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Soledad la de Barracas

Soledad la de Barracas is a Tango written by Roberto Garza and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1945. The Tango Soledad la de Barracas is written by Roberto Garza, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Soledad la de Barracas with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
The name “Soledad la de Barracas” translates to “Solitude of Barracas” in English. This evocative title paints a vivid picture of a lonely figure navigating the winding streets of Barracas, a historic barrio in Buenos Aires. The music captures the essence of solitude mingled with nostalgia, evoking the spirit of distant echoes and whispered stories of the city’s past.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Roberto Garza

Composer

1945/9/6

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Soledad la de Barracas recorded by other Orchestras

Soledad la de Barracas recorded by other Orchestras

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Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/7/5 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte
Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/9/6 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz
Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/5/30 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno
Soledad la de Barracas – 1968/1/1 – Jose Basso – Luis Correa

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Soledad la de Barracas

This is the translation of the Tango “Soledad la de Barracas” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Soledad la de Barracas” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Soledad la de Barracas

Aunque no tuve colegio
a nadie supe faltar.
Hoy ando medio animado
con unos tragos de más.
Es que evocando el pasado
se me dio por festejar.
Como no tengo costumbre
media copa me hace mal.

Disculpen si me he pasado.
No me gusta importunar,
pero charlo demasiado
cuando tomo un par de tragos
y me da por recordar.
La cosa fue por Barracas.
La llamaban Soledad.
No hubo muchacha más guapa…
Soledad, la de Barracas,
que me trajo soledad.

Para servirlos, Vallejo,
bastante mayor de edad.
Conozco mejores días
y supe andar en señor.
Uno está abajo o arriba
según mande el corazón.
Todo ha cambiado en mi vida
por una historia de amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Soledad la de Barracas"

Though I never went to school
I never wronged anyone.
Today I’m a bit lively
having had a few drinks.
It’s that recalling the past
made me want to celebrate.
Since I’m not used to it
just half a glass hits me hard.

Forgive me if I’ve gone too far.
I don’t like to bother,
but I talk too much
when I have a couple of drinks
and get caught up in memories.
It happened down in Barracas.
They called her Soledad.
There was no girl more lovely…
Soledad, from Barracas,
who brought me loneliness.

At your service, Vallejo,
quite old in years.
I’ve seen better days
and knew how to be a gentleman.
One is down or up
as the heart commands.
Everything has changed in my life
because of a love story.

Soledad la de Barracas by Carlos Bahr

Soledad la de Barracas is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Roberto Garza.

Story behind the Tango Soledad la de Barracas

The lyrics of “Soledad la de Barracas” tell a tale of reminiscence and regret, centered around the narrator’s memories of a woman named Soledad from the neighborhood of Barracas. The narrator reflects on his younger days, his experiences with love, and the loneliness (“soledad” in Spanish also means “loneliness”) that this particular woman brought into his life. Evoking feelings of nostalgia and sorrow, the song delves into the narrator’s personal history, revealing a deep emotional connection to Soledad and the pain associated with her memory.



Symbolism of Soledad la de Barracas

The tango employs various symbols to deepen its emotional impact. The mention of “unos tragos de más” (a few drinks too many) suggests an attempt to numb the pain or perhaps to fuel the courage needed to delve into painful memories. Soledad, whose name itself means loneliness, becomes a symbol of the love that leads to isolation. Furthermore, the mention of Barracas, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires known for its working-class roots, adds a layer of authenticity and paints a vivid backdrop of the narrator’s storyline, highlighting societal and personal struggles.



Soledad la de Barracas in historic Context

Written in 1945, shortly after World War II, “Soledad la de Barracas” emerges during a period dense with global and local changes. Argentina itself was undergoing significant transitions, with Juan Domingo Perón rising to power in 1946. The tango, a genre deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Argentina, served as a reflective mirror for its people, often addressing themes of love, loss, and existential contemplation. The setting of Barracas and its historical connotation as a working-class neighborhood foreground the song’s alignment with the common man’s love stories and hardships.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was an influential Argentine tango lyricist, known for his poignant and evocative contributions to the genre. His works often delve into themes of love, sorrow, and human experiences, capturing the essence of Argentine culture.