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".
Ela
Benito Di Paula Lyrics
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Quando ganhou meu coração
Quando enfeito meu barracão
Fez meu samba se modificar
Meu verso a ela dedicar
Fez tudo isso e muita mais
Refrão
Deu jeito de ir cedo pra casa eu vou dar
Fez tudo pra escola de samba desfilar
Sambou quatro dias sorrindo
Pra escola e meu samba vencer
Rainha, estandarte girando
Me olhando pra não me perder
Me amando sem dor
Sem asfalto
Sem glória após o carnaval
Pra ela eu canto mais alto
Refrão
Ela , só ela
Deus faz a vida pra nés desfilar
The lyrics of Benito Di Paula's song 'Ela' speak about a woman who has become the inspiration for the singer's music and life. She has nourished his illusions and won his heart, and has even influenced the way he writes and performs his samba. The singer sings about the woman's impact on his life, stating how she has helped him to leave early and come home on time. He also mentions how she has helped his school of samba to win, as she danced and turned her flag while looking at him, never losing sight of him. The singer clearly loves and cherishes her, stating that he will sing even louder for her.
The song speaks of the power of love and how it can inspire and influence the lives of those who experience it. The singer's love for this woman has given him purpose and direction, and his music has been influenced by her love and support. The lyrics also mention the importance of the carnival in Brazilian culture, and how this woman has helped the singer to succeed in this important event. Overall, the song speaks of the deep connection that love can bring between people, and how it can inspire greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ela alimentou minha ilusão
She fed my illusion, my delusion
Quando ganhou meu coração
When she won my heart
Quando enfeito meu barracão
When she decorates my shack
Fez meu samba se modificar
She made my samba change
Meu verso a ela dedicar
Dedicating my verses to her
Fez tudo isso e muita mais
She did all this and much more
Ela, só ela
She, only she
Deu jeito de ir cedo pra casa eu vou dar
She gave me a way to go home early
Fez tudo pra escola de samba desfilar
She did everything for the samba school to parade
Sambou quatro dias sorrindo
She danced for four days, smiling
Pra escola e meu samba vencer
To lead the school and my samba to victory
Rainha, estandarte girando
Queen, flag spinning
Me olhando pra não me perder
Looking at me so as not to lose me
Me amando sem dor
Loving me without pain
Sem asfalto
Without asphalt
Sem glória após o carnaval
Without glory after carnival
Pra ela eu canto mais alto
For her, I sing louder
Deus faz a vida pra nés desfilar
God makes life for us to parade
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.