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)
Music: Joaquín Mora Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Pedro Laurenz with Martín Podestá in 1942
Angustia (Anguish)
Music: Antonio Rodio 1937 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Roberto Ray in 1938
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)
Music: Antonio Rodio Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar cCristal (Crystal)
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1944En Esta Tarde Gris (On This Grey Afternoon)
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1941En Este Rincón Amigo (In This Friendly Corner)
Music: Raymundo Grasso Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Ricardo Ruíz in 1941
Es Mejor Perdonar (It’s Better to Forgive)
Music: Pedro Laurenz Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Pedro Laurenz with Alberto Del Campo in 1942Garras (Claws)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1944Gricel (Gricel)
Music: Mariano Mores Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1942Junto A Tu Corazón (Close To Your Heart)
Music: Enrique Francini & Héctor Stamponi 1942 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Alberto Podestá in 1942La Noche Que Te Fuiste (The Night You Went Away)
Music: Osmar Maderna 1945 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Floreal Ruíz in 1945Lo Mismo Que Antes (Same As Before)
Music: Ciriaco Ortiz Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1941
Más Allá (Far and Beyond)
Music: Joaquín Mora Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Ricardo Ruiz in 1939
Mi Tango Triste (My Sad Tango)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1946Mis Amigos De Ayer (My Friends From Yesterday)
Music: Francisco Lomuto 1945 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Floreal Ruíz in 1946Pena De Amor (Love's Sorrow)
Music: Jorge Argentino Fernández 1936 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Lucio Demare with Raúl Berón in 1943
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)
Music: Charlo Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Roberto Chanel in 1946
Sólo Tú (Only You)
Music: Pascual Storti Lyrics: José María ContursiRecorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Ricardo Ruiz in 1941Sombras, Nada Más (Shadows, Nothing More)
Music: Francisco Lomuto Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1944Tabaco (Tobacco)
Music: Armando Pontier Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1944Toda 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)
Music: Carlos Di Sarli 1943 Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1943Y La Perdí (And I Lost Her)
Music: Antonio Rodio Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Floreal Ruíz in 1947Y No Puede Ser (And It Cannot Be)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Ricardo Ruiz in 1939Milonga
Milonga
Milonga De Mis Amores (My Beloved Milonga) MILONGA
Music: Pedro Laurenz Lyrics: José María Contursi Translation: Michael KrugmanRecorded by Pedro Laurenz with Héctor Farrel in 1937Recorded by Francisco Canaro in 1937
Vals
Vals
Bajo Un Cielo De Estrellas (Beneath a Star Filled Sky) VALS
Music: Enrique Francini & Héctor Stamponi Lyrics: José María ContursiRecorded by Miguel Caló with Alberto Podestá in 1941Valsecito Amigo (Friendly Little Waltz)VALS
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: José María ContursiRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1943Page updated
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