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Derrick Del Pilar

Born and raised in Chicago, I came to the tango while studying at the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires in 2006. In 2008 I earned my B.A. with majors in Creative Writing and Spanish & Portuguese from the University of Arizona, and in 2009 I earned an M.A. in Latin American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. My specialty is the history & literature of early 20th century Argentina.
Derrick Del Pilar has written 151 posts for Poesía de gotán: The Poetry of the Tango

Charlemos (1940)

Let’s Chat lyrics by Luis Rubinstein Retiro 60-11?* May I please speak to Renée? She doesn’t live there? Wait, don’t hang up— could I just talk with you, miss? Don’t hang up…this afternoon is so dreary, and I feel so sentimental. I already know that there is no René… Let’s chat…you’ll do as well… Chatting … Continue reading

Esta noche al pasar (1945)

Tonight As I Pass By lyrics by Justo Ricardo Thompson Shining with splendor and the warm emotions of some neighborhood crier’s* voice, the moon, my dreamy moon, left behind a lovely serenade in the night. Flirting on your balcony, sonorous and seductive, comes the sweet voice of my pure love. And while the city dreams along … Continue reading

Soy aquel viajero (1947)

I Am That Traveler lyrics by Ricardo Thompson From the boat I watch the city, shadowed by the sunset’s light. Soon the furor of these streets will sweep me away, to find you. And I feel that doubt and emotion deepen the anxiety of my return, as I hope to once again bind myself to your unforgettable kisses. … Continue reading

Gricel (1942)

Gricel lyrics by José María Contursi music by Mariano Mores I should never have thought that I could win your heart— but still I searched for you until one day I found you and I stunned you with my kisses I didn’t care how virtuous you were… Your fragile crystal dream shattered when I left and … Continue reading

Volver a vernos (1942)

Seeing Each Other Again lyrics by Luis Castiñeira I loved you so much, so very much– just thinking about it makes me weep… how sad are memories such as these! Seeing each other again was a mere dream and you won’t come, I know that you won’t come! I know that everything, every last thing … Continue reading

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