Celedonio Flores (1896-1947)

One of the greatest poets of tango.

He was known for his use of lunfardo.

Read his biography on todotango.

His work as Poet

Atenti Pebeta (Careful, Babe!)

Music: Ciriaco Ortiz 1929 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Adrian Ocneanu Recorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Julio Martel in 1949

Colorao, Colorao

Music: Alberto Acuña 1930 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores 

Corrientes Y Esmeralda (Corrientes and Esmeralda)

Music: Francisco Pracánico 1933 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Roberto Chanel in 1944Recorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Alberto Echagüe in 1945

El Bulín De La Calle Ayacucho (The Room On Ayacucho Street)

Music: José Servidio & Luis Servidio 1925 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1941

Gorriones (Sparrows)

Music: Eduardo Pereyra 1926 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Angel D'Agostino with Angel Vargas in 1942

La Mariposa (The Butterfly)

Music: Pedro Maffia 1923 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano 

Mano A Mano (Fair and Square) BLD

Music: Carlos Gardel and José Razzano 1923 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Elaine Newton-Bruzza 

Margot (Margot)

Music: José Ricardo & Carlos Gardel Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Edmundo Rivero accompanied by Victor Buchino in 1950

Mentira (Lie)

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Alberto Morán in 1945Recorded by Angel D'Agostino with Angel Vargas in 1945Recorded by Alfredo De Angelis with Oscar Larroca in 1954

Muchacho ((Rich) Boys)

Music: Edgardo Donato 1926 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Tanguito.co.uk Recorded by Angel D'Agostino with Angel Vargas in 1940

Pan (Bread)

Music: Eduardo Pereyra 1932 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Recorded by Horacio Salgán with Roberto Goyeneche in 1953

Vieja Luna (Old Moon)

Music: Arturo Gallucci Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano 

Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Jorge Durán in 1945

Viejo Coche (Old Carriage)

Music: Eduardo Pereyra Lyrics: Celedonio Flores

Viejo Smoking (Old Tuxedo) BLD

Music: Guillermo Barbieri 1930 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Armando Laborde in 1952

Yo No Sé Llorar (I Don't Know How To Cry)

Music: Joaquín Do Reyes Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Roberto Ray in 1933