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Una historia más

Una historia más is a Tango written by José Basso and recorded by José Basso in 1961. The Tango Una historia más is written by José Basso , José Basso has recorded Una historia más with the singer Alfredo Del Rio.
“Una historia más,” meaning “One More Story,” evokes the dance of memories within its rhythm. Each note weaves tales of whispered longings and forgotten loves, capturing the essence of fleeting moments. Amidst the passionate sway of the melody, we find both the melancholy and beauty of life’s ever-repeating narratives.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Del Rio

Singer

Raúl Hormaza

Author

José Basso

Composer

1961/4/18

Date

Alfredo Del Rio
Alfredo Del Rio
José Basso
José Basso

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Una historia más

This is the translation of the Tango “Una historia más” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Una historia más” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Una historia más

Todo el barrio criticando contra mí se la pasaba,
que por qué no me casaba, que eso ya no puede ser.
Porque andaba en la garufa y era yo todo un demonio
le piantaba al matrimonio por el miedo a la mujer.
Cada rato mis hermanas, los muchachos de la orquesta:
“Por favor viví decente sin milongas ni café.”
Y siguiendo los consejos de toda la parentela
me engancharon una grela y al final me casorié.

Al principio, ¡qué dulzura!,
puros mimos, cariñitos,
me decia “cuchi cuchi”
y yo a ella “bomboncito”.
Todo iba viento en popa
hasta que un día al de la zurda
le dio por ponerse curda
y se acabo el cotillón.

Ahí nomás entró a tirarme los regalos del padrino,
con la olla de aluminio me emboco justo el melón.
Como a mí no me quedaba pa’ tirarle ni una cosa
me acerqué y le di una “torta” y el romance terminó.
Hoy estoy de nuevo en casa con la vieja bien tranquilo,
morfo, salgo y apoliyo y le doy al bodegón,
y al primero que me venga y me nombre al matrimonio,
¡lo juro por San Antonio que lo borro del padrón!

English lyrics of the Tango "Una historia más"

The whole neighborhood gossiping, they all went against me,
“Why wouldn’t I marry?”, they said, “this can’t go on.”
Because I was into nightlife, a devil through and through,
I shunned marriage, afraid of a wife’s screw.
My sisters, the boys in the band, every minute:
“Please live decently, no tangos or cafés.”
And heeding the advice of all my kin,
they hooked me up with a gal, and in the end, I married in.

At first, oh, what sweetness!
All caress, little tender kisses,
she’d say “cuchi cuchi”
and I to her “little sweetie.”
Everything was smooth sailing
until one day, my lefty lady
decided to get plastered
and the party was over.

Right then, she started throwing wedding gifts,
with the aluminum pot, she hit right on my head.
As I had nothing to throw back at her,
I approached and gave her a “slap,” and the romance was dead.
Today, I’m back home with dear old mom, quite calm,
I eat, go out, snooze, and hit the taverns,
and to anyone who comes and talks marriage to me,
I swear by Saint Anthony, I’ll erase him from the list!

Una historia más by Raúl Hormaza

Una historia más is a Tango written by Raúl Hormaza and composed by José Basso.



Story behind the Tango Una historia más

The lyrics of “Una historia más” encapsulate a narrative deeply rooted in the local culture of Argentina, particularly focusing on societal expectations, marriage, and personal freedom. The protagonist recounts their pressure to conform to societal norms, such as settling down and getting married, despite their enjoyment of a carefree, bohemian lifestyle. Their eventual surrender to these pressures leads to a short-lived marital bliss that quickly sours, prompting a return to their former life, now with a renewed appreciation for their independence.



Symbolism of Una historia más

The tango uses vivid imagery and objects as symbols to hint at deeper meanings. Terms like “la garufa” (fun-loving lifestyle) and “milongas ni café” (dance parties and social gatherings) symbolize the protagonist’s initial free-spirited life. The transformation through marriage and its subsequent fallout is metaphorically described through the exchange of “cuchi cuchi” and “bomboncito,” terms indicating endearment that later become merely ironic memories. The dramatic end of the marriage uses physical items like a “olla de aluminio” (aluminum pot), representing domestic life turned weapon, underscoring the hostility that ended the marital relationship.



Una historia más in historic Context

Released in 1961, “Una historia más” reflects a period in Argentine history where traditional values and modern freedoms were often at odds. The societal expectation evident in the narrative, urging marriage and condemning the bachelor lifestyle, captures the conservative aspects still prevalent during the early 60s in Argentina. The tango also subtly critiques these norms through the protagonist’s experience, emphasizing the personal turmoil and loss of freedom caused by yielding to societal pressures—issues that resonated widely during its time of release.



Raúl Hormaza

Raúl Hormaza was an influential figure in tango, with a knack for capturing the essence of Buenos Aires’ urban culture and its complexities in his lyrics.