Biography...
Since 1989, when this brother and sister pairing - then just five and six years old - debuted in public on TV show 'Som Brasil', their track record at home has been remarkable: 14 albums, taking in live and remix projects and more than 14 million sales, three DVDs and three long-form videos; high-profile collaborations with international artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Enrique Iglesias; ambitious live shows smashing box office records, including appearances at Rock In Rio (2001) - a performance that was voted the best of the event by fans & critics alike - plus an outing the same year in front of 1.2 million(!) at João Pessoa; key roles in movies and soaps plus their own weekly series on prime-time TV;a constant flow of nominations and awards, with Multishow Music, Kids Choice Nickelodeon and MTV Brazil showing strongly on the list. In 2001 Sandy also played Cristal, in their first soap opera called by Estrela-Guia on TV Globo, released in some countries too.
Quite simply, Sandy & Junior - still only 20 and 19 years of age, respectively - have grown into a genuine pop phenomenon, winning the support of both music lovers & media personnel; and now, the pair will be taking on a brand new task - bringing the rest of the world to the party with 'Sandy & Junior', on which for the first time they record in English & Spanish (and also in French)…
"Actually, it wasn't all that difficult for me to record in English," says Sandy, "because I'm used to the language now. As a family, we like to take our vacations in other parts of the world, and wherever we go we tend to speak in English…
"Over the years, the USA has been a regular holiday haunt for us," she continues, "But we've also been to France, Italy, Spain and Lugano in Switzerland, and it was English that we got by on. When we're away, Junior & I are very much the spokespeople - our family expect us to ask for everything… in English!"
It was always in the stars that both Sandy & Junior would make their mark through music; 'Maria Chiquinha', the song they performed on 'Som Brasil', was originally recorded by their maternal grandparents, in addition to which their father, Durval, and uncle, José, go to make up Brazil's most historically important 'sertanejo' (country music) duo, Chitãozinho and Xororó. For Durval and wife Noely, looking after the best interests of their children means providing as much emotional support as possible, with both father and mother - along with cousin "KK" - involved in management and production, ensuring that everything this young duo undertakes is both visually arresting and carefully conceived; Durval was actually the producer of the first 10 albums, whilst Noely - the manager from day one - also acted for a long while as director of the shows, weaving back-up dancers, session musicians, etc. into the sort of spectacle that Sandy & Junior live appearance has come to represent.
With the appearance on 'Som Brasil' having run so smoothly, it wasn't long before Sandy & Junior were side by side in the recording studio - the result being their 1991 debut, 'O Aniversário do Tatu', an album that went on to sell in excess of 300,000 copies, giving the pair their first gold award.
Sandy & Junior's rise to the top was effectively underway…
The follow-up outing, 'Sábado À Noite' (1992), quickly surpassed the sales of its predecessor, allowing the fast-rising duo to take to the stage urged on by crowds of 60,000 plus! No great surprise, therefore, that third album, 'Tô Ligado Em Você' (1993), was destined to take things to a higher level still, with the title track - a Portuguese version of 'You're The One That I Want' from musical 'Grease' - pushing sales to the 450,000 mark and above.
It was now the middle of the 1990s, and Sandy & Junior were drawing all of the close attention that comes with 'teen idol' territory; rather than sitting back on their collective laurels, however, they continued to work hard in the studio, releasing fourth album, 'Pra Dançar Com Você', in 1994 - a half million-seller featuring 'Nascemos Para Cantar', previously a hit for Chitãozinho and Xororó, plus a Portuguese cover of the Jackson Five's 'I'll Be There'; and there was even greater success in store, with 'Você É D+' - the 1995 follow-up - selling 550,000 copies and generating a series of high-profile hits, among them 'O Universo Precisa De Vocês' - the theme song for the 'Power Rangers' TV cartoon.
By 1996 and the arrival of sixth album, 'Dig Dig Joy', Sandy & Junior were selling out huge venues - not just for consecutive nights but for consecutive weeks! 'DDJ', which saw the pair tackling a country ballad in 'Etc E Tal', shipped a massive 200,000 copies to the stores, a feat more than matched by its successor, 1997's 'Sonho Azul' - a varied release taking in the gloriously romantic (the all-conquering 'Inesquecível'), the Nashville-influenced ('Little Cowboy') and the immediately familiar (a medley of disco hits by the Bee Gees, sung in Portuguese).
Nine busy years down the line, with a regular run of (best-selling) studio albums to their name, it was decided that 1998 was the right time for S & J to break with that formula… at least for the moment. The result? 'Era Uma Vez Sandy & Junior - Ao Vivo' - the duo's first ever live release.
