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.
Si te agarro con otro te mato
Cacho Castaña Lyrics
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te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
dicen que yo soy violento
pero no te olvides que yo no soy lento
dicen que yo soy celoso
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
dicen que yo estoy errado
los que dicen eso porque nunca amaron
dicen que es tiempo perdido
lo dicen de envidia, porque estas conmigo
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
dicen que soy absorvente
porque siempre quiero tenerte presente
dicen que soy muy antiguo
pero cuando quiero lo que quiero el mio
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
dicen que soy aburrido
porque no me gusta que tengas amigos
que llegan de madrugada
y como son amigos, que no pasa nada
si te agarro, si te agarro, si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
si te agarro con otro te mato
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
The song "Si te agarro con otro te mato" by Cacho Castaña is a controversial song that describes a jealous and possessive man who threatens to kill his partner if he catches her with another man. The lyrics are straightforward, and the tone of the song is violent and aggressive. The man in the song is portrayed as someone who is not afraid to use physical force to control his partner and assert his dominance.
The song opens with the repeated phrase "si te agarro con otro te mato," which translates to "if I catch you with another man, I'll kill you." The next line continues with "te doy una paliza y después me escapo," which means "I'll give you a beating and then escape." This threat sets the tone for the rest of the song and establishes the man's intentions.
The following verses attempt to justify the man's actions, claiming that he is just being protective and that his jealousy is a result of love. He claims that those who call him violent and jealous are just jealous of his relationship with his partner. He also asserts that he is not old-fashioned, but rather knows what he wants and will do whatever it takes to get it.
Overall, the song portrays a dangerous and abusive dynamic in a relationship, and the lyrics can be seen as condoning violence and possessiveness. It is important to note that this kind of behavior is not acceptable in any relationship, and domestic violence should never be excused or glorified.
Line by Line Meaning
si te agarro con otro te mato
If I catch you with someone else, I will kill you.
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
I will beat you up and then escape.
dicen que yo soy violento
People say that I am violent.
pero no te olvides que yo no soy lento
But don't forget that I am not slow.
dicen que yo soy celoso
People say that I am jealous.
pero no te olvides que yo fui tramposo
But don't forget that I have cheated before.
dicen que yo estoy errado
People say that I am wrong.
los que dicen eso porque nunca amaron
Those who say that have never truly loved.
dicen que es tiempo perdido
They say it's a waste of time.
lo dicen de envidia, porque estas conmigo
They say it out of envy, because you're with me.
dicen que soy absorvente
They say that I am overbearing.
porque siempre quiero tenerte presente
Because I always want you to be with me.
dicen que soy muy antiguo
They say that I am old-fashioned.
pero cuando quiero lo que quiero el mio
But when I want something, it's mine.
dicen que soy aburrido
They say that I am boring.
porque no me gusta que tengas amigos
Because I don't like you having friends.
que llegan de madrugada
Who come over late at night.
y como son amigos, que no pasa nada
And since they are friends, nothing happens.
si te agarro, si te agarro, si te agarro con otro te mato
If I catch you with someone else, I will kill you.
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
I will beat you up and then escape.
si te agarro con otro te mato
If I catch you with someone else, I will kill you.
te doy una paliza y despues me escapo
I will beat you up and then escape.
Contributed by Sophia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@armandoestebanquitos6559
Si tu novio no quiere que tengas amigos, te controla, es rápido, siempre quiere tenerte cerca y te faja; entonces no es tu novio, es Cacho Castaña.
@phar1480s
Soy Cacho Castaña
@christopherredfield3936
Ese tema lo escribió representando a Monzón.cuando salia con Susana
@julianmarinoramos2302
dios te oiga
@frangonza06
JAJAJAJAJJAJAJA TE ADORO AMIGO
@germansegura2682
Che vos sos hermano de cacho castaña no y esa manopla jajaja
@alegarcia8245
Niñas de 12 "ay que ganas de tener una relación como los años 50s 😍"
Relaciones en los años 50s:
@ssmolder
no habia mujeres mutiladas en los 50, es solo el relato q dicen las feministas para jugar de victima, aparte, en la letra claramente la que esta mal es ella que lo esta gorreando jajaja.
@chinchonioverdizo9991
la cancion se refiere a monzon
@davidceballos788
y duraban no?