À Sombra da Mangueira

Originally written for the album "BONFA BURROWS BRAZIL" recorded in 1978. Also known as "The Shade of the Mango Tree". Bonfá's guitar of "À Sombra da Mangueira" can be heard in following albums:

Adeus

Originally written for the album "LUIZ BONFA Composer of Black Orpheus Plays and Sings BOSSA NOVA" recorded in December 1962. Bonfá's guitar of "Adeus" can be heard in following albums:

Adventure in Space

Originally written for the album "INTROSPECTION" recorded in 1972. Also known as "Space Adventure" or "Aventura Espacial". Bonfá's guitar of "Adventure in Space" can be heard in following albums:

Almost in Love

Originally written as "Moonlight in Rio" for the album "THE BRAZILIAN SCENE" recorded in 1966. Randy Starr added lyrics "Almost in Love" for the soundtrack of Norman Taurog's film "Live a Little, Love a Little", and Elvis Presley recorded the soundtrack 45RPM "ALMOST IN LOVE" (RCA 47-9610) on March 7, 1968 later reissued in "ELVIS' DOUBLE FEATURES - Live A Little, Love A Little & THE TROUBLE WITH GIRLS". Bonfá's guitar of "Almost in Love" can be heard in following albums:

Batucada

Originally recorded for the album "Alta Versatilidade" in 1957. Also known as "Batukada". Bonfá's guitar of "Batucada" can be heard in following albums:

Be Still

Originally recorded as "Mundo Perdido" for the album "MARIA TOLEDO SINGS THE BEST OF LUIZ BONFA" in 1967. Dick Manning added English lyrics "Be Still" for "LUIZ BONFÁ" recorded in 1967. Bonfá's guitar of "Be Still" can be heard in following albums:

Bom Que Doi

Originally recorded for the album "VIOLÃO BOÊMIO" in 1957. Bonfá's guitar of "Bom Que Doi" can be heard in following albums:

Canção de Outono

Originally recorded for the album "luiz bonfá (Continental LPP-21)" in 1955. Bonfá's guitar of "Canção de Outono" can be heard in following albums:

Cantiga da Vida

Originally written for the soundtrack of Flávio Migliaccio's film "Os Mendigos" in 1962. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Cantiga da Vida" can be heard in following albums:

Dança Índia

Originally written as "Dança Indiana" for the album "meu querido violão" recorded in 1958. Also known as "Indian Dance". Bonfá's guitar of "Dança Índia" can be heard in following albums:

De Cigarro em Cigarro

Originally recorded for Johnny Alf's first 78RPM (Sinter 256) in September 1952, accompanied by Garoto's guitar. Bonfá's guitar of "De Cigarro em Cigarro" can be heard in following albums:

Domingo a Noite

Originally written for the album "LUIZ BONFA Composer of Black Orpheus Plays and Sings BOSSA NOVA" recorded in December 1962. Bonfá's guitar of "Domingo a Noite" can be heard in following albums:

Giselle

Originally written for the album "sanctuary" recorded in 1971. Bonfá's guitar of "Giselle" can be heard in following albums:

Indiferença

Originally recorded for the album "CATERINA VALENTE e LUIZ BONFÁ" in January 1963 with Portuguese lyrics by Maria Toledo, and for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" in January 1963 with Italian lyrics "Non Pensarci Più" by Giorgio Calabrese. Bonfá's guitar of "Indiferença" can be heard in following albums:

It's Love Sweet Love

Originally written as "Sambura" for the album "BRAZILIANA" recorded in 1965. Bobby Rosengarden added lyrics "It's Love Sweet Love" for the album "Steve & Eydie, Bonfá & Brazil" recorded in 1967. Bonfá's guitar of "It's Love Sweet Love" can be heard in following albums:

Judy's Story

Originally written for the soundtrack "THE GENTLE RAIN" recorded in 1965. Bonfá re-wrote the tune into a blues form with new chord progressions for Larry Coryell, when recording "ITHAMARA KOORAX SINGS THE LUIZ BONFÁ SONGBOOK" in 1995, and named it "Samblues for Mr. Coryell". Bonfá's guitar of "Judy's Story" can be heard in following albums:

Love Birds

Originally recorded as "Passarinho" for the album "MARIA TOLEDO SINGS THE BEST OF LUIZ BONFA" in 1967. Bonfá's guitar of "Love Birds" can be heard in following albums:

Manhã de Carnaval

Originally recorded for the soundtrack "ORFEU NEGRO" in 1958 with lyrics by Antonio Maria. Also known as "Song de Orpheo" or "Morning of the Carnival". Carl Sigman wrote English lyrics "A Day in the Life of a Fool" for Jack Jones, who recorded the album "JACK JONES SINGS" (Kapp KS-3500) in 1966 without Bonfá's guitar. Bonfá's guitar of "Manhã de Carnaval" can be heard in following albums:

