Born "Eumir Deodato Almeida" in 1943, he recorded under the stage name "Deodato" in the 1970s and 1980s.
He got his start by playing the accordion at age 12. Shortly thereafter, he started studying piano as well as orchestration, arranging and conducting.
His records can be categorized mainly as pop jazz or crossover jazz. His successes as an original artist (on keyboards) occurred mainly in the 1970s. Since then, he has produced or arranged for acts ranging from Kool & the Gang to Björk; from Eydie Gormet to k.d. lang.
His first album in the USA, Prelude, released in 1972, was of a big band Latin jazz style that immediately attracted a wide audience. His funky cover of Also Sprach Zarathustra (originally by Richard Strauss) won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and went No. 2 in the pop charts in the US and No. 7 in the UK. It was also covered extensively by the rock band Phish in their live performances and included in several of their live releases.
His second album, Deodato 2, despite being of the same style and quality, failed to meet sales expectations. Deodato continued recording until the late 1980s on the Warner Bros label, but never reached the level of his early successes -- although two singles, SOS, Fire In The Sky and Are You For Real, were Top 20 Billboard Dance hits in 1985.
Two of his songs, Latin Flute and Super Strut, are featured in the video game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and on the subsequent soundtrack, titled "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Vol. 7 - Radio Espantoso".
Deodato has been in demand as a producer and arranger since the 1960s. In all, he has worked on over 500 albums, fifteen of which have reached platinum. His skills as an arranger were put to use for artists such as Wes Montgomery, fellow Brazilian Astrud Gilberto, and, for 1971's LP "Sinatra & Company", Frank Sinatra. He has also written scores for a number of films.
Speak Low
Eumir Deodato Lyrics
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y eso es lo que no les comprendo si yo trepo al cielo es por vernos
me haces perder el sueño aun si duermo
es algo extraño pero ya te extraño aun si voy y vuelvo
Amor te heché de menos anoche que pensé como
nos conocemos de un 14 de Febrero
y de entonces que te veo a no ser que esté en el empleo
por suerte siempre entiendes lo de los rapeos
fue lo mejor, me dejó el corazon a mil
perrita mia nuestros besos riman
tu piel debe ser un iman imaginando mi mano encima
no, no soy perfecto pero si sincero
por eso no contengo todo aquello de los celos
mantienes bien mis pies en el suelo
somos tu y yo juntos rumbo al mundo entero
No puedo no pensar, que eres lo que quiero y mas,
El amor de mi vida, eey eeh
No puedo no pensar, que eres lo que quiero y mas,
Una historia de amor sin final.
Oye dime si esto no es amarnos
dime que es cruzar Santiago entero solo para abrazarnos
besarnos ambos darnos algo
mas que sabor para los labios
quedarnos pegados mirandonos los rostros
y saber que piensa el otro
solo nosotros dos mostrandonos tal como somos
con mirar tus ojos lo conozco todo y
No llores mas amor
que me parte el alma
si estas mal, juro que viajaría a los 7 mares por buscar
una manera de darte paz
y es que TE AMO como se ama en las peliculas
puedo decirte sin dudar monita bonita tu eres mi lugar
mi eterna compañera,
desde que Santa Ana dejó de ser una estación cualquiera.
No puedo no pensar, que eres lo que quiero y mas,
El amor de mi vida, eey eeh
No puedo no pensar, que eres lo que quiero y mas,
Una historia de amor sin final.
The song "Speak Low" by Eumir Deodato features a verse in Spanish that speaks about a complicated love affair between two people. The opening line translates to "your friends advise you that I am not good for you, and that's what I don't understand." This suggests that the person singing the song is aware that their relationship is not looked upon favourably by others, but they don't understand why. The song goes on to describe how the person makes them lose sleep, and that they miss them even when they're away.
The Spanish verse then goes on to describe a deep connection between the two people. They have known each other since Valentine's Day and have a deep understanding of each other's passions (including the other person's interest in rap music). The person singing acknowledges that they are not perfect, but they are sincere in their feelings for the other person. They also mention that the other person keeps them grounded.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I cannot help but think that you are what I want the most, the love of my life." The person singing also acknowledges that this is a love story without an end.
