- La Fuente de Cacho
La Fuente de Cacho is the title of a famous
Cantabria n traditional song. Its origin is disputed. Some scholars think it was written by Emilio Carral who was an anarchist watchmaker, leader of the Movimiento Obrero and founder of the Coros Montañeses. It speaks about a dark hair lady that goes to the fountain to take a glass of water because it is said to be very good early in the morning.Its name comes from a fountain located in Santander. It is situated in the Avenida of Antonio Maura, close to the Casino. Some authors believe its name is derived from Manuel Cacho who was a landlord of many terrains down the Sardinero http://www.eldiariomontanes.es/20080227/deportes/racing/quien-20080227.html] .
The song is now used by
Racing de Santander fans [http://www.eldiariomontanes.es/20080119/deportes/racing/fuente-cacho-convierte-nuevo-20080119.html] [http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/apr/07/europeanfootball.sport3] to encourage their team at the beginning of each match although originally it had nothing to do with football.The song reads:
"Ayer te vi que subías,"por la alameda primera,""luciendo la saya blanca,"y el pañueluco de seda."
"Dime donde vas morena,"dime donde vas salada,"dime donde vas morena,"a las dos de la mañana."
"Voy a la fuente de Cacho,"a beber un vaso de agua,"que me han dicho que es muy buena,"beberla por la mañana.
"Dime donde vas morena,"dime donde vas salada,"dime donde vas morena,"a las dos de la mañana.
"Voy al jardín de Valencia,"a decirle al jardinero,"que me de una rosa blanca,"que en mi jardín no las tengo,
"Dime donde vas morena,"dime donde vas salada,"dime donde vas morena,"a las dos de la mañana." [http://www.rutasporcantabria.com/santander/fuente_de_cacho.php]
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