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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.
Sol is a Tango written by José María Suñé and composed by José Nieso.
“Sol,” referring metaphorically to the sun and symbolically to a person vital to the singer’s life, encapsulates intense emotions of hope, nostalgia, and love. Through its lyrics, the song conveys a deep sense of longing and affection towards this central figure, reminiscent of the sun, which enriches the soul of the singer. The lyrics share a journey of emotions delivered through songs from distant lands, encapsulating the mingling of anticipation and the soothing essence of familiar love.
The term “Sol” symbolizes warmth, guidance, and life—attributes given to a beloved figure in this tango. Phrases like “radiante sol de mi alma” (radiant sun of my soul) give a sense of deep personal connection and reliance on this person for emotional sustenance. The use of natural imagery in describing emotions illustrates the indispensability and ubiquity of the loved one in the singer’s life. The repetitive yearning to fill their “emoción” and “pensamiento” with songs symbolizes filling life with joy and color through their presence, highlighting an intimate spiritual connection.
Recorded in 1945 Argentina, “Sol” emerges in a turbulent historical backdrop marked by dramatic social and political changes. Post-World War II, Argentina was navigating a new political era which would soon usher in Juan Domingo Perón’s presidency. In this atmosphere, Tango often expressed the common people’s sentiments, reflecting a mixture of nostalgia for what was and hope for what could be. Suñé’s lyrics, enshrining hope and eschewing sorrow (“si una pena se llega asomar ya verás como muere de envidia nomás”), mirror this collective yearning for brighter days amidst the lingering shadows of the past.
José María Suñé was a renowned Argentine poet and lyricist, particularly noted for his contributions to the Tango genre.