A few years later, in the late '60s, Carlos (counseled by his advisers) changed his style to become the most successful romantic artist in Brazil. Having written (always with Erasmo Carlos) some of the most beautiful songs in this style (such as "Detalhes," "Sua Estupidez," "Jesus Cristo," "Debaixo dos Caracóis dos Seus Cabelos," etc.), Carlos accumulated virtually all possible accomplishments as a highly successful artist, including a solid international career with awards like the Grammy and top positions on Billboard's Latin charts. Though the adherence to a worn-out sentimental formula proved to be affective in commercial terms (more than 70 million albums sold in his career), it ultimately led him to be known, in the '80s and '90s, as a cheesy artist by youngsters and part of the adult listeners. Nevertheless, the mid-'90s witnessed a resurgence of Jovem Guarda talents through tributes of new rockers and Carlos reached the 21st century uncontestedly enjoying his absolute title: the King.
Roberto Carlos was from a lower-middle-class family. At six, he lost one of his legs and began using a prosthesis. At nine, he debuted on his home city's local radio. In 1955, he moved to Niterói (Rio de Janeiro) and then to Lins de Vasconcelos (a suburb of Rio de Janeiro), where he started to get into rock through Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard, at the same time he met Carlos Imperial, also from his hometown, who, as a TV and radio producer, would be of considerable importance to Carlos's early professional years. Two years later, Carlos performed at TV Tupi, singing "Tutti Frutti" (R. Penniman/J. Lubin/D. La Bostrie). In that period, he was scheduled to open a Bill Haley show at the Maracanazinho (Rio), when he became acquainted with Erasmo Carlos (then Erasmo Esteves). In 1958, Carlos met the "Matoso gang," as were known the future artists Tim Maia, Jorge Ben, and the same Erasmo Esteves, among others, who would meet at Matoso Street at Tijuca (a neighborhood of Rio). Carlos, Erasmo, and Tim Maia (together with Edson Trindade, Arlênio Lívio, and José Roberto "China") formed the group the Snacks (later the Sputniks), playing balls and performing on TV (including at Carlos Imperial's Clube do Rock on TV Continental, where Carlos was already a regular). The group was soon dissolved due to the incompatibility between Carlos and Maia.
After working as an extra in several films such as Agüenta o Rojão and Minha Sogra é da Polícia (in which they backed up Cauby Peixoto on one song), Carlos and Erasmo played together in Erasmo's quartet the Snakes until Carlos was called by Imperial to take Carlos Lyra's place in the Os Terríveis band that played Elvis Presley covers on TV shows and live performances contracted by Imperial.
Soon, Carlos left the band to try to become a bossa nova artist. Strongly influenced by João Gilberto in that period, Carlos often tried to "sit-in" at the famous temples Plaza nightclub and the clubs of the Beco das Garrafas, but to no avail. A testimony of his ephemeral and unaccomplished bossa nova phase is Carlos' first album, with "João e Maria" and "Fora do Tom" (both by Imperial). In August 1960, a new release was launched, again in the bossa vein, "Brotinho Sem Juízo" and "Canção do Amor Nenhum" (again, both by Imperial). At the same time, Carlos would participate regularly in shows presented by Imperial, Os Brotos Comandam (TV Continental and Rádio Guanabara) and Festa de Brotos (TV Tupi). In 1961, in the same year in which Carlos recorded his first LP (a derivation toward boleros and ballads, Louco por Você) that earned some acceptance at the time (3,500 copies sold in one year), he accepted the suggestion of the record company CBS and changed his style to youth music, starting to write songs with the composer/lyricist who would become his most important collaborator: Erasmo Carlos. The duo's first hit was Carlos' rendition for an Erasmo version of "Splish Splash" (Bobby Darin), having as the B-side another classic written by them, "Parei na Contramão." The album was recorded and launched in 1963 as Carlos' fifth 78 rpm, accompanied by Renato e seus Blue Caps. It sold 7,500 copies, a modest amount today, but it represented a considerable selling then and the milestone of a new time.
In 1964, the LP É Proibido Fumar (backed by the Youngsters) had hits with the title track (by Carlos/Erasmo) and with Erasmo's version of "Road Hog" (Gwen/John D. Loudermilk), "O Calhambeque." It sold almost 12,000 copies in 18 months and was considered high-selling then, but still behind the leader Carlos Alberto (a bolero singer), who was selling more than twice as much. Nevertheless, Carlos' nationwide success was ascending, with more and more invitations for TV and radio shows and CBS wanting to take him to Argentina. That year, Carlos recorded the same repertory in Spanish, also backed by the Youngsters, and the album Es Prohibido Fumar was released by the end of 1964 in Argentina. It was planned to also be distributed in Brazil, but as the military government considered anything in Spanish (the language of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara) dangerous to the country, the album was simply taken out of the catalog by the recording company.
