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Sur (1948)

South lyrics by Homero Manzi music by Aníbal Troilo Old San Juan and Boedo, and the whole sky, [1] Pompeya and beyond that the flood, your bridal tresses flowing through my memory and your name floating in that farewell. The blacksmith’s corner, mud and pampa, your house, your sidewalk, and the big ditch, and the perfume … Continue reading →

Verdemar (1943)

Seagreen lyrics by José María Contursi music by Carlos Di Sarli Seagreen…Seagreen… your eyes filled with silence. I lost you, Seagreen. Your yellowed hands, your colorless lips and the cold of the night upon your heart. You are missing, you aren’t here anymore, your pupils have gone out, Seagreen. I found you without a thought … Continue reading →

Torrente (1944)

Flood lyrics by Homero Manzi music by Hugo Gutiérrez Your anxiety sobs, as my loneliness too wished to sob, like a coward. The anguish of playing around and suddenly, against my will, losing my heart in the flood. Our yesterdays cry out, they cry out in the tone of neglect that sorrowfully recalls the night we said goodbye, … Continue reading →

Junto a tu corazón (1942)

Close to Your Heart lyrics by José María Contursi music by Enrique Francini & Héctor Stamponi What a horrible night I’ve had! Everything in my room is cold. I owe it all to you, my love: despair and weariness. I gave my whole life up to you and this affection of mine— a wounded bird that … Continue reading →

Esta noche de luna (1943)

This Moonlit Night lyrics by Hector Marcó Come close to me and you will hear my heart content to beat like an enchanted clock. The blue of this evening awakens such dreams and the sky has just set alight the best beacon of all. If I give you a kiss, it need not be a … Continue reading →

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