#17: “Samba de Janeiro” – Bellini (1997)
Bellini built “Samba de Janeiro” around the hook from Airto Moreira’s “Celebration Suite,” and the result felt like pure movement. Clubs across Europe played it nonstop, and sports arenas used it whenever they wanted a spark. It carried bright percussion that hit fast and kept your feet busy.
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Even the grayest day picked up a bit of shine when this one came through the speakers.