People
Paulo de Carvalho
b. 1947
The singer of “E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye), the song that won the 1974 Festival da Canção (Song Festival) and that Emissores Associados de Lisboa broadcast at 22:55 on 24 April as the MFA’s first signal.
- Born
- 15 May 1947, Lisbon
Biography
He was born in Lisbon in 1947.4 On 7 March 1974 he won the Festival da Canção (Song Festival) with “E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye), by José Niza.12
The Armed Forces Movement chose the song as the first signal of the revolution: it was a romantic ballad, with no political content, that would arouse no suspicion.1 At 22:55 on 24 April, the announcer João Paulo Diniz introduced it on air at Emissores Associados de Lisboa. It was the signal for the units joining the Movement to begin preparing to leave their barracks.13
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Dates
7 Mar 1974
“E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye) wins the Grande Prémio TV da Canção (TV Song Grand Prix), at the Maria Matos Theatre24 Apr 1974
“E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye): the first signal of the revolution18 Oct 1980
“Os 10 Magníficos” (The Magnificent Ten) at the Coliseu, for the ten years of the CGTP-IN
People
They crossed paths with him
João Paulo Diniz
b. 1949 · radio announcer
Adriano Correia de Oliveira
1942–1982 · singer and composer
Glória de Matos
1936–2025 · actress
José Mário Branco
1942–2019 · singer and composer
Luísa Basto
b. 1947 · singer
Sérgio Godinho
b. 1945 · poet, composer and singer
Videos
Paulo de Carvalho sings “E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye), by José Niza, the song that won the 1974 Festival da Canção (Song Festival), in an RTP recording from that year. At 22:55 on 24 April, broadcast by the Emissores Associados de Lisboa, it was the first signal of the revolution.
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- RTP Arquivos · Video · broadcast on 7 March 1974 · 39 minXI Grande Prémio da Canção 1974The live broadcast from the Maria Matos Theatre, presented by Glória de Matos and Artur Agostinho: the ten songs in the competition, among them “E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye), sung by Paulo de Carvalho. The footage of the voting and the announcement of the winner are missing.Open in the archive
- RTP Arquivos · Video · broadcast on 10 March 1974 · 13 minXI Grande Prémio TV da Canção 1974A “TV 7” report on the festival at the Maria Matos Theatre: excerpts from the performances, the contestants backstage during the voting, Glória de Matos chalking up on the board the results that Artur Agostinho announces, and the presentation of the prize to Paulo de Carvalho, who sings “E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye) again.Open in the archive
- RTP Arquivos · Audio · broadcast on 24 April 1974 · 4 minSenha do MFAAn excerpt from the programme “Quatro Tempos”, on Emissores Associados de Lisboa, with João Paulo Diniz at the microphone. It plays “E Depois do Adeus” (And After the Goodbye), sung by Paulo de Carvalho — the first signal of the Armed Forces Movement (MFA).Open in the archive
Sources5
- 1Operação Viragem Histórica. Comissão Comemorativa 50 Anos 25 de Abril — consulted on 2 October 2026
- 2Emissores Associados de Lisboa (Lugares de Abril). Associação 25 de Abril — consulted on 2 October 2026
- 3Movimentações do dia 25 de Abril. Associação 25 de Abril — consulted on 2 October 2026
- 4Paulo de Carvalho (Q2064105). Wikidata — consulted on 2 October 2026
- 5Paulo de Carvalho. Meloteca — consulted on 4 October 2026«Paulo de Carvalho nasceu em Lisboa, a 15 de maio de 1947.»