Canção do Amor Demais
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Elizete Cardoso
's 1958 album Canção do Amor Demais is officially considered the first bossa nova
album, mostly because it was the first time João Gilberto
's guitar beat (from then on the official bossa beat) was heard. With all songs on the LP composed by Vinícius de Moraes
and Antonio Carlos Jobim
, it had an immense influence on the Brazilian music scene. It is interesting to note that Cardoso, already recognized as one of Brazil
's best singers ever, was never identified as a bossa singer, although she would sing on the legendary Black Orpheus
soundtrack, another bossa landmark.
It was listed by Rolling Stone
Brazil as one of the 100 best Brazilian albums in history.
Tracks #2 and #9 by Vinicius de Moraes, #3 and #8 by Tom Jobim. All other tracks by Tom Jobim/Vinicius de Moraes.
Elizete Cardoso
Elizeth Moreira Cardoso , was a singer and actress of great renown in Brazil....
's 1958 album Canção do Amor Demais is officially considered the first bossa nova
Bossa nova
Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music. Bossa nova acquired a large following in the 1960s, initially consisting of young musicians and college students...
album, mostly because it was the first time João Gilberto
João Gilberto
João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira, known as João Gilberto , is a Brazilian singer and guitarist. His seminal recordings, including many songs by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, established the new musical genre of Bossa nova in the late 1950s.-Biography:From an early age, music...
's guitar beat (from then on the official bossa beat) was heard. With all songs on the LP composed by Vinícius de Moraes
Vinicius de Moraes
Marcus Vinicius de Moraes , known as Vinicius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinho , was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Son of Lydia Cruz de Moraes and Clodoaldo Pereira da Silva Moraes, he was a seminal figure in contemporary Brazilian music...
and Antonio Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim , also known as Tom Jobim , was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within...
, it had an immense influence on the Brazilian music scene. It is interesting to note that Cardoso, already recognized as one of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
's best singers ever, was never identified as a bossa singer, although she would sing on the legendary Black Orpheus
Black Orpheus
Black Orpheus is a 1959 film made in Brazil by French director Marcel Camus. It is based on the play Orfeu da Conceição by Vinicius de Moraes, which is an adaptation of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, setting it in the modern context of a favela in Rio de Janeiro during the Carnaval...
soundtrack, another bossa landmark.
It was listed by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
Brazil as one of the 100 best Brazilian albums in history.
Track listing
- Chega de Saudade
- Serenata do Adeus
- As Praias Desertas
- Caminho de Pedra
- Luciana
- Janelas Abertas
- Eu Não Existo Sem Você
- Outra Vez
- Medo de Amar
- Estrada Branca
- Vida Bela
- Modinha
- Canção do Amor Demais
Tracks #2 and #9 by Vinicius de Moraes, #3 and #8 by Tom Jobim. All other tracks by Tom Jobim/Vinicius de Moraes.
Performer Credits
- Elizete Cardoso - vocal
- Antonio Carlos Jobim - arrangements, direction, and piano
- João Gilberto - guitar
- Irany Pinto - violin and conductor
- Nicolino Copia (Copinha) - flute
- Gaúcho & Maciel - trombones
- Herbert - trumpet
- Vidal - bass
- Juquinha - drums
- Seven violins, two violas, and two cellos, unidentified
- J. Gilberto, A.C. Jobim, and Walter Santos - chorus on "Chega de Saudade"