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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.
Tangueando te quiero is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by Carlos di Sarli.
The Tango “Tangueando te quiero” is a heartfelt ode to the city of Buenos Aires and the quintessential emotions wrapped in the traditional Tango dance and music. Marcó expresses a profound longing for the era when Tango was the heartbeat of Buenos Aires, now overshadowed by other musical styles like boleros. The lyrics reflect a conversation between the singer and the bandoneón, an iconic Tango instrument, questioning the disappearance of the classic Tango spirit from the neighborhoods.
The title “Tangueando te quiero” translates to “Tangoing, I love you,” where the act of dancing Tango serves as a profound declaration of love for the culture and traditions of Buenos Aires. The recurring imagery of dance and music symbolizes life’s rhythms and the inevitable changes that come with time. Marcó uses motifs like the “bandoneón” and “canyenguear,” a slang for a certain style of Tango dance, as symbols of cultural identity and nostalgia. The juxtaposition of love, pain, and longing runs deep, underscoring the complex emotions tied to cultural shifts and personal memories.
Released during a time of significant change in Argentina, “Tangueando te quiero” reflects the sociocultural shifts happening in 1967. During this period, diverse international music styles increasingly influenced Argentina’s local music scene. This Tango is both a defiance and a lament—defiance against the fading traditional Tango in popular culture, and a lament for the golden days of Tango that Marcó cherished. His reference to changes in local music preferences from Tango to boleros highlights this transition, representing a broader cultural shift within Argentine society.
Héctor Marcó was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his deep connection with the Tango genre.