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Temblando

Temblando is a Vals written by Alberto Acuña and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1979. The Vals Temblando is written by Alberto Acuña, Armando Pontier has recorded Temblando with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“Temblando,” meaning “Trembling” in English, is a piece that evokes a dance of emotions swaying in vulnerability. As the melody unfolds, it captures the essence of a heart quivering on the edge of desire. Each note resonates with the delicate balance between fear and passion, painting a vivid tapestry of longing and intensity.

Vals

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Charrúa (Gualberto Márquez)

Author

Alberto Acuña

Composer

1979/6/5

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Temblando recorded by other Orchestras

Temblando recorded by other Orchestras

1979/6/5 – La noche que te fuiste – Armando Pontier
1979/6/5 – No aflojes – Armando Pontier
1979/6/5 – Preparate pa-l domingo – Armando Pontier
1979/6/7 – Margo – Armando Pontier
1979/6/7 – Araca la cana – Armando Pontier
Temblando – 1944/3/30 – Anibal Troilo – Francisco Fiorentino
Temblando – 1944/4/26 – Pedro Laurenz – Carlos Bermudez
Temblando – 1979/6/5 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Goyeneche

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Temblando

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

Letra del Vals Temblando

Linda estaba la tarde en que la vide,

el patio de su rancho acomodando

y aunque guapo pa’todo me sentía,

no pude hablarle y me quedé temblando.



Estaba como nunca la había visto,

vestido livianito de zaraza,

con el pelo volcao sobre los hombros

era una virgen que encontré en la casa.



Ni ella ni yo, ninguno dijo nada,

con sus ojazos me siguió quemando,

dejó la escoba que tenía en la mano,

me quiso hablar y se quedó temblando.



Era el recuerdo del amor primero,

amor nacido en una edad temprana,

como esas flores rústicas del campo

que nacen de la noche a la mañana.



Amor que está oculto en los adobes

de su rancho paterno tan sencillo

y en la corteza del ombú del patio

escrito con la punta del cuchillo.



Me di vuelta pisando despacito,

como quien desconfía de una trampa,

envolviendo recuerdos y emociones

entre las listas de mi poncho pampa.



No sé que me pasó, monté a caballo

y me fui galopiando a ríenda suelta,

con todos los recuerdos y emociones

que en las listas del poncho saqué envueltas.



Linda estaba la tarde en que la vide,

el patio de su rancho acomodando.

La tarde en que guapo me sentía

no pude hablarle y me quedé temblando.

English lyrics of the Vals "Temblando"

The afternoon was lovely when I saw her,

arranging the courtyard of her ranch,

and although I felt brave for everything,

I could not speak and was left trembling.

She looked unlike I had ever seen her before,

dressed lightly in muslin,

with hair cascading over her shoulders,

she was a virgin I found at home.

Neither she nor I said anything,

with her big eyes she continued to scorch me,

she dropped the broom she held,

wanted to speak and stood trembling.

It was the memory of a first love,

love born at an early age,

like rustic field flowers

that bloom overnight.

Love hidden in the adobe walls

of her simple paternal ranch

and in the bark of the courtyard’s ombu tree,

carved with the tip of a knife.

I turned around walking softly,

as one wary of a trap,

wrapping up memories and feelings

inside the stripes of my pampa poncho.

I don’t know what happened, I mounted my horse

and galloped away unrestrained,

with all the memories and feelings

wrapped inside the stripes of the poncho.

The afternoon was beautiful when I saw her,

arranging the courtyard of her ranch.

The afternoon I felt brave

I could not speak and was left trembling.

Temblando by Charrúa (Gualberto Márquez)

Temblando is a Tango written by Charrúa (Gualberto Márquez) and composed by Alberto Acuña.



Story behind the Tango Temblando

The song “Temblando” recounts a poignant moment of rekindled youthful love, manifesting suddenly and unexpectedly. The lyrics describe a vivid scene where the speaker sees a past love, now a radiant young woman, arranging her home yard. Despite feeling confident in many aspects of his life, the speaker is overwhelmed by his emotions and rendered speechless, trembling at the sight of her. This encounter stirs deep memories and feelings, leading to a reflective, emotional escape on horseback, wrestling with the resurgence of past love.



Symbolism of Temblando

The use of physical trembling, or ‘temblando,’ symbolizes the visceral, uncontrollable nature of deep emotional responses. The rustic environment, including the adobe walls and the patagonian poncho, emphasize a return to roots and simplicity, contrasting with the complexity of human emotions. The woman’s lightweight zaraza dress and her actions suggest a sense of purity and authenticity, intensifying the speaker’s emotional reaction. The tango conveys the profound impact of first love, often idealized and forever cherished in memory.



Temblando in historic Context

“Temblando” was penned in 1979, a time when Argentina was under a military dictatorship known for its harsh regime. This context of suppression and fear contrasts with the personal and intimate liberty expressed in the song, where profound feelings break through societal constraints. The historical backdrop adds a layer of longing for not just personal lost love, but perhaps for a freer, more expressive time, echoing through the cultural essence of the tango itself.



Charrúa (Gualberto Márquez)

Charrúa (Gualberto Márquez), an Argentine lyricist, captured the essence of Argentine culture and personal emotion through his profound and evocative tangos.