Duarte Mendes

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Duarte Mendes (born 1947) is a former Portuguese captain and singer. He participated in Festival RTP da Canção in 1970, 1972 and 1973 but he did not win until (1975) when he performed Madrugada (lyrics and song from José Luís Tinoco), about Colonial War and 1974's Carnation Revolution.

He represented Portugal in Eurovision Song Contest 1975 with that song. He finished in 16th place with 16 points.

[edit] Discography

  • Então Dizia-te (Single, 1970)
  • Adolescente/Dar e Cantar (Single, Philips, 1971)
  • Cidade Alheia/Town Without Sun (Single, Orfeu, 1972)
  • Gente (EP, Orfeu, 1973) Gente / O Retrato / Maria Vida Fria
  • Madrugada (Single, Orfeu, 1975)
  • Madrugada (LP, Orfeu, 1975?)

[edit] External links

Lyrics of the song Madrugada, in portuguese and its translation in english

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