It draws parallels to the evolution of the modern tango dance form. Originated in the late 18th and 19th centuries, this distinctive style carved its own niche among the African slave population and European immigrants of Argentina. It also carries a tragic story behind it, as both the composer/singer Carlos Gardel and the lyricist Alfredo Le Pera passed away on 24th June 1935 in a devastating plane crash.
“Por una Cabeza,” i.e., “to lose by a head,” signifies the distance his horse lost by in that race. The title offers reference to Horse Racing and laments a comparison between “losing a women” and “losing at the racetrack.” It portrays the story of a man who has lost everything after betting on a horse race and has also lost the woman he admires. And it has been utilized effectively across the popular culture. It is also widely considered as an iconic creation by the listeners. The title “Por una Cabeza” means “with a head (of a horse)” in Spanish. “Por una Cabeza” is one of the most well-known “tango” music created in 1935.
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