Carlos Gonzaga: Remember 5 songs that won a Brazilian version in the singer’s voice [LISTA]

Died this Friday, the 25th, Carlos Gonzagaknown for success “Diana”. The information was confirmed by the singer’s official Facebook page and by the city hall of Paraisópolis, in Minas Gerais, where he was born. Gonzaga he was 99 years old and in an Italian hospital. The cause of death was not disclosed.

The musician is regarded as one of the pioneers of Brazilian rock and as the first black man to dedicate himself to the musical genre. He was responsible for interpreting Brazilian versions of foreign compositions. Check out some of them:

Diana

“Diana”, released in 1958, was the artist’s biggest hit. In addition to the great repercussion on Brazilian radio stations, the song was part of the soundtrack of the telenovela. Stupid Cupidfrom the Globe. It was originally recorded by Paul Ankaalso in 1958, and passed through the hands of fred georgewho prepared a Portuguese version.

Only You (Only You)

“Only You”in buck ram It is walk randgot another name: “Only You (Only You)” — with new lyrics and a slightly different sound. It was included on the album I Want to Tell You (1958))first release of Gonzaga.

Oh Carol

Carlos Gonzaga again had the help of fred george to transform “Oh Carol” in a Brazilian hit. The song was composed by Howard Greenfield It is Neil Sedaka, who also plays her. It’s on the album Rock With Sedaka (1959) and won the Portuguese version in 1960, on the album “The Best Seller”.

O Meu Fingimento (The Great Pretender)

Revisiting the work of buck ram, Carlos Gonzaga gave a new identity to “The Great Pretender”. The song was originally recorded by The Platters, in 1955, for the eponymous album. The American group also recorded the hit “Only You” and is considered one of the most important of the 1950s. The song was published in Portuguese with lyrics by Harold Barbosa.

Bat Masterson

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