Starting Set Lists
Curated songs organized into groups for building tandas. Download the spreadsheets or browse below.
Set List I — The Big Four
Tangos from D'Arienzo, Di Sarli, Troilo, and Pugliese. Each group contains songs from the same orchestra, singer, and era — build 1–2 tandas from each.
Group 1 D'Arienzo — Instrumental 1936 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arienzo | El Flete | Instrumental | 4/3/36 |
| D'Arienzo | Lorenzo | Instrumental | 5/8/36 |
| D'Arienzo | Retintín | Instrumental | 1/31/36 |
| D'Arienzo | La Payanca | Instrumental | 6/9/36 |
| D'Arienzo | Ataniche | Instrumental | 11/27/36 |
| D'Arienzo | El Irresistible | Instrumental | 8/5/36 |
| D'Arienzo | Rawson | Instrumental | 9/3/36 |
| D'Arienzo | Comme Il Faut | Instrumental | 10/27/36 |
Group 2 D'Arienzo — Echagüe 1938–39 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arienzo | Pensalo Bien | Echagüe | 6/22/38 |
| D'Arienzo | Indiferencia | Echagüe | 1/4/38 |
| D'Arienzo | Trago Amargo | Echagüe | 12/22/39 |
| D'Arienzo | No Mientas | Echagüe | 12/28/38 |
| D'Arienzo | La Bruja | Echagüe | 8/26/38 |
| D'Arienzo | Nada Más | Echagüe | 7/8/38 |
| D'Arienzo | Mandria | Echagüe | 8/9/39 |
| D'Arienzo | Que Dios Te Ayude | Echagüe | 11/14/39 |
Group 3 D'Arienzo — Maure 1941–44 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arienzo | Dime Mi Amor | Maure | 5/25/41 |
| D'Arienzo | Amarras | Maure | 7/21/44 |
| D'Arienzo | Uno | Maure | 11/23/43 |
| D'Arienzo | Compadrón | Maure | 12/22/42 |
| D'Arienzo | Humillación | Maure | 7/14/41 |
| D'Arienzo | Tango Brujo | Maure | 7/13/43 |
| D'Arienzo | Lilián | Maure | 5/17/44 |
| D'Arienzo | Ya Lo Ves | Maure | 4/28/41 |
Group 4 D'Arienzo — Instrumental 1950–52 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arienzo | La Cumparsita | Instrumental | 9/12/51 |
| D'Arienzo | El Puntazo | Instrumental | 8/13/52 |
| D'Arienzo | Canaro En Paris | Instrumental | 5/5/50 |
| D'Arienzo | Pampa | Instrumental | 9/14/51 |
| D'Arienzo | Yapeyú | Instrumental | 12/27/51 |
| D'Arienzo | Florida | Instrumental | 11/12/52 |
| D'Arienzo | El Simpático | Instrumental | 12/19/51 |
| D'Arienzo | Don Juan | Instrumental | 12/28/50 |
Group 5 Di Sarli — Instrumental 1939–41 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Sarli | El Retirao | Instrumental | 12/11/39 |
| Di Sarli | Catamarca | Instrumental | 2/9/40 |
| Di Sarli | El Jugar | Instrumental | 8/5/40 |
| Di Sarli | Shusheta | Instrumental | 10/8/40 |
| Di Sarli | Nobleza de Arrabal | Instrumental | 11/23/40 |
| Di Sarli | Marianito | Instrumental | 5/20/41 |
| Di Sarli | La Tocacita | Instrumental | 6/21/41 |
| Di Sarli | Germaine | Instrumental | 7/16/41 |
Group 6 Di Sarli — Rufino 1939–41 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Sarli | El Jugar | Rufino | 8/5/40 |
| Di Sarli | En Un Beso La Vida | Rufino | 9/23/40 |
| Di Sarli | Corazón | Rufino | 12/11/39 |
| Di Sarli | Cosas Olvidadas | Rufino | 6/19/40 |
| Di Sarli | Lo Pasado Pasó | Rufino | 11/23/40 |
| Di Sarli | El Cielo en Tus Ojos | Rufino | 10/3/41 |
| Di Sarli | Cascabelito | Rufino | 6/6/41 |
| Di Sarli | Griseta | Rufino | 6/21/41 |
Group 7 Di Sarli — Instrumental 1954–55 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Sarli | A La Gran Muñeca | Instrumental | 6/30/54 |
| Di Sarli | Bar Exposición | Instrumental | 11/16/54 |
| Di Sarli | Comme Il Faut | Instrumental | 7/15/55 |
| Di Sarli | El Amanecer | Instrumental | 8/31/54 |
| Di Sarli | El Ingeniero | Instrumental | 1/31/55 |
| Di Sarli | El Once | Instrumental | 11/16/54 |
| Di Sarli | Germaine | Instrumental | 7/15/55 |
| Di Sarli | Organito de La Tarde | Instrumental | 8/31/54 |
Group 8 Di Sarli — Podestá 1944 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Sarli | La Capilla Blanca | Podestá | 7/11/44 |
| Di Sarli | Lloran Las Campanas | Podestá | 9/20/44 |
| Di Sarli | Llueve Otra Vez | Podestá | 5/24/44 |
| Di Sarli | Motivo Sentimental | Podestá | 7/20/44 |
| Di Sarli | Nada | Podestá | 4/13/44 |
| Di Sarli | Otra Noche | Podestá | 4/13/44 |
| Di Sarli | Tú, El Cielo Y Tú | Podestá | 11/8/44 |
| Di Sarli | Vamos | Podestá | 5/24/44 |
