Song No. 206 — Bim Bom | João Gilberto (1958)

Bim Bom was introduced by João Gilberto in August 1958 as the B-side to Chega de Saudade. Recorded on 10 July and arranged and conducted by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Bim Bom was Gilberto’s only original composition apart from Hô-bá-lá-lá on his debut album Chega de Saudade, released in March 1959.

Bim Bom was written as early as 1955 or 1956 in João Gilberto do Prado Pereira de Oliveira’s hometown of Juazeiro, inspired, so the legend goes, by the rhythmic walk with which the laundresses on the banks of the São Francisco River balanced their laundry on their heads.

Although it was recorded only a few times in Brazil in the 1960s, Bim Bom enjoyed considerable popularity in the USA from 1962 onwards, fuelled by Stan Getz’s recording on his Big Band Bossa Nova album, arranged by Gary McFarland. Arranged by Gil Evans, Bim Bom became one of Astrud Gilberto’s best-known interpretations in 1966.

Selected recordings of Bim Bom:

1. João Gilberto from the single Chega de Saudade b/w Bim Bom (1958, Odeon14.360)  and the album Chega de Saudade (1959, Odeon MOFB 3073)

   
Artwork for Chega de Saudade by César G. Villela with photographs by Francisco Pereira

2. Oscar Castro Neves from the album Bossa Nova Mesmo (1960, Philips P 630.424 L)

   

3. Juarez Araújo from the album Bossa Nova nos ‘States’ (1962, Masterplay MDL 13020)

   

4. Stan Getz from the EP Big Band Bossa Nova (1962, Verve/Copacabana VMLP 14017)

Artwork for Big Band Bossa Nova with painting by Olga Albizu

5. Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 from the album Equinox (1967, A&M Records [USA] SP 4122 and Fermata [BRA] FB-184)

   
Artwork for Equinox by Peter Whorf Graphics

6. Milton Banana from the album Todo Dia é Dia (1968, Odeon MOFB 3524)

   
Artwork for Todo Dia é Dia by Studio Maitry

Selected medleys including Bim Bom:

1. Lennie Dale e Bossa Três from the album Um Show de Bossa (1964, Elenco ME-12)

   
Artwork for Um Show de Bossa by César G. Villela with photographs by Francisco Pereira

Selected recordings of Bim Bom originally not issued in Brazil:

1. João Gilberto from the album Getz/Gilberto #2 (1965, Verve Records [USA] V6-8623)

Artwork for Getz/Gilberto #2 by Acy Lehman  with painting by Olga Albizu

2. Astrud Gilberto from the album Look to the Rainbow (1966, Verve Records [USA] V6-8643)

   
Artwork for Look to the Rainbow by Acy Lehman with photograph by Joel Elkins

3. Ornella Vanoni from the album Ai Miei Amici Cantautori (1968, Ariston Records [Italy] AR/LP 10020)

   

4. Sadao Watanabe from the album Sadao Meets Brazilian Friends (1968, Columbia [Japan] XMS-10003-CT)

BIM BOM

Bim bom bim bim bom bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bim bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bim bim

É só isso o meu baião • E não tem mais nada, não • O meu coração pediu assim, só

Bim bom bim bim bom bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bim bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bim bim

É só isso o meu baião • E não tem mais nada, não • O meu coração pediu assim, só

Bim bom bim bim bom bom • Bim bom bim bim bom bom • Só tem bom bim bom bim bim

Song No. 205 — Súplica | Otávio Gabus Mendes, José Marcílio & Déo (1940)

Súplica was introduced in April 1940 by Orlando Silva as the B-side of his single Coqueiro Velho. The waltz had been written two years earlier, but remained unpublished until Silva recorded it on 15 February 1940. Written by film critic, radio broadcaster, screenwriter and director Otávio Gabus Mendes, instrumentalist and composer José Marcílio and composer and singer Ferjalla Rizkalla aka Déo, Súplica is considered the first Brazilian song lyrics not to rhyme.

In 1940, Orlando Silva scored seven songs in the top 100 of the year. While the A-side Coqueiro Velho reached number 20, the waltz Súplica became Silva’s biggest hit, coming in at number two behind Dama das Camélias by Francisco Alves and ahead of O Samba da Minha Terra by Bando da Lua.

Orlando Garcia da Silva is considered the greatest Brazilian singer of the radio era, whose singing style has had a lasting impact. His enormous success also made him the first to attract frenetic crowds wherever he appeared or was heard. However, his heyday was short-lived, lasting from his first recording in 1935 until the early 1940s, when his troubled life was increasingly marked by the effects of alcohol, morphine and depression.

Silva re-recorded Súplica in 1959 for his album Carinhoso, a selection of his greatest hits with new arrangements. This recording was released in 1961, along with Coqueiro Velho, as a single in the original 1940 order and also on his compilation album Quando a Saudade Apertar. (The 1968 album of the same name included the original 1940 recordings). During Silva’s lifetime, until 1978, Súplica was recorded about 17 times. Until Maria Bethânia’s recording in 1981, it was sung only by male singers.

