In 1930, playing at the Maipu Pigall cabaret, he was discovered by the tango king Carlos Gardel who was a habitual client of that establishment. Gardel invited Biagi to accompany him on some recordings which happened on April 1, 1930: "Yo Naci para Ti, Tu Seras para Mi" (foxtrot), "Aromas de Cairo" (vals), "Aquellas Farras" (tango), & "Viejo Smoking" (tango). After this recording experience, Carlos Gardel offered him a trip to Europe as his accompanist, but Biagi chose to remain in Buenos Aires where he continued playing with the various orchestras for the next 5 years (also touring Brazil).
By 1935, Biagi had developed a personal style which had reached its zenith. Also at this time, the Argentine nation was experiencing a difficult socio-economic & political situation which had affected the tango so much so that it began to fade away, dissolving many orchestras. The invasion of "strange" foreign rhythms propitiated by the ruling classes of the nation & supported by a docile middle class contributed much to this 'dilema'. The tango had reached a point where its appeal as popular music had declined greatly as well as the interest in dancing to its then current rhythms.
In this same troubled year (1935), Rodolfo Biagi was contracted by Juan D`Arienzo to replace his parting pianist Luis Visca. This union proved to be nothing short of a phenomenon, the 'shot in the arm' for Tango desperately needed at the time, a 'miracle' as considered by many. Biagi with his nervous, aggresssive style earned him the nickname "Manos Brujas" (Magic Hands) and complemented perfectly the flambouyant personality of D`Arienzo. Their 'new ' rhythmic' style, though highly criticized at first was welcomed with open arms by the dancers who would return to the dance floors in great numbers and, growing steadily, would lay the foundation for the great resurgence of the 1940s. Many new tango orchestras geared for dancing would also result feeding into this whole new phenomenal tango 'happening', with the milongas growing extensively in numbers throughout Buenos Aires. And throughout the world today, in the new milenium, new tango dancers are discovering Biagi, D`arienzo & these same orchestras for the first time through the magic of technology.
Finally, in 1938 Biagi left D`Arienzo to form his own group and continued for many years, not only as a performer/orchestra leader/arranger, but also contributing many compositions, among which his creation "Golgota" is considered to be his fundamental work. He also incorporated various singers into his group, as became the popular style of the 1940s. Among them were: Jorge Ortiz, Teofilo Ibanez, Alberto Amor, Andres Falgas
gracias
Rodolfo Biagi Lyrics
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porque al borde del abismo
cuando estaba ya perdido
animaste mi esperanza.
Gracias,
por el bien que a mi existencia
sin fortuna
trajo la ternura de tu voz.
por la aurora que encendiste
por la fe que me enseñaste
por la vida que me diste.
Gracias,
porque un día me salvaste
de vivir sin corazón
con tu canción.
En cien noches de dolor
te llamó mi oración
y el milagro de tu amor
a mi voz respondió.
En la oscura cerrazón de mi vida
fue tu amor como una estrella encendida
y hoy le doy gracias a Dios
por tu amor y mi amor.
The lyrics to the Rodolfo Biagi song "Gracias" express gratitude towards someone who has been an inspiration and support in the singer's life. The singer thanks this person for giving him hope when he felt lost and for bringing tenderness into his life. The person is also thanked for teaching the singer about faith and for giving him a reason to live. The singer acknowledges that this person's influence was crucial in helping him through difficult times and for showing him the power of love.
The song's lyrics also highlight the singer's intense need for this person's love and care. The singer prays to this person in his darkest moments and describes their love as a shining star in the darkness of his life. The song is a tender expression of gratitude and appreciation for someone who has been a guiding force in the singer's life.
Overall, "Gracias" is a heartfelt song that acknowledges the role that certain people play in our lives, the hope they give us even when we feel lost, and the power of their love and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Gracias,
Thank you,
porque al borde del abismo
because at the edge of the abyss
cuando estaba ya perdido
when I was already lost
animaste mi esperanza.
you revived my hope.
Gracias,
Thank you,
por el bien que a mi existencia
for the good that in my existence
sin fortuna
without fortune
trajo la ternura de tu voz.
brought the tenderness of your voice.
Gracias,
Thank you,
por la aurora que encendiste
for the dawn that you lit up
por la fe que me enseñaste
for the faith that you taught me
por la vida que me diste.
for the life that you gave me.
Gracias,
Thank you,
porque un día me salvaste
because one day you saved me
de vivir sin corazón
from living without a heart
con tu canción.
with your song.
En cien noches de dolor
In a hundred nights of pain
te llamó mi oración
I prayed to you
y el milagro de tu amor
and the miracle of your love
a mi voz respondió.
answered my voice.
En la oscura cerrazón de mi vida
In the dark enclosure of my life
fue tu amor como una estrella encendida
your love was like a burning star
y hoy le doy gracias a Dios
and today I give thanks to God
por tu amor y mi amor.
for your love and my love.
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@barreromayorgajorgealiriob9708
Gracias mil gracias,por este tango dedicado Ami esposa,hoy después de 40 de de convivencia, reitero mis gracias a esta gran mujer que me salvó del abismo cuando estaba ya perdido, gracias Diós
@hectorguilermowierna7705
Tango de Elías Randal (Elías Rubistein) la música y C.Bahr la letra.