Moacyr Franco

Origin

Ituiutaba, MG

Years Active

1950s

Genres

MPB, sertanejo, romance, comedy

Instruments

vocals, guitar, piano

Biography

Moacyr Franco is a legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter, actor, television presenter, and politician whose career spans over five decades. Born in Ituiutaba, he developed an early passion for the arts and music, eventually rising to fame through television comedy and musical performances. Throughout his career, he has explored diverse musical styles ranging from romantic ballads and boleros to carnival marchinhas and rock and roll, including famous recordings like the hit song "Me Dá Um Dinheiro Aí".

In addition to his early pop and novelty hits, Moacyr Franco left a profound mark on Brazilian sertanejo music during the 1980s and 1990s. He composed several chart-topping classics such as "Seu Amor Ainda é Tudo" and "Ainda Ontem Chorei de Saudade", which were immortalized by the iconic duo João Mineiro & Marciano. His timeless compositions have also been recorded by numerous other celebrated MPB and sertanejo artists, including Roberta Miranda and Rita Lee.

Beyond his musical achievements, Franco is widely recognized for his extensive work in Brazilian television, cinema, and politics. He created memorable comedic characters, hosted landmark variety shows on major networks like TV Globo and TV Rio, and later earned critical acclaim as a dramatic actor, winning awards for his role in Selton Mello's film O Palhaço. His multifaceted artistic journey continues to influence generations of Brazilian performers.

Discography

• Contrastes (1962)
• Show Doçura (1963)
• Moacyr Franco e Orquestra (1963)
• Ternura e Alegria (1964)
• E... (1965)
• As Coisas que Eu Gosto (1965)
• Eu Te Darei Bem Mais (1966)
• Querida (1968)
• Por Amor (1969)
• Moacyr Franco Show (1970)
• Nosso Primeiro Amor (1970)
• Moacyr Especial (1971)
• Moacyr Franco (1972)
• Moacyr Franco (1973)
• Soleado a Musica do Céu (1974)
• Me Perderás (1975)
• Moacir Franco (1975)
• Reencontro (1976)
• Morrendo de Amor (1977)
• A Música da Estrada (1991)
• Inteligência É Loucura (1993)
• O Amor Torna Tudo Novo de Novo (1994)
• Aquelas Antigas (1997)
• Se Me Deixarem Viver (2020)
• Aquelas Antigas 2 (2020)
• Uma Lágrima no Rio (2020)
• Questão de Tempo (2020)
• Flores da Primavera (2020)
• Show Douçura (2020)
• Uma Rosa com Amor (2020)
• Mau, Mau (2020)
• Amiga (2020)
• Faz de Conta que É Natal (2020)
• Um Cafezinho e a Conta (2020)
• E...MOACYR (2020)
• O Amor É Verde