#pimba

1.  Quim Barreiros - Bacalhau à portuguesa

I looooooove the melody of this song. I could listen to it for hours on end! In this particular performance, I was so surprised to see students dancing on stage, and the crowd pairing themselves in 2s and dancing together. What a great atmosphere! Definitely my favourite so far!

But Lunie…

Have you seen the comment section?

I can’t 

2. Emanuel - Pimba Pimba (Vídeo Oficial) (1995)

I’m not gonna lie, Pimba Pimba has the cutest music video out of all 4. The melody kinda reminds of a super rhythmic polka. I love how the singer pops in and out of the music video, with fireworks, cars, and dancing couples in the background. There’s no such thing as green screen overuse in my book, no sir!

The girls have such pretty eyes

And the boys are so handsome - and by that I mean the boy on the right 

I squealed my lungs out at this scene! 

There’s no double entendre here that’s for sure

3. José Malhoa - Baile de Verão (Official Video)

First things first - there’s no way that this absolute masterpiece wasn’t used for memes. No way, I tell you, no way! I laughed my head off whenever the stalker guy received screen time.

I mean

Come on

Legend.

At first, the lyrics sounded so adorable:

“Do you still remember love

How it all began?

If you forgot I don't

Our first kiss kiss

Went behind the church

In a summer dance

the moon was smiling”

But then…the lyrics took a turn…for worse 

“Our mouth asking

And the whole village too

Wanting to see us get it right

And to encourage me

I still remember my dear

All the guys screamed

Even the priest helped

Squeeze squeeze with her”

I’ll never forget this M/V for as long as I live. 

4. José Malhoa - "Morena Kuduro" (Official Video)

I have a genuine question. What’s with all these beautiful Portuguese women!? Like - did y’all rob the fountain of beauty?! It’s such a pity that they’re all sitting next to a white pickle though I’m sorry, that was mean. Please forgive me Senhor Jose - but also, please don’t

This song is really catchy and it reminds me of all those summer hits you hear while partying on the beach or eating on a terrasse.  

That priest was really having the time of his life.