Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel is the first tango singer - he recorded "Mi Noche Triste (My Sad Night) in 1916. On top of his beautiful voice he created a way to express tango and it is said that all the singers afterwards were influenced by him. Even Aníbal Troilo said that if he had a voice he wanted to be a singer like him, but instead he plays bandoneon imitating Gardel's voice.
He was a singer, composer, a movie actor, and was a international star at the time. He died in a plane crash in 1935 right when Buenos Aires was about to enter the Golden Age of tango.
Read his biography on wikipedia
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Even though Gardel didn't record with dancing orchestras, many of his repertoires are recorded by the dancing orchestras later and we still dance to them today. Below are some of the examples.
Listen to Carlos Gardel's hits that later dancing orchestras recorded
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Discography (chronological order)
1916
Mi Noche Triste (Lita) (My Sad Night (Lita))
Music: Samuel Castriota Lyrics: Pascual Contursi Translation: Alberto Paz1917
El Moro (The Dark Horse)
Music: Carlos Gardel & José Razzano Lyrics: J. Gutiérrez1918
Flor De Fango
Music: Augusto Gentile Lyrics: Pascual ContursiRecorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Oscar Larroca in 1951
Con Los Amigos (A Mi Madre) (With Those Friends (To My Mother)
Music: Carlos Gardel & Jose Razzano Lyrics: Sebastián Alfredo Robles Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
1919
De Vuelta Al Bulín
Music: José Martínez Lyrics: Pascual Contursi1920
Pobre Gallo Bataraz (Poor Rooster Bataraz)
Music: J. Ricardo Soria Lyrics: Adolfo C. Herschel Razzano1921
Maragata (Girl from Maragato)
Music: Francisco Martino Lyrics: Francisco Martino Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Margot (Margot)
Music: José Ricardo & Carlos Gardel 1919 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Edmundo Rivero, 1950Zorro Gris (Grey Fox)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Oscar Larroca in 1952La Tupungatina (Girl from Tupungato)
Music : Cristino Tapia Lyrics: Cristino TapiaRecorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1952El Pañuelito (The Little Hanckerchief)
Music: Juan de Dios Filiberto Lyrics: Gabino Coria Penaloza Translation: Walter KaneRecorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Jorge Maciel in 1959
La Copa Del Olvido (A Glass of Forgetting)
Music: Enrique Delfino 1921 Lyrics: Alberto Vaccarezza Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
1922
Tu Diagnóstico (Your Diagnosis)
Music: Jose Betinotti Lyrics: Jose Betinotti Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
La Cautiva (The Captured Girl)
Music: Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores Lyrics: Pedro Numa Córdoba
La Brisa (The Breeze) Watch 🎞 Una Noche De Poesía video!
Music: Francisco Canaro & Juan Canaro Lyrics: Juan Andrés Caruso Translation: Felipe & AyanoPatotero Sentimental (Sentimental Gangster)
Music: Manuel Jovés 1922 Lyrics: Manuel Romero Translation: Michael KrugmanLa Maleva
Music: Antonio Buglione Lyrics: Mario Pardo
1923
Mano A Mano (Fair and Square)
Music: Carlos Gardel & José Razzano Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Elaine Newton-BruzzaRosa de Otoño (Autumn Rose)
Music: Guillermo Barbieri Lyrics: José RialLa Mariposa (The Butterfly)
Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & AyanoLa Chacarera (The Farm Girl)
Music: Juan Maglio "Pacho" & José Servidio Lyrics: Juan Caruso Translation: Felipe & AyanoMi Refugio (My Refuge)
Music: Juan Carlos Cobián Lyrics: P. Numa Córdoba
El Huérfano (The Orphan)
Music: José Luis Padula Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoBuenos Aires (Buenos Aires)
Music: Manuel Jovés 1923 Lyrics: Manuel Romero Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Una Pena (A Pang)
Music: Adolfo Rosquellas 1923 Lyrics: Arturo Albert Translation: Derrick Del PilarTu Vieja Ventana (Your Old Window)
Music: Guillermo Barbieri Lyrics: Ambrosio RíoSobre El Pucho (Over The Cigarette)
Music: Sebastián Piana Lyrics: José González Castillo Translation: Felipe & Ayano1924
Príncipe (Prince)
Music: Anselmo Aieta & Rafael Tuegols 1924 Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez
Nunca Más (Never Again)
Music: Francisco Lomuto 1922 Lyrics: Oscar Lomuto Translation: Felipe & AyanoCascabelito (Little Jingle Bell)
Music: José Bohr 1924 Lyrics: Juan Andrés Caruso Translation: Michael KrugmanNo Le Digas Que La Quiero (Don't Tell Her That I Love Her)
Music: Enrique Delfino Lyrics: Alberto Vaccarezza Translation: Felipe & Ayano
La Mentirosa (Liar)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoTodo Corazón (All Heart)
Music: Julio De Caro Lyrics: José María Ruffet Translation: Felipe & Ayano
La Cumparsita (Si Supieras) (The Little Marching Band (If You Knew))
Music: Gerardo Matos Rodríguez Lyrics: Pascual Contursi & Enrique Maroni Translation: Alberto Paz
Griseta (Grisette) Watch Una Noche De Poesía video!
