Though it began as an instrumental with no need for words, lyrics were eventually added by Antonio Polito and Carlos Pesce to match its popular appeal.
Today, "El Esquinazo" remains a staple of Argentine Tango history , remembered as much for the broken plates of 1903 as for its enduring, infectious beat. EL ESQUINAZO - Tango North El Esquinazo
However, this beat proved to be too contagious for its own good: Though it began as an instrumental with no
The song is instantly recognisable by its signature opening: four sharp, rhythmic knocks. These were intended to mimic a frustrated young man stomping his feet on a street corner. El Esquinazo
In 1907, Villoldo traveled to Paris to record the song, helping to ignite the tango craze that eventually swept across Europe.