Osvaldo Oliveira - La Vem Maria from Amor de Primeira - CBS 1971

Osvaldo Oliveira's 60s work was mesmerizing. He had a knack for composing gorgeous melodies and his vocal delivery was effortlessly rhythmic. Perhaps his high point was having his song, Secretária do Diabo, recorded by Jackson do Pandeiro on the classic 1966 LP, O Cabra Da Peste. Today, Oliveira's 60s records are sought after and valuable, especially the 1961 LP Osvaldo Oliveira LP, Eterna Lembrança do Norte. By the early 1970s, Osvaldo Oliveira had nearly abandoned forró. Perhaps he was searching for a new artistic direction or a musical path that was more lucrative. This turn towards the middle of the road is a bummer for collectors hoping to find nearly nonexistent gold from Osvaldo in the 70s. La Vem Maria is a fine tune and one of the last gasps from his 10 year forró period.

Osvaldo Oliveira - La Vem Maria from Amor de Primeira - CBS 1971

Osvaldo Oliveira - La Vem Maria from Amor de Primeira - CBS 1971