Category Archives: Dorival Caymmi

Marina

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Lyrics from “Marina” by Dorival Caymmi (1947) — Good Audio Version (Danilo Caymmi) — Marina, morena Marina, you’ve made yourself up Marina, do anything, but do me a favor Don’t paint that face that I fancy That I fancy, and … Continue reading →

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Saudade da Bahia

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Rosa Morena

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Lyrics from “Rosa Morena” by Dorival Caymmi Recordings include: Os Anjos do Inferno (1942, Columbia); Dorival Caymmi (Album: Sambas de Caymmi, 1955); João Gilberto  (Album: Chega de Saudade , 1959) Original Recording: – João Gilberto, on Chega de Saudade: — Rosa Morena Where are … Continue reading →

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