Carlinhos Aguiar

Carlinhos Aguiar wrote 'Satisfação' in 1968, a song that became an immediate hit in Brazil. He had formed a band called Aguiar & The Jet Blacks the previous year, and their energetic performances helped build an audience. The song's message about working-class life connected with listeners, making it more than just another pop track.

Another of his well-known songs is 'Tique Tique Nervoso,' which shares some of the same direct, rhythmic quality. Aguiar was from Rio de Janeiro, and his music came out of that city's scene in the late 1960s. The band toured extensively after 'Satisfação' took off, playing to large crowds.

In the 1970s, Aguiar dealt with depression and addiction, which affected his work. He kept writing and performing through those difficulties, though the pace of his output slowed. His songs, particularly 'Satisfação,' have remained familiar to Brazilian audiences long after their initial release.