José María Contursi (1911-72)
José María Contursi (1911-72)
One of the greatest tango poets. He wrote many love songs inspired by his own tormentous love story.
He was the son of Pascual Contursi.
Read his biography on todotango.
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His work as Poet
His work as Poet
Al Verla Pasar (As I Saw Her)
Angustia (Anguish)
Cada Vez Que Me Recuerdes (Every Time You Remember Me)
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1943Cosas Olvidadas (Forgotten Things)
Cristal (Crystal)
En Esta Tarde Gris (On This Grey Afternoon)
En Este Rincón Amigo (In This Corner Friend)
Es Mejor Perdonar (It’s Better to Forgive)*
Garras (Claws)
Gricel (Gricel)
Junto A Tu Corazón (Close To Your Heart)
La Noche Que Te Fuiste (The Night You Went Away)
Lo Mismo Que Antes (Same As Before)
Más Allá (Far and Beyond)
Mi Tango Triste (My Sad Tango)
Mis Amigos De Ayer (My Friends From Yesterday)
Pena De Amor (Love's Sorrow)
Quiero Verte Una Vez Más (I Want to See You One More Time)
Music: Mario Canaro 1939 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del PilarRecorded by Rodolfo Biagi with Jorge Ortíz in 1940
Recorded by Francisco Lomuto with Fernando Díaz in 1940Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Alberto Morán in 1950
Sin Lágrimas (Without Tears)
Sólo Tú (Only You)
Sombras, Nada Más (Shadows, Nothing More)
Tabaco (Tobacco)
Toda Mi Vida (My Whole Life)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del PilarRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1941Tú (You)
Music: José Dames Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Miguel Caló with Raúl Berón in 1949Verdemar (Seagreen)
Y La Perdí (And I Lost Her)
Y No Puede Ser (And It Cannot Be)
Milonga
Milonga
Milonga De Mis Amores (My Beloved Milonga)
Vals
Vals
Bajo Un Cielo De Estrellas (Beneath a Star Filled Sky) Vals
Valsecito Amigo (Friendly Little Waltz)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: José María ContursiRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1943Page updated
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