Selected recordings of Súplica:

1. Orlando Silva from the single Coqueiro Velho b/w Súplica (1940, Victor 34.587)

2. Pedro Raimundo from the single Súplica b/w Adeus Moçada (1944, Continental 15.206)

3. Orlando Silva from the album Carinhoso (1959, RCA Victor BBL 1009), the single Coqueiro Velho b/w Súplica (1961, RCA Victor 80-2392) and the album Quando a Saudade Apertar (1961, RCA Camden CALB 5184)

   

   

4. Avena de Castro from the album Naquele Tempo (1961, Continental LPP 3154)

   

5. Juarez Araújo from the album Juarez Araújo Sua Excia. O Sax (1961, Carroussell SELP 3009) aka O Inimitável Juarez (1962, Masterplay MDL 13019)

   

6. Armando Vidigal from the album Retalhos d’Alma (1964, Musidisc Hi-Fi 2107)

7. Roberto Silva from the album Eu… O Luar… E a Serenata N° 2 (1964, Copacabana CLP 11366)

   

8. Ângelo Apolônio ‘Poly’ from the album Última Estrofe (1968, Chantecler CMG 2460)

   

9. Carlos José from the album Uma Noite de Seresta Vol.4 (1969, CBS 37638)

   

10. Alberto Calçada from the album Chuva de Valsas (1973, Rosicler/Chantecler R-7157)

   

SÚPLICA

Aço frio de um punhal • Foi o seu adeus para mim • Não crendo na verdade, implorei, pedi • As súplicas morreram sem eco, em vão • Batendo nas paredes frias do apartamento

Torpor tomou-me todo • E eu fiquei sem ser mais nada • Adormecido tenha, talvez, quem sabe • Pela janela aberta a fria madrugada • Amortalhou-me a dor com o manto da garôa

Esperança, morreste muito cedo • Saudade, cedo de mais chegaste • Uma quando parte a outra sempre chega • Chorar já lágrimas não tenho

Coração, por que é que tu não paras • A taça do meu sofrer findaste • É inútil prosseguir se forças já não tenho • Tu sabes bem que ela era a minha vida • Meu doce e grande amor

