Antônio Gonçalves Sobral, known professionally as Nelson Gonçalves, was a
Brazilian samba and samba-canção singer and songwriter born on June 21, 1919, in
Sant'Ana do Livramento. Raised in São Paulo, he performed as a boxer before
beginning his musical career in 1941. He recorded the songs “Se eu pudesse um
dia” and “Os anos carregam” for Rádio Record, which led to a contract with RCA
Victor. Gonçalves served as a crooner at the Copacabana Casino and performed at
Radio City Music Hall in New York. His discography included the albums Na voz de
Nelson Gonçalves (1956), Escultura (1...