Group 9 Troilo — Fiorentino 1941 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troilo | El Bulin de La Calle Ayacucho | Fiorentino | 6/17/41 |
| Troilo | Maragata | Fiorentino | 10/9/41 |
| Troilo | No Le Digas Que La Quiero | Fiorentino | 10/23/41 |
| Troilo | Te Aconsejo Que Me Olvides | Fiorentino | 4/16/41 |
| Troilo | Tinta Roja | Fiorentino | 10/23/41 |
| Troilo | Toda Mi Vida | Fiorentino | 3/4/41 |
| Troilo | Una Carta | Fiorentino | 7/11/41 |
| Troilo | Yo Soy El Tango | Fiorentino | 3/4/41 |
Group 10 Troilo — Instrumental 1938–42 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troilo | Comme Il Faut | Instrumental | 3/7/38 |
| Troilo | Guapeando | Instrumental | 7/11/41 |
| Troilo | Cachirulo | Instrumental | 3/4/41 |
| Troilo | Cordón de Oro | Instrumental | 7/18/41 |
| Troilo | Milongueando En El 40 | Instrumental | 6/17/41 |
| Troilo | La Tablada | Instrumental | 7/23/42 |
| Troilo | C.T.V. | Instrumental | 1/8/42 |
Group 11 Troilo — Fiorentino 1942–43 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troilo | Malena | Fiorentino | 4/16/42 |
| Troilo | Garúa | Fiorentino | 8/4/43 |
| Troilo | Cada Vez Que Me Recuerdes | Fiorentino | 4/5/43 |
| Troilo | Gricel | Fiorentino | 10/30/42 |
| Troilo | Barrio de Tango | Fiorentino | 12/14/42 |
| Troilo | Por Las Calles de La Vida | Fiorentino | 12/14/42 |
| Troilo | Lejos de Buenos Aires | Fiorentino | 9/1/42 |
| Troilo | El Encopao | Fiorentino | 9/1/42 |
Group 12 Troilo — Marino 1943–44 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troilo | Alhucema | Marino | 8/31/44 |
| Troilo | Cristal | Marino | 6/7/44 |
| Troilo | Cuando Tallan Los Recuerdos | Marino | 4/27/43 |
| Troilo | La Vi Llegar | Marino | 6/27/44 |
| Troilo | Nada Más Que Un Corazón | Marino | 8/31/44 |
| Troilo | Tal Vez Será Su Voz | Marino | 8/4/43 |
| Troilo | Torrente | Marino | 10/6/44 |
| Troilo | Uno | Marino | 6/30/43 |
Group 13 Pugliese — Chanel 1943–46 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugliese | Fuimos | Chanel | 3/28/46 |
| Pugliese | Farol | Chanel | 7/15/43 |
| Pugliese | Corrientes Y Esmeralda | Chanel | 10/17/44 |
| Pugliese | El Sueño Del Pibe | Chanel | 3/22/45 |
| Pugliese | Tiempo | Chanel | 7/31/46 |
| Pugliese | Nada Más Que Un Corazón | Chanel | 11/24/44 |
| Pugliese | Rondando Tu Esquina | Chanel | 7/18/45 |
| Pugliese | La Abandoné Y No Sabía | Chanel | 7/20/44 |
Group 14 Pugliese — Instrumental 1945–50 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugliese | Patético | Instrumental | 4/6/48 |
| Pugliese | Negracha | Instrumental | 6/24/48 |
| Pugliese | N.N. | Instrumental | 4/28/47 |
| Pugliese | Malandraca | Instrumental | 5/31/49 |
| Pugliese | Boedo | Instrumental | 7/14/48 |
| Pugliese | De Floreo | Instrumental | 3/29/50 |
| Pugliese | El Buscapié | Instrumental | 12/1/47 |
| Pugliese | Flor de Tango | Instrumental | 8/28/45 |
Group 15 Pugliese — Maciel 1955–66 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugliese | Esta Noche de Luna | Maciel | 9/2/55 |
| Pugliese | Remembranza | Maciel | 7/4/56 |
| Pugliese | Adiós Corazón | Maciel | 5/29/58 |
| Pugliese | Y Todavía Te Quiero | Maciel | 6/21/56 |
| Pugliese | Recuerdo | Maciel | 1966 |
| Pugliese | El Adiós | Maciel | 1963 |
| Pugliese | La Vi Llegar | Maciel | 1961 |
| Pugliese | El Pañuelito | Maciel | 7/23/59 |
Group 16 Pugliese — Instrumental 1952–59 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugliese | La Yumba | Instrumental | 11/13/52 |
| Pugliese | La Tupungatina | Instrumental | 6/27/52 |
| Pugliese | Gallo Ciego | Instrumental | 7/23/59 |
| Pugliese | Para Dos | Instrumental | 5/6/52 |
| Pugliese | La Bordona | Instrumental | 8/6/58 |
| Pugliese | Pata Ancha | Instrumental | 5/13/57 |
| Pugliese | Seguíme Si Podés | Instrumental | 10/6/53 |
| Pugliese | Chiqué | Instrumental | 5/28/53 |
Set List II — Expanded Orchestras
Additional orchestras plus Valses and Milongas.
Group 1 D'Arienzo — Instrumental 1935–38 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arienzo | La Puñalada | Instrumental | 4/27/37 |
| D'Arienzo | Milonga Vieja Milonga | Instrumental | 9/22/37 |
| D'Arienzo | De Pura Cepa | Instrumental | 11/18/35 |
| D'Arienzo | El Esquinazo | Instrumental | 1/4/38 |
