: A man wins a television contest where the prize is a "pass to eat across Brazil for free".
The song is a humorous narrative (a "crônica") about a gluttonous character: O ComilГЈo - Jorge Ben e Erasmo Carlos
: He cries when he wins, and people think he is moved by emotion; in reality, "his mouth was watering" in anticipation. : A man wins a television contest where
: The 1980 version is a quintessential example of Samba-Rock , blending Jorge Ben's rhythmic guitar "batida" with Erasmo’s rock-and-roll energy and brass arrangements. The Story Behind the Lyrics The Story Behind the Lyrics is a classic
is a classic track that captures a rare and energetic collaboration between two giants of Brazilian music: Erasmo Carlos (the "Tremendão") and Jorge Ben Jor . Origin and Context
: Erasmo Carlos first recorded the song in 1973 . However, the most celebrated "solid" version is the duet between Erasmo and Jorge Ben , recorded for the album Erasmo Carlos Convida... in 1980 .