Released 1986 Release date 1986 | Producer Ronaldo Bastos Label RCA Records | |
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Okay My Gay
(1986) Além da Alienação
(1988) Artist João Penca e Seus Miquinhos Amestrados Genres Rock and roll, Rockabilly, Surf music, New wave, Doo-wop, Comedy rock Rockabilly albums Os Maiores Sucessos de João, Nós Vamos Invadir sua Praia, Among the Vultures, Stray Cats, Class of '55 | ||
Okay My Gay is the second studio album by Brazilian new wave band João Penca e Seus Miquinhos Amestrados. It was released in 1986 by RCA Records.
Contents
It was the band's most commercially successful album, selling over 250,000 copies, and spawned some of their most famous hits, such as "Popstar", "Lágrimas de Crocodilo", "Romance em Alto-Mar" and "Universotário".
Background
"Luau de Arromba" is a tribute to the Brazilian musical scene of the 1980s, and its lyrics mention lots of singers and bands popular at the time.
"Ricota" was written by Edgard Scandurra for Ultraje a Rigor; he made a guest appearance on the track by providing guitars.
"Romance em Alto-Mar" references in its lyrics the famous Lorelei legend and comic book character Namor the Sub-Mariner.
Covers/parodies
Every João Penca album features Portuguese-language covers/parodies of old 1940s/1950s rock and roll/rockabilly and 1960s surf music songs.
A version of The Crests' "16 Candles".
A cover of The Flamingos' "Lovers Never Say Goodbye".
A version of Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel".
Personnel
Songs
1Luau de Arromba
2Popstar
3Romance em Alto Mar