Singer and songwriter Arlindo Cruz, who died on Friday (8), a victim of sequelae of a stroke, was Flamengo fanatic fan.
In an official note, the red-black lamented the death of the sambista.
“The Flamengo Regatta Club deeply regrets the death of the illustrious red-black and perfect sambista, Arlindo Cruz, this Friday (08), at 66 years. Samba icon, multi-instrumentalist, genius composer and striking voice of Brazilian culture, Arlindo has always taken the name of Flamengo proudly, packing generations with his talent and his passion for the most beloved. “
The Flamengo Regatta Club deeply regrets the death of the illustrious red-black and perfect sambista, Arlindo Cruz, this Friday (08), at 66 years.
Samba icon, multi-instrumentalist, genius composer and striking voice of Brazilian culture, Arlindo always took the…
– Flamengo (@flamengo)
“Our feelings to family, friends, fans and all the nation of samba. Your legacy will remain alive in the stands, samba wheels and the heart of the red-black nation.”
Passion for Flamengo
The unforgettable game of Football is Flamengo and even became samba.
Although his father was Vasca, Arlindo chose to cheer for the red-black, a passion of a life.
Right in 1965, the year that won his first ukulele, accompanied a flamenco victory over Maracanã. From there, it didn’t start anymore.
“I was in love, cried when the team lost. That 6-0 game from Botafogo in 1972 was not easy. There was a guy who dated my sister. It was Botafoguense, Sidnei. It was he who took me. And I was incarnated to the hell. I watched the two six we gave in them, 6-0 and 6 to 1, “he told ge.
Almost two decades later, Arlindo packed another remarkable triumph of the campaign that would end in the club’s first Brazilian title. The sambista watched Zico show against Coritiba and secure the red-black in the decision of that year’s National League.
The Rio club had already won the trip, but was surprised in the first few minutes in Maracanã, on the way back, and saw the thigh open 2-0. Nunes drew in the second half with two goals, and Carlos Alberto, hero of that match, turned with a great goal.
That’s where the reprint of the red-black samba came out, made from fan to fan.
“That year I was a student. I had already left the aeronautics and went to the chief. I was starting to become a composer. I remember watching this game with Coritiba and the guys got 2-0 at first. Carlos Alberto’s great goal. And I was facing, “he said, before concluding:
“I had no fans of Coritiba in Maracanã, the Flamengo was full. So I went to the other side, behind the goal, watching the team attack in the first half. I saw the guy coming out of the way, in speed, dribbling everyone. It’s an unforgettable goal.
One of the biggest names in Brazilian samba and popular music, Arlindo Cruz will be veiled in Rio de Janeiro, where he lived most of his life.
