Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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Real Name:
Uday Veloso
Profile:
Born in Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro), November 28, 1941 is a Brazilian pianist, singer and composer.
He was a crooner in nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro, and then continued playing at the São Paulo nights. He began his career by the label Copacabana in the early 70's. His musical style is known as "samba jewel" by combining the traditional samba with piano, romantic and jazzy arrangements. His first album "Benito Di Paula" in 1971, was censured for bringing the song "Apesar de Você" by Chico Buarque.
His second LP, "Ela" also has brought great success. But burst the charts with the third, "Um Novo Samba" which had appeared on the cover with his long beard and hair, numerous chains, earrings, bracelets, etc.. The great success of this album was the song "Retalhos de Cetim".
He had many successes throughout his career as "Charlie Brown", "Vai Ficar na Saudade" "Se Não For Amor", "Amigo do Sol, Amigo da Lua" e "Mulher Brasileira". Reached in 70 years, competing for the sale of LPs along with Roberto Carlos, have composed many songs for this.
He commanded the "Benito di Paula e seus convidados - Brasil Som 75" TV show. He has over 35 albums recorded, and an important part of his work re-released on CD, due to the success of his songs. It's to succeed at the international level as in Mexico, Japan, the United States and especially in Latin America.
Had part of his story in the book "Eu Não Sou Cachorro Não" the historian, journalist and writer from Bahia Paulo César de Araújo.
After 10 years without recording, Benito di Paula launched in 2009 by EMI Music his second CD and first live DVD, recorded live in Rio, and that brings its greatest hits, like "Retalhos de Cetim", "Sanfona Branca" e "Charlie Brown".
Bandeira Do Samba
Benito Di Paula Lyrics
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Quando saí lá de casa
Enfrentei o mundo, eu chorei
Ah! Só eu sei
Que pra chegar onde estou eu confesso lutei,
Eu lutei
Desenga...nos
Foram pra mais de mil
Mas valeu a pena eu sofrer e lutar
Levando a bandeira do samba
Peço a Deus pra me ajudar
Ah! Eu chorei
Quando saí lá de casa
Enfrentei o mundo, eu chorei
Ah! Só eu sei
Que pra chegar onde estou eu confesso lutei,
Eu lutei
Desenga...nos
Foram pra mais de mil
Indiferen...ças, só Deus sabe quem viu
Mas valeu a pena eu sofrer e lutar
Levando a bandeira do samba
Peço a Deus pra me ajudar
The lyrics of Benito Di Paula's "Bandeira Do Samba" tell a story of struggle and perseverance. The singer reflects on the hardships he faced on his journey to success, acknowledging the obstacles he overcame and the sacrifices he made. The repetition of the phrase "eu chorei" (I cried) emphasizes the emotional weight of these struggles, evoking a sense of vulnerability and sincerity in the song.
At the same time, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in the lyrics. The singer affirms the value of his efforts and the significance of the cultural tradition he represents: samba. He describes carrying the "bandeira do samba" (flag of samba) as a symbol of his identity and purpose, and expresses gratitude for the support of a higher power.
Overall, "Bandeira Do Samba" is a powerful statement on the human experience of striving for success and the role of cultural heritage in shaping individual identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah! Eu chorei
I cried
Quando saí lá de casa
When I left home
Enfrentei o mundo, eu chorei
I faced the world, I cried
Ah! Só eu sei
Only I know
Que pra chegar onde estou eu confesso lutei
That I confess I fought to get where I am
Eu lutei Desenga...nos
I fought disappointments
Foram pra mais de mil
There were more than a thousand
Indiferen...ças, só Deus sabe quem viu
Indifferences, only God knows who saw
Mas valeu a pena eu sofrer e lutar
But it was worth suffering and fighting
Levando a bandeira do samba
Carrying the flag of samba
Peço a Deus pra me ajudar
I ask God to help me
Ah! Eu chorei
I cried
Quando saí lá de casa
When I left home
Enfrentei o mundo, eu chorei
I faced the world, I cried
Ah! Só eu sei
Only I know
Que pra chegar onde estou eu confesso lutei
That I confess I fought to get where I am
Eu lutei Desenga...nos
I fought disappointments
Foram pra mais de mil
There were more than a thousand
Indiferen...ças, só Deus sabe quem viu
Indifferences, only God knows who saw
Mas valeu a pena eu sofrer e lutar
But it was worth suffering and fighting
Levando a bandeira do samba
Carrying the flag of samba
Peço a Deus pra me ajudar
I ask God to help me
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Milton Batista
Fã ,derrubou barreiras
Preconceitos, inovou o piano no samba ....incomparável, é o cara
Vivendo e aprendendo Vivendo e aprendendo.
O melhor samba do brasil. Fica aí meus aplausos. viva Benito. e viva Raul e zé ramalho.
solangedasilva lange
Só ao som das suas musicas faz-se uma festa, você é show Benito.
Isaías Ribeiro
época em que ouvíamos o bom samba.
Jhonatan Luiz
Maravilhoso, emocionante, único, especial
SAVIO RUY DIAS RUY DIAS
linda música do ótimo e maravilhoso Benito di Paula. Grande sucesso da década de 70.
Marcos Antonio
Como seria lindo uma live de Benito cantando todos estes sucessos, quantas paixões, quantos olhares, lembranças e recordações! Eh tempo bom!!! Meus pais cantavam, dançavam! Reuníamos com amigos em casa , era um delícia.
lucimar rodrigues
Vou fazer um show em homenagem ao Benito de Paula. adoro
Alberto Kremer
Não canso de escutar as músicas de Benito do Paula. Set./2018
barrabasrossy
extraordinario lo mejor de brasil de esa época deberían promocionarlo en Colombia