From the Vault: Brazilliance Vol. 20 – Exaltação ao Samba

	1. Jorge Goulart → A Voz do Morro (Zé Keti) → from the single A Voz do Morro b/w Valsa de Formatura (1955), orchestra arranged and conducted by Radamés Gnatalli
	2. Carioca → Concerto No. 1 (Pjotr Iljitsch Tchaikosvky) → from the album Clássicos no Samba (1960),  Carioca (arrangements, conduction), Laerte (piano), Paulo Moura, Wilson, Aurino, Sandoval, Orfeu (saxophone), Mozart, Barriquinha, Maurilio, Clelio (cornet), Nelsinho, Norato, Macaxeira, José Leocadio (trombone), Del Loro (guitar), Luis Marinho (bass), Barão, Plinio (drums)
	3. Lana Bittencourt → Olhos Verdes (Vicente Paiva) → from the album Exaltação ao Samba (1962), orchestra arranged and conducted by Astor Silva
	4. Orquestra Arco-Iris → Mulher de Trinta (Luis Antônio) → from the album Palmas para o Samba! (1963), Arcy Barbosa (tenor sax, conduction), Luis Mendes, Darci Cruz, João Parma Neto ‘Joca’, Clélio Ribeiro (pistom), Manoel Araújo, Antônio Bogado,  José Leocádio, Armando Palla (trombone), Pedro Henrique de Souza ‘Pedrinho’, Juarez Araújo, Walter Rosa, Alberto Viana Gonçalves (saxophone) Célio Felicio (piano), Raul Gagliardi (bass), Geraldo Miranda (guitar), Sut Chagas (drums), Mário Godoy, Jorge Gomes de Resende ‘Jorginho’ (percussion), arranged by Carioca
	5. Mara Silva→ Rosa de Maio (Custódio Mesquita – Evaldo Ruy) → from the album Sucessos em Teleco-Teco (1962), orchestra and chorus arranged and conducted by Moacyr Silva
	6. Fats Elpídio → Sangue Quente (Moacyr Silva – Antônio Maria) → from the album Fat’s Samba (1964), Fats Elpidio (piano), Formiga, Wagner, Othoniel (piston), Raul de Barros, Macachera (trombone), Netinho, Carlos, Bijou, Darcy, Adherbal (tenor saxophone), Ary Ferreira (flute), Freitas (guitar), Tiao Marinho (bass), Ohana, Duduca (drums), Jair, Geraldo (percussion)
	7. Mr. Samba & Seus Skindôs Rítmos → Não Me Diga Adeus (Paquito – Luis Soberano – João Correia da Silva) → from the album Mr. Samba & Seus Skindôs Rítmos (1962), Aurino a.k.a. Aurino Ferreira (tenor sax)? with uncredited accompaniment
	8. Erlon Chaves→ A Fuga do Samba (Erlon Chaves) → from the album Em Tempo de Samba (1961), Erlon Chaves (piano) with his orchestra
	9. Elizeth Cardoso → Retrato do Morro (Nonato Buzar – Hamílcar Pereira) → from the album Quatrocentos Anos de Samba (1965), with uncredited accompaniment
	10. Julinho → Moeda Quebrada (Luis Reis – Haroldo Barbosa) → from the album 100% Bossa (1963), Julio Barbosa a.k.a. Julinho (piston), Oberdan (tenor sax), Dom Salvador (piano) , Neco (guitar), Luiz (bass), Robertinho Silva (drums)
	11. Miltinho → Só Vou de Balanço (João Roberto Kelly) → from the album Bossa e Balanço (1963), with uncredited accompaniment
	12. Don Júnior → Só Danço Samba (Antônio Carlos Jobim – Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album Sambas No. 2 – Don Júnior e Seu Sax Maravilhoso (1963),  Hector Costita a.k.a. Don Júnior (tenor sax), orchestra and chorus arranged and conducted by Ruben Perez ‘Pocho’
	13. Elza Laranjeira → Só Danço Samba (Antônio Carlos Jobim – Vinicius de Moraes) → from the single Só Danço Samba b/w Samba do Avião (1962), orchestra and chorus arranged and directed by Erlon Chaves
	14. Zé Bodega & Severino Araújo → Água de Beber (Antônio Carlos Jobim – Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album Um Sax no Samba– Zé Bodega e a Orquestra de Severino Araújo (1961),— Zé Bodega (tenor saxophone), Manoel Araújo, Macaxeira, José Leocádio, Armando Palla (trombone), Hamilton, Formiga, José Barreto, Geraldo Medeiros (trumpet), Cláudio de Luna (piano), Waltel Branco (guitar), Satyro de Almeida (bass), Plínio Araújo (drums), Pedro ‘Sorongo’ Santos, Rubens Bassini, Raul Marques, Jadir Teixeira (percussion), arranged and conducted by Severino Araújo
	15. Os Vocalistas Modernos → É Luxo Só (Luis Peixoto – Ary Barroso) → from the album Sucessos em Foco (1959), with uncredited accompaniment
	16. Aurino → Sambop (Djalma Ferreira – Maurício Einhorn) → from the album Na Cadência do Samba (1963), Aurino Ferreira (tenor sax) with uncredited accompaniment
	17. Leny Andrade → Sambop (Djalma Ferreira – Maurício Einhorn) → from the album A Sensação (1961), with uncredited accompaniment
	18. Juarez Araújo → Chorou, Chorou (Luis Antônio) → from the album Sua Excia. O Sax (1961), Juarez Araújo (tenor sax), José Marinho (piano), Jorge Marinho (bass), Juquinha (drums), Mario, Sebastiao (percussion), arranged and conducted by Astor Silva
	19. Sérgio Ricardo → Rosa do Mato (Geraldo Serafim – Sérgio Ricardo) → from the single Rosa do Mato b/w Cafezinho (1958), with uncredited accompaniment
	20. Severino Araújo → A Felicidade (Antônio Carlos Jobim – Vinicius de Moraes) → from the single A Lenda Do Beijo (La Leyenda del Beso) b/w A Felicidade (1959)
	21. Luely Figueiró → A Felicidade (Antônio Carlos Jobim – Vinicius de Moraes) → from the single A Felicidade b/w O Nosso Amor (1959), Severino Araújo with his orchestra and chorus
	22. Raul de Barros → Nêga (Waldemar Gomes – Afonso Teixeira) → from the album Hoje Tem Baile (1959), Raul de Barros (trombone) with uncredited accompaniment
	23. Lana Bittencourt → Rua da Minha Cidade (Bruno Marnet – Irany de Oliveira) → from the album Lana Bittencourt (1957), with uncredited accompaniment
	24. Zaccarias → Murmúrio (Djalma Ferreira – Luis Antônio) → from the album Palhêtas Espetaculares (1962), Zaccarias (arrangements, conduction), Jaime Araújo, Jorge Ferreira, Sandoval, Aurino, Joaquim Gonçalves (saxophone), Paulo Moura, Jose Sergio, Josino, Botelho (clarinet), Fats Elpídio (piano), Baden Powell (guitar), Luiz Marinho (bass), Plinio Araujo (drums), Gilberto, Pedro and Barao (percussion)
	25. Pocho→ Fechei a Porta (Sebastião Mota – Ferreira dos Santos) → from the album Viva a Vida (1961), Ruben Perez ‘Pocho’ with Orchestra and Chorus RGE
	26. Pernambuco → O Azar Foi Meu (Plinio Gesta – Miguel Gustavo) → from the album Show (1963), Ayres da Costa Pessôa a.k.a. Pernambuco with his orchestra
	27. Lucienne Franco → Céu Cor de Rosa (Marino Pinto – Pernambuco) → from the album Lucienne Pelos Caminhos do Mundo (1963), orchestra arranged and conducted by Pernambuco
	28. Severino Araújo → Império do Samba (Zé da Zilda – Zilda do Zé) → from the album Teleco Teco em Cordas (1960), Severino Araújo with his Orquestra Romântica
	29. Maria Helena Raposo → Bebeco e Doca (Luis Peixoto – Ary Barroso) → from the album Encantamento (1958), with uncredited accompaniment
	30. Jorge Goulart → Descendo o Morro (Antônio Carlos Jobim – Billy Blanco) → from the single Zingareska (a Rainha dos Ciganos) b/w Descendo O Morro (1957), with uncredited accompaniment

Compiled 4/2009–6/2011

Song No. 204 — Olhar só por Olhar | Tito Madi (1961)

Olhar só por Olhar was introduced by Tito Madi in 1961 on his album Sonho e Esperança. While some of the arrangements are by Lyrio de Panicali, this one was written by Astor Silva, among others.

