In the '60s, Elis was a leader and a standard-bearer in defense of Brazilian popular music, heavily contributing to the formation of the MPB label, with commercial and ideological characteristics at the same time. She was the first major artist to emerge from music festivals in the 1960s and detached herself from the Bossa Nova aesthetic through the use of her vocal range and drama. Initially, her style was influenced by radio singers, especially Ângela Maria. After four unsuccessful studio albums — Viva a Brotolândia (1961), Poema de Amor (1962), Elis Regina (1963), O Bem do Amor (1963) — Elis was the biggest revelation of the TV Excelsior festival in 1965, when he sang "Arrastão" by Vinícius de Moraes and Edu Lobo. This feat would guarantee him the invitation to act on television and, shortly afterwards, the title of first star of Brazilian popular song, when he started to command, alongside Jair Rodrigues, one of the two most important Brazilian popular music programs, O Fino da bossa. In 1967, she married Ronaldo Bôscoli, then director of O Fino da Bossa. From 1972, Elis began a relationship with César Camargo Mariano, which would last until 1981, in one of the most successful partnerships in Brazilian Popular Music.
She sang many genres: MPB, bossa nova, samba, rock and jazz. Interpreting songs like "Madalena", "Águas de Março", "Atrás da Porta", "Como Nosso Pais", "O Bêbado e a Equilibrista" and "Querellas do Brasil", he recorded moments of happiness, love, sadness and patriotism. Throughout his career, he stood out for also singing songs by artists, still little known, such as Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Belchior, Renato Teixeira, Aldir Blanc, João Bosco, helping to launch them and publicize their works. , boosting them in the Brazilian music scene. Among other partnerships, the duets she had with Jair Rodrigues, Tom Jobim and Rita Lee are famous. With her second husband, pianist César Camargo Mariano, she consecrated a long work of great creativity and musical consistency and, in technical terms, was considered the best brazilian singer. His most memorable artistic presence is perhaps registered on the albums Em Pleno Verão (1970), Elis (1972), Elis (1973), Elis & Tom (1974), Elis (1974), Falso Brilhante (1976), Transversal do Tempo (1978). ), Essa Mulher (1979), Saudade do Brasil (1980) and Elis (1980). She was the first person to inscribe her own voice as if it were an instrument, in the Order of Musicians of Brazil. In 2013, she was elected the best female voice in Brazilian music by Rolling Stone Magazine. Elis was also mentioned in the list of the greatest artists in Brazilian music, ranking 14th, being the best-placed woman. In November of the same year, a musical was premiered in honor of her Elis, the musical.
Elis Regina died prematurely at the age of 36, at the height of her career, causing strong commotion in the country and leaving a vast body of work in Brazilian popular music. Although there were controversies and disputes as to the cause of death, the tests showed that the cause was the consumption of cocaine associated with alcohol, which caused a cardiac arrest.
Na baixa do sapateiro
Elis Regina Lyrics
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Moreno, eu ando louca de saudade
Meu Senhor do Bonfim arranje outro moreno
Igualzinho...
Na Baixa do Sapateiro, eu encontrei um dia
O moreno mais folgado da Bahia
Pedi-lhe um beijo, não deu
Um abraço, sorriu
Pedi-lhe a mão, não quis dar, fugiu
Bahia, terra da felicidade
Moreno, eu ando louca de saudade
Meu Senhor do Bonfim arranje outro moreno
Igualzinho pra mim
Bahia, ai ai, oh
Bahia, ai ai, oh
Bahia, ai ai, oh
Bahia, ai ai ai
In the song "Na baixa do sapateiro" by Elis Regina, the lyrics express a sense of longing and nostalgia for Bahia, a state in Brazil known for its vibrant culture and joyful atmosphere. The opening lines celebrate Bahia as the land of happiness, emphasizing the emotional connection the singer has to the place. The use of the word "moreno" refers to a dark-skinned man, indicating a romantic interest or a previous lover. The line "Moreno, eu ando louca de saudade" expresses the singer's longing and yearning for this person.
The second verse describes an encounter the singer had with a confident and self-assured man, referred to as "o moreno mais folgado da Bahia" (the most audacious/daring dark-skinned man in Bahia). The singer expresses her desire for physical affection, asking for a kiss, a hug, and even his hand. However, the man refuses these advances and escapes, leaving the singer feeling rejected and disappointed.
Through these lyrics, the song explores themes of love, longing, and missed connections. It captures the essence of Bahia's vibrant energy and the romantic allure it holds for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Bahia, terra da felicidade
Bahia, a land of happiness
Moreno, eu ando louca de saudade
Moreno, I'm going crazy with longing
Meu Senhor do Bonfim arranje outro moreno
My Senhor do Bonfim, find me another moreno
Igualzinho...
Just like the last one...
Na Baixa do Sapateiro, eu encontrei um dia
In the Sapateiro district, one day I found
O moreno mais folgado da Bahia
The most relaxed moreno in Bahia
Pedi-lhe um beijo, não deu
I asked for a kiss, he didn't give it
Um abraço, sorriu
A hug, he smiled
Pedi-lhe a mão, não quis dar, fugiu
I asked for his hand, he didn't want to give it, he ran away
Bahia, ai ai, oh
Bahia, oh dear
Bahia, ai ai, oh
Bahia, oh dear
Bahia, ai ai, oh
Bahia, oh dear
Bahia, ai ai ai
Bahia, oh dear
Writer(s): Ray Gilbert, Ary Barroso
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexandrezamboni8975
Elis Regina era visceral. É e sempre será a maior cantora do Brasil.
@arthurmiguelpaganotti701
Com certeza!
@zakariashartley
💯💯💯
@89681eric
Elis regina numa interpretação-limite, e à beira do abismo.Só ela mesmo,valha me Deus.
@robertofernandesbastos218
Incrível ela cantando no limite do tom sem desafinar. Isso depois de fazer um show anterior com 35 músicas ( essa gravação é do segundo show da noite ). Os músicos devem ter ficado com medo. Ela até poderia ter cantado a última parte da música num tom mais baixo, os músicos deram -- sutilmente -- essa clue, mas ela fez como tinha ensaiado e achava que deveria ser feito. O suor que lhe escorre não é só efeito de refletores, é o esforço de uma alma musical disposta a qualquer coisa para cantar do jeito que ela tinha certeza deveria ser feito. Uma artista que vivia on the edge, e com isso transformou nossas vidas em algo menos medíocre e tedioso.
@tadeu549
PERFEITA ! AFINADÍSSIMA! UNICA!
@deivisonsantos9714
Roberto Fernandes Bastos um
@luksgui2118
Ela era maravilhosa.
@andredicenna
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@Gugard77
Roberto o que você disse foi lindo demais. Retrata bem o momento.