: It is a prime example of the ubi sunt ("Where are they now?") theme in tango. The lyrics lament the passage of time, contrasting a gritty, "manlier" past with a modern era characterized by the use of hair gel ( gomina ) and drugs like morphine.

: The song introduced "La Rubia Mireya," a stock character of the tango world who represents the tragic decay of beauty and youth. 2. Néstor Fabián’s Interpretation

This paper explores the cultural significance of the tango as interpreted by the Argentine singer and actor Néstor Fabián . A hallmark of Argentine nostalgia, this performance gained iconic status through its inclusion in the 1969 film Los muchachos de antes no usaban gomina . 1. Compositional Context

Néstor Fabián (born in 1938) is a central figure in the "New Wave" of Argentine music. His version of "Tiempos Viejos" is distinguished by:

: The tango was composed in 1926 with music by Francisco Canaro and lyrics by Manuel Romero .