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Uno y uno

Uno y uno is a Tango written by Julio Pollero and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1947. The Tango Uno y uno is written by Julio Pollero, Francini-Pontier has recorded Uno y uno with the singer Raúl Berón.
“Uno y Uno,” or “One and One,” dances through the air with a soulful embrace, the tango of longing and connection. In this heartfelt composition, each note represents two souls intertwined, expressing both individual essence and united passion. The music embodies the delicate balance of solitude and togetherness, whispering the timeless dance of love between singular hearts.

Tango

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Raúl Berón

Singer

Lorenzo Traverso

Author

Julio Pollero

Composer

1947/8/13

Date

Raúl Berón
Raúl Berón
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Uno y uno

This is the translation of the Tango “Uno y uno” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Uno y uno” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Uno y uno

Hace rato que te juno

que sos un gil a la gurda,

pretencioso cuando curda,

engrupido y charlatán.

Se te dio vuelta la taba,

hoy andás hecho un andrajo;

has descendido tan bajo

que ni bolilla te dan.



¿Qué quedó de aquel jailefe

que en el juego del amor

decía siempre: ‘Mucha efe

me tengo pa’ tayador’?

¿Dónde están aquellos briyos

y de vento aquel pacoy,

que disqueabas, poligriyo,

con las minas del convoy?



¿Y esos jetras tan costosos,

funyi y tarros de un color,

que de puro espamentoso

los tenías al por mayor?

¿Y esas grelas que engrupido

te tenían con su amor?

¿No manyás que vos has sido

un mishé de lo mejor?



Se acabaron esos saques

de cincuenta ganadores;

ya no hay tarros de colores

ni almuerzos en el Julien.

Ya no hay paddock en las carreras,

y hoy, si no te ve ninguno,

te acoplás con uno y uno…

¡Qué distinto era tu tren!

English lyrics of the Tango "Uno y uno"

It’s been a while since I realized

that you’re a fool, through and through,

pretentious when drunk,

arrogant and a chatterbox.

Your luck has turned,

now you wander like a rag;

you’ve fallen so low

that nobody notices you anymore.

What remains of that sharp dresser

who in the game of love

always said, “I trust greatly

in my charm’?

Where are those glimmers

and that easy money,

that you bragged, crafty one,

with the ladies of the group?

And those expensive tattoos,

hats and colored glasses,

that you had in abundance

because they were horrendously fashionable?

And those girls who, deceitfully,

held you with their love?

Don’t you understand that you have been

one of the best pretenders?

Those tricks of fifty winners are over;

no more colorful glasses

nor lunches at Julien.

No paddocks at the races anymore,

and today, if no one sees you,

you pair up one by one…

How different was your style!

Uno y uno by Lorenzo Traverso

Uno y uno is a Tango written by Lorenzo Traverso and composed by Julio Pollero.



Story behind the Tango “Uno y uno”

The lyrics of “Uno y uno” depict the poignant tale of a man whose fortunes have reversed. Once flamboyant and successful, especially in matters of love and wealth, he now finds himself ignored and diminished. Through a conversational and introspective narrative, the protagonist reflects on his past glories and current miseries, highlighting a stark transformation from a lively, admired individual to someone who is barely recognized and has lost his former charm and vitality.



Symbolism of Uno y uno

The recurring theme of gambling and luck in “Uno y uno” serves as a powerful metaphor for the unpredictability of life and fate. The protagonist’s lament over his “turned table” symbolizes how fortunes can change swiftly, leaving one to adapt to new realities. The extravagant items he once owned, described with vivid colors and exuberance, symbolize the heights from which he has fallen. The reference to engaging ‘one by one’ (“uno y uno”) instead of in a crowd as he used to, accentuates his loneliness and disconnection from the society that once celebrated him.



Uno y uno in Historic Context

Recorded in 1947 in Argentina, “Uno y uno” reflects the socio-economic conditions of post-World War II Argentina. This was a period marked by political upheaval and social changes, where the fluctuating fortunes of individuals often mirrored the instability of the country. The Tango, deeply rooted in Argentinian culture, serves as a vehicle expressing personal stories against this broader backdrop, often with themes of loss, nostalgia, and the harsh realities of life.



Lorenzo Traverso

Lorenzo Traverso was a notable lyricist in the Tango scene, known for his poignant and reflective lyrics that often delve deep into personal and social issues.