Group 2 D'Arienzo — Echagüe 1938–39 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arienzo | De Antaño | Echagüe | 9/27/39 |
| D'Arienzo | Milonga del Recuerdo | Echagüe | 7/17/39 |
| D'Arienzo | Milonga del Corazón | Echagüe | 5/6/38 |
| D'Arienzo | El Temblor | Echagüe | 6/8/38 |
| D'Arienzo | La Cicatriz | Echagüe | 10/31/39 |
Group 3 Pedro Laurenz — Various 1938–44 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Laurenz | Milonga Compadre | Various | 5/12/38 |
| Pedro Laurenz | La Vida es una Milonga | Various | 9/5/41 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Maldonado | Various | 12/9/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Yo Soy de San Telmo | Various | 11/16/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Milonga de Mis Amores | Various | 1/14/44 |
Group 4 Pedro Laurenz — Casas/Farrel 1937–40 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Laurenz | Abandono | Casas/Farrel | 9/24/37 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Amurado | Casas/Farrel | 7/29/40 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Arrabal | Casas/Farrel | 9/24/37 |
| Pedro Laurenz | De Puro Guapo | Casas/Farrel | 1/25/40 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Desconsuelo | Casas/Farrel | 2/21/40 |
| Pedro Laurenz | No Me Extraña | Casas/Farrel | 1/25/40 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Vieja Amiga | Casas/Farrel | 5/12/38 |
Group 5 Pedro Laurenz — Podestá 1943–44 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Laurenz | Alma de Bohemio | Podestá | 7/15/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Garúa | Podestá | 8/6/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Que Nunca me Falte | Podestá | 9/22/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Recién | Podestá | 9/22/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Todo | Podestá | 12/9/43 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Como El Hornero | Podestá | 1/14/44 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Muchachos Mi Último Tango | Podestá | 3/1/44 |
| Pedro Laurenz | Yo Quiero Cantar Un Tango | Podestá | 11/16/43 |
Group 6 Rodolfo Biagi — Instrumental 1938–42 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Biagi | El 13 | Instrumental | 11/15/38 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Unión Cívica | Instrumental | 10/17/38 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | El Yaguarón | Instrumental | 6/19/40 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Re Fa Si | Instrumental | 12/26/40 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Bélgica | Instrumental | 1/20/42 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | El Incendio | Instrumental | 8/15/38 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | El Rápido | Instrumental | 9/18/39 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | El Entrerriano | Instrumental | 1/14/41 |
Group 7 Rodolfo Biagi — Various 1938–41 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Biagi | Dichas Que Viví | Various | 7/13/39 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Déjame Amarte Aunque Sea Un Día | Various | 9/22/39 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Viejo Portón | Various | 10/17/38 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Lágrimas Y Sonrisas | Various | 3/26/41 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Cuatro Palabras | Various | 7/29/41 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Por Un Beso de Amor | Various | 10/4/40 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Lejos de Ti | Various | 12/2/38 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Loca de Amor | Various | 11/15/38 |
Group 8 Alfredo De Angelis — Dante/Martel 1944–49 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo De Angelis | Soñar y Nada Más | Dante/Martel | 8/29/44 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Mi Novia de Ayer | Dante/Martel | 4/28/44 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Para Ti Madre | Dante/Martel | 7/23/48 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | A Magaldi | Dante/Martel | 10/21/47 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Mi Cariñito | Dante/Martel | 5/12/49 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Flores de Alma | Dante/Martel | 7/3/47 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Pobre Flor | Dante/Martel | 1/7/46 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Ilusión Azul | Dante/Martel | 6/8/45 |
