Six friends from the late 1950s who carved out a sound with saxophone and smooth vocals.
For a sense of their later work, try 'Plano de Vôo' or 'Vinhos e Trovões.'
They had a hit with 'Caixeiro Viajante,' which became something of an anthem. Other songs like 'Mais Que Nunca' and 'Tardes Frias' also found their audience, and their sound settled into a particular Brazilian pop feel that people still remember. The group's lineup included Paulo Sérgio Valle on lead vocals and Téo on saxophone, giving their music a distinct texture.
The Valentinos formed in Campinas in the late 1950s, when six friends started playing together. In the mid-1960s, some critics called their music alienated and out of touch, which led to a brief ban from a few radio stations, but they kept recording through it, putting out songs like 'Plano de Vôo' and 'Vinhos e Trovões.'
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