Lyrics from "Saudade da Bahia" by Dorival Caymmi (1957, Odeon) 1973 footage of Caymmi singing "Saudade da Bahia," aired in a tribute after his death on Aug. 16, 2008: --- Ai, what longing I feel for Bahia Ai, if I'd listened to what mama said "Dear, don't go leaving your mother worried We do as… Continue reading Saudade da Bahia
Month: August 2012
Camisa Amarela
Lyrics from "Camisa Amarela" by Ary Barroso (1939) Original Recording by Araci de Almeida: 1956 Recording by Ary Barroso: --- I found my man in the avenue In a yellow shirt Singing Florisbela, ah, Florisbela I invited him to come home in my company He showed me an ironic smile And disappeared in the tumult… Continue reading Camisa Amarela
Acontece
Lyrics from "Acontece" by Cartola Album: Cartola (1974) --- Good Audio Version (Cida Moreira) and Cartola --- Forget our love, go on and forget it Because everything in the world happens, And it so happens that I don't know how to love anymore You'll cry, you'll suffer, and you don't deserve it, But it happens It so happens… Continue reading Acontece
Lyrical Brazil 