Aquarela do Brasil
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"Aquarela do Brasil" ("Watercolor of Brazil"), also known in the English-speaking countries simply as "Brazil", is one of the most popular Brazilian songs of all time, written by Ary Barroso on a rainy night in 1939. It was first recorded by Aracy Cortes later that year. This song marked the creation of a new genre, the samba-exaltação (Exaltation Samba), which was looked upon favorably by the nationalist dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas. Some people have suggested that the composer was kowtowing to the Vargas regime, although the Barroso family strongly denies it, and Ary Barroso is known to have written at least one anti-fascist song, "Salada Mixta," recorded by Carmen Miranda in October 1938. The song has been successful through the years and has been played in many different styles, from a cappella to orchestral arrangements.
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[edit] Main covers
[edit] Usage in popular culture
[edit] Films
[edit] Television programs
| Year | TV Series | Episode |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dexter's Lab | "Dimwit Dexter" |
| 2002 | The Simpsons | "Blame it on Lisa" |
| 2008 | Eli Stone | As the show's theme song and during episode previews. |
[edit] References
- Ary Barroso, Giant of Brazilian Song
- Original lyrics, ibid.
- English and Spanish translations of the lyrics, ibid.
- The Political Side of Ary Barroso by Daniella Thompson
[edit] External links
- "Aquarela do Brasil" at All Music Guide
- "Aquarela do Brasil" on "Ary Barroso - The Life and Times of Ary Barroso"
| Preceded by "Forever Came Today" by The Jackson 5 |
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single (The Ritchie Family version) August 20, 1975 - September 20, 1975 |
Succeeded by "Fly, Robin, Fly" by Silver Convention |
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