Kid Abelha
Encyclopedia
Kid Abelha is a rock
band from Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
, formed by Paula Toller
(lead vocals), George Israel (sax, guitar and vocals) and Bruno Fortunato (acoustic and electric guitar). The group has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 live albums and 2 live DVDs. They have created many songs which have entered into Brazilian pop-rock history. The group sold more than 8 million albums worldwide.
Carlos Beni, George Israel and Leoni, with Paula Toller joining the band during a rehearsal. In 1982, with guitarist Beto Martins and American
keyboardist Richard Owens they recorded a demo tape "Distração" ("Distraction") and "Vida de cão é chato pra cachorro" ("Living like a dog is boring like hell"). Drummer Beni took the tape to radio station Fluminense FM; when asked the band's name, he took a piece of paper from his pocket that had the list of names considered by the group without reaching a consensus and read out the first one: Kid Abelha & os Abóboras Selvagens ("Kid Bee and the Wild Pumpkins"). Achieving success in the Rio underground scene, the two songs were released on the compilation album Rock Voador, with other new Brazilian rock bands. The band then recorded the single "Pintura Íntima"/"Por que não eu?", with more than 100,000 copies sold.
In 1984 the band released their first album, "Seu Espião" ("Your Spy"), which included, among others, the classic "Pintura Íntima" ("Private Painting"), "Fixação" ("Fixation") and "Como Eu Quero" ("The Way I Want"). With this LP, they received the first gold record of the new generation of Brazilian artists.
In 1985, the band performed at the first Rock in Rio
, an experience described by the band as their "entrance exam" into the business.
In 1986 Leoni had an altercation with Léo Jaime
that also involved Paula Toller, Leoni's wife Fabiana Kherlakian and Herbert Vianna
. After being hit by Paula with a pandeiro
, Leoni left the band.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, formed by Paula Toller
Paula Toller
Paula Toller is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. Toller is mainly known as the lead singer of Kid Abelha, one of Brazil's most popular music bands. In 1998, she released her self-titled first solo album, which was very well received...
(lead vocals), George Israel (sax, guitar and vocals) and Bruno Fortunato (acoustic and electric guitar). The group has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 live albums and 2 live DVDs. They have created many songs which have entered into Brazilian pop-rock history. The group sold more than 8 million albums worldwide.
History
The group was formed in late 1981 by drummerDrummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Carlos Beni, George Israel and Leoni, with Paula Toller joining the band during a rehearsal. In 1982, with guitarist Beto Martins and American
United States
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keyboardist Richard Owens they recorded a demo tape "Distração" ("Distraction") and "Vida de cão é chato pra cachorro" ("Living like a dog is boring like hell"). Drummer Beni took the tape to radio station Fluminense FM; when asked the band's name, he took a piece of paper from his pocket that had the list of names considered by the group without reaching a consensus and read out the first one: Kid Abelha & os Abóboras Selvagens ("Kid Bee and the Wild Pumpkins"). Achieving success in the Rio underground scene, the two songs were released on the compilation album Rock Voador, with other new Brazilian rock bands. The band then recorded the single "Pintura Íntima"/"Por que não eu?", with more than 100,000 copies sold.
In 1984 the band released their first album, "Seu Espião" ("Your Spy"), which included, among others, the classic "Pintura Íntima" ("Private Painting"), "Fixação" ("Fixation") and "Como Eu Quero" ("The Way I Want"). With this LP, they received the first gold record of the new generation of Brazilian artists.
In 1985, the band performed at the first Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio is a series of music festivals held in three cities: Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Lisbon in Portugal and Madrid in Spain.Four incarnations of the festival were in Rio de Janeiro, in 1985, 1991, 2001 and 2011, four in Lisbon, in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010, and two in Madrid in 2008 and 2010....
, an experience described by the band as their "entrance exam" into the business.
In 1986 Leoni had an altercation with Léo Jaime
Léo Jaime
Leonardo Jaime , widely known by stage name Leo Jaime, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. Jaime was a part of the original formation of the carioca rockabilly group called "João Penca & Seus Miquinhos Amestrados". He left the group to pursue a solo career...
that also involved Paula Toller, Leoni's wife Fabiana Kherlakian and Herbert Vianna
Herbert Vianna
Herbert Lemos de Sousa Vianna is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist mainly known for his work with rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso.- Biography :...
. After being hit by Paula with a pandeiro
Pandeiro
The pandeiro is a type of hand frame drum.There are two important distinctions between a pandeiro and the common tambourine. The tension of the head on the pandeiro can be tuned, allowing the player a choice of high and low notes...
, Leoni left the band.
