Chega de Saudade
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"Chega de Saudade" (ˈʃeɡɐ d(ʒ)i sawˈdad(ʒ)i) (published English
version is "No More Blues") is considered the first Bossa nova
song. Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim
(music) and Vinícius de Moraes
(lyrics) it became popular in the interpretation by João Gilberto
. It was first recorded by Elizete Cardoso
on her album Canção do Amor Demais
(1958) but the public did not take much notice of that release. Gilberto's own recording
, released in July, 1958 as a single, made it a hit.
The title can be translated roughly as "enough longing", though the Portuguese word saudade
carries with it a far more complex meaning. The word implies an intensity of heartfelt connection that is yearned for passionately; not unlike feeling withdrawal symptoms from a drug that makes one feel good. Another good analogy might be an intense homesickness. Chega, in this case, means no more, enough.
It has been recorded by jazz and rock performers, with the English language title "No More Blues". English lyrics have been written by Jon Hendricks
and Jessie Cavanaugh, actually a pseudonym for music publisher Howard S. Richmond.
In 2000, the João Gilberto version was made a member of the Grammy Hall of Fame. A year later, in 2001, the album which it came from, Gilberto's album Chega de Saudade
, was made an inaugural member of the Latin Grammy Awards Hall of Fame.
The song was performed by the cellist
, Yo-Yo Ma
on his album "Obrigado Brazil
". American jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton
also recorded the composition on his 1966 album The Time Machine
and a well renown version on his solo album Alone at Last
(Atlantic, 1971).
English language
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version is "No More Blues") is 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...
song. Composed by 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...
(music) and 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...
(lyrics) it became popular in the interpretation by 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...
. It was first recorded by Elizete Cardoso
Elizete Cardoso
Elizeth Moreira Cardoso , was a singer and actress of great renown in Brazil....
on her album Canção do Amor Demais
Canção do Amor Demais
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 was heard. With all songs on the LP composed by Vinícius de Moraes and Antonio Carlos Jobim, it had an immense influence on the...
(1958) but the public did not take much notice of that release. Gilberto's own recording
Chega de Saudade (album)
Chega de Saudade is the debut album from João Gilberto and is often credited as the first bossa nova album. The title can be translated roughly as "enough longing", though the Portuguese word saudade carries with it more complex meaning....
, released in July, 1958 as a single, made it a hit.
The title can be translated roughly as "enough longing", though the Portuguese word saudade
Saudade
Saudade ) is a unique Galician-Portuguese word that has no immediate translation in English. Saudade describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. It often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing might never return...
carries with it a far more complex meaning. The word implies an intensity of heartfelt connection that is yearned for passionately; not unlike feeling withdrawal symptoms from a drug that makes one feel good. Another good analogy might be an intense homesickness. Chega, in this case, means no more, enough.
It has been recorded by jazz and rock performers, with the English language title "No More Blues". English lyrics have been written by Jon Hendricks
Jon Hendricks
Jon Hendricks is an American jazz lyricist and singer. He is considered one of the originators of vocalese, which adds lyrics to existing instrumental songs and replaces many instruments with vocalists...
and Jessie Cavanaugh, actually a pseudonym for music publisher Howard S. Richmond.
In 2000, the João Gilberto version was made a member of the Grammy Hall of Fame. A year later, in 2001, the album which it came from, Gilberto's album Chega de Saudade
Chega de Saudade (album)
Chega de Saudade is the debut album from João Gilberto and is often credited as the first bossa nova album. The title can be translated roughly as "enough longing", though the Portuguese word saudade carries with it more complex meaning....
, was made an inaugural member of the Latin Grammy Awards Hall of Fame.
The song was performed by the cellist
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
, Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist, virtuoso, and orchestral composer. He has received multiple Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts in 2001 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011...
on his album "Obrigado Brazil
Obrigado Brazil
Obrigado Brazil is a music album by Yo-Yo Ma.In this context "Obrigado" means "thank you" in Portuguese. -Track listing:# "Cristal" – 02:49# "Chega de Saudade" – 04:16# "A Lenda Do Caboclo" – 03:10# "Doce De Coco" – 05:12...
". American jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton
Gary Burton
Gary Burton is an American jazz vibraphonist.A true original on the vibraphone, Burton developed a pianistic style of four-mallet technique as an alternative to the usual two-mallets. This approach caused Burton to be heralded as an innovator and his sound and technique are widely imitated...
also recorded the composition on his 1966 album The Time Machine
The Time Machine (Gary Burton album)
The Time Machine is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "This Gary Burton LP was a bit unusual in that he overdubbed piano and marimbas in addition to his distinctive...
and a well renown version on his solo album Alone at Last
Alone at Last
Alone at Last is a solo album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1971 featuring three performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival and four studio performances released on the Atlantic label...
(Atlantic, 1971).