Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano
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Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (zeˈzɛ dʒi kaˈmaʁɡw i luˈsjɐ̃nu) are Brazil's most famous sertanejo/country
duo and brothers. They were born in Pirenópolis
, Goiás
. Zezé is the artistic name for Mirosmar José de Camargo and Luciano the artistic name for Welson David de Camargo.
In 1991, their first LP exploded thanks to the hit single É o Amor, which was the year's most popular song and one of the most famous sertanejo songs ever. Their 1994 album featured a guest appearance from Willie Nelson
on their version of "Always on My Mind
", Eu só Penso Em Você. Until 2001, every album of the duo surpassed 1 million copies sold, including the 1995 one which sold over 2 million copies. In total, their releases from 1991 to 2000 sold 16 million copies. They are one of the best-selling sertanejo acts in Brazilian history, and beginning with their 1995 release, they began singing in Spanish
as well. They also have the most lucrative recording deal in Brazilian industry with Sony BMG.
A Brazilian film made about the duo, 2 Filhos de Francisco
, released in 2005, was the most successful Brazilian movie in 25 years.
Country
A country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously...
duo and brothers. They were born in Pirenópolis
Pirenópolis
Pirenópolis is a town located in the Brazilian state of Goiás. It is well known for its waterfalls and colonial architecture, and a popular festival involving mounted horses called Festa do Divino Espírito Santo which takes place 45 days after Easter....
, Goiás
Goiás
Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
. Zezé is the artistic name for Mirosmar José de Camargo and Luciano the artistic name for Welson David de Camargo.
In 1991, their first LP exploded thanks to the hit single É o Amor, which was the year's most popular song and one of the most famous sertanejo songs ever. Their 1994 album featured a guest appearance from Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
on their version of "Always on My Mind
Always on My Mind
"Always on My Mind" is an American country music song by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson, originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1972.Allmusic lists over 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers...
", Eu só Penso Em Você. Until 2001, every album of the duo surpassed 1 million copies sold, including the 1995 one which sold over 2 million copies. In total, their releases from 1991 to 2000 sold 16 million copies. They are one of the best-selling sertanejo acts in Brazilian history, and beginning with their 1995 release, they began singing in Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as well. They also have the most lucrative recording deal in Brazilian industry with Sony BMG.
A Brazilian film made about the duo, 2 Filhos de Francisco
2 Filhos de Francisco
2 Filhos de Francisco - A História de Zezé di Camargo e Luciano is a 2005 Brazilian drama film about the lives of the musicians Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano....
, released in 2005, was the most successful Brazilian movie in 25 years.
Studio albums
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1991)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1992)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1993)
- Zezé Di Camargo & LucianoZezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1994 album)- Sales and certifications :-External links:* on CliqueMusic...
(1994) - Camargo & Luciano (1994)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1995)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1996)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1997)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (1998)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (2000)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (2001)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano in Spanish (2001)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (2002)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (2003)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (2005)
- Diferente (2006)
- Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano (2008)
Compilation
- 10 Anos de Sucesso (2001)
- Dois Corações e Uma História Vol. 7 - Duetos & Raridades (2004)
- Box 15 Anos De Sucesso (2006)
- Raridades (2007)
- Double Face (2010)