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Zorro gris

Zorro gris is a Tango written by Rafael Tuegols and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1957. Armando Pontier has recorded Zorro gris as an instrumental Tango.
“Zorro Gris,” or “Grey Fox,” captures the elegance and mystery of its namesake creature. With each note, it weaves a story of stealth and grace, reminiscent of moonlit nights and whispered secrets. The music enchants listeners, inviting them to dance in the twilight and embrace the allure of the shadows.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Francisco García Jiménez

Author

Rafael Tuegols

Composer

1957/9/30

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Zorro gris recorded by other Orchestras

Zorro gris recorded by other Orchestras

1957/9/30 – No me hablen de ella – Carlos di Sarli
1957/9/30 – Cuanta angustia – Carlos di Sarli
1957/9/30 – Que Dios me castigue (Que me castigue Dios) – Ricardo Tanturi
1957/9/30 – Salimos a bailar – Ricardo Tanturi
1957/9/30 – El torito – Armando Pontier
Zorro gris – 1973/12/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Zorro gris – 1969/9/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Zorro gris – 1952/7/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Oscar Larroca
Zorro gris – 1946/3/22 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental
Zorro gris – 1957/9/30 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Zorro gris

Cuantas noches fatídicas de vicio

tus ilusiones dulces de mujer,

como las rosas de una loca orgía

les deshojaste en el cabaret.

Y tras la farsa del amor mentido

al alejarte del Armenonville,

era el intenso frío de tu alma

lo que abrigabas con tu zorro gris.



Al fingir carcajadas de gozo

ante el oro fugaz del champán,

reprimías adentro del pecho

un deseo tenaz de llorar.

Y al pensar, entre un beso y un tango,

en tu humilde pasado feliz,

ocultabas las lágrimas santas

en los pliegues de tu zorro gris.



Por eso toda tu angustiosa historia

en esa prenda gravitando está.

Ella guardó tus lágrimas sagradas,

ella abrigó tu frío espiritual.

Y cuando llegue en un cercano día

a tus dolores el ansiado fin,

todo el secreto de tu vida triste

se quedará dentro del zorro gris.

English lyrics of the Tango "Zorro gris"

How many fateful nights of vice,
your sweet illusions as a woman,
like roses in a crazy orgy,
you plucked at the cabaret.

And behind the farce of feigned love,
as you left the Armenonville,
it was the intense cold of your soul
that you wrapped in your grey fur.

Pretending bursts of joyful laughter
at the fleeting gold of champagne,
you held back within your chest
a persistent desire to cry.

And thinking, between a kiss and a tango,
of your humble, happy past,
you hid the sacred tears
in the folds of your grey fur.

That’s why all your anguished story
lingers on that garment.
It kept your sacred tears,
it warmed your spiritual cold.

And when the awaited end
to your sorrows comes one near day,
all the secret of your sad life
will stay within the grey fur.

Zorro gris by Francisco García Jiménez

Zorro gris is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Rafael Tuegols.

Story behind the Tango Zorro gris

“Zorro gris,” translated to “Grey Fox,” is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of a woman’s disillusionment and sadness in the sparkling yet superficial world of a cabaret. The lyrics describe a woman who sacrificed her dreams and innocence, akin to despoiling beautiful roses during a wild orgy. It vividly portrays her emotional turmoil as she leaves Armenonville, cloaked not just in her grey fox fur but in the chilling coldness of her own soul. This Tango delves into her facade of happiness through forced laughter and the suppression of tears amid the transient luxury of champagne.

Symbolism of Zorro gris

The “grey fox” fur coat in the song is heavily symbolic, representing both a shield and a vessel. It shields her from the cold judgment of the world while holding her deepest sorrows and the spiritual chill that envelops her heart. The grey fox, a cunning and adaptable animal, here symbolizes her need to navigate a deceptive environment where appearances are paramount. The fur’s grey color signifies the moral ambiguity and the blurred lines between her real emotions and the facade she presents to the world.

Zorro gris in historic Context

Recorded in 1957, a period marked by political and social upheaval in Argentina, “Zorro gris” reflects the personal crises and social pretenses prevalent in Argentine society. The cabaret setting, likely referencing the real and famous Armenonville of Buenos Aires, serves as a microcosm of Argentina’s high society, known for its opulent but often superficial lifestyle. The tango, inherently melancholic and reflective, offers a lens to view the contrasting personal battles against the backdrop of a society obsessed with appearances.

Francisco García Jiménez

Francisco García Jiménez was a revered Argentine lyricist known for his rich contributions to the genre of Tango, exploring themes of love, society, and human emotions.