In 1965, Carlos was elected the King for the first time by direct vote of the audience in a contest promoted by Antônio Aguillar on his Reino da Juventude show. Later, the title would be confirmed at the highly popular Chacrinha show and it would be his for life.
In the same year, Roberto Carlos Canta Para a Juventude broke all records established by the singer until then, by far surpassing Carlos Alberto and his Amor Perdido. Carlos' album reached fifth place according to IBOPE (a most-accredited public opinion research institute), however, it quickly fell several positions. In fact, he would only have an album at number one of the top parade by the end of the year, with his next LP. Until then, his rising success would sell over 20,000 copies of the double single with "História de um Homem Mau" (reaching fourth place on the charts) and 50,000 copies of his single "Não Quero Ver Você Triste",
On September 5, Roberto Carlos opened the legendary show Jovem Guarda as the main host and also featuring Vanderléa and Erasmo Carlos by his side. The show gave the name and directives to the first musical scene produced especially for Brazilian youth, representing a major cultural/behavioral/commercial breakthrough. After the show debut, Carlos' popularity reached levels unimagined until then. Scoring hits in Argentina and Brazil, Carlos became the best-seller for CBS. A double single with "A Garota do Baile," Carlos reached number two in November, behind the Beatles' "Help!" But his album Jovem Guarda, also launched in November, took only one week to push "Help!" out of number one on the Brazilian charts, selling almost 200,000 copies in one year. "Quero Que Vá Tudo Pro Inferno" became a nationwide hit and with the exception of brief periods of time, it reigned absolute at number one on the top parade during the entire first semester of 1966. After performing in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay — countries in which the Spanish version of "O Calhambeque" continued to have success — Carlos went to Europe in April 1966, singing in Portugal (where "Calhambeque" and "Quero Que Vá Tudo Pro Inferno" were in first place on Lisbon charts). Returning to Brazil, he soon departed for a tour that started in South America, then Central and North America, where he sang in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, then Europe (London, Paris, Berlin, and Lisbon). Roberto Carlos, released in December 1966 and went right to number one in the second week (remaining there until April 1967), sold 300,000 copies in less than a year. Also in 1967, Carlos starred the feature film Roberto Carlos em Ritmo de Aventura (whose soundtrack sold 300,000 copies, staying at number one from December 17 until June 1968; the film also broke all box-office records until then); won fifth place at the III FMPB (Festival of Brazilian Popular Music of the TV Record, São Paulo) with "Maria, Carnaval e Cinzas," by Luís Carlos Paraná (reaching number one as a single in November); participated in the MIDEM Festival in Cannes, France; and won the Chico Viola trophy for the songs "Quero Que Vá Tudo pro Inferno" and "Esqueça" and for the LP Jovem Guarda. In June of the same year, Carlos departed for a series of shows in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the U.S. In Italy, he participated in the Venice Song Festival.
In 1968, Carlos left Jovem Guarda, which due to his absence would soon cease to exist. His departure was a result of a mature decision to migrate from a youth idol profile to that of a romantic singer. In the same year, Carlos won the San Remo Festival (XVIII Festival della Canzone Italiana) with "Canzone Per Te" (Sergio Endrigo) and starred the film O Diamante Cor-de-Rosa (also a box office success), opening his own show Roberto Carlos à Noite (TV Record) on March 15. As a romantic singer, Carlos had several hits in the 1970s that still had his creative impetus, such as "Sua Estupidez," "As Flores do Jardim de Nossa Casa," "Jesus Cristo," "Amada Amante," "Detalhes," "Debaixo dos Caracóis dos Seus Cabelos," "A Montanha," "A Proposta," "Além do Horizonte," "Olha," "Amante à Moda Antiga," and "A Ilha" (all with Erasmo), along with "Como Vai Você?" (Antônio Marcos/Mário Marcos), and two songs written by Caetano Veloso especially for him, "Como Dois e Dois" and "Muito Romântico." In that decade, Carlos also consolidated his international career doing regular shows in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. In the year of 1970, he did his first show at the prestigious Canecão, which would be the first of his highly successful annual seasons at the most important Carioca hall in terms of media resonance. In the early '70s, Carlos became the top record-selling Brazilian artist, a position he would keep for many consecutive years. After 1976, his albums were selling over 1,000,000 copies. His 1977 album Roberto Carlos, with "Falando Sério," sold 2.2 million copies. His 1978 show also beat all records, with 250,000 spectators in six months throughout Brazil, while the album with "Café da Manhã," "Força Estranha," and "Lady Laura" sold 1.5 million copies.
