Composer João Nogueira has had his songs recorded by Elis Regina, Clara Nunes, EmÃlio Santiago, Beth Carvalho, Alcione, and many others. His many popular successes include "Mineira" (with Paulo César Pinheiro), "Chorando Pelos Dedos" (with Cláudio Jorge), "Súplica" and "Cachaça de Rolha" (with Pinheiro), "Um Ser de Luz" (with Pinheiro/Mauro Duarte), "Dois de Dezembro -- Dia do Samba" (with Nonato Buzar/Paulo César Feital), and "Maria do Socorro" (with Carlinhos Vergueiro). As an interpreter, he had success with "O Passado da Portela" (Monarco), "Enganadora" (Monarco/A. ...