Agostinho Dos Santos
Agostinho dos Santos was an important singer and composer, closely linked with the presentation of bossa nova to a broader international audience. He toured through the U.S., Italy, Germany, Portugal, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico, perfoming in the U.S. and in Brazil with Johnny Mathis, and, in Italy, with Caterina Valente. He appeared on TV in France, Portugal, England, and Belgium. Among his compositions, can be mentioned "Forças Ocultas" (with AntĂŽnio Bruno), "Sozinho Com VocĂȘ" (with Dirce Morais/Heitor Canilo), "Chuva Para Molhar O Sol" (with Edison Borges), "Podem Falar" (with Renato Duarte), "DistĂąncia Ă© Saudade," and "Quem Levou Maria," among others.
His professional debut was as a crooner in Osmar Milani's orchestra. In 1951, he was hired by Rådio América, and, in 1955, by Rådio Nacional (both from São Paulo). The first record came in the same year, with "Meu Benzinho" (Polydor). The song was a hit, yielding a gold record and the Roquette Pinto trophy. He also had a rock & roll experience in the '50s, recording "Até Logo, Jacaré," version by Julio Nagib for "See You Later, Alligator," by Bill Halley & His Comets.
In the next year, he recorded the LP Uma Voz E Seus Sucessos, dedicated to Tom Jobim and Dolores Duran's songs. The album contained "Estrada Do Sol," which remained as one of his biggest hits. He was then invited by Tom Jobim and VinĂcius de Moraes to record the soundtrack (together with JoĂŁo Gilberto) of the Marcel Camus film Orfeu do Carnaval, which launched several of the most famous classics of the soon-to-be bossa nova internationally). In 1958, he released the LPs AntĂŽnio Carlos Jobim e Fernando CĂ©sar Na Voz De Agostinho Dos Santos and Agostinho Espetacular. In the following year came O InimitĂĄvel Agostinho, in 1960 Agostinho, Sempre Agostinho, and in 1961 Agostinho Canta Sucessos.
In 1962, he participated in the Carneggie Hall's Bossa Nova Festival, backed by Oscar Castro-Neves's band. In the same year, he released A Presença de Agostinho, followed by Vanguarda (1963), Agostinho dos Santos (1966), MĂșsica Nossa (1967), Agostinho dos Santos (1970), and Agostinho dos Santos (1973). In 1968 was present at the III FIC with "VisĂŁo" (AntĂŽnio Adolfo/TibĂ©rio Gaspar). Died in a plane accident at the Orly airport.
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Vintage Brasil NÂș1 - EPs Collectors
Agostinho Dos Santos, Orchestra Y Coros De Waldemiro Lemke
Bolero - Released by Vintage Music on Feb. 22, 1958
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Suave Ă© a Noite (Original Shellack Recordings - Rio de Janeiro)
Agostinho Dos Santos, Orchestra Elcio Alvarez
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on Aug. 31, 2016
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Agostinho Dos Santos (Original EP - 1958)
Agostinho Dos Santos, Henrique E Sua Orchestra
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on Mar. 31, 2016
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Concerto de Outono
World - Released by Eminent Legacy Records on Sep. 18, 2015
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Antonio Carlos Jobim e Fernando Cesar na voz de Agostinho dos Santos (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks 1958)
World - Released by Heartbreak Musik on Jul. 13, 2015
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Agostinho No Carnegie Hall (Bossa Nova) (Original Ep Plus Bonus Tracks 1962)
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on Jan. 1, 2013
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Agostinho Dos Santos
Bossa Nova - Released by Leopoldina MĂșsica on Jun. 3, 1966
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Remastered Hits (All Tracks Remastered)
World - Released by jjjedizionimusicali on Aug. 11, 2021
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Sucessos Na Voz De Agostinho dos Santos
World - Released by Dis Brasil on Aug. 17, 1979
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Eu NĂĄo Existo Sem
Agostinho Dos Santos, Luiz BonfĂĄ, Oscar Castro-Neves Quartet
Pop - Released by Plates of History on Nov. 1, 2021
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Eu NĂĄo Existo Sem
Pop - Released by Romeo Records on Nov. 1, 2021
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Agostinho dos Santos
World - Released by Foggy Milan Records on Mar. 11, 2022
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BOLEROS INESQUECĂVEIS
World - Released by Sunset Entretenimento on Jul. 31, 2023
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Les idoles de la musique brésilienne : Agostinho Dos Santos, Vol. 1
World - Released by Mpm on Oct. 28, 2022
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INIMITĂVEL - 1959
World - Released by Sunset Entretenimento on Jul. 30, 2023
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Vintage Brazil NÂș 4 - EPs Collectors, "Foi A Noite"
World - Released by Vintage Music on Apr. 5, 1958
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Samba De Uma Nota SĂł
Pop - Released by Caimero Music on Oct. 18, 2021
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A Presença De Agostinho (Original Album plus Bonus Tracks)
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on Aug. 27, 2016
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Mais Bolereos Famosos (Original Album)
Agostinho Dos Santos, Orchestra Elcio Alvarez
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on Aug. 27, 2016
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Canta Sucessos (Original Album)
Agostinho Dos Santos, Simonetti e Orquestra
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on Jul. 30, 2016
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