The song was recorded only once more, in 1963, by Elizeth Cardoso on the third album of her successful series A Meiga Elizete, accompanied by an unknown conjunto with allegedly Walter Wanderley on organ. 

Recordings of Olhar só por Olhar:

Tito Madi from the album Sonho e Esperança (1961, CBS 37245)

   

Elizeth Cardoso from the album A Meiga Elizete N^o. 3 (1963, Copacabana CLP 11274)

   

OLHAR SÓ POR OLHAR

Olhar só por olhar não é direito • É zombar do amor perfeito • Que eu sinto com você

E sabe que eu sofro humilhada • Mas eu sofro bem calada • Minha angústia ninguém vê

Jogue fora esse mau costume • Outras andam reclamando • A mesma coisa de você

Falam sem saber que eu o amo • Mas eu choro e não reclamo • O meu pranto ninguém vê

Olhar só por olhar não é direito • Vai deixar de ser perfeito • Este amor meu por você

Jogue fora esse mau costume • Outras andam reclamando • A mesma coisa de você

Falam sem saber que eu o amo • Mas eu choro e não reclamo • O meu pranto ninguém vê

Olhar só por olhar não é direito • Vai deixar de ser perfeito • Este amor meu por você

Song No. 203 — Só em Teus Braços | Antônio Carlos Jobim (1959)

Só em Teus Braços was introduced in June 1959 by Sylvia Telles on her third album Amor de Gente Moça – Músicas de Antônio Carlos Jobim. Produced by Aloysio de Oliveira, arranged by Lindolpho Gaya and conducted by Osvaldo Borba, the album contained nine first recordings of songs by Jobim, including O Que Tinha de Ser, Dindi and Sem Você.

In May 1960, Jobim arranged and conducted João Gilberto’s version for his album O Amor, O Sorriso e a Flor.

As a medley with Este Seu Olhar, Sylvia Telles recorded Só em Teus Braços once again in 1964 with Lúcio Alves on their joint album Bossa Session, accompanied by Roberto Menescal and his conjunto.

Although undoubtedly a classic by now, Só em Teus Braços was a rather modest success by Jobim’s standards at the time. The song was recorded a good dozen times up to 1969, including by Lana Bittencourt with Astor Silva e Seus Metais Dançantes and Norberto Baldauf and his Conjunto Melódico, but not again until 1980. Jobim himself apparently never recorded the song.

Selected recordings of Só em Teus Braços:

1. Sylvia Telles from the album Amor de Gente Moça – Músicas de Antônio Carlos Jobim  (1959, Odeon MOFB 3084)

   
Artwork for Amor de Gente Moça by César G. Villela with photographs by Francsico Pereira

2. João Gilberto from the album O Amor, O Sorriso e a Flor (1960, Odeon MOFB 3151)

   
Artwork for O Amor, O Sorriso e a Flor by César G. Villela with photograph by Francsico Pereira

3. Oscar Castro Neves from the album Bossa Nova Mesmo (1960, Philips P 630.424 L)

   

4. Lana Bittencourt from the album Sambas do Rio (1961, Columbia 37152)

   

5. Isaura Garcia from the EP Isaura Carcia (1961, Odeon 7BD-1016) and the album Hebe Comanda o Espetáculo (1961, Odeon MOFB 3224)

   
Artwork for Hebe Comanda o Espetáculo by César G. Villela with photograph by Nagib Allit

6. Norberto Baldauf from the album Ritorna – Conjunto Melódico Norberto Baldauf (1962, Philips P 632.102 L)

   

7. Marisa Gata Mansa from the album Little Club Apresenta Marisa (1962, Copacabana CLP 11257)

   
Artwork for Little Club Apresenta Marisa by Sérgio Malta with photograph by Ronaldo Goyanes

8. Ribamar & Zito Righi from the album Ribamar & Zito Righi (1963, Musidisc Hi-Fi 2073)

   

Selected medleys including Só em Teus Braços:

1. Carolina Cardoso de Menezes from the album Telecoteco de Ontem e de Hoje (1962, Odeon MOFB 3306)

   

2. Marisa Barroso & Astor Silva from the album Marisa Barroso & Astor Silva (1963, CBS 37292)

   

3. Sylvia Telles, Lúcio Alves e Roberto Menescal from the album Bossa Session (1964, Elenco ME-13

   
Artwork for Bossa Session by César G. Villela with photographs by Francsico Pereira

SÓ EM TEUS BRAÇOS

Sim promessas fiz • Fiz projetos pensei tanta coisa • E agora o coração e diz • Que só em teus braços • Eu ia ser feliz • Eu tenho este amor para dar • O que é que eu vou fazer

Eu tentei esquecer • E prometi, apagar da minha vida este sonho • E vem o coração e diz • Que só em teus braços amor eu posso ser feliz

Song No. 202 — Distância | Raul Sampaio & Benil Santos (1963)

Distância was introduced in May 1963 by Rosana Toledo, arranged and conducted by Ruben Perez ‘Pocho’, as the A-side to Tudo de Mim and also included on her fourth album A Voz do Amor, released shortly afterwards in the summer.

