The classic bolero “Historia de un Amor” has been a mainstay of Latin American music since it was first composed by Carlos Eleta Almarán in 1955. The song tells the story of a love that has ended, leaving the singer with nothing but loneliness and heartache. When Carlos Almarán first composed “Historia de un Amor,” he reportedly drew inspiration from his own experiences with heartbreak and loss. It is widely believed that the song was written by Carlos Eleta Almarán as a tribute to his brother’s deceased wife.
The song’s lyrics, which express the pain of a love that has been extinguished, are delivered in a simple yet powerful manner that emphasizes the depth of the singer’s feelings. The melody, with its sweeping, romantic strings and melancholic harmonies, perfectly captures the mood of the lyrics, conveying the sense of longing and sadness that pervades the song.
Recording and Interpretations
Over the years, it has been recorded by countless artists in various languages, and its poignant lyrics and melancholic melody continue to resonate with listeners around the world.Luis Miguel, Trio Los Panchos, Los três caballeros, Julio Iglesias and Eydie Gorme are some artists that interpreted or recorded this famous song. There are also several arrangement in the rhythm of tango.
Each rendition brings its own unique interpretation to the song, highlighting different aspects of its emotional depth and complexity. Some versions feature lush orchestral arrangements, while others rely on simple acoustic guitars and delicate vocals. Despite these variations, however, the song’s core message and melody remain unchanged, and its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal.
Arrangement for Violin and Guitar
In this post we present you a video with this amazing song arranged for violin and Guitar. This combination of instruments creates a sense of intimacy and delicacy that is perfectly suited to the song’s themes of love and loss. The violin, with its soaring melodies and emotive tone, adds a layer of expressiveness to the piece, while the guitar provides a steady, rhythmic accompaniment and bass that grounds the song and gives it a sense of structure.
The arrangement of “Historia de un Amor” for violin is a perfect fit for the song’s emotional themes of love and loss. The soaring melodies and emotive tone of the violin lend a layer of expressiveness to the piece, creating a sense of intimacy and delicacy that is perfectly suited to the song’s themes. The violin’s ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from sorrow to hopefulness, adds depth and complexity to the piece, further enhancing the song’s emotional impact.
Video
The following arrangement is in the key of A minor and 90 bpm. The minor key lends the song a sense of gravity and emotional depth, while the melodic structure of the piece creates a feeling of movement and progression, mirroring the journey of the singer as he comes to terms with his loss.
Lyrics – Original in Spanish
Ya no estas mas a mi lado corazón
En el alma sólo tengo soledad
Y si ya no puedo verte
Por qué Dios me hizo quererte
Para hacerme sufrir mas
Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir
Adorarte para mi fue religión
En tus besos yo encontraba
El calor que me brindaba
El amor y la pasión
Es la historia de un amor
Como no hay otro igual
Que me hizo comprender
Todo el bien, todo el mal
Que le dio luz a mi vida
Apagándola después
Hay que vida tan obscura
Sin tu amor no viviré
Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir
Adorarte para mi fue religión
En tus besos yo encontraba
El calor que me brindaba
El amor y la pasión
Es la historia de un amor
Como no hay otro igual
Que me hizo comprender
Todo el bien, todo el mal
Que le dio luz a mi vida
Apagándola después
Hay que vida tan obscura
Sin tu amor no viviré
Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir
Adorarte para mi fue religión
En tus besos yo encontraba
El calor que me brindaba
El amor y la pasión
Lyrics Translation to English
You are no longer by my side my heart
Ya no estas mas a mi lado corazón
I have only loneliness in my soul
En el alma sólo tengo soledad
And if I can’t see you anymore
Y si ya no puedo verte
Why did God make me love you?
Por qué Dios me hizo quererte
to make me suffer more
Para hacerme sufrir mas
You were always the reason for my existence
Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir
To adore you for me was my religion
Adorarte para mi fue religión
In your kisses I found
En tus besos yo encontraba
The warmth that you gave me
El calor que me brindaba
The love and the passion
El amor y la pasión
It is the story of a love
Es la historia de un amor
as there is no other like this
Como no hay otro igual
that made me understand
Que me hizo comprender
All the good, all the bad
Todo el bien, todo el mal
that gave light to my life
Que le dio luz a mi vida
Turning it off later
Apagándola después
There is such a dark life
Hay que vida tan obscura
Without your love I will not live
Sin tu amor no viviré
You were always the reason for my existence
Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir
To adore you for me was religion
Adorarte para mi fue religión
In your kisses I found
En tus besos yo encontraba
The warmth that you gave me
El calor que me brindaba
The love and the passion
El amor y la pasión
It is the story of a love
Es la historia de un amor
as there is no other equal
Como no hay otro igual
that made me understand
Que me hizo comprender
All the good, all the bad
Todo el bien, todo el mal
that gave light to my life
Que le dio luz a mi vida
Turning it off later
Apagándola después
There is such a dark life
Hay que vida tan obscura
Without your love I will not live
Sin tu amor no viviré
You were always the reason for my existence
Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir
To adore you for me was religion
Adorarte para mi fue religión
In your kisses I found
En tus besos yo encontraba
The warmth that you gave me
El calor que me brindaba
The love and the passion
El amor y la pasión
Source: LyricFindSongwriters: Carlos Eleta Almaran / Clovis Camelo De MelloHistoria de un Amor lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
