Tango is a passionate dance that has been popular for generations. But the magic isn’t just in the dance … the best Tango songs have also captivated audiences worldwide.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking for some great, upbeat music to listen to, this list will supply you with the top Tango songs that can keep you moving. From traditional pieces to modern covers, check out these beautiful titles and put them on your playlist!
Table of Contents
30+ Best Tango Songs Of All Time
Best Classic Tango Songs
- La Cumparsita
- Release: 1917
- Composer: Gerardo Matos Rodriguez
- Uno (One)
- Release: 1943
- Composer: Mariano Mores
- Adiós muchachos
- Release: 1927
- Composer: Julio Cesar Sanders
- Cambalache
- Release: 1934
- Composer: Enrique Santos Discepolo
- A Media Luz
- Release: 1925
- Composer: Edgardo Donato
- El Choclo
- Release: 1903
- Composer: Angel Villoldo
- Canaro in Paris
- Release: 1925
- Composer: Alejandro Scarpino
- Caminito
- Release: 1926
- Composer: Juan de Dios Filiberto & Gabino Coria Peñaloza
- Por Una Cabeza
- Release: 1935
- Composer: Carlos Gardel
- El Dia Que Me Quieras (The day that you love me)
- Release: 1934
- Composer: Carlos Gardel
- Libertango
- Release: 1974
- Composer: Astor Piazzolla
- Asi Se Baila El Tango
- Composer: Veronica Verdier
- Blue Tango
- Release: 1952
- Composer: Leroy Anderson
- Tango 65
- Composer: Empress Orchestra
- Never Never Never
- Release: 1997
- Composer: Bodane
- Hernando’s Hideaway
- Release: 1954
- Composer: Archie Bleyer
- Mi Buenos Aires Querido
- Release: 1934
- Composer: Carlos Gardel
- Cafetín de Buenos Aires
- Release: 1948
- Composer: Edmundo Rivero
- Besame mucho by Cesaria Evoria
- Release: 1998
- Mano a Mano by Roberto Goyeneche Osvaldo Pugliese
- Release: 1970
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Best Romantic tango songs for weddings
- Yo No Sé Porque Te Quiero
- Composer: Francisco Canaro
- Al Compás del Corazón by Miguel Caló
- Esta Noche de Luna by Graciano Gomez
- Te Quiero – Ada Falcon
- Vida Mía by Osvaldo Fresedo
Best Modern Tango Songs
- El Tango de Roxanne
- Release: 2001
- Composer: Ewan McGregor, Jacek Koman, and José Feliciano
- Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) – GoTan Project
- Release: 2001
- Pa’ Bailar – Bajofondo
- Release: 2007
- Tropilla de la Zurda – Carlos Libedinsky
- Release: 2004
- Gipsy Tango by Earth-Wheel-Sky-Band
- Release: 2007
- Mi Confesion – Gotan project
- Release: 2006
- You’ll Never Tango
- Release: 2009
- Composer: John Powell
- Objection – Shakira
- Release: 2002
- Tango Electrónico – La Alcoba de las Musas Mix
- Paint It Black – The Modern Ballroom Dance Band
- Bad romance – Lady Gaga
Conclusion
Some may think of Tango as corny and “old”. But in reality, the most famous tango songs are timeless. For many people, young and old alike, these tunes can evoke a powerful wave of emotion and nostalgia.
No matter what your style of music is, these classic tango songs will certainly get you in the mood to groove. So, take a moment to sit back, relax, and enjoy these songs. We’re certain that they’ll make your day!