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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.
Un tango para mi vieja is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Enrique Alessio.
“Un tango para mi vieja,” which translates to “A Tango for My Old Lady,” poignantly captures the deep affection and gratitude a child holds for their mother. This tango employs daily rituals, such as sharing a mate and a kiss, as metaphors for love and familial bonding. The song reflects a narrative where the mother, despite her son’s flaws and mistakes, including a drunken night, shows unconditional love and forgiveness. This unconditional support is celebrated through the medium of tango, adding a layer of cultural significance to the personal story.
The repeated mention of simple, intimate acts like sharing a “mate y un beso” (a mate and a kiss) symbolizes the everyday love and care that defines the mother’s relationship with her child. The cleanliness of clothes and prepared dinner upon the child’s return not only underline the mother’s dedication but also her role in creating a nurturing environment, depicted as a “sweet nest” without sorrow or forgetfulness. The metaphor of the sun, representing the mother’s love, brings warmth and life, highlighting the irreplaceable and sustaining nature of her love. This tango elevates these everyday actions to a divine level, referring to mothers with the reverent phrase “un cacho de Dios” (a piece of God), thus deeply embedding the cultural respect for motherhood within the lyrics.
Recorded on September 28, 1950, in Argentina, “Un tango para mi vieja” reflects a period when tango music was intertwined with the social and cultural fabric of Buenos Aires, encapsulating emotions and everyday stories through its melodies and lyrics. Post-World War II Argentina was marked by significant political and social changes, and tango music often served as a reflection of the common people’s sentiment, providing a comforting reminder of familial bonds and traditional values amid changing times.
Reinaldo Yiso was a prolific Argentine lyricist known for his significant contributions to the tango genre, crafting songs that often encapsulated themes of love, nostalgia, and social commentary.