The two most beautiful rock songs in Brazil, according to Caetano Veloso

The singer and songwriter Bahiano Revere couple of songs recorded by Rita Lee with the band all fruits in the 70s

On the occasion of Rock day of the world Last Sunday 13, Caetano Veloso used his official profile in Instagram For reverence two songs of the style.

In fact, not two songs, but what he called “the two most beautiful compound rocks Brazil“.

At the age of 82, the singer and composer of the Bahians, one of the owners of Tropicáliahas shown his admiration for “Mamma Natura” AND “Now you just miss you”. Both were recorded by Rita Lee with the band All fruitsin the 70s.

“Mamma Natura” He was credited to Rita alone. Already “Now you just miss you” He was born in collaboration with the guitarist Luiz Carlini.

In the video, Caetano says:

“In the history of the Brazilian rock, these are the two most beautiful rocks composed in Brazil: ‘Mom Nature’ AND…”

Instead of saying the name of the second song, “Now you just miss you”The musician preferred to sing an extract from his part before ending up:

“This rock is a masterpiece.”

Rita Lee and “Now only you lose”

“Now you just miss you” It is one of the greatest strokes of Rita Lee. The song was released on the album Forbidden fruit (1975), which in 2025 runs 50.

Recently, Luiz Carini performed a show on the occasion of the five decades of the disc, in San PaoloAnd the track in chat also spoke to the Rolling Stone Brazil.

See what the guitarist said:

“I did the entire melodic line of the song at home and started writing the lyrics. I stopped and called Rita to help me. I went to his house in Pacaembu Like about 15:00 and I went back to 17:00 with ready music. It arrived with the second part of the letter. This song has become a success. He has participated in several commercials, has entered several films: now two new films will also enter. It is also one of the most rewritten: from Frejat, Paulo Ricardo, Zizi possible, Pitty For the trail of ‘Training ‘, Maria RitaCaetano Veloso played in a show, I saw the Whining sing. A success. “

“Mama Nature” and behind Porto has a city

Already “Mamma Natura” It was the first song composed of Rita after leaving the Mutant. The song came out on the predecessor album of Forbidden fruit, Behind Porto has a cityPublished in 1974.

At the time, Rita was looking for a more direct and convenient rock, moving away from the experiments and psychedelia of Mutant.

Behind Porto has a city He marked a turning point in terms of career popularity of Rita Lee. In turn, Forbidden fruit He has consecrated ten times as a queen of the Brazilian rock.

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Source: Terra

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