Delicado

"Delicado" ([ˌde.li.ˈka.du], "delicate") is a popular song published in 1952 with music by Valdir Azevedo and lyrics by Jack Lawrence.[1]

"Delicado"
Song
Published1952
Composer(s)Valdir Azevedo
Lyricist(s)Jack Lawrence

Notable versions

  • A version recorded by Percy Faith and his orchestra reached number one on the Billboard charts in 1952.
  • Stan Kenton recorded a cover
  • Dinah Shore recorded a successful cover version.
  • Also accordionist Dick Contino with David Carroll Orchestra on 1962 album South American Holiday. Dr. John (Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack Jr.) recorded a New-Orleans style version on Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack Vol. 1 (1981).
  • Oscar Alemán (1909-1980) recorded a version for guitar.
  • A version was also recorded by the British bandleader and conductor Stanley Black. Tito Cortés recorded a version which included lyrics.
  • Waldir Azevedo
  • The Three Suns

See also

References



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