Vinicius, Maria Medalha e Toquinho - Como Dizia o Poeta

AllMusic Review by Alvaro Neder

This historic album reuniting three great values of Brazilian music was recorded in Argentina in January 1971. Bringing some of Vinicius' biggest hits with several partners (Toquinho, Baden Powell, Tom Jobim), along with Gilberto Gil's "Viramundo" and a theme by Albinoni, the album shows singer Maria Bethânia interpreting his brother Caetano's "É de Manhã" and "Apelo," "O Que Tinha de Ser," and "Viramundo." The Argentinean musicians here are quite passable as samba players, and the worst in the album is a minor recording problem, as Toquinho's voice seems to be caught only by a far away mike. In all, this is an excellent album.

Vinicius, Maria Medalha e Toquinho

Como Dizia o Poeta

Lado A 1 Tarde em Itapoan 2 Como Dizia o Poeta 3 Tomara 4 Valsa Para o Ausente 5 Samba de Gesse 6 A Tonga da Mironga do Kabuletê Lado B 1 A Benção, Bahia! 2 Mais um Adeus 3 A Vez do Dombe 4 O Grande Apelo 5 Samba da Rosa 6 Melancia e Côco Verde