A composer, diplomat and poet, his name is indelibly tied to bossa nova: after all, he penned the genre's classic lyrics, including Chega de Saudade, Garota de Ipanema and Eu sei que vou te amar. He had various collaborators across all types of popular music: Chico Buarque, Edu Lobo, Baden Powell, Toquinho and Pixinguinha, among others. As a writer, he left more than 15 published works.
Born: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 18/10/1913 Died: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 09/07/1980 VIAF: 7574761COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Vinícius de Moraes | 1913-1980
Work: Chega de Saudade
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Year: 1958
Title: Chega de Saudade
Date: 1958
Genres: Popular (Bossa nova)