Group 9 Miguel Caló — Berón 1942–44 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Caló | Al Compás Del Corazón | Berón | 4/29/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Cuatro Compases | Berón | 12/1/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Tristezas de La Calle Corrientes | Berón | 9/2/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Qué Te Importa Que Te Llore | Berón | 6/30/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Tarareando | Berón | 7/29/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Jamás Retornarás | Berón | 10/9/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Lejos de Buenos Aires | Berón | 7/29/42 |
| Miguel Caló | En Tus Ojos de Cielo | Berón | 7/10/44 |
Group 10 Miguel Caló — Iriarte 1943–45 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Caló | Es En Vano Llorar | Iriarte | 5/17/43 |
| Miguel Caló | Si Yo Pudiera Comprender | Iriarte | 1/28/44 |
| Miguel Caló | Gime El Viento | Iriarte | 11/29/43 |
| Miguel Caló | Verdemar | Iriarte | 9/28/43 |
| Miguel Caló | Madalit | Iriarte | 11/7/44 |
| Miguel Caló | Lluvia de Abril | Iriarte | 2/20/45 |
| Miguel Caló | Nada | Iriarte | 3/9/44 |
| Miguel Caló | La Vi Llegar | Iriarte | 4/19/44 |
Group 11 Miguel Caló — Various 1941–45 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Caló | Me Duele El Corazón | Various | 11/7/44 |
| Miguel Caló | Pedacito de Cielo | Various | 9/2/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Bajo Un Cielo de Estrellas | Various | 3/12/41 |
| Miguel Caló | El Vals Soñador | Various | 4/29/42 |
| Miguel Caló | Jugando Jugando | Various | 8/28/44 |
| Miguel Caló | El Mismo Dolor | Various | 11/15/45 |
Group 12 Ricardo Tanturi — Castillo 1941–43 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Tanturi | La Vida Es Corta | Castillo | 2/19/41 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Esta Noche Me Emborracho | Castillo | 8/14/42 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Madame Ivonne | Castillo | 3/18/42 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Recuerdo Malevo | Castillo | 12/23/41 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Así Se Baila El Tango | Castillo | 12/4/42 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Noches de Colón | Castillo | 8/14/41 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Ese Sos Vos | Castillo | 12/23/41 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | La Copa Del Olvido | Castillo | 7/20/42 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | El Tango Es El Tango | Castillo | 8/14/42 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | La Última Copa | Castillo | 4/29/43 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Pocas Palabras | Castillo | 6/16/41 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Cómo Se Pianta La Vida | Castillo | 9/15/42 |
Group 13 Edgardo Donato — Various 1938–40 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgardo Donato | La Melodía Del Corazón | Various | 4/30/40 |
| Edgardo Donato | Mi Serenata | Various | 1/11/40 |
| Edgardo Donato | Carnaval de mi Barrio | Various | 3/27/39 |
| Edgardo Donato | Sinfonía de Arrabal | Various | 4/5/40 |
| Edgardo Donato | Sinsabor | Various | 6/5/39 |
| Edgardo Donato | Yo Te Amo | Various | 9/30/40 |
| Edgardo Donato | Alas Rotas | Various | 12/9/38 |
| Edgardo Donato | El Adiós | Various | 4/2/38 |
Group 14 Edgardo Donato — Various 1938–41 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgardo Donato | Ella Es Así | Various | 10/10/38 |
| Edgardo Donato | Sacale Punta | Various | 3/9/38 |
| Edgardo Donato | La Milonga Que Faltaba | Various | 2/5/38 |
| Edgardo Donato | El Torito | Various | 11/14/39 |
| Edgardo Donato | El Lengue | Various | 12/13/40 |
| Edgardo Donato | Repique Del Corazón | Various | 2/18/41 |
Group 15 Edgardo Donato — Various 1936–41 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgardo Donato | La Tapera | Various | 3/10/36 |
