The music was composed by Joaquín Mora in 1935, with poignant lyrics penned by Julio Jorge Nelson . Narrative and Lyric Meaning
Berón's smooth, warm, and intimate vocal style was the perfect match for Caló's refined arrangements. His phrasing on this track is often cited by DJs and dancers as the epitome of tango sentimentality. The music was composed by Joaquín Mora in
The lyrics are sung from the perspective of Armando , the lover of the "silky little doll" Margarita Gauthier. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of
It is a deeply melancholic story of loss and mourning. The narrator visits her grave, bringing a "bouquet of wilted camellias" as a symbol of their broken romance and "supreme anguish". The 1942 recording of "" by the orchestra
The 1942 recording of "" by the orchestra of Miguel Caló featuring the voice of Raúl Berón is considered a definitive masterpiece of the "Golden Age" of Argentine tango . Recorded on September 9, 1942 , for the Odeón label, it captures the height of the "Orchestra of the Stars" era, known for its refined elegance and rhythmic precision. Artistic Collaboration
The song is a tragic homage inspired by the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas fils' novel The Lady of the Camellias (and the subsequent opera La Traviata ).
Margarita Gauthier by Miguel CALÓ - Raúl Berón (1942-09-09)