Category Archives: Bossa Nova

Lígia

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Lyrics from “Lígia” by Tom Jobim (1972) — Good Audio Version (João Gilberto) — I’ve never dreamed of you, I’ve never gone to the movies I don’t like samba, I don’t go to Ipanema I don’t like rain, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Samba do Avião

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Lyrics from “Samba do Avião” by Tom Jobim (1963) — Good Audio Version — My soul sings I see Rio de Janeiro I’m dying of longing Rio, your sea Beach without end Rio, you were made for me Christ the … Continue reading →

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Influência do Jazz

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Lyrics from “Influência do Jazz” by Carlos Lira (1962) — My poor samba It started getting mixed up and modernized, and got lost And the sway, where is it? It’s gone Where’s that shimmy that stirs us up Poor thing, my … Continue reading →

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