Marvin (Patches)
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"Marvin" is the eighth single by Titãs
, released in 1988. The song is a rearranged version of Ron Dunbar's hit "Patches", and it tells the story of Marvin, a young agriculturist whose father dies, and leaves him a difficult mission: to support his family. A later acoustic recording of the song, featured on the album Titãs - Acústico MTV
became a huge success in Brazil.
Titãs
Titãs are a rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. Their best-known line up is the one in the album Cabeça Dinossauro : Nando Reis , Branco Mello , Marcelo Fromer , Arnaldo Antunes , Tony Bellotto , Paulo Miklos , Charles Gavin and Sérgio Britto...
, released in 1988. The song is a rearranged version of Ron Dunbar's hit "Patches", and it tells the story of Marvin, a young agriculturist whose father dies, and leaves him a difficult mission: to support his family. A later acoustic recording of the song, featured on the album Titãs - Acústico MTV
Titãs - Acústico MTV
Acústico MTV is the second live album released by Brazilian rock band Titãs. The album features Arnaldo Antunes , Liminha, Marisa Monte, Fito Páez, Jimmy Cliff, Rita Lee and Marina Lima as guests artists...
became a huge success in Brazil.
Track listing
| # | Title | Length | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin | 4:21 | R. Dunbar, G. N. Johson, Nando Reis and Sérgio Britto |
Cover versions
- Paulo Ricardo on his 1996 cover album Rock Popular Brasileiro
- Jeito Moleque on their 2005 live album Me Faz Feliz - Ao Vivo
- Biquini CavadãoBiquini CavadãoBiquini Cavadão is a Brazilian rock band formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1983. They are an influential 80s band that still continues successful to this day.-Beginning:...
on a live performance