From the backyard background to the top of the charts, the most played and rewritten songs of the samba master Arlindo Cruz registered by Ecad
Arlindo Cruzone of the biggest names in samba, left an invaluable musical heritage. Composer, singer and guitarist, he was consecrated in the Backyard Before shining in a solo career, creating classics that cross generations. Amidst the commotion by your departure, the Ecad (Central Office of Collection and Distribution) paid tribute to the artist, highlighting his most executed and rewritten works.
With 847 registered compositions and 1,844 recordings registered in the copyright system, Arlindo Cruz It consolidated itself as one of the great creators of the genre. THE Ecad analyzed data from the last five years and revealed the lists below:
Most played songs by Arlindo Cruz (2020–2025)
1. “The show has to continue” – Arlindo Cruz / Sombrinha / Luiz Carlos da Vila
2. “My place” – Arlindo Cruz / Mauro Diniz
3. “Samba de Arerê” – Arlindo Cruz / Xande de Pilares / Mauro Jr.
4. “O Bem” – Delcio Luiz / Arlindo Cruz
5. “Now he saw that he lost and cries” – Arlindo Cruz / Jorge David / Franco
6. “Shrimp that sleeps the wave takes” – Arlindo Cruz / Beto Without Arm / Zeca Pagodinho
7. “The Purity of the Flower” – Jr. Dom / Babi / Arlindo Cruz
8. “Is it love” – Jr. Dom / Babi / Arlindo Cruz
9. “What is love” – Maurição / Arlindo Cruz / Fred Camacho
10. “Orange Bagasse” – Arlindo Cruz / Zeca Pagodinho
More rewritten songs by Arlindo Cruz:
1. “The show has to continue” – Arlindo Cruz / Sombrinha / Luiz Carlos da Vila
2. “Samba de Arerê” – Arlindo Cruz / Xande de Pilares / Mauro Jr.
2. “My place” – Arlindo Cruz / Mauro Diniz
3. “Now you have seen that you lost and cries” – Arlindo Cruz / Jorge David / Franco
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5. “It’s still time to be happy” – Shadow / Arlindo Cruz / Sombrinha
+++ Read more: Arlindo Cruz classics that became famous in other voices
+++ Read more: Zeca Pagodinho’s tribute to Arlindo Cruz, who left us
+++ Read more: Arlindo Cruz: the generosity and legacy of the sambista who conquered Brazil
Source: Rollingstone
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