Victoria Abril is best known for her roles in films by Spanish maverick Pedro Almodóvar. Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down is the best one, I reckon. Also the movie in which Abril's body is, shall we say, appreciated to the fullest. Last summer I bought her first album Putcheros, a tribute to bossa nova, with songs written by Jobim, Jorge Ben, Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal. All where sung in Portuguese, 'cept one: Tu Verras. Originally written by the great Chico Buarque (O Que Sera) and translated by Claude Nougaro, who made a hit out of Tu Verras in 1964. His version is still very suave.
Victoria's album is so-so, but Tu Verras stands out.
Claude Nougaro - Tu Verras
Simone - O Que Sera
Hey, you know Chico and you are right, he is great! I love his songs. :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGood to see the distinguished Nougaro get a mention.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe two other versions are also good. The Abril one surprises me. It has an elegant balance.
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BeantwoordenVerwijderenMmmmmmmmmmmmm, Victoria. :-9~
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEver see "The Lovers"?
Best. Movie. Ever.