Miltinho released his version, also arranged by Ruben Perez ‘Pocho’, in July 1963 as the A-side of E Amanhã, on EP and also on his album Eu… Miltinho. It is unclear which of the two versions was recorded first.

Although Miltinho’s version was slightly more successful, Distância unfortunately had little commercial success. By 1976, the song had been recorded six times, including Altemar Dutra’s 1971 version with adapted Spanish lyrics by Ben Molar.

Selected recordings of Distância:

1. Rosana Toledo from the single Distância b/w Tudo de Mim (1963, RGE CS 70.032) and the album A Voz do Amor (1963, RGE XRLP 5200)

   

2. Miltinho from the single Distância b/w E Amanhã (1963, RGE RGE 10.503), the EP Distância (1963, RGE CD 80.162) and the album Eu… Miltinho (1963, XRLP 5202)

   

3. Ubirajara Silva from the album Solovox de Ouro – Vol. 3 (1963, RGE XRLP 5220)

   

4. Altemar Dutra from the album Amor, Boleros y Recuerdos (1971, EMI-Odeon/Fenix 034 422526)

   

DISTÂNCIA

Eu pensei que se o tempo passasse • Eu iria esquecer você • E depois, se a distância aumentasse • Eu iria esquecer você

Caminhei pela vida enfim • Sem achar novo amor pra mim • Por mais forte que seja alguém • Ninguém pode viver assim

Eu pensei, que um dia encontrasse • Outro Sol pra me dar calor • Fracassei ao pensar que pudesse • Viver sem o seu amor

Porque vejo afinal • Neste pouco que sou • Que a distância aumentou • Minha mágoa sem fim

Vou viver a esperar • Que você vai voltar pra mim

Song No. 201 — O Que Eu Gosto de Você | Sylvio Cézar (1962)

O Que Eu Gosto de Você was introduced in December 1962 by Sylvio Rodrigues Silva, better known as Sylvio Cézar (or Silvio César), as the B-side of the single Preciso Dar um Jeito. Arranged by Ed Lincoln, O Que Eu Gosto de Você also appeared on Cezar’s 1963 debut album Amor Demais.

Although it was only released as a B-side by Cézar himself and also by Pery Ribeiro, O Que Eu Gosto de Você quickly became one of the most popular songs by Cézar.

Dóris Monteiro’s recording, under the artistic direction of Armando Pittigliani, was accompanied by Walter Wanderley, whose own recording, like Pery Ribeiro’s, was arranged by Lyrio Panicali.

The identity of the other two musicians in the trio is not revealed on the cover of Bossa G, the only album by pianist José Geraldo. However, there is a rumour that Kenny Burrell’s guitar can be heard on at least some of the tracks.

Selected recordings of O Que Eu Gosto de Você:

1. Sylvio Cézar from the single Preciso Dar um Jeito b/w O Que Eu Gosto de Você (1962, Musidisc M-78-013) and the album Amor Demais (1963, Musidisc Hi-Fi 2074)

   
Artwork for Amor Demais by Joselito with photograph by Mafra

2. Os Farroupilhas from the album Os Farroupilhas (1963, Farroupilha LPFR-601)

   

3. Ely Arcoverde from the album O Órgão Que Canta Sambas Vol. 2 (1963, RGE XRLP 5212)

   

4. Dóris Monteiro from the album Gostoso é Sambar (1963, Philips P 632.130 L)

   
Artwork for Gostoso é Sambar by Paulo Brèves with photograph by Mafra

5. Walter Gonçalves aka Waltinho from the album Magi Ritmo (1963, Magisom GMLP 1010)

   

6. Sebastião Tapajós featuring Luiz Olavo from the album Apresentando Sebastião Tapajós (1963, Entré/CBS 4025)

   

7. Geraldo Trio from the album Bossa G (1963, Chantecler CMG 2246)

   

8. Pery Ribeiro from the album Pery é Todo Bossa (1963, Odeon MOFB 3314)

   
Artwork for Pery é Todo Bossa with photograph by Mafra

9. Walter Wanderley from the album Samba no Esquema de Walter Wanderley (1963, Odeon MOFB 3358)

Artwork for Samba no Esquema de Walter Wanderley by Moacyr Rocha witg photograph by Klaus Werner

10. Orquestra Os Modernistas from the album Baile Moderno (1964, Chantecler CMG 2271)

   

11. Manfredo Fest from the album Evolução (1964, RGE XRLP 5236)

   

12. Os Velhinhos Transviados from the album Embalados (1965, RCA Victor BBL 1319)

   

13. Agnaldo Rayol from the album As Minhas Preferida (1968, Copacabana CLP 11523)

   

Selected medleys including O Que Eu Gosto de Você:

1. Conjunto Boa Bossa from the EP Só Danço Bossa Nova (1963, Odeon 7BD-1069)

   

O QUE EU GOSTO DE VOCÊ

O que eu gosto de você • É esse seu jeitinho de falar • É esse seu jeitinho de sorrir • Esse sorriso lindo como que!

