With a particular blend of traditional samba and humor, Os Originais do Samba became a commercial success, achieving three gold records for their hits "Tá Chegando Fevereiro" (Jorge Ben/João Melo), "Esperanças Perdidas" (Adeílton Alves/Délcio Carvalho), "O Lado Direito da Rua Direita" (Luís Carlos/Chiquinho), "É Preciso Cantar," and "Tragédia No Fundo do Mar" (Zeré/Ibraim). They also had hits with "Cadê Teresa" (Jorge Ben), "A Dona do Primeiro Andar," and "Nego Véio Quando Morre." They performed shows with such artists as Elis Regina, Duke Ellington, Earl Grant, Paulinho da Vi...