Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Yuyo verde is a Tango written by and composed by Domingo Federico.
“Yuyo verde,” a heartfelt tango, paints a vivid picture of nostalgia and longing. The singer reflects on a past relationship, remembering the days spent together beneath the summer sky in a distant alleyway (“callejón… callejón… lejano… lejano…”). This setting is depicted as idyllic yet ephemeral, entwined with elements typical of tango’s vivid storytelling—light posts and doorways. The relationship, like many in tango narratives, is tinged with dreams that never came to fruition (“soñando en vano”). The use of terms like “un farol, un portón” provides a cinematic scene, capturing romance and separation, themes deeply rooted in the tango tradition.
The title “Yuyo verde” refers to the green weed, symbolizing resilience and the possibility of forgiveness and new beginnings. Throughout the song, the lyrics draw a parallel between the persistent growth of this “yuyo verde” and the unyielding nature of emotional memory and longing. “De tu país ya no se vuelve, ni con el yuyo verde del perdón” signifies an irreversible distance and a sense of loss. The “yuyo verde” potentially offers forgiveness yet underscores that some departures can never be reconciled. The repetitive imagery of “un farol, un portón” underscores a sense of timelessness and continuity, invoking an eternal dance between hope and heartache.
Composed in Buenos Aires in 1945, “Yuyo verde” emerges during a pivotal period in Argentine history. The end of World War II brought global changes and the nation itself was on the cusp of political transformation. This tango reflects the melancholy and uncertainty of those times, capturing the sentiments of a society accustomed to loss and longing. Tango as a genre often embodies the heart and soul of Buenos Aires, with its streets and corners symbolizing both romance and separation, mirroring real-life contexts. The mention of “un farol, un portón” reflects the typical urban landscape of Buenos Aires during this era, bringing a sense of familiarity yet underscoring the separation and distance that followed war and diaspora.
Domingo Federico was a notable tango composer and musician based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Renowned for his evocative compositions, he contributed significantly to the tango musical tradition in the mid-20th century.