1. Erasmo Carlos knew Sebastiao Rodrigues Maia since childhood.
10 Facts About Erasmo Carlos
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In 1957, Roberto Erasmo Carlos joined Maia's vocal group The Sputniks beside Arlenio Silva, Edson Trindade and Wellington.
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Roberto Erasmo Carlos needed the lyrics to the song "Hound Dog," a hit by Elvis Presley.
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Arlenio Livy told him Erasmo Carlos had the lyrics, as he was a big fan of Elvis.
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Erasmo Carlos begins the 1980s with an ambitious project, which Erasmo called a pioneer project in Brazil.
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The highlight is "Mais um na multidao", a duet with Marisa Monte and Erasmo Carlos written by Marisa Monte and Carlinhos Brown.
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On June 5,2009, the day he turned 68 years, Erasmo Carlos released the album Rock 'n' Roll, a tribute to the genre that influenced him most, with 12 of his compositions, with seven in partnership: Nando Reis, Nelson Motta, Chico Amaral, and Liminha and Patricia Travassos.
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Erasmo Carlos was portrayed by Chay Suede in the 2019 biographical film Minha fama de mau.
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Erasmo Carlos was portrayed by Tito Naville in the 2014 biographical film Tim Maia.
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On July 2,2021, a documentary film titled Erasmo Carlos 80 following his career was released on Globoplay.