Aquele Um is a Brazilian MPB song written by Djavan with Portuguese lyrics by Aldir Blanc. It was first released in 1980 on Djavan’s album Bis. The tune later appeared on the 1992 album Alumbramento and Cara de Índio, and has been performed and covered by various artists. A notable live rendition was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1997 and released on the 2022 album Ao Vivo no Montreux Jazz Festival 1997. The song blends pop and samba influences with vivid urban storytelling, and remains a staple example of Djavan and Blanc’s celebrated collaboration.
