Que Fazer / Quase Chorei / Quisera Ser Amado / Voltou a Carta

Released in 1963 on the Continental label, this EP represents a pivotal moment in the development of the Jovem Guarda movement in Brazil. During this era, local artists were increasingly influenced by the sounds of American rock and roll and pop, seeking to bridge international trends with the sensibilities of the Brazilian audience. Demetrius, a key figure in this cultural shift, utilized his versatile vocal style to interpret these romantic pop ballads, which were designed to resonate with the youth culture emerging in major urban centers like São Paulo.

The production on this record adheres to the clean, melodic arrangements common to the Continental studio sound of the early 1960s. By selecting a blend of emotive tracks such as 'Quase Chorei' and 'Quisera Ser Amado,' Demetrius aimed to establish a domestic equivalent to the crooners gaining popularity abroad. The EP was received as a solid entry in his discography, solidifying his reputation as a reliable performer who could successfully adapt foreign-inspired pop structures into the Portuguese language, thereby contributing to the precursor phase of the Jovem Guarda phenomenon.