Golden Boys is a Brazilian band formed in 1958, originally a
doo-wop
Doo-wop (also spelled doowop and doo wop) is a genre of rhythm and blues music that originated in African-American communities during the 1940s, mainly in the large cities of the United States, including New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chica ...
band, having influences also of
rock and roll and
Brazilian rock. They are composed of brothers Roberto, Ronaldo, and Renato Corrêa José Maria (members of
Trio Esperança
Trio Esperança is a Brazilian vocal trio, formed in the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1958, by the siblings Mário, Regina and Evinha Correia José Maria. They had several hits in Brazil, such as "Festa do Bolinha" and "Filme Triste" - a version of ...
) and a cousin, Valdir Anunciação. Their first hit was "Meu Romance com Laura", followed in the next decades by "Michelle", "Se Eu Fosse Você", "Andança", "Mágoa", "Pensando Nela", and "O Cabeção". In 1971, Renato became a producer and left the group.
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Discography
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Doo-wop groups
Brazilian rock music groups
Jovem Guarda
Musical groups established in 1958
Polydor Records artists
1958 establishments in Brazil
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