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Elis Regina

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (March 17, 1945-January 19, 1982)
    Born Elis Regina Carvalho Costa in Porto Alegre, Brazil
    Recorded 'Arrastao,' 'Reza,' 'Berimbau,' 'Travessia,' 'Vera Cruz' and 'Credo'

Why she might be annoying:

    She was a smoker.
    She was married three times and divorced twice.
    Her first marriage was stormy and ended in a bitter divorce.
    She was very temperamental and insecure.
    She died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and cocaine.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She became Brazil's most popular singer at the age of 21.
    She recorded songs by writers like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, thus giving their work more exposure.
    She was forced by Brazil's military junta to sing the national anthem at a government event, which earned criticism from leftists. Later, it was revealed that the government threatened her with jail if she did not comply. Since she was married with a young child, it was a risk she could not take.
    In fact, she gave interviews claiming Brazil was run by 'guerillas' and also donated money to help intellectuals who opposed the government.
    She gave concerts and performed at festivals, despite suffering from stage fright.
    She is still considered Brazil's greatest vocalist.

Credit: The Truffle


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 97 Votes: 43.30% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 93.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 45.16% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 76.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 49 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 109 Votes: 64.22% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 170 Votes: 56.47% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 234 Votes: 55.13% Annoying