If You Hold a Stone

Caetano Veloso

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Caetano Veloso

Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaeˈtɐ̃nu emanuˈɛw viˈɐ̃nɐ ˈtɛlis veˈlozu]; born August 7, 1942), better known as Caetano Veloso, is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. Veloso first became known for his participation in the Brazilian musical movement Tropicalismo, which encompassed theatre, poetry and music in the 1960s, at the beginning of the Brazilian military dictatorship. He has remained a constant creative influence and best-selling performing artist and composer ever since. Veloso has won nine Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards. On November 14, 2012, Veloso will be honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. more »


Year:
1971

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Hold it in your hand
If you feel the weight
You'll never be late
To understand

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Hold it in your hand
If you feel the weight
You'll never be late
To understand

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Hold it in your hand
If you feel the weight
You'll never be late
To understand

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You'll never be late (marinheiro só)
To understand

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If you feel the weight (marinheiro só)
You'll never be late (marinheiro só)
To understand

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You'll never be late (marinheiro só)
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Written by: Caetano Emanuel Viana Telles Veloso

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