Lyrics from "Romaria" (1977) Sung by Elis Regina Composed by Renato Teixeira --- It's of dream and dust The destiny of one alone Like me lost In thought On my horse It's of lasso and knot Of holster and jiló Of this life carried out alone I'm caipira, Pirapora Our Lady of Aparecida Illuminate… Continue reading Romaria
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João Valentão
Lyrics from "João Valentão" by Dorival Caymmi (1945) -- Listen: João Gilberto, recording in Chico Pereira's house, 1958 -- João Valentão is a bully, he throws blows He doesn't pay attention and he doesn't even contemplate life He intimidates every João, he does things that even God can't believe But he has his moment in life...… Continue reading João Valentão
O Sol Nascerá (A Sorrir)
Lyrics from "O Sol Nascerá (A Sorrir)" by Cartola and Élton Medeiros Album: Nara (Nara Leão, 1964); Cartola (1974) ----- Smiling... I intend to live life Because crying I saw my childhood lost Smiling... I intend to live life Because crying I saw my childhood lost When the storm ends The sun will come out When this longing… Continue reading O Sol Nascerá (A Sorrir)