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...
View ArticleRosa Morena
Lyrics from “Rosa Morena” by Dorival Caymmi Recordings include: Os Anjos do Inferno (1942, Columbia); Dorival Caymmi (Album: Sambas de Caymmi, 1955); João Gilberto (Album: Chega de Saudade , 1959)...
View ArticleSaudade 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...
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Lyrics from “Marina” by Dorival Caymmi (1947) — Good Audio Version (Danilo Caymmi) — Marina, morena Marina, you’ve made yourself up Marina, do anything, but do me a favor Don’t paint that face that I...
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Lyrics to “Maracangalha” by Dorival Caymmi (1956) — Good Audio Version (Dorival Caymmi) — I’m going to Maracangalha, I’m going I’m going in a white uniform, I’m going I’m going in a straw hat, I’m...
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