Play-back - Luís Duarte (cover version) Eurovision Portugal 1981

Luís - sometimes spelled Luíz - Duarte (1949-2021) was a Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer. As an arranger and conductor, he represented his country on two occasions in the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1982 with Doce and 'Bem bom' and seven years later with Da Vinci and 'Conquistador'.
Duarte also made his mark as a singer and in 1981 he recorded this quirky cover version of Portugal's Eurovision entry 'Play-back'. The arrangement, naturally done by Luís himself, is very different from the original which was orchestrated by Shegundo Galarza and interpreted by Carlos Paião.
This recording is copied from a vinyl single from 1981 - we know that the sound quality isn't perfect, but we hope you enjoy the music nonetheless.
An extensive biography about Luíz Duarte can be found here: all-conductors-of-eurovision....
Credits:
"Play-back"
Performed by : Luíz Duarte
Music and lyrics: Carlos Paião
Arrangement: Luíz Duarte

[@Georgeesc]

love it in every cover version...

[@arildolsen4232]

Very interesting this. I believe this version would have fared much much better in Dublin. It sounds contemporary for 1981 and with all respect for Paiao (RIP) - the staging of the song was just beyond weird. A more "moderat" version with Luiz Duarte singing would have done Portugal proud.

[@MustiiForTheWin]

I prefer Carlos' version, he was more fun, he even was my winner

[@Eurobouy]

Carlos Paiao original is better

[@Nikicastipica]

Better voice than the original and much more creative arrangement. RIP Luíz!

[@math2116]

I prefer the version of carlos paião and precisely that of Eurovision 1981 but I respect your choice

[@sendowitos8303]

Carlos is so much better than this one

[@user-vc4zq1gq4k]

Esta versión de Luis Duarte esta’ bien.😅