Geraldo Nunes

Origin

Teófilo Otoni, MG

Years Active

1959–2006

Genres

sertanejo, brega, MPB

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Geraldo Nunes Moreira (1933-2016) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter who achieved national fame in the 1970s. Born in Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, he began his recording career in 1959 and was signed by the major label Chantecler the following year.

Nunes's breakthrough came in 1975 with the release of "A velha debaixo da cama" (The Old Woman Under the Bed), a humorous song that sold 800,000 copies and earned him numerous awards, including recognition from Chacrinha's popular TV show. Throughout his career, he released 18 records, encompassing LPs, singles, and CDs. He also composed songs for various artists, including Carmen Silva, Waldick Soriano, and Wilson Simonal, and even released a duet album with his daughter, Monalisa Nunes.

Beyond his musical endeavors, Nunes also made appearances in two films. His last television performance was in 2006 on the SBT program "Rei Majestade." Geraldo Nunes passed away on May 13, 2016, in São Paulo, at the age of 83, due to heart problems. In 2009, he was honored with the "Comenda Teófilo Ottoni," recognizing him as a patrimony of Brazilian music.

Discography

• O Bem Amado (1974)
• Geraldo Nunes (1975)
• Na Onda do Sucesso (1976)
• Na Onda do Sucesso Vol 2 (1978)
• Aventureira (1980)
• Vol. 8 - O Sequestro (1981)
• O Sequestro, Vol. 8 (1981)
• O Trio Elétrico É Minha Paixão (1986)
• Geraldo Nunes e Monalisa – Duo Cravo e Canela (1988)
• Geraldo Nunes / 90 (1990)
• Nas Grades do Amor (1992)
• Seresta em Ritmo de Forró (1998)
• DUO CRAVO E CANELA (AO VIVO) (2022)
• O Bilhetinho 1985 (AO VIVO) (2022)