Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ

Sombrerito

Sombrerito is a Tango written by Norberto Guzmán and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1944. The Tango Sombrerito is written by Norberto Guzmán, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Sombrerito with the singer Enrique Campos.
“Sombrerito,” meaning “Little Hat” in English, dances through the air like a whisper of nostalgia. It embodies the whimsical charm of a bygone era, where elegance sways beneath the shadowed rims of fedoras. Each note woven into the melody is a gentle nod to the past, evoking memories and dreams with every playful refrain.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Enrique Campos

Singer

Roberto Lambertucci

Author

Norberto Guzmán

Composer

1944/7/27

Date

Enrique Campos
Enrique Campos
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

Discover Other Orchestras

Miguel Caló – Antes del adios – 1965/1/1
Miguel Caló – Trapitos – 1946/3/15
Miguel Caló – Risque – 1959/1/1
Miguel Caló – Un tango para la historia – 1958/7/11
Miguel Caló – Trenzas – 1945/2/20
Julio De Caro – Mala pata – 1936/3/13
Julio De Caro – Maipo – 1953/4/10
Julio De Caro – Carbonada criolla – 1931/1/1
Julio De Caro – Tierra querida – 1927/1/1
Julio De Caro – Mala pinta (Mala estampa) – 1928/1/1
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – Los mareados – 1968/9/11
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – La tablada – 1968/8/5
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – Nocturno a mi barrio – 1969/7/30
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – Toda mi vida – 1968/8/5
Cuarteto Aníbal TROILO – La trampera – 1969/7/30
Aníbal Troilo – La cumparsita – (unknown date)
Aníbal Troilo – Frente al mar – 1963/4/23
Aníbal Troilo – Aguantate Casimiro – 1958/12/23
Aníbal Troilo – Soñar y nada mas – 1943/8/4
Aníbal Troilo – Tu pálido final – 1947/7/4

Recommended

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.

1944/7/27 – Si se salva el pibe – Ricardo Tanturi
1944/7/27 – Norma – Enrique Rodriguez
1944/7/28 – Motivo sentimental – Carlos di Sarli
1944/7/28 – Motivo sentimental – Carlos di Sarli
1944/7/25 – Solamente ella – Lucio Demare

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Sombrerito

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

Letra del Tango Sombrerito

Sombrerito azul marino
Con el ala requintada,
Que lucía de muchacho
En un tiempo que se fue.
Si te habrás echao campañas
En los años de estudiante,
Si te habrás pasado noches
En la esquina del café.

Hoy los dos estamos viejos
Sólo quedan los recuerdos,
¡Sombrerito coquetón!,
Se apagaron los fulgores
De aquellas fiestas de tango,
Bajo tu ala requintada
Ocultemos el dolor.

¡Sombrerito!,
Sombrerito coquetón.
¡Compañero!,
De mis noches de ilusión.
Que será
De aquella dulce muñequita,
De aquel cariño mío,
De mi primer amor.
Hoy que somos
Dos cositas del montón,
¡Recordemos!…
¡Sombrerito coquetón!

English lyrics of the Tango "Sombrerito"

Navy-blue little hat
With the fancy brim,
That I wore as a young man
In a time long passed.
How you must have seen campaigns
In my student years,
How you must have spent nights
On the café corner.

Today both of us are old,
Only memories remain,
Flirty little hat!
The brilliance has faded
From those tango parties,
Under your fancy brim
Let’s hide the pain.

Little hat!
Flirty little hat.
Companion!
Of my nights of illusion.
What became
Of that sweet little doll,
Of that love of mine,
Of my first love.
Now that we are
Just two things in the crowd,
Let’s remember!…
Flirty little hat!

Sombrerito by Roberto Lambertucci

Sombrerito is a Tango written by Roberto Lambertucci and composed by Norberto Guzmán.



Story behind the Tango Sombrerito

“Sombrerito,” with its nostalgic and evocative lyrics, delves into the nostalgic reminiscence of youth and early love, encapsulated through the metaphor of a cherished old hat. The song begins by painting a vivid picture of a navy blue hat with a stylish brim, a symbol of the narrator’s youthful exuberance and the vibrant life once lived. These memories are interlaced with imagery of student years, festive tango nights, and romantic encounters at neighborhood cafés, which are now nothing but distant memories.



Symbolism of Sombrerito

The “Sombrerito” or little hat, serves both as a literal object and a potent symbol, representing the passage of time and the changes it brings. Described with affection as “coquetón” (flirtatious or charming), the hat embodies the liveliness and charm of youth now faded. Each memory and emotion are carefully tucked under its “requintada” (stylish) brim, suggesting how we often keep our most cherished memories hidden, yet close to us. The phrase “ocultemos el dolor” (let’s hide the pain) underlines a shared desire to mask the aches of lost time and love, highlighting the human inclination to reminisce about the past with both fondness and a tinge of sorrow.



Sombrerito in historic Context

Written in 1944, amidst the backdrop of Argentina during World War II, “Sombrerito” may also reflect a collective nostalgia during times of global upheaval. Popular tango music of this era often provided an emotional escape and a way to preserve cultural identity. The implicit sadness and yearning for the past might also echo the societal sentiments of that period, when many faced uncertainty and change. While the song specifically does not mention war, the era’s influence is palpable in its wistful tone and themes of loss and remembrance.



Roberto Lambertucci

Roberto Lambertucci was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre. His works often evoke deep sentiment and capture the essence of Argentine culture.