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Almendra
Almendra · 1969
Details
TonalidadE minor
Duración3:04
ÁlbumAlmendra
Año1969
ISRCARF036900019
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The story behind
The first time *Muchacha (ojos de papel)* was heard was live, on Sunday, June 22, 1969, at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires. Shortly after, on November 29 of that same year, it appeared as the first single from Almendra's debut album, simply titled Almendra (also known as Almendra I). What makes this song special is the way Luis Alberto Spinetta captured an erotic love poem, full of surprising delicacy. It describes the feelings of a teenager asking his beloved to stay by his side until sunrise. It is said that the inspiration for these lyrics was Spinetta's first reciprocal love, Cristina Bustamante, who was a neighbor of Emilio del Guercio. The song even alludes to their first intimate experience together. The end of that relationship would also resonate with Spinetta years later, in the song *Blues de Cris* by Pescado Rabioso (1972).
The poetic style of *Muchacha* and its focus on expressing loving emotions deeply connected with a generation of young Argentinians. At that time, the sexual revolution was underway, and the idea of expressing affection through intimate relationships was a stark contrast to the norms of the previous generation, where virginity until marriage was a fundamental pillar for women, and men sought other avenues for their "manhood." The philosopher Alejandro Rozitchner described the song as a "beast of emotion," highlighting Spinetta's invitation to dream "a slow dream between my hands." The lyrical climax arrives when Spinetta moves from "paper eyes" to "honey breasts," a subtle but direct reference to the consummation of the sexual act. It was Cristina Bustamante who suggested Spinetta change the original phrase "honey breasts" to the definitive version. The song, with its 3:07 duration, became a classic of Spanish-language rock and was included on the album Almendra I, which Rolling Stone magazine ranked among the 100 best albums of Argentine rock.