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 Antônio Bruno), "Sozinho Com Você" (with Dirce Morais/Heitor Canilo), "Chuva Para Molhar O Sol" (with Edison Borges), "Podem Falar" (with Renato Duarte), "Distância é 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 Rádio América, and, in 1955, by Rádio 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 Vinícius de Moraes to record the soundtrack (together with João 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 Antônio Carlos Jobim e Fernando César Na Voz De Agostinho Dos Santos and Agostinho Espetacular. In the following year came O Inimitável 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), Música Nossa (1967), Agostinho dos Santos (1970), and Agostinho dos Santos (1973). In 1968 was present at the III FIC with "Visão" (Antônio Adolfo/Tibério Gaspar). Died in a plane accident at the Orly airport.
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The Music of Brazil / Agostinho dos Santos, Vol. 2 / Recordings 1956 - 1958
Brazil - Released by Black Round Records on 17 Aug 2009
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The Music of Brazil / Agostinho dos Santos, Vol. 1 / Recordings 1956 - 1958
Brazil - Released by Black Round Records on 17 Aug 2009
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Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voce
Agostinho Dos Santos, Orquestra e córo sob a direção de Waldemiro Lemke, Luiz Bonfá and Oscar Castro-Neves Quartet
Pop - Released by Spotlight Recordings on 28 Sep 2020
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Vintage Brasil Nº1 - EPs Collectors
Agostinho Dos Santos, Orchestra Y Coros De Waldemiro Lemke
Bolero - Released by Vintage Music on 22 Feb 1958
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Suave é a Noite (Original Shellack Recordings - Rio de Janeiro)
Agostinho Dos Santos, Orchestra Elcio Alvarez
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on 31 Aug 2016
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Agostinho Dos Santos (Original EP - 1958)
Agostinho Dos Santos, Henrique E Sua Orchestra
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on 31 Mar 2016
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Concerto de Outono
World - Released by Eminent Legacy Records on 18 Sep 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 13 Jul 2015
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Agostinho No Carnegie Hall (Bossa Nova) (Original Ep Plus Bonus Tracks 1962)
Pop - Released by Brazilian Classics on 1 Jan 2013
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Agostinho Dos Santos
Bossa Nova - Released by Leopoldina Música on 3 Jun 1966
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Remastered Hits (All Tracks Remastered)
World - Released by jjjedizionimusicali on 11 Aug 2021
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Sucessos Na Voz De Agostinho dos Santos
World - Released by Dis Brasil on 17 Aug 1979
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Eu Náo Existo Sem
Agostinho Dos Santos, Luiz Bonfá, Oscar Castro-Neves Quartet
Pop - Released by Plates of History on 1 Nov 2021
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Agostinho dos Santos
World - Released by Foggy Milan Records on 11 Mar 2022
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Leva-Me Contigo - Agostinho Dos Santos
World - Released by ISIS on 11 Sep 2022
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É Fao Gostoso Amar
World - Released by Remdey Records on 8 Jan 2015
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BOLEROS INESQUECÍVEIS
World - Released by Sunset Entretenimento on 31 Jul 2023
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Les idoles de la musique brésilienne : Agostinho Dos Santos, Vol. 1
World - Released by Mpm on 28 Oct 2022
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INIMITÁVEL - 1959
World - Released by Sunset Entretenimento on 30 Jul 2023
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Vintage Brazil Nº 4 - EPs Collectors, "Foi A Noite"
World - Released by Vintage Music on 5 Apr 1958
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