Orlando Silva (Orlando Garcia da Silva - 10/3/1915 Rio de Janeiro - 8/7/19… Read Full Bio ↴Orlando Silva (Orlando Garcia da Silva - 10/3/1915 Rio de Janeiro - 8/7/1978 Rio de Janeiro) is regarded by many as the best Brazilian singer of all times. Certainly he was fundamental in the process of modernization of Brazilian popular music, through his subtle rhythmic facility allied to an intelligent interpretation and a flexible phrasing. It was Silva who introduced a new way of singing, in which his perfect diction, uncanny voice control, precise intonation, and creative use of rhythm produced a vigorous school that ultimately influenced João Gilberto, the whole bossa nova, the tropicália, and the MPB styles. Orlando Silva was also the first idol of the masses in Brazil. In his prime -- from the mid-'30s to the mid-'40s -- he was the most popular Brazilian artist ever. His live performances used to attract so many people that he soon became known as "O Ídolo das Multidões" (The Idol of the Multitudes). The adoration of the crowds reached extremes that would only be repeated, several years later, around the Frank Sinatra phenomenon. After 1945, though, Silva's voice was clearly signaling that years of heavy substance abuse were charging their price; he lost the clarity of his high-range, the cleanness of his timbre. He entered a period of obscurity, but he somehow managed to carry on with his wonderful interpretations even if his instrument was not the same anymore. Silva continued to sing professionally until 1975, when he recorded his last LP, Hoje (RCA Victor), completing 40 years of career.
From a poor family, Silva lost his father at three. Soon he was engaged in several different small jobs for a living. In 1934 he was invited by Francisco Alves to sing in his program at the Rádio Cajuti. In the same year he debuted in the radio under the pseudonym of Orlando Navarro and recorded his first album, through Columbia, with the samba "Olha a Baiana" (Kid Pepe/Germano Augusto) and the march "Ondas Curtas" (Kid Pepe/Zeca Ivo). In 1936, Silva participated in the inauguration of the Rádio Nacional, interpreting "Caprichos do Destino" (Pedro Caetano/Claudionor Cruz), the song that would become a hit in his rendition. Silva was the first to host an exclusive show in that broadcasting station, and it was a massive success. In the same year, he had another hit with "Dama do Cabaré" (Noel Rosa), followed by "Lábios que Beijei" (J. Cascata/Leonel Azevedo), "Carinhoso" (he was the launcher of this all-time classic by Pixinguinha/João de Barro), and "Rosa" (Pixinguinha/Otávio de Souza) in 1937. In 1938 he appeared in the film Banana da Terra, interpreting "A Jardineira" (Benedito Lacerda/Humberto Porto), which was a huge hit in the Carnival of 1939. Another success of his was "Página de Dor" (Índio/Pixinguinha), also recorded in 1938. The samba "A Primeira Vez" (Bide/Marçal) was recorded by Silva in 1940 and was one of the several songs (like "Preconceito" by Wilson Batista/Marino Pinto, "Curare" by Bororó, and "Aos Pés da Cruz" by Marino Pinto/Zé da Zilda) turned into classics by him that were re-recorded by his disciple João Gilberto. His everlasting influence, though, is present and clearly audible in Brazilian music -- one could say that it is immortal.
From a poor family, Silva lost his father at three. Soon he was engaged in several different small jobs for a living. In 1934 he was invited by Francisco Alves to sing in his program at the Rádio Cajuti. In the same year he debuted in the radio under the pseudonym of Orlando Navarro and recorded his first album, through Columbia, with the samba "Olha a Baiana" (Kid Pepe/Germano Augusto) and the march "Ondas Curtas" (Kid Pepe/Zeca Ivo). In 1936, Silva participated in the inauguration of the Rádio Nacional, interpreting "Caprichos do Destino" (Pedro Caetano/Claudionor Cruz), the song that would become a hit in his rendition. Silva was the first to host an exclusive show in that broadcasting station, and it was a massive success. In the same year, he had another hit with "Dama do Cabaré" (Noel Rosa), followed by "Lábios que Beijei" (J. Cascata/Leonel Azevedo), "Carinhoso" (he was the launcher of this all-time classic by Pixinguinha/João de Barro), and "Rosa" (Pixinguinha/Otávio de Souza) in 1937. In 1938 he appeared in the film Banana da Terra, interpreting "A Jardineira" (Benedito Lacerda/Humberto Porto), which was a huge hit in the Carnival of 1939. Another success of his was "Página de Dor" (Índio/Pixinguinha), also recorded in 1938. The samba "A Primeira Vez" (Bide/Marçal) was recorded by Silva in 1940 and was one of the several songs (like "Preconceito" by Wilson Batista/Marino Pinto, "Curare" by Bororó, and "Aos Pés da Cruz" by Marino Pinto/Zé da Zilda) turned into classics by him that were re-recorded by his disciple João Gilberto. His everlasting influence, though, is present and clearly audible in Brazilian music -- one could say that it is immortal.
