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Odair José, born on August 8, 1948, in Morrinhos, Goiás, Brazil, is a Brazilian singer and composer known for his popular-romantic-tacky style. Active since 1970, he became one of the most successful artists of the 1970s and the leading figure in the brega genre. A self-taught musician, Odair learned to play the acoustic guitar, piano, and harmonica by the age of ten. He formed a Brazilian country duo with a friend and moved to Rio de Janeiro at 18, performing in circuses and bars in working-class neighborhoods. His early compositions reflected the somber atmosphere of nightlife, with his first hit, "Eu Vou Tirar Você Deste Lugar" (I'll Take You Outta Here), telling the story of a man in love with a prostitute. He gained recognition after performing this song with Caetano Veloso at the Phono 73 show, alongside another hit, "Pare de Tomar a Pílula." In 1970, his composition "Chato e Atrevido" was recorded for the first time by vocalist Denise Barreto, marking the start of his successful career. Over the years, Odair sold millions of albums, with his first album released that year and continuing through ten others until 1994. In 1977, he wrote the rock opera "O Filho de José e Maria," earning him the label of the "Bob Dylan Brazilian." However, he faced

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