Studio albums
- Seu EspiãoSeu EspiãoSeu Espião is the debut album by Brazilian pop band Kid Abelha, released in 1984 by WEA Records. It features some of the band's biggest hits such as "Alice ", "Fixação", "Como Eu Quero", "Porque Não Eu?" and "Pintura Íntima".-Track listing:# "Seu Espião" # "Nada Tanto Assim" # "Alice...
(Your Spy) (1984) 100,000 GOLD - Educação SentimentalEducação SentimentalEducação Sentimental is the second studio album released by Brazilian pop music band Kid Abelha. It was originally released in 1985 by WEA and sparked some successful hits in Brazilian airplay such as "Lágrimas e Chuva", "Educação Sentimental ", "Garotos" and "A Fórmula do Amor".It was listed by...
(Sentimental Education) (1985) 250,000 PLATINUM - TomateTomateTomate is the third studio album by pop rock Brazilian band Kid Abelha. It was originally released in 1987 by WEA, following the success of previous album Educação Sentimental...
(Tomato) (1987) 150,000 GOLD - Kid (1989) 100,000 GOLD
- Tudo é Permitido (1991) (Everything's Allowed) 300,000 PLATINUM
- Iê Iê Iê (1993) 200,000 GOLD
- Meu Mundo Gira Em Torno de Você (1996) (My world spins around you) 400,000 PLATINUM
- Autolove (1998) 150,000 GOLD
- Espanhol (1999) (Spanish)
- Coleção (2000) (Collection) 100,000 GOLD
- Surf (2001) 100,000 GOLD
- Pega Vida (2005) (Catch Life) 100,000 GOLD
Live albums
- Kid Abelha Ao Vivo (1986) 250,000 PLATINUM
- Meio Desligado (1995) 500,000 2X PLATINUM
- Kid Abelha Acústico MTV (2002) 1,000,000 DIAMOND
Compilations
- Greatest Hits 80's (1990) - 500,000 (2x platina)
- Remix (1997)
- E-Collection (2001)
- Warner 30 Anos (2006)
EPs / Singles
- "Pintura Íntima"/"Por Que Não Eu?" (1983)
- "Como Eu Quero"/"Homem Com Uma Missão" (1984)
- Kid Abelha Single (1997)
Singles
| Year | Single | Charts | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
USA Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
MEX Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
POR Portugal Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the... |
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| 1982 | "Distração" ("Distraction") | — | — | — | — | Rock Voador |
| 1983 | "Pintura Íntima" ("Private Painting") | — | — | — | — | Seu Espião Seu Espião Seu Espião is the debut album by Brazilian pop band Kid Abelha, released in 1984 by WEA Records. It features some of the band's biggest hits such as "Alice ", "Fixação", "Como Eu Quero", "Porque Não Eu?" and "Pintura Íntima".-Track listing:# "Seu Espião" # "Nada Tanto Assim" # "Alice... |
| 1984 | "Como Eu Quero" ("The Way I Want") | — | — | — | — | |
| "Nada Tanto Assim" ("Nothing So Much Like") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Fixação" ("Fixation") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Por Que Não Eu?" ("Why Not Me?") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1985 | "Alice (Não Me Escreva Aquela Carta de Amor)" ("Alice (Don't Write Me That Love Letter)") | — | — | — | — | |
| "Educação Sentimental I" ("Sentimental Education I") | — | — | — | — | Educação Sentimental Educação Sentimental Educação Sentimental is the second studio album released by Brazilian pop music band Kid Abelha. It was originally released in 1985 by WEA and sparked some successful hits in Brazilian airplay such as "Lágrimas e Chuva", "Educação Sentimental ", "Garotos" and "A Fórmula do Amor".It was listed by... |
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| "Lágrimas e Chuva" ("Tears and Rain") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "A Fórmula do Amor" ("The Formula of Love") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986 | "Garotos" ("Boys") | — | — | — | — | |
| "Educação Sentimental II" ("Sentimental Education II") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Os Outros" ("The Others") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Nada Por Mim" ("Nothing for Me") | — | — | — | — | Kid Abelha Ao Vivo | |
| 1987 | "Tomate" ("Tomato") | — | — | — | — | Tomate |
| "Amanhã é 23" ("Tomorrow is the 23rd") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Me Deixa Falar" ("Let Me Speak") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1988 | "No Meio da Rua" ("In the Middle of the Street") | — | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | "Dizer Não é Dizer Sim" ("Saying No is Saying Yes") | — | — | — | — | Kid |