Rosa
Orlando Silva Lyrics
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Tu és, divina e graciosa, estátua majestosa do amor
Por Deus esculturada e formada com ardor
Da alma da mais linda flor de mais ativo olor
Que na vida é preferida pelo beija-flor
Se Deus me fora tão clemente aqui nesse ambiente de luz
Formada numa tela, deslumbrante e bela
O teu coração junto ao meu lanceado, pregado e crucificado
Sobre a rósea cruz do arfante peito teu
Tu és a forma ideal, estátua magistral, oh alma perenal
Do meu primeiro amor, sublime amor
Tu és de Deus a soberana flor
Tu és de Deus a criação que em todo coração sepultas o amor
O riso, a fé, a dor em sândalos olentes cheios de sabor
Em vozes tão dolentes como um sonho em flor
És láctea estrela, és mãe da realeza
És tudo enfim que tem de belo
Em todo resplendor da santa natureza
Perdão, se ouso confessar-te eu hei de sempre amar-te
Oh flor meu peito não resiste
Oh meu Deus quanto é triste a incerteza de um amor
Que mais me faz penar em esperar
Em conduzir-te um dia aos pés do altar
Jurar, aos pés do onipotente em preces comoventes de dor
E receber a unção de tua gratidão
Depois de remir meus desejos em nuvens de beijos
Hei de te envolver até meu padecer de todo fenecer
Por Deus esculturada e formada com ardor
Da alma da mais linda flor de mais ativo olor
Que na vida é preferida pelo beija-flor
Se Deus me fora tão clemente aqui nesse ambiente de luz
Formada numa tela, deslumbrante e bela
O teu coração junto ao meu lanceado, pregado e crucificado
Tu és a forma ideal, estátua magistral, oh alma perenal
Do meu primeiro amor, sublime amor
Tu és de Deus a soberana flor
Tu és de Deus a criação que em todo coração sepultas o amor
O riso, a fé, a dor em sândalos olentes cheios de sabor
Em vozes tão dolentes como um sonho em flor
És láctea estrela, és mãe da realeza
És tudo enfim que tem de belo
Em todo resplendor da santa natureza
Perdão, se ouso confessar-te eu hei de sempre amar-te
Oh flor meu peito não resiste
Oh meu Deus quanto é triste a incerteza de um amor
Que mais me faz penar em esperar
Em conduzir-te um dia aos pés do altar
Jurar, aos pés do onipotente em preces comoventes de dor
E receber a unção de tua gratidão
Depois de remir meus desejos em nuvens de beijos
Hei de te envolver até meu padecer de todo fenecer
The song "Rosa" by Orlando Silva is a classic Brazilian samba that celebrates the beauty and perfection of a woman. The lyrics compare her to a divine and graceful statue, sculpted with passion by God. She is described as the most beautiful flower with a strong scent, which attracts hummingbirds. The singer wishes he could live in a world surrounded by her, where his heart could be together with hers, pierced, nailed and crucified on the rosy cross of her panting breast. The woman represents the ideal form, a masterpiece of God, the eternal soul of his first sublime love. She is the sovereign flower, the creation of God that buries love in every heart.
The song is a passionate declaration of love and admiration, with poetic and romantic language that creates vivid images of a perfect woman. It has been covered by many artists, including Vinicius de Moraes and Elis Regina, and it is considered one of the most iconic samba songs of all time. It has also been used in movies and TV shows, such as the Brazilian film "Waste Land" and the American TV show "Breaking Bad".
