Elizabeth

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Elizabeth Sanchez

Years Active

1966

Genres

jovem guarda, romantic music, samba, bossa nova, sambalanço

Biography

Elizabeth Sanchez, known artistically as Elizabeth, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter who emerged in the music scene in the 1960s. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she began her career in 1966, being sponsored by the composer Braguinha. Initially associated with samba and bossa nova, with influences from Maysa, Elizabeth soon stood out for her romantic songs and passionate melodies, which led her to be associated with the Jovem Guarda movement.

Her first single, released in 1966, contained the songs "Que Saudade Que Eu Tenho" and "Tanto Azul", and the artist was elected revelation of the year. The big success came in 1969 with the song "Sou Louca por Você", which earned her a gold record and became one of her biggest hits, also serving as the opening theme for the SBT program "Rei e Majestade". Other memorable songs in her career include "Pra Começo de Assunto (Lá lá lá lá)" and "Se Eu For Embora, é Para o Nosso Bem".

Elizabeth also gained international recognition, with success in Mexico, Portugal, and Angola. In addition to being a singer, she is a songwriter and had her songs recorded by several renowned artists, such as Dóris Monteiro, Clara Nunes, and Agnaldo Rayol. Despite having stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, her work remains alive and is celebrated by fans on social media, maintaining her legacy as one of the striking voices of Brazilian romantic music.

Discography

• A Canção que Chegou (1966)
• Eu, Elizabeth Versión En Portugués (1968)
• Elizabeth (1968)
• Sou Louca por Você (1968)
• Voy A Hablarte Francamente (1969)
• Sou Louca por Vocè (1969)
• En Español (1969)
• Afinal de Contas (1970)
• Quero Ver de Perto (1970)
• Só Você... (1973)
• Quero Ver de Perto (1976)
• Olhos da Noite (1978)
• Não Há Luar nem Céu Bonito
• Totalmente Louca por Voce
• Mensagem de Elizabeth