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.

His work as Poet

Al Verla Pasar (As I Saw Her)

Angustia (Anguish)

Cada Vez Que Me Recuerdes (Every Time You Remember Me)

Cosas 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)

Sin Lágrimas (Without Tears)

Sólo Tú (Only You)

Sombras, Nada Más (Shadows, Nothing More)

Tabaco (Tobacco)

Toda Mi Vida (My Whole Life)

Tú (You)

Music: José Dames Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Recorded by Miguel Caló with Raúl Berón in 1949

Verdemar (Seagreen)

Y La Perdí (And I Lost Her)

Y No Puede Ser (And It Cannot Be)

Milonga

Milonga De Mis Amores (My Beloved Milonga)

Vals

Bajo Un Cielo De Estrellas (Beneath a Star Filled Sky) Vals