Best of Fado [Import]

Amalia Rodrigues | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 17, 1996)
• Original Release Date: September 24, 1996
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Double Gold Records
• ASIN: B000005SGB
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #426,832 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Triste Sina

2. Céu da Minha Rua

3. O Namorico da Rita

4. Conta Errada

5. Fadista Louco

6. As Rosas Do Meu Caminho

7. Fado Marujo

8. Fado das Tamanquinhas

9. Fado da Adiça

10. Raizes

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Esquina Do Pecado

2. A Chave da Minha Porta

3. Tentação

4. Sem Razão

5. Fria Claridade

6. Campinos Do Ribatejo

7. Lá Porque Tens Cinco Pedras

8. Avé Maria Fadista

9. A Minha Canção E Saudade

10. Disse Mal de Ti

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Greatest Hits From The Portuguese Diva Of Fado. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rodrigues is the queen of fado., June 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of Fado (Audio CD)

Fado is indescribably sad, full of "saudade," that elusive Portuguese concept rich in memory, longing and the feeling that the past will always keep some essential part of us. Some of that feeling is captured in North American country music, especially the work of Hank Snow; some folk tunes, notably the music of Tom Rush, also embody saudade. But Rodrigues' work is in a class by itself. She communicates a sadness, a longing that fills her soul as she sings fado numbers like "Coimbra." The Portuguese guitar -- sometimes accompanied by zither -- adds to the melancholy. It's lovely music that can stir an amazing mix of emotions, and even if you don't speak a work of Portuguese, with Rodrigues' crystal clear interpretations, you'll get the point.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great CD, February 4, 2000

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F. A. Soares (Modesto, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Fado (Audio CD)

Amaila is one of the best if not the best fado singer in the world. With her amazing voice she can move you through a set emotions like no one else. I does not matter if you know Portuguese or not, this CD transcends language. I would also recommend Dulce Pontes if you like this kind of music.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dona de uma profundidade musical imcomparável....., January 6, 2000

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Lindenberg (Fortaleza,Brasil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of Fado (Audio CD)

Mais uma vez Amália transborda talento em suas músicas.Tristeza,esperança,melancolia e alegria misturam-se em suas músicas em melodias que vão e vem e nos enchem de poesia...