Francisco

by Chico Buarque

Francisco cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: RCA
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 31:42
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

With 'Francisco', Chico Buarque turns slightly inward, presenting a highly personal and meticulously arranged set of MPB compositions. The album balances upbeat, rhythmically complex sambas with tender, introspective ballads, showcasing his continued mastery of the Brazilian songbook and his profound connection to the cultural fabric of Rio de Janeiro.

Genres

Descriptors: Sophisticated, Melodic

Tracklist

  1. O Velho Francisco (2:55)
  2. As Minhas Meninas (3:19)
  3. Uma Menina (3:18)
  4. Esta莽茫o Derradeira (2:33)
  5. Bancarrota Blues (3:58)
  6. Ludo Real (3:29)
  7. Todo o Sentimento (3:45)
  8. Lola (2:45)
  9. Cad锚 Voc锚 (Leila Xiv) (2:50)
  10. Cantando no Tor贸 (2:46)

Credits

  • Chico Buarque - primary artist, written-by
  • Edu Lobo - written-by
  • Vinicius Cantu谩ria - featuring, written-by
  • Crist贸v茫o Bastos - written-by
  • Jo茫o Donato - written-by

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