| Edgardo Donato | Con Tus Besos | Various | 4/2/38 |
| Edgardo Donato | Quién Será | Various | 10/13/41 |
| Edgardo Donato | Estrellita Mía | Various | 9/30/40 |
| Edgardo Donato | La Shunca | Various | 1/21/41 |
Group 16 Carlos Di Sarli — Rufino 1941–43 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Di Sarli | Zorzal | Rufino | 12/3/41 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | La Mulateada | Rufino | 11/20/41 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Pena Mulata | Rufino | 2/18/41 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Rosa Morena | Rufino | 5/26/42 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Cuando Un Viejo Se Enamora | Rufino | 7/29/42 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Yo Soy de San Telmo | Rufino | 10/7/43 |
Group 17 Francisco Canaro — Various 1936–38 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Canaro | Silueta Porteña | Various | 7/17/36 |
| Francisco Canaro | Milonga Criolla | Various | 10/6/36 |
| Francisco Canaro | Milonga de Mis Amores | Various | 5/26/37 |
| Francisco Canaro | Reliquias Porteñas | Various | 7/14/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | Milonga del Corazón | Various | 3/3/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | Milongón | Various | 6/20/38 |
Group 18 Francisco Canaro — Fama 1939–40 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Canaro | Mala Suerte | Fama | 2/27/39 |
| Francisco Canaro | Tormenta | Fama | 3/28/39 |
| Francisco Canaro | El Vino Triste | Fama | 10/25/39 |
| Francisco Canaro | Todo te Nombra | Fama | 10/9/39 |
| Francisco Canaro | No me Pregunten Por Qué | Fama | 10/25/39 |
| Francisco Canaro | A Quién le Puede Importar | Fama | 1/26/40 |
| Francisco Canaro | Pájaro Ciego | Fama | 5/22/40 |
Group 19 Osvaldo Fresedo — Ray 1933–38 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Vida Mía | Ray | 9/13/33 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Siempre es Carnaval | Ray | 2/22/37 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Sueño Azul | Ray | 4/1/37 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Telón | Ray | 11/23/38 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Cordobesita | Ray | 8/2/33 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Sollozos | Ray | 2/22/37 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | En La Huella Del Dolor | Ray | 4/27/34 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Canto de Amor | Ray | 6/18/34 |
Group 20 Osvaldo Fresedo — Ruiz 1939–41 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Un Amor | Ruiz | 9/13/40 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | No Preciso | Ruiz | 11/17/41 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Vida Querida | Ruiz | 11/23/39 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Buscándote | Ruiz | 12/31/41 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Cuartito Azul | Ruiz | 10/13/39 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Más Allá | Ruiz | 7/12/39 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | En Este Rincón Amigo | Ruiz | 1/13/41 |
| Osvaldo Fresedo | Rosarina Linda | Ruiz | 4/15/40 |
Set Lists III & IV
Set List III fills in much of what’s missing from Sets I & II — rounding out artists already covered and adding more key Golden Age orchestras. Set List IV covers later Golden Age recordings and key contemporary orchestras for the milonga. For those who can afford it, we ask for a suggested donation of $10 for these set lists to help support the continued development of the Tango Toolkit.
Set List III — Filling Out the Golden Age
Fills in much of what’s missing from Sets I & II — rounding out artists already covered and adding more key Golden Age orchestras: a Biagi milonga set, valses from Troilo, Demare, Rodríguez, and D'Arienzo, and tango sets from D'Agostino, Tanturi, De Angelis, Di Sarli, Canaro, Malerba, and Carabelli. Singers vary within some groups, so the singer is listed per track.
