Cacho Castaña developed an interest in music during his early years, and by age fourteen, he was a piano teacher. Raised in modest circumstances in the Flores neighborhood, he worked with his father, a shoe cobbler, until age 16. He began his career in music in his teens as a pianist in Oscar Espósito's orquesta típica, one of numerous such groups that performed tango music at the time, and also performed in the Chamamé folk genre.
Castaña became famous as a bolero singer during the 1970s, performing on Argentine television programs such as Tiempo Final and Un Cortado, among others. He authored numerous hits, including Me gusta, me gusta ("I like it, I like it"), Lo llaman el matador ("He's Nicknamed the Killer") and Hay que encontrar al ladrón ("The Thief Must be Found"), and his signature bolero: Para vivir un gran amor ("To Live a Great Love"). His lyrics became known for their extemporaneous and often autobiographical style, which he described as "writing as I would speak."
He is much better known, however, for his contributions to tango music: some of his compositions are considered classics by his fans, including Qué tango hay que cantar ("What Tango Must One Sing", with Rubén Juárez), Garganta con Arena ("Throat full of sand", an homage to Roberto Goyeneche, his mentor), "Tita de Buenos Aires", (Tita de Buenos Aires, dedicated to Tita Merello), A dónde vas? Quedate en Buenos Aires ("Where are you going? Stay in Buenos Aires"), and his ode to the Flores neighborhood: Café la Humedad. Castaña composed around 2,500 songs, of which 500 have been recorded. He produced 44 records, of which fifteen became gold records (over 20,000 sold, per CAPIF ratings), and ten, platinum (over 40,000 sold).
Castaña also starred in thirteen Argentine films, including two for which he wrote the score, El mundo que inventamos ("The World We Created", 1973) and Los hijos de López ("López's Sons", 1980); numerous picaresque comedies; and in Felicidades (2000). A confirmed bachelor for much of his life, his numerous relationships included one with Susana Giménez during the 1970s (Giménez would later become a top-rated talk show hostess in Argentina). He ultimately married Andrea Sblano, the 27-year-old daughter of a close friend, in 2006; among his other close friends was former President Carlos Menem. His television appearances in later years included a cameo on the popular Argentine telenovela, Los Roldán. He earned a Konex Award in 2005 for his work as songwriter, and his tango album released that year, Espalda con espalda ("Shoulder to Shoulder") earned a Gardel Prize.He was invited to perform "with all the other monsters" in Leopoldo Federico's series, Selección Nacional de Tango Argentino (an event he considered "the happiest day of my life"), and was inducted into the National Academy of Tango in 2007.
Castaña's career declined during the 1990s, but rebounded after 2003, and he became active in Argentina's stage and festival circuit. He headlined numerous Corrientes Avenue shows, and was a regular performer in the National Peña Festival, in Villa María. A heavy smoker, he developed emphysema in later years, and was twice hospitalized as he prepared to appear in shows. He and his wife opened a children's clothing boutique, Las Castañitas.[8] Their marriage suffered, however, and they separated in 2011. He was again hospitalized following the separation, and made a speedy recovery.
After two weeks hospitalized, Cacho Castaña died on October 15, 2019.
Señora si usted supiera
Cacho Castaña Lyrics
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cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera, estoy
seguro que me querria.
Señora si usted supera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera, estoy
seguro que me querria.
Un año de divorciada, y anda
buscando marido,
señora no pierda tiempo,
si anda con ganas,
pruebe conmigo.
Señora se que le han dicho
que yo soy un atorrante,
lo estan diciendo de envidia,
porque no quieren que sea su amante
Señora si usted supiera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera estoy
seguro que me querria.
Señora si usted supiera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera estoy
segura que me querria.
Yo se que a pesar de todo,
le gusta mi fantasia
y en las noches de verano,
cuando esta sola quiere ser mia.
Señora se que en su cama,
las sabanas estan frias,
señora si usted supiera que
calentitas que estan las mias.
Señora si usted supiera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera estoy
seguro que me querria.
Señora si usted supiera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera estoy
segura que me querria.
Señora si tiene miedo de andar
metiendose en lios,
si usted me presta su hija
señora a cambio le doy mi tio.
Si no quiere hacer el cambio,
por miedo de arrepentirse,
señora no pierda tiempo
llego el momento de desvestirse.
Señora si usted supiera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera estoy
seguro que me querria.
