Portugal's Great Amália Rodrigues Live at the Olympia Theatre in Paris
Known as the “Rainha do Fado” (Queen of Fado), Amália Rodrigues was a legendary singer in the Portuguese fado, a genre of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics. This live concert album, recorded on November 16, 1956, is a testament to a legend in her prime, singing Portuguese songs with her vulnerable, expressive voice at Paris’ Olympia Theatre. The liner notes provide background information about each song.
Track Listing
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101
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Casa Portuguesa, Uma (A Portuguese House) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:53 | |
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102
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Nem As Paredes Confesso (I Don't Confess It, Even to the Walls) | Amália Rodrigues | 3:39 | |
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103
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Al Mouraria | Amália Rodrigues | 3:02 | |
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104
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Perseguição (Pursuit) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:56 | |
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105
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Tudo Isto E Fado (That's the Fado) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:57 | |
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106
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Fado Corrido | Amália Rodrigues | 2:11 | |
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107
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Barco Negro (Black Boat) | Amália Rodrigues | 3:59 | |
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108
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Coimbro (April in Portugal) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:33 | |
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109
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Sabe-Se La (Does One Ever Know?) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:45 | |
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110
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Tendinha (The Little Bistro) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:15 | |
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111
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La Vai Lisboa (Lisbon on Parade) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:08 | |
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112
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Que Deus Me Perdoe (May God Forgive Me) | Amália Rodrigues | 4:20 | |
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113
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Lisboa Antiga (Old Lisbon) | Amália Rodrigues | 2:44 | |
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114
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Amália | Amália Rodrigues | 2:48 |
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