Vou Dar de Beber à Dor
Amália Rodrigues · 1969
33 min · 12 tracks
Haunting fado melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, encapsulating the deep emotional landscape of longing and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vou dar de beber à dor Start here — The title track serves as a profound exploration of sorrow, featuring Rodrigues' emotive vocal delivery that captures the essence of longing inherent in fado.
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Disse-te adeus e morri — This track exemplifies the heart-wrenching themes of loss and separation, showcasing Rodrigues' ability to convey deep emotional narratives through her singing.
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Não peças demais à vida — With its reflective lyrics about life's limitations, this song highlights Rodrigues' lyrical depth and her skill in addressing universal human experiences within fado.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented listening experiences
- brief emotional snapshots
- intimate moments of reflection
- playful interludes and transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want continuous, flowing soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant rise in Amália's popularity and recognition.
- Themes
- Portuguese nostalgia· heartbreak in fado· sorrowful melodies
- Career context
- In 1969, Amália Rodrigues was already an established figure in fado music, with this album being her follow-up to the acclaimed 'Coisas do Meu País'. This release further solidified her status as the 'Queen of Fado', showcasing her powerful voice and emotive storytelling at a time when Portuguese music was gaining international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mariza· Carlos do Carmo· Ana Moura
Tracklist
- 1 Vou dar de beber à dor Start here 2:27
- 2 Disse-te adeus e morri 2:56
- 3 Antigamente 2:32
- 4 Canzone per te 3:50
- 5 Fado nocturno 2:43
- 6 Barro divino 3:23
- 7 Ai esta pena de mim 3:03
- 8 Caracóis 1:43
- 9 Lá, lá, lá 2:56
- 10 Meia noite e uma guitarra 2:37
- 11 Timpanas 1:35
- 12 Não peças demais à vida 3:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Miss Perfumado
Cesária Évora
Shares a similar emotional depth and longing with its lush, melancholic melodies from Cabo Verde.
Pastel Blues
Nina Simone
Both convey deep sorrow through rich vocal performances and poignant lyrics, resonating with themes of heartache.
La Llorona
Lhasa de Sela
Explores themes of loss and yearning with haunting vocals and a blend of traditional sounds that evoke nostalgia.
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