Music: Enrique Delfino Lyrics: José González Castillo Translation: Derrick Del Pilar1925
Galleguita (Spanish Girl)
Music: Horacio Pettorossi 1925 Lyrics: Alfredo Navarrine Translation: Felipe & AyanoSentimiento Gaucho (Gaucho's Feeling)
Music: Rafael Canaro & Francisco Canaro Lyrics: Juan CarusoCaminito Del Taller (On The Way To The Workshop)
Music: Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo 1925 Translation: Felipe & AyanoSilbando (Whistling)
Music: Sebastián Piana & Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: José González Castillo 1925 Translation: Alberto PazCicatrices (Scars)
Music: Adolfo Avilés Lyrics: Enrique Maroni Translation: Felipe & AyanoAdiós Para Siempre (Farewell Forever)
Music: José María Rizzuti Lyrics: Nolo López Translation: Felipe & AyanoPompas De Jabón (Soap Bubbles)
Music: Roberto Emilio Goyeneche Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Yo Te Bendigo (I Wish You Well)
Music: Juan de Dios Filiberto Lyrics: Juan Andrés Bruno Translation: Derrick Del PilarEl Bulín De La Calle Ayacucho (The Room On Ayacucho Street)
Music: José & Luis Servidio Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Leguisamo Solo (Only Leguisamo)
Music: Modesto Hugo Papúvero Lyrics: Modesto Hugo Papúvero Translation: Felipe & Ayano
1926
Trago Amargo (Bitter Drink)
Music: Rafael Iriarte Lyrics: Julio Navarrine Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Siga El Corso (Let The Parade Go On)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoNoches De Colón (Nights at Teatro Colón)
Music: Raúl de los Hoyos Lyrics: Roberto Cayol Translation: Felipe & AyanoJirón Porteño (Oro Muerto) (A Piece of Buenos Aires)
Music: Juan Raggi Lyrics: Julio Navarrine Translation: Felipe & AyanoA Media Luz (In Dimmed Light)
Music: Edgardo Donato Lyrics: Carlos Lenzi Translation: tanguito.co.ukEl Ciruja (The Surgeon)
Music: Ernesto de la Cruz Lyrics: Francisco Alfredo Marino Translation: Alberto PazBajo Belgrano (Lower Belgrano)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoGorriones (Sparrows)
Music: Eduardo Pereyra Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano
1927
Carnaval (Carnival)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Alberto PazLa Última Copa (The Last Drink)
Music: Francisco Canaro Lyrics: Juan Caruso Translation: Alberto PazUn Tropezón (A Stumble)
Music: Raúl de los Hoyos Lyrics: Luis Bayón Herrera Translation: Felipe & Ayano
A La Luz Del Candil
Music: Carlos V. Geroni Flores Lyrics: Julio Navarrine
Amurado (Abandoned)
Music: Pedro Maffia & Pedro Laurenz Lyrics: José de Grandis Translation: Alberto Paz
Alma De Loca (Crazy Soul)
Music: Guillermo Cavazza Lyrics: Jacinto Font Translation: Felipe & Ayano
La Gayola (The Cage)
Music: Rafael Tuegols Lyrics: Armando Tagini Translation: Michael KrugmanGloria (Glory)
Music: Humberto Canaro Lyrics: Armando Tagini Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Pobre Colombina (Poor Colombine)
Music: Guillermo Cavazza Lyrics: Jacinto Font Translation: Alberto Paz
Compadrón (Wiseguy)
Music: Juan Carlos Rodríguez Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Michael Krugman Music: Luis Visca Lyrics: Juan Miguel Velich1928
Cotorrita De La Suerte (Fortune-Telling Parrot)
Music: José de Franco Lyrics: José de Grandis Translation: Michael KrugmanTabernero (Bartender)
Music: Fausto Frontera & Miguel Cafre Lyrics: Raúl Costa Oliver& Miguel Cafre Translation: Michael KrugmanLa Reja (The Iron Fence)
Music: Carlos Marcucci Lyrics: Manuel MeañosDandy (Dandy)
Music: Agustín Irusta, Roberto Fugazot & Lucio Demare Lyrics: Agustín Irusta, Roberto Fugazot & Lucio DemareTranslation: Michael Krugman
De Puro Guapo (Toughing It Out)
