One of the most important tango poets.
He was also composer, actor and playwright.
His muse was singer Tania, with whom he had a tormentous relationship.
Read his biography on todotango.
Alma Del Bandoneón (Soul Of The Bandoneon)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo & Luis César Amadori 1935 Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Felipe & AyanoCambalache (Pawnshop) cynic
Canción Desesperada (Desperate Song)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Adrian OcneanuCarillón de La Merced (Church-bells of Santiago de la Merced)
Chorra (Thief)
Condena (S.O.S.) (Life Sentence) tragedy
Confesión (Confession) tragedy
Esta Noche Me Emborracho (Tonight I’m Getting Drunk)
Infamia (Infamy)
Justo El 31! (Right on the 31st!) cynic
Secreto (Secret) tragedy
Soy Un Arlequín (I'm A Harlequin)
Tormenta (Storm) tragedy
Yira Yira (Cruisin’, Cruisin’)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Frank SassonUno (One) - Watch Una Noche De Poesía video!
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1943
Recorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Héctor Mauré in 1943
Sin Palabras (No Words)
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Derrick Del Pilar
Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1946
Cafetín De Buenos Aires (Small Tavern of Buenos Aires)
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Ramon PeñalvaRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Edmundo Rivero, 1948Malevaje (Hoodlum) composer Juan de Dios Filiberto
Mensaje (Message)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Roberto Rufino in 1965