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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.
Whisky is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by Héctor Marcó.
The lyrics of “Whisky” delve into the depths of heartbreak and the struggle of getting over a lost love. Marcó portrays a character who is acutely suffering from the absence of a loved one, expressing the profound pain and attempts to escape reality. The conversational tone, addressing someone directly believed to be drowning their sorrows in whisky, reveals an intimate insight into coping mechanisms used during emotional distress.
“Whisky” symbolizes an escape, a temporary relief from the emotional turmoil that the protagonist experiences. Marcó effectively uses this as a recurring motif, suggesting a sort of anesthesia for the soul’s sufferings. The act of consuming whisky serves not only as an attempt to wash away the memories but also as a metaphorical toast to resignation, signaling a need to endure the pain nonchalantly. Further, Marcó contrasts the act of drinking whisky with poignant memories that linger, pointing to the inneffectiveness of attempting to drown one’s sorrows in alcohol.
Tango, in 1965 Argentina, reflected societal attitudes where themes of machismo were prevalent, and emotions like pain and sorrow were often internalized. During this era, Tango lyrics commonly depicted narratives of unrequited love, betrayal, and emotional suffering, served alongside a call for resilience. Thus, “Whisky” resonates with the cultural backdrop of that time, advocating for enduring hardship with a facade of indifference, encapsulated in the metaphor of drinking whisky and the admonition to ‘sing and live.’
Héctor Marcó was a notable Argentine composer and lyricist, known for his contributions to the Tango genre.