Samba de Janeiro

Bellini

About Samba de Janeiro

"Samba de Janeiro" is a song by German pop group Bellini. It was released on 5 May 1997 in Germany and on 15 September in the United Kingdom as the lead single from their debut album of the same name. The song was a hit throughout Europe, reaching number 1 in Hungary and the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song peaked at number 3. It interpolates the chorus of Airto Moreira's 1972 song "Tombo In 7/4", as well as samples the drum rhythm from Moreira's "Celebration Suite". "Samba de Janeiro" won the 1998 Echo Awards for best dance single. 


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Samba 
Samba De Janeiro. 
Samba de Janeiro. 
1. Strophe 
Sem Brazil. 
En cima, en cim, en cim en cima 
Sem Brazil. 
En baso, en bas, en bas, en baso. 
Sem Brazil. 
En cima, en cim, en cim en cima 
Sem Brazil. 
En baso, en bas, en bas, en baso. 
Sem Brazil. 
En cima, en cim, en cim en cima 
Sem Brazil. 
En baso, en bas, en bas, en baso. 
Sem Brazil. 
En cima, en cim, en cim en cima 
Sem Brazil. 
En baso, en bas, en bas, en baso. 
Samba 
2. Refrain | | 
Samba 

Samba de Janeiro. | 
Samba de Janeiro. | Samba de Janeiro. 
Samba 

Samba de Janeiro. 
Samba .....

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Bellini

Bellini is an international indie rock/math rock band, composed of members from Girls Against Boys, Soulside, Don Caballero and Uzeda. This band was named after the Italian composer, Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835). more »

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Written by: Airto G. Moreira, Gottfried Engels, Ramon Zenker

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Samba De Janeiro" is a popular dance track by the German band Bellini. It was initially released on 5th May 1997.
Inspiration
As the title suggests, the song is inspired by and fashioned after the Brazilian-style beat of Samba.
Music Charts Performance
"Samba De Janeiro" was extremely popular, reaching number 1 in the UK Dance Singles Chart, being at number 2 in the main UK Singles Chart, and scoring a top spot in Scotland as well as number 1 in several other European countries.
World Cup Legacy
The song is often associated with football, especially international tournaments, because it was frequently used as a theme song for these events. Its global popularity escalated during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
Commercial Usage
Thanks to its energizing tune and catchy melody, "Samba De Janeiro" has been featured in various advertisements and promotional campaigns worldwide.
Cover Versions
The song's success led to several cover versions by other artists, including a particularly popular rendition by Rhythms del Mundo with lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "Samba De Janeiro" includes samba dancers and drummers, reflecting the song's Brazilian influence.
Album Appearance
Despite being a single, "Samba De Janeiro" also appears on Bellini's one and only album, "Samba De Janeiro," which was released in 1997.
Soundtrack Features
The song has been chosen as part of the soundtrack for a few video games, including "Soccer Slam" and "Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX."
Artist Success
The success of "Samba De Janeiro" handed international fame to Bellini, helping to secure them a space in the global dance music scene.

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