Señora si usted supiera las
cosas que yo le haria,
señora si usted supiera estoy
segura que me querria.
The song "Señora si usted supiera" by Cacho Castaña is a controversial and sexually explicit song that sings about a man's advances towards a recently divorced woman. The song implies that the man knows how to satisfy the woman in a way that no one else can, and he is confident that if she knew what he was capable of, she would want to be with him. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Señora si usted supiera las cosas que yo le haria" which translates to "Madam if you only knew the things I would do to you."
The verses of the song further emphasize the man's advances towards the woman, and he suggests that she is looking for a husband and that he would be a better choice than other men who have called him a womanizer. The lyrics also suggest that the woman herself longs for the man and that her bed is cold without him. The song concludes with a vulgar offer to trade the man's uncle for some alone time with the woman's daughter.
The song's lyrics are quite controversial, as they suggest that a man can force himself on a woman by using sexual prowess. It objectifies women and promotes negative gender stereotypes. It is important to note that the song is often played at parties and social events in Argentina and is widely popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Señora si usted supiera las cosas que yo le haría,
If only you knew all the things I would do for you, madam,
señora si usted supiera, estoy seguro que me querría.
I am certain that you would love me, madam,
Un año de divorciada, y anda buscando marido,
You've been divorced for a year, and now you're searching for a husband,
señora no pierda tiempo, si anda con ganas, pruebe conmigo.
Don't waste your time, if you're in the mood try me,
Señora se que le han dicho que yo soy un atorrante,
Madam, I know they've told you that I'm a bum,
lo están diciendo de envidia, porque no quieren que sea su amante.
They're saying that out of jealousy, because they don't want me to be your lover.
Yo sé que a pesar de todo, le gusta mi fantasía
I know that despite everything, you like my fantasy
y en las noches de verano, cuando está sola quiere ser mía.
And in the summer nights, when you're alone, you want to be mine.
Señora se que en su cama, las sábanas están frías,
Madam, I know that your bed is cold,
señora si usted supiera que calentitas que están las mías.
If only you knew how warm mine are.
Señora si tiene miedo de andar metiéndose en líos,
If you're afraid of getting into trouble, madam,
si usted me presta su hija, señora a cambio le doy mi tío.
if you lend me your daughter, madam, I'll give you my uncle in return.
Si no quiere hacer el cambio, por miedo de arrepentirse,
If you don't want to make the exchange, out of fear of regret,
Señora no pierda tiempo llegó el momento de desvestirse.
Madam, don't waste time, it's time to undress.
Contributed by Avery P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evaalejandrinagammariello7627
Cuánto tiempo!! A mi abuelita Alejandrina (D. E. PAZ!) LE ENCANTABA!!...UN DÍA DE NOSTALGIAS QUE CUALQUIERA SOLEMOS TENER.
@ineabellemartino6054
SOY PUERTORRIQUEÑA Y CONOCI A CACHO POR SUS VIDEOS D YOU TUBE SU VOZ SU GRACIA SU PICARDIA MI PREFERIDA OJALA Q NO PUEDAS A DUO C LA GRANDE VALERIA LYNCH TU CACHITO CANTA EN EL CIELO C TU HERMOSA PICARDIA Y VALERIA BENDICIONES Y VUELVE A PUERTO RICO DIOS LOS BENDIGA
@mariaenoecastanedasalazar1448
Grasias You Tube son geniales maravilloso escuchar tontos artistas que ni siquiera una se imagina me encanta este Argentino Cacho Castaña me fasina su musica..lo seguire escuchando me fasina grasias.
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@silviamoreno5476
Que lindo es escuchar sus canciones hasta siempre Caho
@verito564
Me encanta,saludos desde México....
@chichegacitua7501
Descanza en Paz, gracias por tu linda musica que seguira por una aternidad! Desde Chile con el corazon! 🇨🇱❤️🙏
@egc74cobos82
Que en paz descanses cachito!!! Otro angel se va a formar coro en el gran trono celestial para cantarle al todo poderoso.
@hectororellana5477
Cacho sos mi referente a seguir! Estoy persiguiendo a mi vecina y le pongo todo el tiempo esta canción para poder levantarmela, gracias cacho donde quieras que estes! Saludos a monzi
@hectororellana5477
@@irene-9599 todo sea por ver a mi idolo cacho xdxd
@irene-9599
@@hectororellana5477 uww qué lindo