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Dec 2008
Tim Maia: No Caminho Do Bem
Posted in Song of the Day by Dave at 9:54 am | 1 Comment »
He was a big man.
I discovered this (as well as a whole album full of Brazilian classics) on the City of God soundtrack. The movie, which follows the story of a boy trying to escape the most dangerous Brazilian ghetto to become a photographer, is deeply intertwined with the carefully chosen soundtrack. No Caminho Do Bem translates to In the Path of Goodness.
The song feels like a pair of corduroys: comfortable, loose, with lots of grooves. Also, if you haven’t already, check out the movie.
No Caminho Do Bem Lyrics (English Translation Here)
Unfortunately, this song isn’t on iTunes, but a Jazz version is available: 
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