Sentado à Beira do Caminho

Background

The song was inspired by a 1968 hit song, Bobby Russell's "Honey (I miss you)", and it describes the despair and hopelessness of a lover waiting for his beloved. A Spanish-language version of the song was also released titled "Sentado a la Vera del Camino" and was recorded by Erasmo Carlos. The Spanish version has been covered by Los Vikings and Carlos Javier Beltrán. In 1988, American singer Eydie Gormé recorded the Spanish-language version with Roberto Carlos for her album De Corazón a Corazón. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs. Their version led to the duo receiving a nomination for Pop Group or Duo of the Year at the inaugural Lo Nuestro Awards in 1989.

In 1970 the song was adapted into Italian language by Bruno Lauzi and recorded by Ornella Vanoni with title "L'appuntamento". This version, chosen as opening song of the radio show Gran Varietà, became an immediate hit, ranking #2 on the Italian hit parade. The song was also covered by several artists, including Mina, Andrea Bocelli, Johnny Dorelli, Fernanda Porto.

The Vanoni's version was included in the musical score of the film Ocean's Twelve.

Original version

1. "Sentado à Beira do Caminho" (Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos)
2. "Johnny Furacão" (Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos)

L'appuntamento

1. "L'appuntamento" (Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos, Bruno Lauzi)
2. "Uomo, uomo" (Luciano Beretta, Donata Giachini, Nicola Aprile)

Sentado a la Vera del Camino

1. "Sentado a la Vera del Camino" (Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos)

Charts

Ornella Vanoni version

Eydie Gormé and Roberto Carlos version