Luiz Bonfá

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Luiz Floriano Bonfá (17 October 1922 – 12 January 2001) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer. He was best known for the music he composed for the film Black Orpheus. == Early life and training == Luiz Floriano Bonfá was born on 17 October 1922, in Rio de Janeiro. His father was an Italian immigrant. He began studying with Uruguayan classical guitarist Isaías Sávio at the age of 11. These weekly lessons entailed a long, harsh commute (on foot, plus... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Luiz Bonfá first charted in 1966 with A Day in the Life of a Fool.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Somebody That I Used to Know - #2: Underwater Love - #3: Hold On - #4: Anxiety - #5: Somebody That I Used to Know
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  Jack Jones
1.
10/1966

A Day in the Life of a Fool
Jack Jones

from Jack Jones Sings   
32 pts
62
US
4
AC












[Kapp 781]
written by Luiz Bonfá greentick, Antonio Mariz & Carl Sigman
  The Brass Ring
2.
12/1966

Samba de Orfeo (Black Orpheus)
The Brass Ring

5 pts


25
AC












instrumental
[Dunhill 4047]
written by Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Elvis Presley
Almost in Love
3.
09/1968

Almost in Love
Elvis Presley

6 pts
95
US














US B-side to A Little Less Conversation
[RCA 47-9610]
written by Luiz Bonfá greentick & Randy Starr
  George Jones
4.
02/1972

A Day in the Life of a Fool
George Jones

from With Love   
4 pts




30
ctry










[RCA Victor 74-0625]
written by Luiz Bonfá greentick, Antonio Mariz & Carl Sigman
  THP Orchestra
5.
08/1977

Two Hot for Love! (all cuts)
THP Orchestra

from Two Hot for Love!   
23 pts






3
dance








written by Bruce Ley, Eric Robertson, Luiz Bonfá greentick & Willi Morrison
  Smoke City [English band]
Underwater Love
6.
04/1997

#2  Underwater Love
Smoke City [English band]

from Flying Away   
136 pts














4
UK
written by Marc Brown, Nina Miranda & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Mýa
7.
11/2003

Fallen
Mýa

from Moodring   Moodring
30 pts
51
US






35
R&B




74
UK
[A&M 001681]
written by Richard Shelton, Kevin Veney, Loren Hill, Leonard Huggins, Luiz Bonfá greentick & Maria Toledo
  Gotye
Somebody That I Used to Know
8.
12/2011

#1  Somebody That I Used to Know
Gotye

from Making Mirrors   Making Mirrors
498 pts
1
US
1
AC


1
dance




1
alt.
1
UK
featuring Kimbra
Grammy Award for Record of the Year 2013
[Samples 'n' Seconds/Fairfax Digital]
written by Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Walk Off the Earth
Somebody That I Used to Know
9.
01/2012

Somebody That I Used to Know
Walk Off the Earth

from R.E.V.O.   R.E.V.O.
11 pts
109
US












80
UK
written by Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Lindsey Pavao
Somebody That I Used to Know
10.
04/2012

Somebody That I Used to Know
Lindsey Pavao

3 pts
106
US














from The Voice (US), season 2
written by Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  The Glee Cast
Somebody That I Used to Know
11.
04/2012

#5  Somebody That I Used to Know
The Glee Cast

from Glee: The Music, The Complete Season Three   
53 pts
26
US












48
UK
featuring Matt Borner & Darren Criss
[20th Century Fox TV]
written by Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Christina Grimmie & Adam Levine
Somebody That I Used to Know
12.
06/2014

Somebody That I Used to Know
Christina Grimmie & Adam Levine

11 pts
66
US














from The Voice (US), season 6
[Republic]
written by Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Three Days Grace
Somebody That I Used to Know
13.
08/2020

Somebody That I Used to Know
Three Days Grace

from Explosions [Japanese edition]   
20 pts










4
rock




written by Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Justin Bieber
Hold On
14.
03/2021

#3  Hold On
Justin Bieber

from Justice   
129 pts
20
US












10
UK
[Raymond Braun]
written by Justin Bieber, Jon Bellion, Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Walter De Backer & Luiz Bonfa greentick
  Jack Harlow
I Got a Shot
15.
05/2022

I Got a Shot
Jack Harlow

from Come Home the Kids Miss You   
4 pts
104
US














[Generation Now/Atlantic]
written by Jack Harlow, Boi-1da, JetsonMade, Chahayed, Colin Franken, José Velazquez, Charlie Handsome, Jasper Harris, Nathan Ward II, Michael Hernandez, Toby Wincorn, Clayborn Harlow, Nickie Jon Pabón, Gotye & Luiz Bonfá greentick
  Lil Uzi Vert
Mama, I'm Sorry
16.
07/2023

Mama, I'm Sorry
Lil Uzi Vert

from Pink Tape   
12 pts
65
US














[Generation Now/Atlantic]
written by Symere Woods, Daniel Perez, Robert Richardson, Luiz Bonfá greentick, Tyree Pittman, Keith Cozart, Wouter De Backer, Cameron Thomaz & 50 Cent
  Sleepy Hallow
17.
09/2023

Anxiety
Sleepy Hallow

from Boy Meets World   
18 pts
103
US












52
UK
featuring Doechii
written by Tegan Chambers, Jaylah Hickmon, Johnathan Scott, Luiz Bonfá greentick, Wally De Becker & Karel Jorge
18.
03/2025

Anxiety
Sleepy Hallow

from Boy Meets World   
20 pts
45
US














Featuring Doechii
R
[Winners Circle]
written by Tegan Chambers, Jaylah Hickmon, Johnathan Scott, Luiz Bonfá greentick, Wally De Becker & Karel Jorge
  Doechii
Anxiety
19.
03/2025

#4  Anxiety
Doechii

from Alligator Bites Never Heal [extended edition]   
107 pts
9
US














[Top Dawg]
written by Jaylah Hickmon, Wally De Backer & Luiz Bonfá greentick

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