Lyrics to "Conceição" by Dunga and Jairo Amorim, interpreted by Cauby Peixoto (1956) --- Good Audio Version --- Conceição, I remember so well Lived up on the hillside, dreaming of things the hillside doesn't have That was when, way up there, someone appeared And told her to smile, and that going down to the city, she… Continue reading Conceição
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Saudade da Bahia
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
Se Acaso Você Chegasse
Lyrics from "Se acaso você chegasse" by Lupicínio Rodrigues and Felisberto Martins (1938) Original release - Carnaval, 1938 --- Good Audio Version (Elza Soares) --- If perchance you were to arrive at my cottage and find That woman that you liked Would you have the courage to trade our friendship For she who already abandoned… Continue reading Se Acaso Você Chegasse