In the '80s, Carlos also started to record in English and French (he had already recorded albums in Spanish, Italian, and, naturally, Portuguese), having won the Globo de Cristal trophy, awarded by CBS to Brazilian artists who sell more than five million copies outside Brazil. At the same time, his albums continued to break records in his country. "Caminhoneiro" (1984) was aired 3,000 times in a single day, another record soon beaten by his own "Verde e Amarelo" (1985), with 3,500 spins. In 1986, he had success at Radio City Music Hall (New York, NY) and, two years later, won the Grammy as the Best Latin American Pop singer. In 1989, his Sonrie reached first place on Billboard's Latin chart.
In the 1990s, Roberto Carlos became the first Latin American artist to sell more albums than the Beatles (in 1994, having by then sold over 70 million copies of his albums). In the mid-'90s, with the retro Jovem Guarda wave, Carlos, who was worn out among the younger generations who had only known his romantic and sentimental hits directed at a middle-aged audience, had his importance recuperated by young rockers such as Cássia Eller, Chico Science & Nação Zumbi, Barão Vermelho, and Skank, who recorded Rei, a tribute to him with his old Jovem Guarda hits.
In 1998, his second wife Maria Rita discovered she had cancer (she would die in 1999), which shattered his peace of mind. Trying to keep on with his career, Carlos continued to record and perform after one year of reclusion. In 2001, he broke his contract with Sony (ex-CBS), the recording company through which he had released a vast majority of his albums, due to commercial reasons related to his wife's demise.
Como é possível
Roberto Carlos Lyrics
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Ocultos entre o céu e a Terra
Que a gente às vezes
Se aprofunda tentando explicar
Como é possível que eu tenha
O poder de entender
Tanta coisa que vem de você
E antes que eu diga alguma coisa
E tanto a gente se adivinha
Que às vezes eu fico pensando
Que a gente já se conhecia
E se achou outra vez
Como é possível saber qual o gosto, o perfume
Dos beijos antes de beijar
E quando eu fico triste ou precupado
Você sente na pele não adianta disfarçar
Seu rosto me faz sentir
Saudades do que não sei
Seus olhos me falam de coisas
Que eu tenho certeza que já escutei
De onde eu te conhecí será que eu já te amei
Só sei que vibra nos seus braços
Uma antiga e tão linda canção de amor
The lyrics of Roberto Carlos's song "Como é possível" explore the mysterious connection between two individuals. The opening lines acknowledge the existence of numerous mysteries hidden between heaven and Earth, prompting the singer to delve into the attempt to explain them. The song then focuses on the question of how it is possible for the singer to possess the power to understand so much that comes from the other person. Interestingly, before the singer can articulate their thoughts, the other person says exactly what they were going to say, suggesting an uncanny mind-reading or intuitive bond between them.
The lyrics further delve into the deep connection between the two individuals, expressing the feeling of already knowing each other and finding each other again. The mention of knowing the taste and perfume of kisses before even experiencing them adds to the sense of familiarity and predestined connection. The singer also emphasizes that when they are feeling sad or worried, the other person can sense it, as it is felt in their very skin and cannot be hidden. This showcases an incredible level of empathy and understanding within their relationship.
The song concludes by expressing the profound emotions evoked by the other person's presence. The singer feels a longing for something they cannot quite define, and the other person's face makes them yearn for a past they are uncertain of. The mention of old and beautiful love songs vibrating in the other person's embrace suggests a nostalgic connection and a shared history of love.
Overall, "Como é possível" explores the inexplicable connection between two individuals, highlighting their deep understanding, mind-reading abilities, and sense of familiarity and shared history.