Group 1 Rodolfo Biagi — Various 1939–1948 (Milonga)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Biagi | Campo Afuera | Teófilo Ibáñez | 4/27/39 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Cantando se van las penas | Jorge Ortiz | 6/28/40 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Flor de Monserrat | Alberto Amor | 11/30/45 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Por la Güeya | Carlos Saavedra | 7/22/48 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Soy del 90 | Carlos Acuña | 7/8/43 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Con Mi Perro | Amor Alberto | 7/10/46 |
| Rodolfo Biagi | Picante | Instrumental | 10/21/41 |
Group 2 Aníbal Troilo — Various 1942–1948 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aníbal Troilo | Valsecito Amigo | Francisco Fiorentino | 3/25/43 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Palomita Blanca | Marion y Ruiz | 11/23/44 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Temblando | Francisco Fiorentino | 3/30/44 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Flor De Lino | Roberto Ruiz | 4/29/47 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Romance De Barrio | Roberto Ruiz | 8/19/47 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Lagrimitas De Mi Corazón | Ruiz y Rivero | 7/8/48 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Pedacito De Cielo | Francisco Fiorentino | 9/10/42 |
| Aníbal Troilo | Soñar Y Nada Más | Fiorentino y Mandarino | 8/4/43 |
Group 3 Lucio Demare — Various 1942–1944 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucio Demare | Se Fue | Berón | 7/13/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Dos Corazones | Quintana | 9/25/44 |
| Lucio Demare | Nunca Supe Porque | Miranda | 7/20/42 |
| Lucio Demare | No Nos Veremos Más | Berón | 2/11/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Al Pasar | Berón | 9/3/43 |
Group 4 Enrique Rodríguez — Various 1939–1947 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Rodríguez | Tengo mil novias | Roberto Flores | 10/10/39 |
| Enrique Rodríguez | Por aquí... por alla | Armando Moreno | 6/4/40 |
| Enrique Rodríguez | Isabelita | Armando Moreno | 8/14/40 |
| Enrique Rodríguez | Con tu mirar | Armando Moreno | 9/24/41 |
| Enrique Rodríguez | La Piconeros | Roberto Flores | 2/1/39 |
| Enrique Rodríguez | Mañana Por la Mañana | Ricardo Herrera | 1/17/47 |
| Enrique Rodríguez | Fru Fru | Roberto Flores | 6/5/39 |
Group 5 Juan D'Arienzo — Instrumental 1935–1937 (Vals)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan D'Arienzo | Desde el Alma | Instrumental | 7/2/35 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Pabellón De Las Rosas | Instrumental | 12/12/35 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Francia | Instrumental | 10/3/35 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Inolvidable | Instrumental | 8/5/36 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Corazón de Artista | Instrumental | 11/27/36 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Amor y Celo | Instrumental | 9/3/36 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Valsecito Criollo | Instrumental | 7/26/37 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Pasión | Instrumental | 7/2/37 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Alma Dolorida | Instrumental | 3/5/37 |
Group 6 Ricardo Tanturi — Enrique Campos 1943–1945 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Tanturi | Muchachos Comienza la Ronda | Enrique Campos | 8/6/43 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Una Emoción | Enrique Campos | 11/17/43 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Que Nunca Me Falte | Enrique Campos | 11/17/43 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Malvón | Enrique Campos | 11/17/43 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Recién | Enrique Campos | 3/24/44 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Cantor de Barrio | Enrique Campos | 7/13/45 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Ivón | Enrique Campos | 9/5/45 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Oigo tu voz | Enrique Campos | 11/17/43 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Igual que un bandoneón | Enrique Campos | 12/13/44 |
| Ricardo Tanturi | Sollozo de bandoneón | Enrique Campos | 12/16/43 |
