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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.
Shusheta (El aristócrata) is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Juan Carlos Cobián.
The story of “Shusheta (El aristócrata)” portrays the bygone days of a once-charming aristocrat from Buenos Aires. The persona depicted in the tango was known by everyone on Calle Florida, characterized by his distinctive attire of spats, top hat, and cane. In his youth, he was a notable Don Juan, radiating elegance at the Jockey Club, always sporting a carnation in his lapel.
The lyrics narrate how this aristocratic figure led a life filled with social commitments, becoming a sought-after heartthrob—winning over the hearts at various gatherings and elegantly driving through Palermo. The mention of locations like Petit Salón and ‘Armenonville’ brings forth the vibrant social scenes once witnessed by our subject, but which are now only faint memories in his heart as he clings to the residues of a glorious past.
The song uses elements like the “galera” (top hat), “bastón” (cane), and “polainas” (spats) symbolizing the elegance and status of the protagonist. The “clavel” (carnation) in his lapel highlights his romantic nature, emblematic of a bygone era of chivalry and beauty. Each symbol encapsulates the glory that once defined him but eventually faded into mere memories. The repetitive scene of him being watched by everyone as he paraded down Calle Florida demonstrates a societal recognition of his conspicuous character.
Phrases like “tiempos del Petit Salón” and references to “sección Champán Tango del ‘Armenonville'” use specific locations to evoke a vivid sense of the aristocratic social circles of Buenos Aires. These places were real social landmarks where the high society of Buenos Aires would gather, adding both historical and emotional weight to the lyrics.
“Shusheta (El aristócrata)” recorded in 1963, presents a nostalgic reminiscence of an old Buenos Aires that was undergoing transformation during the 20th century. The tango emerges as a bittersweet homage to the glamorous lifestyles that marked the early 1900s, a time when Buenos Aires was known as the “Paris of South America” because of its vibrant cultural scene. The lyrics serve as a historical document that captures the changing societal structures and the fading of certain aristocratic ways in the wake of modernization.
The song, by being recorded in the 60s, also reflects the burgeoning influence of newer musical and cultural movements which were gradually replacing the older, more traditional tango scenes, echoing a sense of a time truly gone.
Enrique Cadícamo was a prominent Argentine poet and tango lyricist, celebrated for his poignant and evocative lyrics that often captured the essence of Buenos Aires’ societal narratives.