South American Way

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"South American Way" is a 1939 song with music by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Al Dubin. This tune is commonly associated with both the Andrews Sisters and Carmen Miranda, who introduced the song in the 1939 stage musical Streets Of Paris (which starred Abbott & Costello). Carmen performed it on-screen a year later in her breakout role for U. S. audiences in the film Down Argentine Way (1940), causing it to become very popular in the United States.


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2002
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Ai, ai, ai, ai
É o canto do pregoneiro
Que com sua harmonia
Traz alegria
In South American Way

Ai, ai, ai, ai
E o que traz no seu tabuleiro
Vende pra ioiô
Vende pra iaiá
In South American Way

E vende vatapá
E vende caruru
E vende munguzá
E vende umbu
No tabuleiro tem de tudo que convém
Mas só lhe falta, ai, ai berenguendéns

Ai, ai, ai, ai
É o canto do pregoneiro
Que com sua harmonia
Traz alegria
In South American Way
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Ai ,ai, ai, ai
In South American Way

Ai, ai, ai, ai
Have you ever danced
In the tropics?
With that hazy lazy
Like, kind of crazy
Like South American Way

Ai, ai, ai, ai
Have you ever kissed
In the moon light
In the grand and Glorious
Gay Notorious
South American Way
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Ai, ai, ai, ai
In South American Way

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The Andrews Sisters

The Andrews Sisters were a highly successful close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras. The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia Andrews (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967), soprano Maxene Angelyn Andrews (January 3, 1916 – October 21, 1995), and mezzo-soprano Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews (born February 16, 1918). Throughout their long career, the sisters sold well over 75 million records (the last official count released by MCA Records in the mid-1970s). Their 1941 hit "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" can be considered an early example of rhythm and blues or jump blues. more »

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Written by: Al Dubin, Jimmy Mc Hugh

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"South American Way" was written by two prominent songwriters, Jimmy McHugh and Al Dubin. McHugh was popular for his Broadway and film songs in the '20s, '30s, and '40s, while Dubin was recognized for his exemplary works in lyric writing.
Andrews Sisters' version
Although the song was written by McHugh and Dubin, it gained popularity through the rendition of The Andrews Sisters, a best-selling harmonizing female music group during the swing and boogie-woogie eras.
First Debut
The song was first introduced in the 1939 film "The Streets of Paris".
Carmen Miranda's Performance
Before the Andrews Sisters, the song was performed by Brazilian actress and singer Carmen Miranda, making its first film debut in the film "Down Argentine Way" in 1940.
Song Genre
The song "South American Way" falls under the genre of traditional pop. The traditional pop period spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1960s.
Popularity
The song "South American Way" was widely known during the late 30s and 40s, contributing to the mainstream popularity of Latin American music.
Distinctive Style
The Andrews Sisters' version of the song was noted for its unique blend of genres, incorporating elements of swing and traditional pop giving their rendition a distinctive style.
Global Audience
Despite its distinctly South American themes and rhythms, the song was successful not only in Latin America but also in the United States and other parts of the world.
Cultural Influence
The song played a significant role in promoting Brazilian and other South American music styles to a wider global audience.
Signature Song
For Carmen Miranda, "South American Way" would become one of her signature songs, contributing to her image as "The Brazilian Bombshell".

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