who is roberto carlos?

the above video is called "Cama y Mesa" by Roberto Carlos, who is a brazilian singer who does many songs in spanish. he is one of my personal favorites because his voice is smooth and because his lyrics sound so genuine, too. he's been around forever, which means he is an acquired taste for young folk like my self. many latin parents dont raise their children on music like this anymore, but it can't be said that people have forgotten about what love is all about.

my mom and i were having lunch and she told me she has a friend who can probably try to get us tickets for the upcoming concert of roberto carlos. so, in honor of that potential date i've decided to blog about him and put up some of my favorite songs courtesy of youtube.



the above video is called "La Carcachita" in which Roberto Carlos sings about wanting to repair his cadillac but how he ends up falling in love with a lesser car because his boss loaned it to him. it's a sweet song, because it has always been true that if a man had a car he was usually half-way home to a good time, especially with regards to women. well, brazil in the 70's which is when mr carlos really became big was no different. in fact, people kind of take cars for granted nowadays, i'd say, but this song is just so sweet.



this song is called "Un Millon de Amigos" which is a song about having many friends in order to feel stronger in this world. it's definitely a song which holds a special meaning to me because friendship is a big deal with me and also because i'm going through a tough time right now. it's not every day that one is truly forced to deal with grown up shit, and right now it feels good to know that i have friends who read my blog and who will probably enjoy the music i am posting for you all to enjoy.



and finally, the above song is called "Amigo" which is probably my most favorite of all of Roberto Carlos' songs, because he is tackling the issue of friendship head on and thanking his "best friend". it's a song which brings me to tears because i am without being able to communicate with my "best friends" right now, most of whom know who they are. not to get too whiny and tearful, but not having a phone to call a friend seriously sucks, and it's awful that i have to learn this lesson the absolute hard way, but hey, those who know me would tell you i honestly wouldnt have it any other way.

i hope you guys enjoyed a sample of this brilliant artists music. he certainly has many more songs which i enjoy, but these were the ones i thought i'd share with you guys today.

edwin