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ROSA - Valsa Canção
(Pixinguinha)
Canta: Orlando Silva
Tu és, divina e graciosa
Estátua majestosa do amor
Por Deus esculturada
E formada com ardor
Da alma da mais linda flor
De mais ativo olor
Que na vida é preferida pelo beija-flor
Se Deus me fora tão clemente
Aqui nesse ambiente de luz
Formada numa tela deslumbrante e bela
Teu coração junto ao meu lanceado
Pregado e crucificado sobre a rósea cruz
Do arfante peito seu
Tu és a forma ideal
Estátua magistral oh alma perenal
Do meu primeiro amor, sublime amor
Tu és de Deus a soberana flor
Tu és de Deus a criação
Que em todo coração sepultas um amor
O riso, a fé, a dor
Em sândalos olentes cheios de sabor
Em vozes tão dolentes como um sonho em flor
És láctea estrela
És mãe da realeza
És tudo enfim que tem de belo
Em todo resplendor da santa natureza
Perdão, se ouso confessar-te
Eu hei de sempre amar-te
Oh flor meu peito não resiste
Oh meu Deus o quanto é triste
A incerteza de um amor
Que mais me faz penar em esperar
Em conduzir-te um dia
Ao pé do altar
Jurar, aos pés do onipotente
Em preces comoventes de dor
E receber a unção da tua gratidão
Depois de remir meus desejos
Em nuvens de beijos
Hei de envolver-te até meu padecer
De todo fenecer
José Bernardo
You are, divine and graceful, majestic statue
From love, by God sculptured and formed with ardor
From the soul of the most beautiful flower to most active odor
Which in life is preferred by the hummingbird.
God, I've been so clement here in this environment.
Light formed on a canvas, dazzling and beautiful
Your heart, next to mine, thrown, nailed
And crucified on the rosy cross of the armpit of thy breast.
You are, the ideal form, masterful statue
Oh! Perennial soul of my first love, sublime love
You are from God the sovereign flower
Thou art, from God the creation, who in the whole heart
You bury a love, laughter, faith and pain in rippling sandals
Full of flavor, in voices as mournful as a dream in bloom
You are a milky star, you are the mother of royalty,
You're everything, it's beautiful.
In all splendor of holy nature.
Forgiveness, if I dare to confess you, I will always love you.
Oh! Flower, my chest can not resist, oh! My God, how sad is it?
The uncertainty of a love that makes me most pain
In waiting, to lead you one day at the foot of the altar
To swear at the feet of the Almighty in moving prayers
In pain, and receive the anointing of your gratitude
Then, from redemir, my wishes in clouds of kisses
I will involve you to my suffering, to all that is to die.
Pedro Ivo Fonseca
Existe polêmica se a letra também é de Pixinguinha. Eu acho que não. Poderia ser de Um Orestes Barbosa, ou quem sabe? Um Custódio Mesquita? Um Vadico? O estilo dos versos sugere o primeiro
Marcello Anthony Giacomini
@Toninho Mesquita Sim. Os mesmos que colocaram gênero em presidente para poder chamar dona Dilma de presidenta querem tirar os gêneros das palavras. As vezes acho que estou num pesadelo e não consigo acordar.
Toninho Mesquita
@Marcello Anthony Giacomini E agora essa nova geração começou a falar “todes” ao invés de “todos”, estão falando a língua do Mussum.
Toninho Mesquita
A letra é de um humilde mecânico de Engenho de dentro, Otávio de Souza.
Foi a primeira parceria com Pixinga que sempre leva os créditos sozinho.
Marcello Anthony Giacomini
@paulo cruz Hoje em dia são muito cultos, ouvem música em inglês, escrevem em "internetês", falam como num eterno processo de alfabetização, apelam para gírias e palavrões, tudo isso mascando chiclete!
Marcello Anthony Giacomini
@Mansoares É a cara dele mesmo!
Orlando Brasileiro
Linda música, excelente interpretação, voz abençoada o cantor das multidões. Sou muito grato aos meus pais por ter me dado o nome também de Orlando Silva. Por isso também canto um pouquinho. Curtam a música Voa Gaivota de minha autoria, está no You Tube, obrigado..
Paulo Maciel Carvalho
Muito legal, Orlando. Oportunamente ouvirei Voa Gaivota, de sua autoria. Boa tarde!
paulo cruz
Não consigo ouvir essa música em outra voz. Orlando Silva eternizou. E essa versão de 1959 superou a original de 1937.
Renan II de Pinheiro e Pereira
Ironicamente, essa fase é considerada menos brilhante.