Boasting tracks such as 'Inesquecivel', 'Era Uma Vez' and 'Em Cada Sonho', the Portuguese version of 'Titanic' movie signature 'My Heart Will Go On' (a song the pair were permitted to record exclusively for Brazil), this onstage outing notched up an incredible 700,000 sales within two days of hitting the racks, and is now up to 1,700,000 (and counting!). The accompanying video, meanwhile, carved out its own slice of music biz history, quickly achieving sales of 100,000 - five times greater than the closest competition!
For some artists, an achievement of this kind would be a career peak to look back on fondly in years to come; for Sandy & multi-instrumentalist Junior, however, it was just the start of an even more successful period, with 'Best Of' album 'Nascemos Para Cantar' (1998) paving the way for 'As Quatro Estações' - a studio affair that saw Sandy turning her hand to lyric-writing and Junior singing solo, both for the first time. With artistic maturity pushed very much to the fore, 'As Quatro Estacoes' (1999) went on to become the duo's strongest seller thus far, with well in excess of 2,500,000 copies having crossed the counter to date, supported by a must-see production that made the Olympia Stadium in Sao Paulo - where the show was officially unveiled in July 2000 - very much the place to be. Indeed, all 30,000 tickets had already been snapped up prior to the first night of this three-week run of performances…
With live release 'Quatro Estações - Ao Vivo' (2000 - a 2,700,000- seller) commemorating this special event, and 'Todas As Estações' (issued later the same year) showing that the pair could handle the 'Remix Album' concept with invention and ease, it was 2001's 'Sandy & Junior' that saw them stepping back into the studio to pick up where 'As Quatro Estações' had left off…
Once again, awareness of the record was strong from the off, and with 'O Amor Faz' and 'Quando Você Passa', the most recent single, quickly joining an ever-expanding list of hits, it wasn't long before sales were well into seven figures - indeed, it took a mere three days for the first 1,000,000 copies to leave the stores! And then there was Laura Pausini's 2001 show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paolo, an event that saw S & J guesting with this hugely successful Italian singer on 'Inesquecível', a song originally recorded by the latter in her native tongue… all in all, a magnificent platform from which to launch the international album the duo have been focusing on for the past few months…
"It's been such an exciting time," says Junior, "Working with people we never imagined we'd end up meeting, like Dianne Warren..."
"Yes, I'm a very big fan of hers," adds Sandy, "so it was kind of an emotional moment when we finally got to talk; she's so cool, and really funny with it…"
The tracks for this new release are indeed home to a wealth of writing and production expertise, with respected names such as Jam & Delgado (Aqua, Ace Of Base), Bradley Spalter (O Town, Babyface), Steve Robson (Honeyz, Atomic Kitten), Shep Solomon (S Club 7), Sturkin & Rogers (Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera) and Pelle Nylen & Andreas Carlsson (Backstreet Boys, Westlife) pooling their considerable talents to create a record that - with versions now prepared in English, Spanish & Portuguese - looks set to place Sandy & Junior squarely on the world stage; even Michael Bolton and the afore-mentioned Dianne Warren, hugely experienced songwriters with a fast-track to the charts, were keen to get in on the action, the pair pulling together to great effect on the Simon Franglen-produced 'Whenever You Close Your Eyes' - a ballad spotlighting Sandy on lead vocals…
"People often ask us what our favourite new numbers are," concludes Junior, "and it's a really hard question to respond to because we honestly like them all. If you really pushed me for an answer, though, I guess I'd have to say 'I Wanna Be Where You Are', 'When You Need Somebody' and 'This Is Me'…"
"… And I'd go for 'Must Be Magic' and 'Whenever You Close Your Eyes'," says Sandy. "Hey, I'm a romantic person!"
Already household names in their native land, next years will be the most hard ones in which Sandy & Junior - teenagers in years, seasoned professionals in attitude & experience - prove that music really does have the capacity to cross borders and break down barriers. It's a challenge certainly, but a challenge they've been preparing for since 1989 and that life-altering appearance on Brazilian TV.