| "Agora Sei" ("Now I Know") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Todo Meu Ouro" ("All My Gold") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1990 | "De Quem é o Poder" ("Whose is the Power") | — | — | — | — | |
| 1991 | "Grand Hotel" | — | — | — | — | Tudo é Permitido |
| "No Seu Lugar" ("In Your Place") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1992 | "Não Vou Ficar" ("I'm Not Staying") | — | — | — | — | |
| 1993 | "Em 92" ("In '92") | — | — | — | — | Iê Iê Iê |
| "Deus (Apareça na Televisão)" ("God (Be on TV)") | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Eu Tive um Sonho" ("I Had a Dream") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1995 | "Solidão Que Nada" ("None of Loneliness") | — | — | — | — | Meio Desligado |
| 1996 | "Te Amo Pra Sempre" ("I Love You Forever") | — | — | — | — | Meu Mundo Gira em Torno de Você |
| "Na Rua, Na Chuva, Na Fazenda" ("On the Streets, in the Rain, in a Farm", Hyldon cover) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Como é Que Eu Vou Embora?" ("How Am I Supposed to Leave?") | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1997 | "¿Por Qué Me Quedo Tan Sola?" ("Why Am I So Lonely?") | 1 | 142 | 19 | — | Espanhol |
| "Te Amo Por Siempre" | 6 | 89 | 28 | — | ||
| "Como Yo Quiero" | 1 | 73 | 1 | — | ||
| "Pintura Íntima" (Remix version) | — | 23 | — | 1 | Remix Remix (Album) The first Remix album released by Mushroomhead in 1997. All tracks are remixes except for "Everyone's Got One" . The last portion of "Episode 29 " was used on the XX album as "Episode 29".... |
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| 1998 | "Eu Só Penso em Você" ("All I Think About is You") | — | — | — | 18 | Autolove |
| "Maio" ("May") | — | — | — | 1 | ||
| 1999 | "Ouvir Estrelas" ("Hearing Stars") | — | — | — | 27 | |
| 2000 | "Deve Ser Amor" ("It Must Be Love") | — | — | — | 8 | Coleção |
| "Pare o Casamento" ("Stop This Wedding", Wanderléa cover) | — | — | — | 1 | ||
| "Pingos de Amor" ("Love Raindrops", Paulo Diniz cover) | — | — | — | 10 | ||
| 2001 | "Eu Não Esqueço Nada" ("I Forget Nothing") | — | — | — | 33 | Surf Surf (album) Surf is the second solo album by Scottish singer–songwriter Roddy Frame, first released in the UK on 5 August 2002 via Redemption Records, and in the US on 8 October 2002 via Cooking Vinyl. Surf is notable in that every song on the album was recorded in Roddy Frame's "own front room".-Critical... |
| "Eu Contra a Noite" ("Me Against the Night") | — | — | — | 1 | ||
| 2002 | "O Rei Do Salão" ("The King of the Ballroom") | — | — | — | 47 | |
| "Nada Sei" ("I Know Nothing") | — | — | — | 1 | Acústico MTV | |
| 2003 | "Quero te Encontrar" ("I Wanna Meet You", Claudinho & Buchecha cover) | — | — | — | 1 | |
| "Lágrimas e Chuva" (Versão Acústico MTV) | — | — | — | 13 | ||
| "Como Eu Quero" (Versão Acústico MTV) | — | — | — | 3 | ||
| 2005 | "Poligamia" ("Polygamy") | — | — | — | 1 | Pega Vida |
| "Peito Aberto" ("Open Chest") | — | — | — | 1 | ||
| "Eu Tô Tentando" ("I'm Trying") | — | — | — | 1 | ||
| 2006 | "Por Que Eu Não Desisto de Você" ("Why Don't I Give Up on You") | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Number 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | ||
Music videos
- Como Eu Quero (1984)
- Seu Espião (1984)
- Nada Tanto Assim (1984)
- Lágrimas e Chuva (1985)
- Os Outros (1985)
- Nada Por Mim (1986)
- Tomate (1987)
- Me Deixa Falar (1987)
- Agora Sei (1989)
- Grand Hotel (1991)
- No Seu Lugar (1991)
- Eu Tive Um Sonho (1993)
- Em Noventa e Dois (1993)
- Te Amo Pra Sempre (1996)
- Na Rua, Na Chuva, Na Fazenda (1996)
- ¿Porque Me Quedo Tán Sola? (1997)
- Eu Só Penso em Você (1998)
- Maio... (1998)
- Deve Ser Amor (2000)
- Eu Contra A Noite (2001)
- O Rei do Salão (2001)
- Eu Não Esqueço Nada (2001)
- Nada Sei (2002)
- Quero te Encontrar (2002)
- Poligamia (2005)
- Peito Aberto (2005)
- Pq Eu Não Desisto de Vc (2005)
- Eu Tou Tentando (2005)
External links
- Official website
- [ Kid Abelha at All Music]
- History of Brazilian rock in the 1980s