O que eu não gosto de você • É esse seu olhar indiferente • Que machuca tanto a gente • Quando a gente fala com você

Eu não sei bem porque • Fui gostar mesmo assim • Sem saber se você • Vai gostar de mim

Mas o que eu sinto por você • Já é definitivo, não tem jeito • Já não vivo satisfeito • Esperando sempre por você • Adoro esse seu jeito • De pensar e de ser • Será que não há jeito • De você compreender • Que no meu dicionário • Só existe uma palavra: Você!

From the Vault: Brazilliance Vol. 19

1. Sérgio Ricardo → Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem (Sérgio Ricardo) → from the single Folha de Papel b/w Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem (1964), arranged and conducted by Carlos Monteiro de Souza

2. Vinicius de Moraes & Quarteto em Cy → Berimbau (Baden Powell-Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album Vinicius e Caymmi no Zum Zum (1965), arranged and conducted by Oscar Castro Neves

3. Leny Andrade → Olhando o Mar (Arthur Verocai-Ronaldo Soares) → from the album Estamos Aí (1965), with uncredited accompaniment

4. Lúcio Alves → Negro (Roberto Menescal-Ronaldo Bôscoli) → from the album Balançamba (1963), arranged and conducted by Carlos Monteiro de Souza

5. Elza Laranjeira → Derradeira Primavera (Antônio Carlos Jobim-Vinícius de Moraes) → from the album A Música de Jobim e Vinicius (1963), arranged and conducted by Waldemiro Lemke

6. Agostinho dos Santos → Noite de Paz (Roberto Menescal-Luis Fernando Freire) → from the album Vanguarda (1964), arranged and conducted by Erlon Chaves

7. César Roldão Vieira → Pra Quem Não Quiser Ouvir Meu Canto (César Roldão Vieira) → from the single América, América b/w Pra Quem Não Quiser Ouvir Meu Canto (1968), with uncredited accompaniment

8. Myrzo Barroso → Caminho (Chico Feitosa-Marcos Vasconcellos) → from the album Myrzo (1965), arranged and conducted by Orlando Costa aka Cipó

9. Cláudia Barroso → Deus Como Te Amo (Dio Come Te Amo) (Domenico Modugno-Demetrio Carta) → from the single San Remo ’66 (1966), with uncredited accompaniment

10. Quarteto em Cy → Água de Beber (Antônio Carlos Jobim-Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album Som Definitivo (1966), with Tamba Trio

11. Jorge Ben → Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben) → from the single Mas Que Nada b/w Por Causa De Você, Menina (1963), with J.T. Meirelles & Os Copa 5

12. Geraldo Vandré → Quem Quiser Encontrar o Amor (Carlos Lyra-Geraldo Vandré) → from the single Quem Quiser Encontrar o Amor b/w Sonho de Amor e Paz (1961), with uncredited accompaniment

13. Rosamaria Murtinho → Perdão (Adylson Godoy) → from the single Tristeza b/w Perdão (1966), with Bossa Jazz Trio

14. Chico Buarque → Ela Desatinou (Chico Buarque) → from the album Chico Buarque de Hollanda Vol. 3 (1968), with uncredited accompaniment

15. Nara Leão → Luz Negra (Nelson Cavaquinho-Hiraí Barros) → from the album Nara (1964), arranged and conducted by Lindolfo Gaya

16. Cyro Monteiro → Amei Tanto (Baden Powell-Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album De Vinicius e Baden Especialmente Para Ciro Monteiro (1965), arranged and conducted by Aloysio de Oliveira

17. Aracy de Almeida → É Mentira, Ôi (Ary Barroso) → from the album Samba é Aracy de Almeida (1966), arranged and conducted by Roberto Menescal

18. Elis Regina → Tereza Sabe Sambar (Francis Hime-Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album Elis (1966), with uncredited accompaniment

19. Jorge Ben → Onde Anda o Meu Amor (Orlandivo-Roberto Jorge) → from the album Ben é Samba Bom (1964), with uncredited accompaniment

20. Élton Medeiros → Perfeito Amor (Élton Medeiros-Hermínio Bello de Carvalho) → from the album Samba na Madrugada (1966), with uncredited accompaniment

21. João Gilberto → Insensatez (Antônio Carlos Jobim-Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album João Gilberto (1961), arranged and conducted by Antônio Carlos Jobim

22. Sylvia Telles → O Amor em Paz (Antônio Carlos Jobim-Vinicius de Moraes) → from the album Bossa, Balanço, Balada (1963), arranged and conducted by Lindolfo Gaya

