[Tango] Famous Tango Songs: Recommended Popular Tracks
A tango whose passionate rhythm and wistful melodies stir the heart.
Born on the street corners of Argentina, this music is now loved all around the world.
Have you ever felt a strange nostalgia or a flutter in your heart just by hearing the poignant tone of the bandoneon? Perhaps you’ve heard that memorable phrase in a movie or commercial and found yourself wanting to dive deeper into the world of tango.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of classic and famous tango pieces.
Whether you’re listening for the first time or already familiar with tango, you’re sure to discover something new.
We hope you’ll find a new favorite track!
Playlist
| [Tango] Famous Tango Songs: Recommended Popular Tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | El Huracán (typhoon)Edgardo Donato&Osvaldo Donato |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Tango Classic “El Huracán” |
| 2 | Per ViralBajofondo |  play_arrow | Music where tradition and innovation in tango merge |
| 3 | The Day When My Love Reaches You (El dia que me quieras)Carlos Gardel |  play_arrow | A legendary tango piece imbued with feelings of love |
| 4 | Tango – The Last Days of the Romanov DynastyAlfred Schnittke |  play_arrow | Schnittke’s Tango: Captivating in Film and on Stage |
| 5 | S’il vous plaîtÁstor Piazzolla |  play_arrow | An iconic, innovative tango masterpiece born in Paris |
| 6 | Redline TangoJohn Mackey |  play_arrow | An innovative wind ensemble piece that fuses tango and rhythm |
| 7 | Dango Three BrothersUchi no Masumi |  play_arrow | A tango-style song sung by the three skewer-dango brothers |
| 8 | Black Cat TangoMario Pagano |  play_arrow | Humorously sing a child's complaints |
| 9 | Symphonic Dances: II. TangoFukuda Yosuke |  play_arrow | Yosuke Fukuda’s passionate wind band piece, “Dance” |
| 10 | LibertangoÁstor Piazzolla |  play_arrow | Piazzolla’s masterpiece “Libertango” |
| 11 | Gunshots and Diamondsitō keisuke |  play_arrow | A tango-style piece brimming with the tension of a psychological battle |
| 12 | Thine eyes of blackFlorian Hermann |  play_arrow | Composed by Hermann, an emotionally rich masterpiece |
| 13 | Spain (Six Albumblatts) 2. Tango in D majorIsaac Albeniz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of Spanish music, with elegant melodies and imagery |
| 14 | NocturnaJulián Plaza |  play_arrow | Passionate music that surpasses the silence of the night |
| 15 | Rodríguez PeñaVicente Greco |  play_arrow | A classic that adorned the dawn of tango, passionate |
| 16 | Tango of the Red Ogre and the Blue OgreFukuda Wakako |  play_arrow | Kazuko Fukuda’s unique children’s song where demons dance |
| 17 | Por Una CabezaCarlos Gardel |  play_arrow | The Charm of the Tango Masterpiece “Por una Cabeza” |
| 18 | Winter in Buenos AiresÁstor Piazzolla |  play_arrow | Signature piece by tango innovator Piazzolla |
| 19 | Blue TangoLeroy Anderson |  play_arrow | Typewriter composer Leroy Anderson |
| 20 | Tango of the Night (Tango Notturno)Otto Borgmann |  play_arrow | Representative piece of Continental tango |
| 21 | Pearl Diver’s Tango (Perlenfischer Tango)Georges Bizet |  | Bizet’s aria became famous through Hause’s tango. |
| 22 | JealousyJacob Gade |  play_arrow | A Musician’s Smash Hit and Their Contribution to a Development Fund |
| 23 | Adiós NoninoÁstor Piazzolla |  play_arrow | Music with love and mourning for my father |
| 24 | Roxanne’s Tango (El Tango de Roxanne)Gianni Ferrio |  play_arrow | The famous song from Moulin Rouge is originally by Sting. |
| 25 | La CumparsitaGerardo Matos Rodríguez |  play_arrow | A famous Argentinian tango number, richly sung with emotion by Yoichi Sugawara. |
