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Viejo rincón

Viejo rincón is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1930. The Tango Viejo rincón is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, Carlos Gardel has recorded Viejo rincón with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol.
“Viejo rincón,” or “Old Corner” in English, is a musical piece that whispers tales from forgotten alleys. It captures the essence of nostalgia, where faded memories dance in the shadows of time-worn streets. This melody invites listeners to rediscover the charm of once-vibrant places that remain etched in the heart’s quietest recesses.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol

Singer

Roberto Lino Cayol

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1930/9/30

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Viejo rincón recorded by other Orchestras

Viejo rincón recorded by other Orchestras

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Viejo rincon – 1953/4/14 – Alfredo De Angelis – Oscar Larroca
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Viejo rincon – 1955/10/7 – Hector Varela – Argentino Ledesma
Viejo rincon – 1926/7/1 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental
Viejo rincon – 1925/1/1 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Jose Ricardo
Guillermo Barbieri
Viejo rincon – 1930/12/5 – Carlos Gardel – Dir. Francisco Canaro
Viejo rincon – 1930/9/30 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Jose Maria Aguilar
Angel Domingo Riverol
Viejo rincon – 1925/1/1 – Francisco Canaro – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Viejo rincón

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

Letra del Tango Viejo rincón

Viejo rincón de mis primeros tangos,

donde ella me batió que me quería;

guarida de cien noches de fandango

que en mi memoria viven todavía.. .

¡Oh, callejón de turbios caferatas

que fueron taitas del mandolión!

¿Dónde estará mi garçonniere de lata,

testigo de mi amor y su traición?



Hoy vuelvo al barrio que dejé

y al campanearlo me da pena…

No tengo ya mi madrecita buena,

mi rancho es una ruina; ya todo se acabó.

Porque creí loco de mí,

por ella di mi vida entera…

También mi fe se convirtió en tapera

y sólo siento ruinas latir dentro de mí.



De un tango el vaivén

da vida a un amor;

de un tango al vaivén

nos hacen traición.



Cuando te quiebras en una sentada

juntando tu carita con la mía,

yo siento que en la hoguera de algún tango

se va a quemar mi sangre el mejor día.

Viejo rincón de turbios caferatas,

que fueron taitas del mandolión,

¿dónde estará mi garçonniere de lata,

bulín mistongo que fue mi perdición?

Del fuelle al son, suena un violín

en el tablao de una cantina

y en un bulín que está al doblar la esquina

los taitas aprovechan el tango tentador.

¿Pa qué soñar? ¿Pa qué volví

al callejón de mis quereres,

a revivir el mal de esas mujeres,

sus risas, sus caricias, la farsa de su amor?



De un tango el vaivén

da vida a un amor;

de un tango al vaivén

nos hacen traición.

English lyrics of the Tango "Viejo rincón"

Old corner of my first tangos,
where she revealed she loved me;
den of a hundred nights of fandango
that still live in my memory…
Oh, alley of shady café hounds,
who were masters of the mandolin!
Where is my tin garçonnière,
witness to my love and her betrayal?

Today I return to the neighborhood I left
and ringing it brings sorrow…
I no longer have my good mother,
my home is a ruin; it’s all over now.
Because foolishly, I believed,
for her I gave my whole life…
Even my faith turned into a deserted pile
and now I only feel ruins throbbing within me.

From a tango’s sway
a love comes to life;
from a tango’s sway
we are betrayed.

When you break into a seated pose
bringing your face close to mine,
I feel that in the fire of some tango
my blood will burn on the best day.
Old corner of shady café hounds,
who were masters of the mandolin,
where is my tin garçonnière,
the shabby love nest that was my downfall?

To the sound of an accordion, a violin plays
in the stage of a tavern
and in a dingy room just around the corner
the tough guys take advantage of the enticing tango.
Why dream? Why did I return
to the alley of my desires,
to relive the harm of those women,
their laughter, their caresses, the farce of their love?

From a tango’s sway
a love comes to life;
from a tango’s sway
we are betrayed.

Viejo rincón by Roberto Lino Cayol

Viejo rincón is a Tango written by Roberto Lino Cayol and composed by Raúl de los Hoyos.



Story behind the Tango Viejo rincón

“Viejo rincón” translates to “Old Corner” in English, capturing the essence of a nostalgic place filled with personal history and memories. Roberto Lino Cayol uses this tango to delve into the recollection of a space where his earliest tango experiences unfolded, intertwined with expressions of love and eventual betrayal. The lyrics poignantly reflect on the changes that time brings, mourning both personal loss and the physical transformation of his once-familiar neighborhood.



Symbolism of Viejo rincón

The use of the “old corner” as a central motif symbolizes a place of origin and emotional depth, where past experiences and memories converge. Cayol emphasizes the transformation of this symbol from a sanctuary of love into a landscape of ruins, mirroring his internal emotional devastation. Phrases like “mi rancho es una ruina; ya todo se acabó” (my ranch is a ruin; everything is over) and “sólo siento ruinas latir dentro de mí” (I only feel ruins beating inside me) highlight this decay, using physical deterioration as a metaphor for his emotional state.



Viejo rincón in historic Context

Recorded in 1930, “Viejo rincón” emerges during a pivotal era in Argentine history, characterized by significant social and political changes. This period saw the rise of tango music as a voice of the urban lower classes, expressing the struggles and sentiments of everyday people. The socioeconomic context of Buenos Aires in the 1930s provides a backdrop to the tango, reflecting the hardships and instabilities faced by the residents. This setting enhances the themes of disillusionment and betrayal found in the lyrics, as many individuals felt abandoned by the rapid urbanization and modernization of their city.



Roberto Lino Cayol

Roberto Lino Cayol was a notable Argentine lyricist and tango composer, known for his poignant and reflective style, exemplified in “Viejo rincón.”