23. Adylson Godoy → Tristeza Inocente (Adylson Godoy) → from the album Sou Sem Paz (1965), arranged and conducted by Erlon Chaves

24. Lygia → Pequeno Concerto Que Ficou Canção (Geraldo Vandré) → from the album Lygia (1964), with uncredited accompaniment

25. Miltinho → Chorar em Colorido (Silvio Silva-Fernando César) → from the album Quanto Mais Samba Melhor (1967), arranged and directed by Nelsinho

Compiled 9/2009–4/2010

Song No. 200 — Solidão aka Canção do Mar | David Mourão-Ferreira, Joaquim Frederico de Brito & Francisco Ferrer Trindade (1954)

Solidão was introduced in early 1954 by Portuguese fadista Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues, known artistically as Amália Rodrigues, as the B-side to Barco Negro (Mãe Preta). In 1955 she performed both songs in the French film drama “Les Amants du Tage” directed by Henri Verneuil and set in Lisbon and Nazaré.

The lyrics for Solidão, set to music by Ferrer Trindade, were written by the Portuguese writer and poet David Mourão-Ferreira. However, Solidão became better known under the title Canção do Mar with the less melancholic lyrics by Frederico Brito. This version was recorded in 1954 by fadista Maria da Conceição and by Jorge Sepúlveda as Canción del Mar with Spanish lyrics by Gustavo Dasca.

In Brazil, the Portuguese recordings of Amália Rodrigues and Maria da Conceição were the first to be released, as were later those of Raul Mota, Cidália Meireles, Ester de Abreu, Tristão da Silva, Francisco José and António Mestre, before Agostinho dos Santos, Olivinha Carvalho, Cauby Peixoto and Maestro Zaccarias became the first Brazilians to record Canção do Mar in 1956, followed by some 35 others up to 1970.

Internationally, Canção do Mar was recorded in 1956 as Liian Onnellinen by the Finnish singer Maynie Sirén, with lyrics by Orvokki Itä, and in 1962 as Song of the Sea by Caterina Valente, with English lyrics by Klaus Munro and Geoff Stephens, and in two instrumental versions by the Trinidadian pianist Winifred Atwell and the English composer and musical director George Melachrino.

Selected recordings of Solidão aka Canção do Mar:

1. Amália Rodrigues from the single Barco Negro (Mãe Preta) b/w Solidão (1954, Odeon X-3523), the album Amalia Rodrigues (1955, Odeon MOEB-11) and the EP Les Amants du Tage (1956, Columbia [FRA] ESRF 1034)

   

   

2. Maria da Conceição from the single Sinal da Cruz b/w Canção do Mar (1955, Odeon 13.837) and the album Mãe Pátria (1955, Odeon LDS 3013)

3. Agostinho dos Santos from the single Canção do Mar b/w Pif Paf (Dança das Damas) (1956, Polydor 181) and the album Agostinho dos Santos (1956, Polydor LPN 2004)

   

4. Olivinha Carvalho from the single Canção do Mar b/w Aldeia de Roupa Branca (1956, Copacabana 5.630), the album Músicas de Filmes Nº 1 (1956, Copacabana CLP 3063) and the album Portugal Canta na Voz de Olivinha Carvalho (1957, Copacabana CLP 2036)

   

5. Cauby Peixoto from the single Canção do Mar b/w Volta ao Passado (1956, Columbia CB-10.297)

6. Zaccarias from the album Melodias Portuguêsas em Ritmo de Fox (1956, RCA Victor BPL 3012)

   

7. Raul Mota from the single Canção do Mar b/w P. R. Você (1956, Copacabana 5.563)

8. Araken Peixoto from the album Quando Os Peixotos Encontram (1957, RGE XRLP 5008)

   

9. Paulo Burgos from the album Seleções de Portugal Nº 2 (1957, MocamboLP 10028)

   

10. Cidália Meireles from the album Adega da Cidália (1957, RGE XRLP 5006)

   

11. Waldir Calmon from the album Chá Dançante N^o. 3 (1957, Copacabana CLP 11012)

   

12. Almir Ribeiro from the single Amar Outra Vez (To Love Again) b/w Canção do Mar (1957, Copacabana 5.748) and the album Onde Estou? (1958, Copacabana CLP 11023)

   

13. Waldir Azevedo from the album Baile de Cavaquinho (1958, Continental LPP 3043)

   

14. Ester de Abreu from the album Isto é Fado (1958, RCA Victor BBL 1004)

15. Guimarães from the album Encontro no Fred’s (1958, Mocambo LP 40011)

   

16. Sivuca from the album Motivo Para Dançar Nº 2 (1959, CopacabanaCLP 11095)

   

17. Tristão da Silva from the album Ai, Se os Meus Olhos Falassem (1960, Odeon, MOFB 3188)

   

18. Altamiro Carrilho from the album A Bordo de Vera Cruz (1960, Copacabana CLP 11155)

   

   

19. Francisco José from the album Francisco José e as Músicas que Ninguém Esquece (1960, Philips P 630.404 L)

   

