Cartola's commercial success started in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when he became quite popular and a lot of samba classics were released, such as "O Sol Nascerá", "O Mundo é Um Moinho", "As Rosas não Falam", "Corra e Olhe o Céu", and "Quem me vê Sorrindo", with support from singers Elizeth Cardoso, Clara Nunes, Paulinho da Viola and especially Beth Carvalho.
Cartola's commercial success emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when he achieved widespread popularity and a large number of samba classics were released, including "O Sol Nascerá", "O Mundo é Um Moinho", "As Rosas não Falam", "Corra e Olhe o Céu", and "Quem me vê Sorrindo".  This was supported by singers Elizeth Cardoso, Clara Nunes, Paulinho da Viola, and especially Beth Carvalho.