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Os Nelsons
Os Nelsons were a six-piece band from Rio de Janeiro that formed in 1978. Their lineup included Nelson Motta on vocals and lyrics, Milton Guedes on guitar and...
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Os Nelsons were a six-piece band from Rio de Janeiro that formed in 1978. Their lineup included Nelson Motta on vocals and lyrics, Milton Guedes on guitar and vocals, Jorge Mello on keyboards, Liminha on bass, Tavinho Paes on drums, and Mariozinho Rocha on percussion.
In 1985, they released the song 'Harém,' which became their most recognizable track. The ballad's themes of love and desire connected with Brazilian audiences, though its directness about sexuality sometimes drew criticism from more conservative listeners.
They put out several albums between 1979 and 1985, including 'Nelson Ned,' 'Quem É Quem,' and the self-titled 'Os Nelsons.' Other songs like 'Já Dizia Odara' and 'La Chica Rica' also appeared in their catalog. The band's sound pulled from Brazilian samba alongside jazz and rock elements, with Motta's lyrics often exploring emotional territory.
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