andrés Caruso was a significant Argentine lyricist known for his impactful contributions to the genre of Tango, capturing complex human emotions through his poignant lyrics.