| 26 | Orchids Beneath the MoonVincent Youmans |  play_arrow | A famous piece of Continental Tango |
| 27 | El ChocloÁngel Villoldo |  play_arrow | Musical works performed by diverse ensembles |
| 28 | Melancholic (Melancólico)Julian Plaza |  play_arrow | An inspiring piece infused with the passion of tango |
| 29 | My Beloved Buenos Aires (Mi Buenos Aires Querido)Carlos Gardel |  play_arrow | A tango masterpiece, one of Gardel's signature works |
| 30 | In pale lightEdgardo Donato |  play_arrow | Tango masterpiece: Nard’s light, lively melody |
| 31 | Yira, Yira (Yira! Yira!)Enrique Santos Discépolo |  play_arrow | The tango’s nihilistic masterpiece, Zira Zira. |
| 32 | Antique Shop (Cambalache)Julio Iglesias |  play_arrow | The contrast between a light, upbeat melody and biting lyrics |
| 33 | A path in light rainHenry Himmel |  play_arrow | The famous tango song ‘A Path Where Light Rain Falls’. |
| 34 | DanzarínJulian Plaza |  play_arrow | The famous piece “Danzarín” that conveys the passion of tango |
| 35 | PayadoraJulian Plaza |  play_arrow | Argentine tango, bright music |
| 36 | CaminitoALFRED HAUSE |  play_arrow | Maestro of tango music, Hause: symphonic allure |
| 37 | When the Milonga Sobs (Cuando Llora La Milonga)Juan de Dios Filiberto |  play_arrow | Song of an old woman’s guilt and remorse |
| 38 | May I have your hand, madam?Ralph Erwin |  play_arrow | A gentle German tango is being sung with classical-style Japanese lyrics. |
| 39 | Nostalgic (Nostálgico)Julian Plaza |  play_arrow | The distinctive musical style of Julián Plaza |
| 40 | Azure Sky (Blauer Himmel)Barnabas von Geczy |  play_arrow | Light music that depicts a scene of blue skies |
| 41 | Lament of the Gaucho (Sentimiento Gaucho)Carlos Gardel |  play_arrow | Tango singer Gardel and gaucho culture |
| 42 | FeliciaEnrique Saborido |  play_arrow | Enrique Saborido’s signature piece “Felicia” |
| 43 | Military TangoALFRED HAUSE |  play_arrow | A bright, European-style tango piece |
| 44 | Olé GuapaALFRED HAUSE |  play_arrow | Tango classic “Oregappa” |
| 45 | Farewell, Plains (Adios Pampa Mia)Francisco Canaro&Mariano Mores |  play_arrow | A famous tango classic, sung by Ranko Fujisawa |
| 46 | Black Eyes (Ojos Negros)Vicente Greco |  play_arrow | Emotional tango from Spain, a song to be heard in a bar |
| 47 | OblivionÁstor Piazzolla |  play_arrow | Expressing the deep emotions and musicality of tango |
| 48 | The Street Corner Where You Live (Rondando Tu Esquina)Alan Jay Lerner&Frederick Loewe |  play_arrow | Hugo Díaz's famous tango |
| 49 | A Small Café (In Einer Kleinen Konditorei)ALFRED HAUSE |  play_arrow | A classic-style tango masterpiece with elegant charm |
| 50 | Flower Seller (Pregonera)Alfredo de Angelis |  play_arrow | Angelis’s signature song “The Flower Seller Girl” |
| 51 | Dawn (El Amanecer)Roberto Firpo |  play_arrow | A composition that imitates a dawn songbird |
| 52 | A Song Dedicated to ViolettaFranck Pourcel |  | A Collection of Famous Tangos Based on Classical Pieces |
| 53 | Tango of the Exiles (Tango De Los Exiliados)Walter Taieb |  play_arrow | A masterpiece filled with the passion and melancholy of tango |
| 54 | Lament of the Bandoneon (Quejas de Bandoneón)Juan de Dios Filiberto |  play_arrow | Enjoy the rhythm and timbre of tango |
| 55 | TangueraMariano Mores |  play_arrow | The Argentine tango classic “Tanguera” |
| 56 | Tango of the Roses (Tango delle rose)Filippo Schreier&Aldo Bottero |  | The tango “Tango del rose” is gaining popularity. |
| 57 | Farewell, My Friend (Adios Muchachos)Julio César Sanders |  play_arrow | A tango song about a Spanish-speaking boy |
| 58 | Summer in Buenos Aires (Verano porteño)Ástor Piazzolla |  play_arrow | Piazzolla’s tango is innovative and has a contemporary appeal |