O Comilгјo - Jorge Ben E Erasmo Carlos Instant

: Erasmo Carlos first recorded the song in 1973 . However, the most celebrated "solid" version is the duet between Erasmo and Jorge Ben , recorded for the album Erasmo Carlos Convida... in 1980 .

: Interestingly, while Jorge Ben Jor is the iconic performer of the most famous version, the song was actually written by the legendary partnership of Erasmo Carlos and Roberto Carlos .

The song is a humorous narrative (a "crônica") about a gluttonous character: O ComilГЈo - Jorge Ben e Erasmo Carlos

: He cries when he wins, and people think he is moved by emotion; in reality, "his mouth was watering" in anticipation.

: He becomes so obsessed with food that he faints. While bystanders argue whether it's appendicitis or a kidney issue, he is actually just starving for the next meal. : Erasmo Carlos first recorded the song in 1973

: The 1980 version is a quintessential example of Samba-Rock , blending Jorge Ben's rhythmic guitar "batida" with Erasmo’s rock-and-roll energy and brass arrangements. The Story Behind the Lyrics

: A man wins a television contest where the prize is a "pass to eat across Brazil for free". : Interestingly, while Jorge Ben Jor is the

is a classic track that captures a rare and energetic collaboration between two giants of Brazilian music: Erasmo Carlos (the "Tremendão") and Jorge Ben Jor . Origin and Context