Today’s Tango Is... Independencia - Juan D’Arienzo 22-12-1942

INDEPENDENCIA – Tango with English translation Juan D’Arienzo 22-12-1942 Information on the video notes (Show More) So much more with the Facebook Group: Today’s Tango Is… Music: Alfredo Bevilacqua Lyrics: Antonio Polito In 1808, King Ferdinand VII of Spain abdicated in favour of Napoleon, who put his brother Joseph on the Spanish throne. News of these events were brought to Buenos Aires by British ships arriving on 18 May, resulting in the establishment on 25 May 1808 of the Primera Junta and effective self-determination. This May Revolution began the War of Argentine Independence that culminated in the Congress of Tucumán and a formal declaration of independence on 9 July, 1816. Instrumental versions on this channel Juan D’Arienzo 22-12-1942 Juan D’Arienzo 28-12-1953 INDEPENDENCIA Independencia que pusiste paz en esta tierra que nací los argentinos recordarán aquella fecha de libertad. Un 25 puso luz y amor en esas almas que soñaban los corazones ansiosos palpitaban llenos de entusiasmoy pasión. Patria de valientes, patria noble de bandera azul y blanca Patria de jilgueros y emociones que desde entonces te quiero más. En tu independencia se forjaron los ideales más sublimes en este suelo tan divino soy feliz siendo argentino es mi patria lo mejor. Con agradecimiento a INDEPENDENCE Independence gave peace To this land where I was born Argentines remember That date of freedom. One 25th* put light and love Into those souls who dreamed, Impatient hearts beat Full of enthusiasm and passion. Home of the brave, noble country Of the blue and white flag Homeland of angels and emotions That from that day I love more. In your independence were forged The loftiest ideals In this earth so divine I am happy being Argentine My country is the best. *25 May 1810 English translation by Paul Bottomer © “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.“ -uploaded in HD at