Overall, the Spanish verse adds a layer of intimacy and emotion to the song. It showcases the complex feelings of love and longing that the person singing has for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Tus amigas te aconsejan que no te convengo
Your friends advise you that I'm not the best for you, but I don't understand why since what I desire is to be with you and climb to the top of the sky.
y eso es lo que no les comprendo si yo trepo al cielo es por vernos
me haces perder el sueño aun si duermo
You make me lose sleep even when I'm sleeping. It's strange, but I already miss you even though I just left and will be returning soon.
es algo extraño pero ya te extraño aun si voy y vuelvo
Amor te heché de menos anoche que pensé como
My love, I missed you last night and thought about how we met on Valentine's Day. I only see you when I'm not at work, but thankfully you understand my music career, and you even wrote a song for me, which made my heart race with joy.
nos conocemos de un 14 de Febrero
y de entonces que te veo a no ser que esté en el empleo
por suerte siempre entiendes lo de los rapeos
si hasta escribiste una canción pa mi
fue lo mejor, me dejó el corazon a mil
perrita mia nuestros besos riman
My love, our kisses are in perfect harmony, and your skin is like a magnet, making me imagine my hand caressing you. I'm not perfect, but I am sincere, which is why I can't help feeling jealous sometimes. You keep me grounded, and together we can conquer the world.
tu piel debe ser un iman imaginando mi mano encima
no, no soy perfecto pero si sincero
por eso no contengo todo aquello de los celos
mantienes bien mis pies en el suelo
somos tu y yo juntos rumbo al mundo entero
No puedo no pensar, que eres lo que quiero y mas,
I can't stop thinking that you're what I want and need in life, and I love you more than anything else in the world. Our love story is infinite and everlasting.
El amor de mi vida, eey eeh
Una historia de amor sin final.
Oye dime si esto no es amarnos
Tell me, isn't this love? Crossing the whole city to hug and kiss each other, giving each other more than just a mere taste of our lips, and staring into each other's eyes, knowing exactly what the other is thinking. We're the only two people who know the real us.
dime que es cruzar Santiago entero solo para abrazarnos
besarnos ambos darnos algo
mas que sabor para los labios
quedarnos pegados mirandonos los rostros
y saber que piensa el otro
solo nosotros dos mostrandonos tal como somos
con mirar tus ojos lo conozco todo y
No llores mas amor
Don't cry anymore, my love. It hurts my heart to see you upset, and I would travel to the ends of the earth to bring you peace.
que me parte el alma
si estas mal, juro que viajaría a los 7 mares por buscar
una manera de darte paz
y es que TE AMO como se ama en las peliculas
And it's because I love you like in the movies, wholeheartedly and without any doubts. You are my everything, my beautiful princess, and I'm so lucky to have you by my side to love and cherish always.
puedo decirte sin dudar monita bonita tu eres mi lugar
mi eterna compañera,
desde que Santa Ana dejó de ser una estación cualquiera.
Writer(s): Ogden Nash, Kurt Weill
Contributed by Aubrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lettyalvarez3102
Deodato always takes me back to the 70's...when my life was the happiest....I can close my eyes and feel the breeze of Lake Michigan on my face...and the smell of Summer ....back home in Chicago!!!
@Dutch2236
I bought this LP back in the 70's for another song but this old standard has become my favorite. Not too many people know about Deodato. Our little secret, right?
@prinavduggal6494
Yes a legend indeed and I’m 14 and I’m surprised why kids my age listen to music like this more :)
@manolodelacruz7186
I was in 1st year high school (1972), it was used as the background music when I was ramp modelling for clothes. Love this music....Deodato is indeed on my list of favorite musicians.
@harryhagan5937
He did a fab arrangement of Don't Ever Go Away on the Sinatra/Jobim LP years ago.
@hansel1jensen
@@manolodelacruz7186 Background music for modelling clothes. Good idea.
@lettyalvarez3102
Deodato was...is and always will be a GIFT...TO YOUR SOUL..AND ALL YOUR SENSES HIS MUSIC IS SUPREME A GREAT MAESTRO....MUITO OBRIGADO!!!
@RiccardoDalliCardillo
I agree with you Letty he is the first and great Maestro
@alejandrocelani3190
Tiene mucho de Jazz fusionado, un gran músico, un artista de primera, dejo una huella grande, gracias maestro❤
@raerae3844
Yes greatly influenced by the African American Pioneers who with all of the obstacles deliberately placed in front of them, by the racist institutions managed, to keep on delivering and influencing generation after generation, around the world!