Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua

Sérgio Sampaio

1973

Cover of Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua
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Why This Album Matters

The album Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua, eponymous with its biggest hit song, marks the eagerly awaited solo debut of the talented Espírito Santo singer and songwriter Sérgio Sampaio in 1973. This work established itself as a fundamental piece in MPB from that period, capturing the essence of an artist whose voice and lyricism stood out for their anti-heroism and a deeply nonconformist discourse. The title track, a marcha-rancho with universal appeal, quickly became a symbol of Sampaio's compositions, imbued with a subtle, yet incisive, critique of the prevailing repression. The album, as a whole, reflects Sampaio's mastery in translating the spirit of an era into songs, establishing him as a singular and essential figure in the Brazilian musical landscape.

Context

The release of Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua follows the project "Sociedade da Grã-Ordem Kavernista Apresenta Sessão das 10", an endeavour which, during one of the most severe periods of the Brazilian military dictatorship, faced numerous cuts and political persecution due to censorship. The title track was originally presented at the VII Festival Internacional da Canção (FIC) in 1972, with Sampaio on stage alongside guitarist Renato Piau. Despite not being the winner, the song achieved great recognition and was included in the compilation "As Melhores do VII FIC", demonstrating its immediate impact with the public.

Recording

The song "Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua" was produced by Raul Seixas. Subsequently, the track was recorded in the studio to be part of Sérgio Sampaio's solo career debut album, which would receive the same title.

Songs

The album's eponymous song, "Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua", is frequently categorised as a marcha-rancho and drew attention for the anti-heroism that would become a hallmark of Sampaio's compositions. Its discourse is nonconformist and critical of the military's repression, who are metaphorically represented in the song by the character Durango Kid.

Legacy

The single "Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua" achieved immediate, resounding success, selling over 500,000 copies and being acclaimed as the biggest hit of the 1973 Carnival. The impact of the song earned Sérgio Sampaio the Troféu Imprensa for revelation of the year in the 1973 edition, consolidating his recognition. The importance of the track is underlined by Rolling Stone Brasil magazine, which cited it in thirty-eighth place on its list of the 100 greatest Brazilian songs. Furthermore, the song has been re-recorded countless times by artists from various genres, demonstrating its continuous relevance in Brazilian music. However, despite the overwhelming success of "Eu Quero É Botar meu Bloco na Rua", Sérgio Sampaio did not achieve a commensurate commercial breakthrough in his career.

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Tracks

Credits

Producer, Arranged By

Raul Seixas

Vocals

Raul Seixas

Acoustic Guitar [Solo], Guitar

Piau

Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Arranged By

Sérgio Sampaio

Bass

Alex Malheiros

Drums

Ivan Conti, Wilson das Neves

Percussion

Conjunto "Creme Cracker"

Piano, Synthesizer [Moog], Arranged By

José Roberto Bertrami

Mastered By

Joaquim Figueira

Technician

Paulo Sergio

Technician

Ary Carvalhaes, Luigi Hoffer

Cover

Aldo Luiz

Photography By

Luiz Garrido

Podcasts

#27 - Sérgio Sampaio - Eu Quero É Botar Meu Bloco Na Rua (1973)

Maniçoba Podcast

43 min·2 Feb 2017

O Maniçoba Podcast retorna, após um longo período sem gravações, para explorar juntamente com o convidado Beto Pacheco do podcast Escuta Aí Curitiba o primeiro disco do Sérgio Sampaio, Eu Quero É Botar Meu Bloco na Rua (Philips, 1973). Músico de Cachoeiro do Itapimirim, cidade de Roberto Carlos, Sérgio foi descoberto por Raul Seixas enquanto ele trabalhava na rádio CBS. Sua música brasileira, base

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