Lyrics from "Expresso 2222" by Gilberto Gil Album: Expresso 2222 LP (Philips, 1972) - Good Audio Version --- The Express 2222 started running It runs direct from Bonsucesso to the hereafter The Express 2222 started running From Brazil Central Station It runs direct from Bonsucesso To after the year 2000 They say there are a… Continue reading Expresso 2222
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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
Arrastão
Lyrics from Arrastão (Trawl) by Edu Lobo and Vinicius de Moraes, 1965 --- Good Audio Version (Grooveshark) --- Eh! There are dinghies in the sea Hey! hey! hey! They're trawling today Eh! Everyone fishing Enough of the shade, João Jovi, look at the trawl Going into the endless sea Eh! My brother, bring me Yemanjá for me… Continue reading Arrastão
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