Released in November 1969, it is part of the studio album Jorge Ben and an EP.
These songs refer to the story of the rebellious sailor Avelino Capitani, who participated in the Guerrilha do Caparaó and was imprisoned.
After escaping from Lemos de Brito Penitentiary, he sought refuge on Morro do Livramento.
[2] With the persecution of the guerrilla fighter making headlines and becoming a topic of conversation throughout the city, Jorge Ben romanticized his story in these songs, constructing the character of the "anjo," who is a vigilante.
[3] A cover of this song is included in the self-titled debut album of the Brazilian band O Rappa, released in 1994.