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Un cacho ‘e tango

Un cacho ‘e tango is a Tango written by Alfredo De Angelis and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1952. The Tango Un cacho ‘e tango is written by Alfredo De Angelis, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Un cacho ‘e tango with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Un cacho ‘e tango” translates to “A Bit of Tango” in English. This title suggests a small but poignant piece, capturing the essence and emotion of a tango in just a snippet. It’s a fleeting dance of passion and nostalgia, where each note weaves a story, inviting the listener to experience a moment of Argentine soul.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Francisco Amor

Author

Alfredo De Angelis

Composer

1952/5/30

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Un cacho 'e tango

This is the translation of the Tango “Un cacho ‘e tango” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Un cacho ‘e tango” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Un cacho 'e tango

A mí dame un cacho ´e tango
D´esos de la guardia vieja
Que te entraban por la oreja
Derechito al corazón…
Con percantas de alto vuelo
Con casitas viejas, chatas,
Y con tauras de alpargatas
Llorando en el bodegón.

A mí dame un tango d´esos
Con su patente de tango,
Que aunque digan que es guarango
Tiene adentro… ¡un no sé qué!…
Quizá lo cantó mi vieja
Cuando fregaba la ropa,
O yo, cuando estaba en copas
Alguna vez lo canté…

La cortada tenía su laguna
Y sus casas de lata, pintada
Con dos pinceladas de luna,
Y un farolito traidor
Que rompían a pedradas
Para esconder el amor.

Al girar su gangosa sonata
Chapaleando el barrial de la esquina,
Un organito ilumina
Al curdela soñador,
Que la música de un tango
Le hizo un cuento de mi flor.

Un gotán de piso ´e tierra
Con candiles amarillos,
Con perros, gallos y grillos
Ovillando el bacanal,
Y perdido entre las sombras
Sobre el deslinde orillero,
Dos que se juegan enteros
En las cruces del puñal.

A mí dame un cacho ´e tango
De bulines con goteras,
De cortinas bien diqueras
Y con ángeles bordaos,
Y en la cunita mistonga
Un malevo de juguete,
Que va fumando un chupete
Hasta quedarse amurao…

La cortada tenía su laguna
Con su canto, su amor y su luna,
Y en cada boca una cuna
Meciendo un tango llorón,
Un cacho ´e tango de aquellos
Se durmió en mi corazón…

English lyrics of the Tango "Un cacho 'e tango"

Give me a piece of old-time tango
Those from the old guard era
That would enter through the ear
Straight to the heart…
With high-flying dames
With old, flat houses,
And with tough guys in espadrilles
Weeping in the tavern.

Give me one of those tangos
With its authentic tango stamp,
That although they say it’s coarse,
It contains deep inside… a certain something!…
Perhaps my mother sang it
While scrubbing clothes,
Or I, when I was drinking,
Once sang it…

The alley had its pond
And tin houses painted
With two strokes of moonlight,
And a treacherous little lamp
Which they’d shatter with stones
To hide their love.

As it turned its creaky sonata
Splashing through the corner’s mud,
A street organ lights up
The dreaming beggar,
For the music of a tango
Told him a tale of my sweetheart.

A tango on a dirt floor
With yellow lamps,
With dogs, roosters, and crickets
Swirling in the revelry,
And lost among the shadows
On the outskirts,
Two betting everything
At the crossroads of the dagger.

Give me a piece of that tango
From rooms with leaking ceilings,
With grand draperies
And embroidered angels,
And in the humble cradle
A toy gangster,
Who’s sucking on a pacifier
Until he falls asleep amid the buzz…

The alley had its pond
With its song, its love, and its moon,
And in every mouth a cradle
Rocking a weeping tango,
A piece of those old tangos
Fell asleep in my heart…

Un cacho ‘e tango by Francisco Amor

Un cacho ‘e tango is a Tango written by Francisco Amor and composed by Alfredo De Angelis.



Story behind the Tango Un cacho ‘e tango

“Un cacho ‘e tango,” which can be translated as “A Piece of Tango,” is a lyrical tribute to the old-guard tango, reflecting a nostalgic yearning for the tangos of the past. The lyrics express a deep, emotional connection to the traditional elements of tango that resonate through memories and sensory experiences. Francisco Amor uses vivid imagery to evoke the settings and characters typical of early tango scenes, conveying a profound affection for this musical heritage.



Symbolism of Un cacho ‘e tango

This tango makes ample use of symbolism to deepen the emotional pull of the lyrics. The reference to the music entering “straight to the heart” symbolizes the profound emotional impact of traditional tango music. The imagery of “casitas viejas” (old small houses) and “tauras de alpargatas” (brave men in espadrilles) evoke a nostalgic, humble setting intrinsic to the folklore around the tango. Additionally, the “organito” (street organ) illuminating a “curdela soñador” (a dreaming tramp) reflects on how tango music serves as a beacon of light in otherwise dark, challenging times, offering an escape or solace.



Un cacho ‘e tango in historic Context

Recorded in 1952, “Un cacho ‘e tango” emerges during a period of significant cultural and political change in Argentina. The mid-20th century was marked by political upheaval and shifts towards modernization, which influenced the arts and especially tango. Francisco Amor’s longing for the tangos of the “guardia vieja” (old guard) not only reflects a resistance to the rapidly changing cultural landscape but also an effort to preserve the traditional values and aesthetics associated with the golden era of tango. This song can be seen as a bridge between preserving traditional folklore and embracing contemporary expressions.



Francisco Amor

Francisco Amor was an influential figure in tango music, known not only for his evocative lyrics but also for his deep connection to the traditional tango roots of Argentina.