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Viejo rincón

Viejo rincón is a Tango written by Raúl De Los Hoyos and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1955. The Tango Viejo rincón is written by Raúl De Los Hoyos, Héctor Varela has recorded Viejo rincón with the singer Argentino Ledesma.
“Viejo rincón,” meaning “Old Corner,” invites a journey into the echoes of a forgotten past. This piece captures the fading whispers of memories that linger in a small, dusty corner, where time seems to pause. Through its melodies, it conjures nostalgia and longing for moments that once brimmed with life, now softly cradled in shadowed repose.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Argentino Ledesma

Singer

Roberto Lino Cayol

Author

Raúl De Los Hoyos

Composer

1955/10/7

Date

Argentino Ledesma
Argentino Ledesma
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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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
Viejo rincon – 1985/1/1 – Jose Basso – Gloria Diaz
Viejo rincon – 1955/10/7 – Hector Varela – Argentino Ledesma
Viejo rincon – 1926/7/1 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – 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 told me that she loved me;

den of a hundred nights of fandango

that still live in my memory…

Oh, alley of shady caferatas

who were masters of the mandolin!

Where is my tin garçonniere,

witness of my love and her betrayal?

Today I return to the neighborhood I left

and ringing it makes me sad…

I no longer have my dear mother,

my shack is a ruin; everything is over.

Because foolishly, I believed,

for her I gave my whole life…

My faith too turned into a shanty

and I only feel ruins throbbing within me.

From a tango’s sway

life springs to love;

from a tango’s sway

they betray us.

When you break in a sit-down

bringing your little face close to mine,

I feel that in the blaze of some tango

my blood will burn on the best day.

Old corner of shady caferatas,

who were masters of the mandolin,

where is my tin garçonniere,

shabby love-nest that was my downfall?

To the sound of the bellows, a violin plays

in the setting of a tavern

and in a love-nest just around the corner

the masters seize the tempting tango.

Why dream? Why did I return

to the alley of my loves,

to relive the harm of those women,

their laughter, their caresses, the farce of their love?

From a tango’s sway

life springs to love;

from a tango’s sway

they betray us.

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

The lyrics of “Viejo rincón” translate to “Old Corner” in English, depicting a nostalgic and melancholic return to a place of significant personal history. The protagonist revisits the neighborhood of his youth, where his earliest experiences with love and betrayal unfolded, framed by the rhythms of tango that played a crucial role in his formative years. The narrative captures a poignant blend of fond memories and painful realizations, as the locales that once brimmed with life now echo the desolation and changes brought about by time and circumstances.



Symbolism of Viejo rincón

The “Old Corner” represents more than just a physical space; it symbolizes a pivotal moment in life where past and present collide, evoking a profound sense of longing and loss. Tango, both in its musical form and as a dance, is repeatedly associated with the dynamics of love and betrayal. Phrases like “De un tango el vaivén / da vida a un amor; / de un tango al vaivén / nos hacen traición” highlight how the sway of the tango gives life to love but also leads to deception. The crumbling “garçonniere de lata”, or tin bachelor pad, serves as a focal symbol of lost love and betrayal, emphasizing the fleeting and often illusory nature of affection.



Viejo rincón in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1955, “Viejo rincón” emerged during a period when Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes. The nostalgic undertones and melancholic recall of simpler, albeit complicated, times reflect a common societal sentiment towards the past, viewed through the lens of current hardships. This historical context enriches the song, offering insights into the personal impacts of wider cultural shifts.



Roberto Lino Cayol

Roberto Lino Cayol was an Argentine tango lyricist known for his poignant and evocative lyrics that often explore themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.