20. António Mestre from the album António Mestre no Corridinho (1961, RCA Victor BBL 1148)

   

Selected medleys including Solidão aka Canção do Mar:

1. Les 4 Cadillacs  from the album Doucement Novamente (1961, Musidisc XPL-19)

   

Comparative recordings of Solidão aka Canção do Mar:

1. Maynie Sirén from the EP Maynie Sirén Laulaa (1956, Rytmi Neliapila [FIN] RN 4047)

   

2. Winifred Atwell from the EP Startime (1956, Decca [UK] DFE 6364)

   

3. George Melachrino from the album Lisbon at Twilight (1958, RCA [UK] SF-5034)

   

4. Caterina Valente from the albums Great Continental Hits (1962, Decca [UK] LK 4508) and Melodie D’Amour (1962, Decca [GER] BLK 16237-P)

   

Amália Rodrigues performing Solidão on Portuguese television in the mid-1960s.

SOLIDÃO

Solidão de quem tremeu – A tentação do céu e dos encantos – Eis o que o céu me deu – Serei bem eu sob este véu de pranto

Sem saber se choro algum pecado – A tremer imploro o céu fechado

Triste amor, o amor de alguém – Quando outro amor se tem abandonado – E não me abandonei – Por mim, ninguém já se detém na estrada

Triste amor, o amor de alguém – Quando outro amor se tem abandonado – E não me abandonei – Por mim, ninguém já se detém na estrada

CANÇÃO DO MAR

Fui bailar no meu batel – Além do mar cruel – E o mar bramindo – Diz que eu fui roubar – A luz sem par – Do teu olhar tão lindo

Vem saber se o mar terá razão – Vem cá ver bailar meu coração

Se eu bailar no meu batel – Não vou ao mar cruel – E nem lhe digo aonde vou cantar – Sorrir, bailar, viver, sonhar contigo

Song No. 199 — Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem | Sérgio Ricardo (1963)

Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem was released in 1963 as the B-side of Fôlha de Papel by João Lutfi, better known as Sérgio Ricardo. Arranged by Carlos Monteiro de Souza under the artistic direction of José Delphino Filho aka Zézinho, it was the second single on the Elenco label founded by Aloysio de Oliveira. Both songs follow a similar structure with a long introduction followed by a chorus, although Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem became more popular and is one of Ricardo’s best-known compositions. The song was included on his fourth album, Um Sr. Talento, in the same year.

Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem was recorded a further 14 times, four of them as part of a medley. One of the first recordings was by Quarteto em Cy with the Luiz Carlos Vinhas Trio, arranged by Eumir Deodato, with strings by Irany Pinto and Paulo Moura on alto saxophone and Meirelles on flute. The last recordings were made in 1965 by Laércio de Freitas with his one-time group Pierre, and finally in 1966 by Dois & Ela, the trio named like a duo, made up of Maria Inês Correia de Oliveira, one of the few female pianists in samba jazz, Francisco Esteves ‘Chiquinho’ on bass and João Rodrigues Ariza ‘Chumbinho’ on drums.

Selected recordings of Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem:

1. Sérgio Ricardo from the single Fôlha de Papel b/w Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem (1963, Elenco CE-2) and the album Um Sr. Talento (1963, Elenco ME-7)

   
Artwork for Um Sr. Talento by Francisco Pereira

2. Quarteto em Cy from the album Quarteto em Cy (1964, Forma FM-4), compiled on the album Forma ’65 (1965, Forma FM-11)

Artwork for Quarteto em Cy with illustration by Patrícia Tattersfield

3. Sérgio Carvalho from the album Pra Frente (1964, Continental PPL 12130)

   

4. Pery Ribeiro with Milton Banana Trio from the EP Pery Ribeiro com Milton Banana Trio (1965, Odeon 7BD-1112)

   

5. Pierre from the album Pierre 2 + 2 (1965, Chantecler CMG 2348)

6. Eduardo Costa from the album Apresentando Eduardo Costa e Seu Conjunto (1965, CBS 37399)

   

7. Manfredo Fest from the album Manfredo Fest Trio (1965, RGE XRLP 5272)

   
Artwork for Manfredo Fest Trio by Urano Dornelles Lima

8. Sérgio Augusto from the album Barquinho Diferente (1965, Continental PPL 12219)

   

9. Dois & Ela from the album Dois & Ela (1966, Farroupilha LPFA-416)

   
Artwork for Dois & Ela by Antônio Melero

Selected medleys including Enquanto a Tristeza Não Vem:

1. Leny Andrade from the album Estamos Aí (1965, Odeon MOFB 3428)

   
Artwork for Estamos Aí by Moacyr Rcoha with photograph by Mafra

2. Tempo Trio from the album Tempo Trio (1965, London/Odeon LLB 1007)

   

ENQUANTO A TRISTEZA NÃO VEM

Tristeza mora na favela • Às vezes ela sai por aí • Felicidade então • Que era saudade sorri • Brinca um pouquinho • Enquanto a tristeza não vem

Canta • Canta • Nasceu uma rosa • Na favela