Mania de Maria

Originally recorded for the album "CATERINA VALENTE e LUIZ BONFÁ" in January 1963 with Portuguese lyrics by Maria Toledo, and for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" in January 1963 with Italian lyrics "Mania di Maria" by Giorgio Calabrese. Bonfá's guitar of "Mania de Maria" can be heard in following albums:

Mar Encantado

Originally written as "Enchanted Sea" for the album "BONFA BURROWS BRAZIL" recorded in 1978. Bonfá's guitar of "Mar Encantado" can be heard in following albums:

Marcha Escocêsa

Originally recorded for Bonfá's 78RPM (Continental 16.847-B) in September 1953. Also known as "Bagpipes". Bonfá's guitar of "Marcha Escocêsa" can be heard in following albums:

Melancolia

Originally recorded for the album "CATERINA VALENTE e LUIZ BONFÁ" in January 1963. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Malinconia" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. "Melancolia" in "PERY RIBEIRO E SEU MUNDO DE CANÇÕES ROMÂNTICAS" is a different tune composed by Fernando Cesar. Bonfá's guitar of "Melancolia" can be heard in following albums:

Menina Flor

Originally recorded for the album "CATERINA VALENTE e LUIZ BONFÁ" in January 1963 with Portuguese lyrics by Maria Toledo, and for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" in January 1963 with Italian lyrics by Giorgio Calabrese. Bonfá's guitar of "Menina Flor" can be heard in following albums:

Meu Sonho

Originally recorded for Dick Farney's 78RPM (Continental 16.723-B) in January 1953. Bonfá's guitar of "Meu Sonho" can be heard in following albums:

Missal

Originally written as a part of "Concerto for Guitar" for the album "INTROSPECTION" recorded in 1972. Bonfá's guitar of "Missal" can be heard in following albums:

Na Paz do Amor

Originally recorded for the 33RPM "luiz bonfá (Odeon 7BD-1088)" in 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Na Paz do Amor" can be heard in following albums:

Non-Stop to Brazil

Originally written for the soundtrack "THE GENTLE RAIN" recorded in 1965. Norman Gimbel added lyrics for Astrud Gilberto, who recorded the album "The Shadow Of Your Smile" in 1965. Bonfá's guitar of "Non-Stop to Brazil" can be heard in following albums:

O Ganso

Originally written for the soundtrack "THE GENTLE RAIN" recorded in 1965. Bonfá's guitar of "O Ganso" can be heard in following albums:

Oasis

Originally written for the album "sanctuary" recorded in 1971. Bonfá's guitar of "Oasis" can be heard in following albums:

Oba-Oba

Originally recorded for the album "MARIA TOLEDO SINGS THE BEST OF LUIZ BONFA" in 1967. Tony Jaffe added English lyrics for Pat Kirby, when recording "LUIZ BONFÁ" in 1967. Bonfá's guitar of "Oba-Oba" can be heard in following albums:

Passeio no Rio

Originally recorded for the album "NOITE E DIA" in 1956. Also known as "Amor em Brasília". Bonfá's guitar of "Passeio no Rio" can be heard in following albums:

Perdido de Amor

Originally recorded for Dick Farney's 78RPM (Continental 16.723-A) in January 1953. Bonfá's guitar of "Perdido de Amor" can be heard in following albums:

Pour un Amour Lointain

Originally written for the soundtrack "POUR UN AMOUR LOINTAIN" in 1967. Also known as "For a Distant Love". Yana Purim added lyrics for her album "FOR A DISTANT LOVE" recorded in 1986. Bonfá's guitar of "Pour un Amour Lointain" can be heard in following albums:

Prelúdio

Originally written for the album "meu querido violão" recorded in 1958. Bonfá's guitar of "Prelúdio" can be heard in following albums:

Quebra Mar

Originally recorded for the album "meu querido violão" in 1958. Bonfá's guitar of "Quebra Mar" can be heard in following albums:

Rancho de Orfeu

Originally written for the album "A VOZ E O VIOLÃO" recorded in 1960. Bonfá's guitar of "Rancho de Orfeu" can be heard in following albums:

Reverso do Verso

Originally recorded as "Reverso" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE e LUIZ BONFÁ" in January 1963. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Poco e Tutto" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Reverso do Verso" can be heard in following albums:

Romantico

Originally recorded for the album "LUIZ BONFÁ" in 1967. Sammy Cahn added English lyrics "The Face of My Love" for Steve Lawrence, when recording "Steve & Eydie, Bonfá & Brazil" in 1967. Bonfá's guitar of "Romantico" can be heard in following albums:

Samba de Duas Notas

Originally written for the album "LE ROI DE LA BOSSA NOVA" recorded in October 1962. Also known as "Two Note Samba". Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Samba di Due Note" for "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Samba de Duas Notas" can be heard in following albums:

Samba de Orfeu

Originally recorded for the soundtrack "ORFEU NEGRO" in 1958. Bonfá's guitar of "Samba de Orfeu" can be heard in following albums:

Sambolero

Originally recorded for the album "Alta Versatilidade" in 1957. Also known as "Sambalero" or "Manha em Copacabana". Bonfá added lyrics "Quando a Noite Vem, Amor" for Norma Suely, when recording "A VOZ E O VIOLÃO" in 1960. Bonfá's guitar of "Sambolero" can be heard in following albums:

Saudade

Originally written for Paul Winter's album "RIO" recorded in September 1964. Bonfá's guitar of "Saudade" can be heard in following albums:

Saudade Vem Correndo

Originally written for Rosana Toledo's album "sorriso e lágrima" (RCA BBL-1136) recorded in 1961. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Non Volermere" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Saudade Vem Correndo" can be heard in following albums:

Say Goodbye

Originally written for the album "Steve & Eydie, Bonfá & Brazil" recorded in 1967 with lyrics by Carl Sigman. Bonfá's guitar of "Say Goodbye" can be heard in following albums:

Se Eu Pudesse Voltar

Originally recorded for the album "CATERINA VALENTE e LUIZ BONFÁ" in January 1963 with Portuguese lyrics by Maria Toledo, and for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" in January 1963 with Italian lyrics "Se Potessi Tornar" by Giorgio Calabrese. Bonfá's guitar of "Se Eu Pudesse Voltar" can be heard in following albums:

Sofisticada

Originally written for the album "The New Face of Bonfá" recorded in 1970. Bonfá's guitar of "Sofisticada" can be heard in following albums:

Sorrindo

Originally written for the album "LE ROI DE LA BOSSA NOVA" recorded in October 1962. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Sorrise" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Sorrindo" can be heard in following albums:

Summer, Summer Wind

Originally recorded for the album "LUIZ BONFÁ" in 1967 with lyrics by Charles R. Grean. Bonfá's guitar of "Summer, Summer Wind" can be heard in following albums:

Tanto Amor

Originally recorded for the album "BONFAFÁ" in 1958. Bonfá's guitar of "Tanto Amor" can be heard in following albums:

Teu Olhar Triste

Originally written for the album "LE ROI DE LA BOSSA NOVA" recorded in October 1962. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Il Tuo Sguardo Triste" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Teu Olhar Triste" can be heard in following albums:

The Gentle Rain

Originally written for the soundtrack "THE GENTLE RAIN" recorded in 1965. Matt Dubey added lyrics for Astrud Gilberto, who recorded "The Shadow Of Your Smile" in June 1965. Bonfá's guitar of "The Gentle Rain" can be heard in following albums:

Tristeza

Originally written for the soundtrack "COPACABANA PALACE" recorded in 1961. Also known as "Vamos Falar de Tristeza". Bonfá's guitar of "Tristeza" can be heard in following albums:

Uma Prece

Originally recorded for Bonfá's 78RPM (Continental 16.432-B) in July 1951. Bonfá's guitar of "Uma Prece" can be heard in following albums:

Variaçóes em Violão

Orignally recorded for the album "o violao de Luiz BONFA" in 1959. Bonfá's guitar of "Variaçóes em Violão" can be heard in following albums:

Vem Só

Originally written for the album "LUIZ BONFA Composer of Black Orpheus Plays and Sings BOSSA NOVA" recorded in December 1962. Giorgio Calabrese wrote Italian lyrics "Prima o Poi" for the album "CATERINA VALENTE CANTA LUIZ BONFA" recorded in January 1963. Bonfá's guitar of "Vem Só" can be heard in following albums:

Você Chegou Sorrindo

Orignally written for the soundtrack "SÓCIO DE ALCOVA" recorded in 1961. Also known as "Você Chegou" or "Départ de la Troupe". Bonfá's guitar of "Você Chegou Sorrindo" can be heard in following albums:

Whistle Samba

Originally written as "Samba do Assovio" for the 33RPM "luiz bonfá (Odeon 7BD-1088)" recorded in 1963. Shannon Pat Shor added lyrics "Sweet Talk" for the album "Steve & Eydie, Bonfá & Brazil" recorded in 1967. Bonfá's guitar of "Whistle Samba" can be heard in following albums:

Velhos Tempos

Originally recorded for Bonfá's 78RPM (Continental 16.952-A) in February 1954. Also known as "Old Times". Bonfá's guitar of "Velhos Tempos" can be heard in following albums:

Xangô

Originally recorded for "Alta Versatilidade" in 1957. Bonfá's guitar of "Xangô" can be heard in following albums:

Zomba

Originally written for Paul Winter's album "RIO" recorded in September 1964. Bonfá's guitar of "Zomba" can be heard in following albums:
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