Nгјo Quero Dinheiro (sгі Quero Amar) Review
Tim Maia’s performance is both gritty and joyful. His deep, baritone voice carries a raw sincerity that elevates the relatively simple lyrics into a powerful declaration of intent.
Produced by Jairo Pires, the track captures the "Golden Era" of Brazilian soul, emphasizing a full band sound with prominent horns and backing vocals that create a wall of sound effect. Lyrical Themes NГЈo Quero Dinheiro (SГі Quero Amar)
Não quero dinheiro, a Single by Tim Maia. Released in 1993 on Polydor (catalog no. M-862399-2; CD). Genres: Pop Soul, Philly Soul. Rate Your Music Tim Maia’s performance is both gritty and joyful
It features a driving bassline and syncopated drumming that make it a perennial favorite at weddings, carnivals, and parties across Brazil. Lyrical Themes Não quero dinheiro, a Single by Tim Maia
Decades after its release, the song remains one of the most played tracks in Brazilian history.
It is often cited by critics on Rate Your Music as a quintessential example of Pop Soul and Philly Soul adaptation in South America.
By rejecting money in favor of love ( "Não quero dinheiro / Eu só quero amar" ), Maia tapped into a counter-cultural sentiment that resonated deeply with the youth of the early 1970s. Critical Legacy