Cancao Ao Lado by Deolinda - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Deolinda isn't only the name of the fado quartet that made Canção ao Lado (which translates from the Portuguese as "The Song Next Door"), it is also the name of the fictional character who ties together the group of story-songs that make up this concept album. She is a young woman who looks out her window in Lisbon and, apparently, imagines herself to be various people she sees going by, conjuring their life stories. It's a charming idea that has brought the group and the album considerable success in Portugal. The songs are translated in the CD booklet of the U.S. release, but for a non-Portuguese speaker, the sound of the music is somewhat similar to folk music, with singer Ana Bacalhu (an assumed name that actually means Ana Salted Cod!) alternately giving delicate and strident readings of the songs over an accompaniment of two guitars, one picking melodies and the other strumming rhythm, plus a string bass. Meanings and nuances may be left to informed Portuguese listeners, but the music communicates its appeal beyond the borders of Deolinda's native country.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo

3. Nao Sei Falar De Amor

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

11. Ai Rapaz

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

10. Fado Castigo

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

8. Lisboa Nao E A Cidade Perfeita

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

5. Eu Tenho Um Melro

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

2. Fado Toninho

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

1. Mal Por Pal

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

4. Contado Ninguem Acredita

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

7. O Fado Nao E Mau

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

6. Movimento Perpetuo Associativo

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

9. Fon-Fon-Fon

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

12. Cancao Ao Lado

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

14. Clandestino

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

13. Garconete Da Casa De Fado

Primary Artist: Deolinda; Main Performer
Composer: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Da Silva Martins; Composer
Artist: Deolinda; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 800x800 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

13/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Fado, World, Raíces, Latin

Label

World Connection

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

Portugal

Language

Portuguese (Portugal)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5413356809770