Abel Silva (born 28 February 1945) is a Brazilian poet, composer, and lyricist best known for his books of poetry including "Berro em Surdina" and his collaborations as a lyricist with Sueli Costa, João Donato, Dominguinhos, João Bosco, Fagner, Moraes Moreira and Roberto Menescal.
[5] Silva's songs have been recorded by Elis Regina, Simone, Gal Costa, Morais Moreira, Fagner, Emílio Santiago, João Donato, Zizi Possi, Luiz Gonzaga, Nélson Gonçalves and Nara Leão, among others.
It was the theme song for the Brazilian television series De Corpo e Alma and appeared in Xou da Xuxa.
In 1999, the song was released by Barbra Streisand, with the English lyrics "Let's Start Right Now"; Festa do interior (performed by Moraes Moreira) had more than 20 recordings outside Brazil.
[10] In 1995, Silva appeared as himself in the documentary Fome Zero a program created by the Brazilian federal government to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty.