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Carlos Manuel de Marques Paião (born November 1, 1957 – died August 26, 1988) was a very talented singer and songwriter from Portugal. He became famous for his catchy songs. In 1981, he even represented Portugal in the big Eurovision Song Contest 1981 with his song "Playback".

Even though he loved music, Carlos Paião was also very smart and became a doctor in 1983! But music was always his biggest passion. Sadly, Carlos Paião passed away in a car accident in August 1988 while returning from a concert. He was only 30 years old.

His Music

Carlos Paião wrote many songs that became huge hits in Portugal. People loved his unique style and clever lyrics. He released several albums and many singles during his career.

Albums He Released

  • Algarismos (LP, EMI, 1982)
  • Intervalo (LP, EMI, 1988)

Popular Singles

  • Souvenir de Portugal/Eu Não Sou Poeta (Single, EMI, 1981)
  • Play-Back/ Playback (English Version) (Single, EMI, 1981)
  • Pó de Arroz/Ga-Gago (Single, EMI, 1981)
  • Marcha do 'Pião-das-Nicas'/Telefonia (Nas Ondas do Ar) (Single, EMI, 1982)
  • Meia-Dúzia/Zero-a-Zero (Single, EMI, 1982)
  • Vinho do Porto (Vinho de Portugal)/ Instrumental (Single, EMI, 1983) (with Cândida Branca-Flôr)
  • O Foguete/ Instrumental (Single, 1983) (with António Sala and Luís Arriaga)
  • Discoteca/ Tenho Um Escudo À Minha Frente (Single, EMI, 1984)
  • Cinderela/ A Razão (Single, EMI, 1984)
  • Versos de Amor/ Os Namorados (Single, EMI, 1985)
  • Arco-Íris/ Lobo do Mar (Single, EMI, 12/1985)
  • Cegonha/ Lá Longe Senhora (Single, EMI, 12/1986)
  • Quando as Nuvens Chorarem/ Perfume (Single, EMI, 1988)
  • Só Porque Somos Latinos (Single, EMI, 1988)
  • Mar de Rosas (Single, EMI, 1988)

Other Songs He Wrote

Carlos Paião also wrote many other songs that were not released as singles or on his main albums. Some of these include:

  • Amar é Mais
  • Bailarina (Nunca Te Direi)
  • Caiu Redonda No Chão
  • Caminhar
  • Canção dos Cinco Dedos
  • De-mão-em-mão
  • Feito Num Oito
  • História Linda
  • Intervalo
  • Miquelino I
  • Não Há Duas Sem Três
  • Noves Fora Nove
  • Quatro Maços (É Só Tabaco)
  • Refilar Faz Mal À Vesícula, Mais o Diabo a Sete

Carlos Paião also wrote songs for many other famous artists in Portugal, like Amália Rodrigues, Herman José, and Lenita Gentil. His music continues to be remembered and loved by many people in Portugal.

See also

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