Group 7 Angel D'Agostino — Angel Vargas 1941–1942 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel D'Agostino | Adiós Arrabal | Angel Vargas | 9/9/41 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Agua Florida | Angel Vargas | 11/13/41 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Ahora No Me Conocés | Angel Vargas | 9/9/41 |
| Angel D'Agostino | El Yacaré | Angel Vargas | 12/12/41 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Tres Esquinas | Angel Vargas | 7/24/41 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Una Pena | Angel Vargas | 11/5/41 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Adiós Para Siempre | Angel Vargas | 3/16/42 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Barrio De Tango | Angel Vargas | 3/16/42 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Pero Yo Sé | Angel Vargas | 9/2/42 |
Group 8 Angel D'Agostino — Angel Vargas 1943–1945 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel D'Agostino | Me Llaman Tango | Angel Vargas | 4/30/43 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Un Tango Argentino | Angel Vargas | 9/3/43 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Madreselva | Angel Vargas | 12/5/44 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Mano Blanca | Angel Vargas | 3/9/44 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Mi Viejo Barrio | Angel Vargas | 8/8/44 |
| Angel D'Agostino | Rondando Tu Esquina | Angel Vargas | 11/2/45 |
| Angel D'Agostino | A Quién Le Puede Importar | Angel Vargas | 8/7/45 |
| Angel D'Agostino | No Vendrá | Angel Vargas | 11/2/45 |
Group 9 Alfredo De Angelis — Various 1943–1956 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo De Angelis | Marioneta | Ruiz | 7/23/43 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Bajo el Cono Azul | Ruiz y Rodi | 2/29/44 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Dejame Así | Ruiz | 8/10/43 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Remolino | Dante y Martel | 5/24/46 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Pregonera | Dante y Martel | 3/26/45 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Adiós Marinero | Dante y Martel | 12/27/46 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Fumando Espero | Dante | 4/3/56 |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Bajo Belgrano | Martel | 4/20/49 |
Group 10 Carlos Di Sarli — Instrumental 1942–1945 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Di Sarli | Milonguero Viejo | Instrumental | 7/11/44 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | A la Gran Muñeca | Instrumental | 8/29/45 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | El Ingeniero | Instrumental | 2/20/45 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Champagne Tango | Instrumental | 7/20/44 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Rodríguez Peña | Instrumental | 1/3/45 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Organito De La Tarde | Instrumental | 11/30/42 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | El Amanecer | Instrumental | 6/23/42 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | El Jagüel | Instrumental | 11/4/43 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Ensueños | Instrumental | 9/7/43 |
| Carlos Di Sarli | Nueve Puntos | Instrumental | 5/5/43 |
Group 11 Juan D'Arienzo — Echague 1938–1939 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan D'Arienzo | Ansiedad | Echague | 11/9/38 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Qué Importa | Echague | 9/27/39 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | El Vino Triste | Echague | 9/1/39 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Santa Milonguita | Echague | 9/27/39 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Olvídame | Echague | 5/30/39 |
Group 12 Juan D'Arienzo — Laborde 1944–1948 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan D'Arienzo | Magdala | Laborde | 12/26/44 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Aparcero | Laborde | 4/17/45 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Yo No Sé Llorar | Laborde | 12/6/46 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Desde Aquella Noche | Laborde | 8/26/46 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Dios Te Salve M' Hijo | Laborde | 9/17/47 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Pampa y Huella | Laborde | 9/23/48 |