Music: Rafael Iriarte Lyrics: Juan Carlos Fernández Diaz Translation: Michael KrugmanEsta Noche Me Emborracho (Tonight I’m Getting Drunk)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Alberto PazChe Papusa, Oí (Hey Pretty, Listen)
Music: Gerardo Matos Rodríguez Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Felipe & AyanoAdiós, Muchachos (Goodbye, Folks)
Music: Julio César Sanders Lyrics: Cesar Vedani Translation: Felipe & AyanoChorra (Thief)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Alberto PazCuando Llora La Milonga (When The Milonga Cries)
Music: Juan de Dios Filiberto Lyrics: María Luisa Carnelli Translation: Felipe & AyanoTe Aconsejo Que Me Olvides (I’d Advise You to Forget Me)
Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Jorge Curi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Alma En Pena (Suffering Soul)
Music: Anselmo Aleta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoDuelo Criollo (Creole Duel)
Music: Juan Rezzano Lyrics: Lito Bayardo Translation: Felipe & AyanoNoviecita Mía (My Dear Girlfriend)
Music: Antonio Polito Lyrics: Antonio Polito Translation: Felipe & AyanoBandoneón Arrabalero (Bandoneon of The Slum)
Music: Juan Bautista Deambroggio Lyrics: Pascual Contursi Translation: Alberto PazMarioneta (Marionette)
Music: Juan José Guichandut Lyrics: Armando Tagini Translation: Felipe & AyanoMentirosa (Liar)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoLo Han Visto Con Otra (They’ve Seen Him With Someone Else)***
Music: Horacio Pettorossi Lyrics: Horacio Pettorossi Translation: Alberto PazFarabute (Crook)
Music: Antonio Casciani Lyrics Joaquín Barreiro Translation: Felipe & AyanoBarrio Viejo (Old Neighborhood)
Music: Guillermo Barbieri Lyrics: Eugenio CárdenasSenda Florida (Flowered Path)
Music: Rafael Rossi Lyrics: Eugenio Cárdenas
1929
Malevaje (Hoodlum)
Music: Juan de Dios Filiberto Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Alberto PazRie, Payaso (Laugh, Clown)
Music: Emilio Falero Lyrics: Virgilio Carmona Translation: Derrick Del PilarMuñeca Brava (Femme Fatale)
Music: Luis Visca Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Michael KrugmanPrisionero (Prisoner)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoVictoria (Victory)
Music: Anselmo Aieta Lyrics: Enrique Santos DiscépoloBailarín Compadrito (Braggart Dancer)
Music: Miguel Bucino Lyrics: Miguel Bucino Translation: Alberto PazPalermo (Palermo)
Music: Enrique Delfino Lyrics: Juan Villalba & Herminio BragoDe Todo Te Olvidas (You'll Forget Everything)
Music: Salvador Merico Lyrics: Enrique CadícamoPensalo Bien (Think It Well)
Music: Alberto Calvera Lyrics: Enrique López Translation: Alberto PazBarajando (Shuffling)
Music: Eduardo Escaris Méndez Lyrics: Nicolás Vaccaro Translation: Felipe & AyanoCalor De Hogar (Warmth of Home)
Music: Eugenio Carrere Lyrics: Jesús Fernández Blanco Translation: Felipe & AyanoTango Argentino (Argentine Tango)
Music: Juan Maglio "Pacho" Lyrics: Alfredo Bigeschi Translation: Felipe & AyanoEl Cardo Azul (Blue Thistle)
Music: Carlos Gardel & José Razzano Lyrics: Carlos Gardel & José Razzano1930
Solo Se Quiere Una Vez (You Only Fall In Love Once)
Music: Carlos V. G. Flores Lyrics: Claudio Frollo
Corazón De Papel (Paper Heart)
Music: Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: Alberto Franco Translation: Felipe & AyanoBuenos Aires (Buenos Aires)
Music: Manuel Jovés Lyrics: Manuel Romero Translation: Derrick Del PilarViejo Smoking (Old Tuxedo)
Music: Guillermo Barbieri Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & AyanoViejo Recova (Old Arcade)
Music: Rodolfo Sciammarella Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Felipe & AyanoAlmagro (Almagro)
Music: Vicente San Lorenzo Lyrics: Antonio Timarni
Tarde Gris (Grey Afternoon)
Music: Juan Bautista Guido Lyrics: Luis Rubinstein Translation: Felipe & AyanoColorao… Colorao... (Red Horse... Red Horse...)