Line by Line Meaning
Existem mesmo tantos mistérios
There are indeed so many mysteries
Ocultos entre o céu e a Terra
Hidden between heaven and Earth
Que a gente às vezes
That we sometimes
Se aprofunda tentando explicar
Delve into trying to explain
Como é possível que eu tenha
How is it possible for me to have
O poder de entender
The power to understand
Tanta coisa que vem de você
So many things that come from you
E antes que eu diga alguma coisa
And before I say anything
Você diz justamente o que eu tinha pra dizer
You say exactly what I was about to say
E tanto a gente se adivinha
And we both understand each other
Que às vezes eu fico pensando
That sometimes I wonder
Que a gente já se conhecia
That we already knew each other
E se achou outra vez
And found each other again
Como é possível saber qual o gosto, o perfume
How is it possible to know the taste, the scent
Dos beijos antes de beijar
Of kisses before kissing
E quando eu fico triste ou precupado
And when I'm sad or worried
Você sente na pele não adianta disfarçar
You feel it in your skin, there's no use pretending
Seu rosto me faz sentir
Your face makes me feel
Saudades do que não sei
Longing for what I don't know
Seus olhos me falam de coisas
Your eyes tell me of things
Que eu tenho certeza que já escutei
That I'm sure I've already heard
De onde eu te conhecí será que eu já te amei
From where I knew you, have I already loved you
Só sei que vibra nos seus braços
I only know that there vibrates in your arms
Uma antiga e tão linda canção de amor
An old and beautiful love song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@gabrielamaral242
"Que todos os nossos sonhos passem pelas mãos de Deus.
Que nada tire o encanto da vida e a importância das coisas simples.
Que o nosso coração filtre todos os sentimentos e emoções, e que só fiquem aqueles que nos fazem bem.
Que nada nos limite, pois o vento que sopra as nossas asas se chama "Fé".
A nossa força vem de Deus, a nossa esperança está em Deus, e a nossa vida está nas mãos de Deus."
Yla Fernandes
Abençoada Sexta-feira! ⚘
Beijos no coração !
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤🙏 Maria de Fátima
@patricia2749
COMO ES POSIBLE QUE USTED ESTE TAN LEJOS ?
Existem mesmo tantos mistérios
Ocultos entre o céu e a Terra
Que a gente às vezes se aprofunda
Tentando explicar
Como é possível que eu tenha o poder de entender
Tanta coisa que vem de você
E antes que eu diga alguma coisa
Você diz justamente
O que eu tinha pra dizer
E tanto a gente se adivinha
Que às vezes eu fico pensando
Que a gente já se conhecia e se achou outra vez
Como é possível saber qual o gosto, o perfume
Dos beijos antes de beijar
E quando eu fico triste ou precupado
Você sente na pele
Não adianta disfarçar
Seu rosto me faz sentir
Saudades do que não sei
Seus olhos me falam de coisas
Que eu tenho certeza que já escutei
De onde eu te conheci
Será que eu já te amei
Só sei que vibra nos seus braços
Uma antiga e tão linda canção
De amor
Como é possível saber qual o gosto, o perfume
Dos beijos antes de beijar
E quando eu fico triste ou precupado
Você sente na pele
Não adianta disfarçar
Seu rosto me faz sentir
Saudades do que não sei
Seus olhos me falam de coisas
Que eu tenho certeza que já escutei
De onde eu te conheci
Será que eu já te amei
Só sei que vibra nos seus braços
Uma antiga e tão linda canção
De amor
Seu rosto me faz sentir
Saudades do que não sei
Seus olhos me falam de coisas
Que eu tenho certeza que já escutei
@josylima3711
Dom de Deus. Nunca vi cantar tão bem. Perfeita! 😍🎵
@anapaulaferreirasilva8974
Que Lindo!!! A música chegou na hora certa pra mim!!🤩
@3963100WilsonLeonel30091963
Meus parabéns companheiro, sou teu fã desde a Jovem guarda, músicas inesquecíveis pode crer, suas letras estão gravados em cada coração, em cada mente, abraço do compositor Leonel & violão.
@valnisiamaral
A magia de RC...
A magia de amar!
Como é possível, mesmo distante,
te amar tanto assim WR?
É possível, mas não sei como.
@silvialobo1993
Muito bom começar o dia ouvindo @Roberto Carlos. Encontrei uma canção q não conhecia 🤗 Singela letra, musicalidade e a doce voz. Amei! 💙🌹
@MarcosAntonio-zu2ok
Letra e melodia lindas. Mais uma pérola rara de Isolda. Aqui, junto com Sérgio Sá.
@nelsonbenedito7311
" Sérgio Sá " que letra linda, que Deus e Jesus Cristo coloque o seu espírito em um bom lugar, Nelson de Recife.
@israely_sandra
Se acorda e ouvir essa música de manhã, faz a pessoa se lembra de tantos momentos que ela marcou na sua vida😍😍😍😍
@manuelmayra9726
Concordo
@marisetecarvalho4562
Simples sentimentos,mais lindos, parabéns, canal! 👑🌹🎵