Lyrics from "O Meu Guri" by Chico Buarque Album: Almanaque (1981) --- Good Audio Version --- When, young man, my child was born It wasn't the moment for him to come out He came out looking hungry And I didn't even have a name to give him How I carried on, I don't know how to… Continue reading O Meu Guri
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Beijo Partido
Lyrics from "Beijo Partido" (1975) by Toninho Horta (Antônio Mauricio Horta de Melo) Album: Nana Caymmi (Nana Caymmi,1975) and Minas (Milton Nascimento, 1975) --- Good Audio Version --- You know, I don't have faith in this madness of mine And I say I don't like someone who ruins me, in pieces And God only knows about you And… Continue reading Beijo Partido
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
Lyrical Brazil 