Coisas Nossas

Lyrics from "Coisas nossas" by Noel Rosa (1932) --- I would like to be a tambourine To feel all day long Your hand drumming on my skin. This longing for the guitar and the shack, Our things, our things Samba, pennilessness And other fashions They're our things, they're things of ours! The malandro that doesn't… Continue reading Coisas Nossas

Samba do Avião

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