The Spanish-speaking countries such as Argentina, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Mexico take pride in their rich cultural heritage. Many captivating renditions have come from these countries over the years. Whether you’re just a music lover or a tango enthusiast, you’ll surely appreciate the classic tango dance music. Here we’ve presented the most mesmerizing dance tracks of tango that you must definitely have in your playlist.
1. Organito de la Tarde
Composed by Catulo Castillo, this classic tango dance song was written by his father Jose Gonzalez Castillo. This father-son duet still remains one of the most preferred tango dance track across the world. Today, the common version of Organito de la Tarde is the one composed by Carlos di Sarli.
2. Por Una Cabeza
Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel is one of the most celebrated songs of all time in classic tango. It was written by Alfredo Le Pera. After it came out in 1935, it became quite popular. Later, it was heard in the famous scene from Scent of a Woman. This made it immensely popular among a wider audience. In the scene, Al Pacino starts dancing tango with a young lady spontaneously.
3. Jamas Retornaras
This is among the many romantic numbers that came from Miguel Calo, a legendary orchestra director. The meaning of Jamas Retornaras is ‘you will never return’. It tells the tale of a man awaiting his lover. He hopes that she’ll come back to him, but it doesn’t happen. Besides the lyrics, it is Raul Beron’s voice that made it a tango classic.
4. El Dia Que Me Quieras
This song is well-known for its fantastic lyrics and composition that has a soothing and flowing sound. It was sung by Carlos Gardel, the legendary French-born Argentine artiste. This song will remain at the top of the classics forever.
5. Al Compas de un Tango
Lucio Demare was an Argentine composer who had made significant contributions in tango music. He had come up with several compositions for the Argentine movies. The song Al Compas de un Tango and other renditions from his album Tango Guapo have become extremely popular. The song Al Compas de un Tango is still a hit in many events of tango.
6. Milonga Sentimental
Milonga Sentimental is still famous for its harmonious music and somber lyrics. It is a mesmerizing piece by the revered music composer, Sebastian Piana. You’ll hear this song often at many of the tango events today. A popular version of this song is the one by Francesco Canaro, who was a violinist and composer.
7. Bahia Blanca
Carlos di Sarli was well-known as ‘the gentleman of tango’. He was truly a star of his time. The instrumental Bahia Blanca owes its name to his hometown. You’ll certainly find yourself in a pleasant mood after hearing his subtle and playful musical style.
8. Toda mi Vida
Toda mi Vida translates as ‘All my Life’. This is among the many tangos that’s extremely popular among the tango dancers around the world. This came from the composer Anibal Troilo, who had teamed with many famous tango musicians. Some of them were Francisco Fiorentino, Catulo Castillo, Homero Manzi, and Edmundo Rivero.
9. Nueve De Julio
This song was the creation of Juan d’Arienzo, who is popular as the ‘king of the beat’. Tango music lovers still get goosebumps when they hear his compositions. He is one of the few who created rhythmically-driven tango music.