Você e Eu is a classic Brazilian bossa nova tune written by Carlos Lyra with lyrics by Vinícius de Moraes. The song dates from the late 1950s Brazilian bossa nova era and is associated with Lyra’s recordings; it appears on the 1964 album The Sound of Ipanema. The original credits go to Carlos Lyra (composer) and Vinícius de Moraes (lyricist). It has been performed by many artists, including a version with Emílio Santiago and João Donato in a 50 years de música tribute, and it remains a staple of the bossa nova and Brazilian jazz genres. Fun facts: the track is widely covered and has appeared in various Carlos Lyra releases and live tributes, cementing its place in the Brazilian songbook.
