Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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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".
Retalhos de Cetim
Benito Di Paula Lyrics
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Comprei surdo e tamborim
Gastei tudo em fantasia
Era só o que eu queria
E ela jurou desfilar pra mim
Minha escola estava tão bonita
Era tudo o que eu queria ver
Eu dormi o ano inteiro
E ela jurou desfilar pra mim
Mas chegou o carnaval
E ela não desfilou
Eu chorei na avenida, eu chorei
Não pensei que mentia a cabrocha,que eu tanto amei
The opening lines of Benito Di Paula's song "Retalhos de Cetim" describe how the singer spent the year rehearsing for Carnival, eager to see his girlfriend walk down the parade with his samba school. He invested all his money on instruments and costumes, and everything seemed to fall into place. His school put on a beautiful performance, and he reveled in the joy of it. The phrase "Em retalhos de cetim" (In patches of satin) draws a picture of a vibrant and colorful Carnival, possibly hinting at the colorful costumes.
However, when Carnival finally came, his girlfriend failed to fulfill her promise to participate in the parade with him. He was heartbroken and cried on the avenue, realizing that his loved one had lied. The song evokes themes of disillusionment and heartbreak, as the singer realizes that sometimes people don't live up to their promises and that it can be devastating.
Line by Line Meaning
Ensaiei meu samba o ano inteiro
I practiced my samba for the whole year
Comprei surdo e tamborim
I bought a bass drum and tambourine
Gastei tudo em fantasia
I spent everything on a costume
Era só o que eu queria
It was all I wanted
E ela jurou desfilar pra mim
And she promised to parade with me
Minha escola estava tão bonita
My school was so beautiful
Era tudo o que eu queria ver
It was everything I wanted to see
Em retalhos de cetim
In scraps of satin
Eu dormi o ano inteiro
I slept the whole year
Mas chegou o carnaval
But then carnival came
E ela não desfilou
And she didn't parade
Eu chorei na avenida, eu chorei
I cried in the avenue, I cried
Não pensei que mentia a cabrocha, que eu tanto amei
I didn't think the girl, whom I loved so much, was lying
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benito Di Paula
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@lucianasilva-fw5kj
Alguém em 2024? ❤🎉
@capitaomorais-samp5536
Tenho 16 anos e tenho o prazer de dizer, que sinto o maior orgulho de ter um dos melhores gostos musicais, e admirar cantores como Benito di'Paula
@marlydiniz1998
Q lindo! Parabéns pelo seu refinado gosto Musical.
@joaopoveda7902
Gosto não se discuti.O que seria do vermelho se todos gostassem do amarelo???????
@professorcaetanofilo1228
Eu tenho 65 e não consigo deixar de gostar!
@soniasouza222
E eu, te dou os PARABÉNS, com toda a emoção que senti ao ler o seu comentário. PARABÉNS, PARABÉNS, PARABÉNS!!!
@janemeiremarques709
Eu vou fazer dia 24 e tbm amo ouvir essa voz talentosa,essa composições do grande Benito❤
@user-jh4tl2sj7k
Eu em 2024 ouvindo o maravilhoso Benito de paula ❤❤❤❤❤
@adrianadearaujo
Sempre o melhor..... Meu saudoso pai já ouvia em 1976 e era um dos que ele mais amava ❤😢 e hj e sempre eu entendi esse amor 🎉❤
@philippepinguim
Isso é música de qualidade, não as porcarias de hoje em dia!