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!) BLD

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Adrian Ocneanu Music: Ciriaco Ortiz 1929

Colorao, Colorao

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Music: Alberto Acuña 1930

Corrientes Y Esmeralda (Corrientes and Esmeralda) BLD

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Michael Krugman Music: Francisco Pracánico 1933

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

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: José Servidio & Luis Servidio 1925

Gorriones (Sparrows)

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: Eduardo Pereyra 1926

La Mariposa (The Butterfly)

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

Mano A Mano (Fair and Square) BLD

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

Margot (Margot)

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: José Ricardo & Carlos Gardel

Mentira (Lie)

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Music: Francisco Pracánico

Muchacho ((Rich) Boys) D'Agostino-Vargas 1926

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Tanguito.co.uk Music: Edgardo Donato

Pan (Bread)

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: Eduardo Pereyra 1932

Vieja Luna (Old Moon) BLD

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

Viejo Coche (Old Carriage)

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Music: Eduardo Pereyra

Viejo Smoking (Old Tuxedo) BLD

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: Guillermo Barbieri 1930

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

Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: Joaquín Do Reyes