| Juan D'Arienzo | Pregonera | Laborde | 8/28/45 |
Group 13 Francisco Canaro — Maida 1935 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Canaro | Ciego | Maida | 3/25/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | Alma del Bandoneón | Maida | 3/20/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | De Puro Guapo | Maida | 7/24/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | Poema | Maida | 6/11/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | Hotel Victoria | Maida | 6/18/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | Casas Viejas | Maida | 8/18/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | Dónde | Maida | 12/3/35 |
| Francisco Canaro | Soledad | Maida | 3/25/35 |
Group 14 Francisco Canaro — Maida 1936–1939 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Canaro | Quiero Verte Una Vez Más | Maida | 4/13/39 |
| Francisco Canaro | Mano A Mano | Maida | 12/13/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | Madreselva | Maida | 11/18/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | El Adiós | Maida | 3/3/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | Nada Más | Maida | 8/22/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | Paciencia | Maida | 3/3/38 |
| Francisco Canaro | El Caburé | Maida | 4/13/36 |
| Francisco Canaro | La Maleva | Maida | 7/14/38 |
Group 15 Lucio Demare — Berón 1943 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucio Demare | Moneda De Cobre | Berón | 4/1/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Canta Pajarito | Berón | 6/10/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Oigo Tu Voz | Berón | 11/25/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Y Siempre Igual | Berón | 9/13/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Qué Solo Estoy | Berón | 12/21/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Soy Del Noventa | Berón | 5/6/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Tal Vez Será Mí Alcohol | Berón | 5/6/43 |
| Lucio Demare | Una Emoción | Berón | 9/3/43 |
Group 16 Ricardo Malerba — Medina 1942–1944 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Malerba | Gitana Rusa | Medina | 10/5/42 |
| Ricardo Malerba | La Piba de los Jazmines | Medina | 1/18/43 |
| Ricardo Malerba | Embrujamiento | Medina | 2/12/43 |
| Ricardo Malerba | Remembranza | Medina | 2/12/43 |
| Ricardo Malerba | Sollozos | Medina | 3/16/44 |
| Ricardo Malerba | Ninguna | Medina | 11/19/42 |
| Ricardo Malerba | Mi Taza de Café | Medina | 11/8/43 |
| Ricardo Malerba | Oiga Mozo | Medina | 11/19/42 |
Group 17 Adolfo Carabelli — Various 1931–1933 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Carabelli | Felicia | Instrumental | 6/24/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Mentíra | Carlos Lafuente | 10/2/31 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | El Pensamiento | Carlos Lafuente | 12/21/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | El Caburé | Instrumental | 10/28/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | La Guiñada | Instrumental | 10/28/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Mía | Carlos Lafuente | 4/11/33 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Pa' Qué Lagrimear | Carlos Lafuente | 9/12/33 |
Group 18 Adolfo Carabelli — Various 1931–1932 (Tango)
| Orchestra | Title | Singer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Carabelli | Alma | Alberto Gómez | 9/9/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Porque | Alberto Gómez | 11/2/31 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | El Trece | Alberto Gómez | 9/27/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Tango del Querer | Alberto Gómez | 2/5/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Inspiración | Alberto Gómez | 6/17/32 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Cantando | Gomez y Simone | 9/4/31 |
| Adolfo Carabelli | Mi Refugio | Alberto Gómez | 9/4/31 |
Set List IV — Later Golden Age & Contemporary
Later Golden Age recordings and key contemporary orchestras for the milonga. Coming soon — check back shortly.
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