Music: Juan Bautista Guido Lyrics: Luis RubinsteinIntimas (Intimate)
Music: Alfonso Ramiro Lacueva Lyrics: Ricardo Luis BrignoloClavel Del Aire (Carnation of The Air)
Music: Juan de Dios Filiberto Lyrics: Fernán Silva ValdésLa Violeta (The Violet)
Music: Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: Nicolás OlivariViejo Rincón (Old Corner)
Music: Raúl de los Hoyos Lyrics: Roberto CayolSilbando (Whistling)
Music: Cátulo Castillo & Sebastián Piana Lyrics: José González Castillo Translation: Alberto PazFarolito De Papel (Paper Lantern)
Music: Teófilo Lespés & Mario Lespés Lyrics: Francisco García Jiménez Translation: Felipe & AyanoYira… Yira... (Cruisin’, cruisin’)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Frank SassonGiuseppe, El Zapatero (Giuseppe, The Shoemaker)
Music: Guillermo Del Ciancio Lyrics: Guillermo Del Ciancio Translation: Felipe & Ayano1931
Como Abrazado A Un Rencor (As If Bearing A Grudge)
Music: Rafael Rossi Lyrics: Antonio Podestá Translation: Michael Krugman
Confesión (Confession)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Luis César Amadori Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Taconeando
Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: José Horacio Staffolani
Tomo Y Obligo (I Drink and I Invite)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Manuel Romero Translation: Alberto Paz
Yo No Sé Que Me Han Hecho Tus Ojos
(I Don’t Know What Your Eyes Have Done To Me)
Music: Francisco Canaro Lyrics: Francisco Canaro Translation: Alberto Paz
Madreselva (Honeysuckle)
Music: Francisco Canaro Lyrics: Luis César Amadori Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Quién Tuviera Dieciocho Años (I Wish I Were 18)
Music: Guillermo Barbieri Lyrics: Guillermo Barbieri Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Ojos Maulas (Deceiving Eyes)
Music: Luis Bernstein Lyrics: Alfredo Faustino Roldán Translation: Felipe & Ayano
1932
Mentira (Lie)
Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Pan (Bread)
Music: Eduardo Pereyra Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Sueño Querido (Dear Dream)
Music: Ángel Maffia Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Felipe & Ayano
1933
Milonga Sentimental (Sentimental Milonga)
Music: Sebastián Piana Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Felipe & Ayano
La Canción de Buenos Aires (The Song of Buenos Aires)
Music: Orestes Cufaro & Azucena Maizani Lyrics: Manuel Romero Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Secreto (Secret)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Melodía De Arrabal (Melody of Arrabal)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Le Pera & Mario Battistella Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Silencio (Silence)
Music: Alfredo Le Pera & Horacio Pettorossi & Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Le Pera & Horacio Pettorossi & Carlos Gardel Translation: TangoMan
Ventarrón (Strong Wind)
Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Jose Staffolani Translation: Michael Krugman
Recuerdo Malevo (Malicious Memory)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Le Pera Translation: TangoMan
Acquaforte (Etching)
Music: Horacio Pettorossi Lyrics: Carlos Marambio Catan Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Al Mundo Le Falta Un Tornillo (The World Has A Loose Screw)
Music: Jose Maria Aguilar Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Felipe & Ayano
La Novia Ausente (The Missing Girlfriend)
Music: Guillermo Barbieri Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Araca La Cana (Beware Of The Police)
Music: Enrique Delfino Lyrics: Mario Rada Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Milonga del "900" (Milonga of the 1900s)
Music: Sebastián Piana Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
La Uruguayita Lucía (The Uruguayan Girl Lucia)
Music: Eduardo Pereyra Lyrics: Daniel Baretto Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Ausencia (Absence) - vals
Music: Francisco Bianco & Carlos Gardel & José Razzano Lyrics: Francisco Bianco & Carlos Gardel & José Razzano
Madame Yvonne (Madame Ivonne)
Music: Eduardo Pereyra Lyrics: Enrique Cadícamo Translation: Alberto Paz
1934
Mi Buenos Aires Querido (My Beloved Buenos Aires)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Lepera Translation: Joseph Del Genio
Golondrinas (Sparrows)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Lepera Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Soledad (Loneliness)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Lepera Translation: Felipe & Ayano
1935
Sus Ojos Se Cerraron (Her Eyes Closed)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Lepera Translation: Patricia Dubrava
Volver (Returning)
Music: Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Alfredo Lepera Translation: Derrick Del Pilar