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 Redeemer Open arms over Guanabara This samba is just because Rio, I like you The… Continue reading Samba do Avião
Charles, Anjo 45
Lyrics from "Charles, Anjo 45" by Jorge Ben Album: Jorge Ben (LP, 1969) --- Oba, oba, oba Charles What's the deal My friend Charles How are things going Charles? Charles, Angel 45 Protector of the weak And the oppressed Robin Hood of the hillsides King of malandragem A true man With a lot of courage Just… Continue reading Charles, Anjo 45
Influência do Jazz
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 samba changed all of a sudden Influence of jazz It almost died And ends up… Continue reading Influência do Jazz
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