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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.
Tata llevame p’al centro is a Tango written by Enrique Maroni and composed by Félix Scolati Almeyda.
Enrique Maroni’s “Tata llevame p’al centro” captures the voice of a young woman expressing her frustration with her mundane suburban life and longing for the excitement of the urban center. The lyrics convey a yearning for escape from the repetitive domestic chores—cooking and going to the marketplace—which she describes in a colloquial and somewhat exasperated tone. The repeated request to her father, “Tata, llevame pa’ l centro,” or “Dad, take me downtown,” serves as a chorus around which her dreams of a luxurious, carefree life circle.
The song is rich in emblematic imagery related to aspirations for a higher social status and the comforts that money can buy. For instance, the “apartamento con pufis y divanes” (apartment with peewit and divans) symbolizes luxury, while the “chaiselonge con ciertopelo granate” (chaise lounge with a certain maroon velvet) portrays a posh lifestyle far removed from her current drudgery. The transition from a utilitarian life to one of idle pleasure, represented by lounging and consuming material luxuries, hints at a critique of class differences and materialistic desires within Argentine society.
The tango was recorded in 1957, a period in Argentinian history marked by political upheaval and social changes. The movement from rural areas to urban centers was common, as people searched for better opportunities and living conditions, mirrored in the protagonist’s plea to leave her mundane life for the city. This tango, therefore, can be seen as a reflection of the societal shift and the growing fascination with urban life and modernity seen in Buenos Aires at the time.
Enrique Maroni was a renowned Argentine poet and lyricist of the early 20th century. He is notably recognized for his contributions to the genre of Tango, often infusing his compositions with vibrant social narratives.