Formed in 1990, Sandy & Junior began by singing children's songs and sertanejo-influenced tracks (their first single, "Maria Chiquinha", is a classic sertanejo song). Once they reached adolescence, they changed their style to pop-influenced songs, mainly ballads and upbeat songs. The style-change was around the mid 1990s. Their albums Era Uma Vez... Ao Vivo (1998), As Quatro Estações (1999), Quatro Estações: O Show (2000) and Sandy & Junior (2001) sold more than a million units and were certified multi-platinum or diamond in Brazil.
They had a self-titled weekly television series between 1999 and 2003 on Rede Globo and released the movie Acquaria in 2003; Sandy also starred the soap opera Estrela Guia (Globo) in 2001. Earlier, they had appeared in Renato Aragão movie O Noviço Rebelde, in 1997. Both have experienced solo work: Junior was the drummer of alternative rock band Nove Mil Anjos (which also features former Charlie Brown Jr. member Champignon on bass guitar), and part of an EDM duo called Manimal. Sandy, on the other hand, has a solid solo carreer.
In 2002, they were the first national artists to do a paid concert at Maracanã stadium in Rio.
The duo announced on 17 April 2007 that an MTV Unplugged album to be recorded in May 2007 would be their final work together, through a video posted on their website addressed to their fans and in a press conference, stating also that their career as a duo would be over at the end of 2007.
Their 17 years of career has granted them partnerships with several national and international artists, such as Xuxa, Roberto Carlos, Milton Nascimento, Toquinho, Gilberto Gil, Ivete Sangalo, Andrea Bocelli and Enrique Iglesias, and more than 20 million albums sold around the globe, making them the ninth best selling Brazilian artists of all time.
In March 2019, after a 12-year hiatus, the duo announced a new tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first performance together, Nossa História Tour. Starting in July 2019, the siblings commemorated their successful career with their greatest hits in a tour through the largest cities in Brazil.
Smooth
Sandy e Junior Lyrics
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Man it's a hot one
Like seven inches from the midday sun
I hear you whisper and the words
Melt everyone, but you stay so cool
My muñequita, my Spanish harlem mona lisa
You my reason for reason
And if you say this life ain't good enough
I would give my world, to lift you up
I could change my life
To better suit your mood
Cause you're so smooth
REFRÃO
And just like the ocean
Under the moon
That's the same as the emotion
That i get from you
You got the kind of lovin
That can be so smooth
Gimme your heart, make it real
Or else forget about it
I'll tell you one thing
If would leave
It would be a crying shame
In every breath and every word
I hear your name
Calling me out
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm
On your radio
You feel the turning
Of the world so soft and slow
Turning you round and round
The song "Smooth" by Rob Thomas and Itaal Shur, performed by Brazilian siblings Sandy e Junior, is a romantic ode to a significant other who radiates the kind of love that can make everything feel good. The opening lines set the tone, describing just how intense this person's impact on the singer is. He compares their presence to being seven inches away from the midday sun, highlighting the heat and intensity of their connection. Even though their words can affect everyone, this person remains cool, calm and collected.
The second paragraph is directed towards the singer's significant other, affectionately referred to as "my muñequita, my Spanish Harlem mona lisa." He describes them as the reason for his reasoning and the step in his groove. The singer then pledges his love and devotion, promising to make changes to his life to better suit their moods. The chorus continues the romantic sentiment, comparing the person's love to the calm and steady emotions of the ocean under the moon. The singer ends the song by emphasizing how much this person means to him, stating that if he were to leave, it would be a crying shame.
Overall, "Smooth" is a love song that celebrates the kind of love that can make everything feel good. The lyrics are brimming with romantic imagery, comparing the singer's lover to the midday sun and the calming, steady ocean under the moon. The song manages to capture the feeling of being head over heels, and the message is conveyed through Sandy e Junior's soulful vocals, making it a classic for Brazilian pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Man it's a hot one
It's quite warm outside today
Like seven inches from the midday sun
The temperature is extremely high, similar to the distance from the sun at midday
I hear you whisper and the words
When you speak softly, your words
Melt everyone, but you stay so cool
Have a powerful impact on others, but you remain calm and collected
My muñequita, my Spanish harlem mona lisa
My beloved, my beautiful and unique partner
You my reason for reason
You give me purpose, you are why I do what I do
The step in my groove
You complete me, the missing piece in my life
And if you say this life ain't good enough
If you ever feel unsatisfied with our life together
I would give my world, to lift you up
I would do anything to make you happy and elevate your spirits
I could change my life
I am willing to make significant changes to my life
To better suit your mood
To ensure that you are content and comfortable
Cause you're so smooth
Because you are effortless and graceful in everything you do
And just like the ocean
Your love is vast and powerful like the sea
Under the moon
Especially when gazing up at the moon
That's the same as the emotion
The feeling is identical
That i get from you
That I experience when I am with you
You got the kind of lovin
Your love is unique
That can be so smooth
It is effortless to love and care for you
Gimme your heart, make it real
Give me your love completely and genuinely
Or else forget about it
Otherwise, there is no point in continuing this relationship
I'll tell you one thing
I have one thing to confess
If would leave
If you were to ever leave me
It would be a crying shame
It would be tragic and heartbreaking
In every breath and every word
I am reminded of you constantly
I hear your name
Your name is always on my mind
Calling me out
As if beckoning me to come to you
Out from the barrio
Out from the neighborhood we grew up in
You hear my rhythm
You know me so well that you can understand my natural rhythm
On your radio
Even through a simple radio or music medium
You feel the turning
You experience the subtle changes
Of the world so soft and slow
Of life's gentle, slow-moving pace
Turning you round and round
Seemingly turning your life upside down and in circles
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
maria ramirez
Amo este tema. Es genial. Me pone a bailar jaja . #SandyeJuniorForever 💖
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