Websites:
www.sandyandjunior.net
www.sandyejunior.com.br
My Heart Will Go On
Sandy & Junior Lyrics
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Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance
And spaces, between us
You have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone
Love was when I loved you
One true time, I hold to you
In my life we'll always go on
Near, far…
You're here, there's nothing i fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
(Bônus Tracks de Estúdio)
12. Em Cada Sonho (O Amor Feito Flecha)
(My Heart Will Go On) (James Horner - Will Jennings - letra em português: Feio)
Cada vez que eu penso
Te sinto, te vejo
Em cada sonho que eu sonhar
A distância existe
Persiste o desejo
O desejo de trazer de volta do mar
Por mais que eu tente aceitar
Não consigo a saudade é demais
Quem vai, não volta jamais
Então finjo esquecer
Mas o meu coração, não
O amor é feito flecha
Que acerta uma vez só
E ninguém mais pode arrancar
De repente atinge em cheio no peito
E pra sempre ali vai morar
The famous song My Heart Will Go On by James Horner and Will Jennings, which became known as the theme song of the blockbuster movie Titanic, is one that speaks of the power of love that lives on even after death. The opening lines of the song, "Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you, That is how I know you go on", describe how the singer, who has lost a loved one, finds comfort in the thought that their love continues to exist beyond the physical world. The song suggests that the distance and space that separates the living and the dead can never truly break the bond of love that ties them together, and that love can endure beyond time.
The lyrics also describe how the singer believes that love can last a lifetime, and even in death, it remains strong. "Love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime, And never let go till we're gone", the song conveys this sentiment powerfully. It suggests that love continues to hold a special place in the singer's heart, and that even though the person they loved is no longer with them physically, they continue to be a part of the singer's life, and their love will go on.
Overall, My Heart Will Go On is a moving tribute to love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit. It's a song that touches the hearts of millions, and it's clear why it holds a special place in the hearts of listeners all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night in my dreams
I see you and feel your presence in my dreams every single night
I see you, I feel you
You are so present in my thoughts and emotions, I can't help feeling your impact on me
That is how I know you go on
You have left a mark on me so deep, it's like you are still here with me, living on through me
Far across the distance
Despite the physical distance between us, you are still so close to me in my heart
And spaces, between us
Even the gaps and voids between us, both physical and emotional, cannot break the bond we share
You have come to show you go on
I can see from your memories and legacy that you continue to live on, even though you are not physically present
Near, far, wherever you are
No matter where you are, whether physically close or far away, you are always a part of my heart
I believe that the heart does go on
Despite loss and pain, the human heart has boundless capacity to endure and carry on
Once more, you open the door
Even though you may be gone, you continue to touch my heart and open up new possibilities and opportunities for me
And you're here in my heart
Although you are no longer physically present, you will always remain in my heart and memory
And my heart will go on
My heart will continue to beat and carry on, fuelled by the love and memories we shared together
Love can touch us one time
Sometimes love comes into our life only once, but its impact can last forever
And last for a lifetime
The love we shared will remain with me forever, etched into my heart and soul
And never let go till we're gone
Love is so powerful and enduring, it will stay with us until the very end of our lives
Love was when I loved you
The moment when I knew I loved you was truly special and will be treasured forever
One true time, I hold to you
There was one special moment when I held you close and knew that I loved you with my whole being
In my life we'll always go on
The memories and love we shared will always remain a part of my life, and the love will continue even after we are both gone
You're here, there's nothing I fear
As long as the memory of you remains in my heart, there is nothing for me to be afraid of
And I know that my heart will go on
I am confident that although you are gone, my heart will continue to beat and I will continue to love, fueled by the memories we shared
We'll stay forever this way
The love we shared will never fade away, but will stay with me eternally
You are safe in my heart
Your memory is precious and cherished, and will always be protected and safe within my heart
And my heart will go on and on
My heart will continue to carry on, sustained by the powerful love we shared, even in the face of adversity and loss
Cada vez que eu penso
Every time I think
Te sinto, te vejo
I can feel you and see you
Em cada sonho que eu sonhar
In every dream of mine
A distância existe
Despite the distance between us
Persiste o desejo
The desire lingers
O desejo de trazer de volta do mar
To bring you back from the sea
Por mais que eu tente aceitar
Although I try to accept
Não consigo a saudade é demais
I cannot, the nostalgia is too much
Quem vai, não volta jamais
Once someone leaves, they never come back
Então finjo esquecer
So I pretend to forget
Mas o meu coração, não
But my heart never does
O amor é feito flecha
Love is like an arrow
Que acerta uma vez só
It hits its target only once
E ninguém mais pode arrancar
And nobody can take it away
De repente atinge em cheio no peito
Suddenly it strikes my heart
E pra sempre ali vai morar
And it will live there forever
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriela Nunes Franco
Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone
Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on
Aaaaaaaaaaaaa amooo
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