Bob Tostes is a singer, composer and producer of Rádio Guarani FM, Belo Hor… Read Full Bio ↴Bob Tostes is a singer, composer and producer of Rádio Guarani FM, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In 1969 he was the leader of a local group of the Musicanossa movement, which was set up in Rio de Janeiro by composer Roberto Menescal. In the same year he was a final contestant of the local phase of the IV Festival Internacional da Canção (IV International Music Festival), with the tunes "Caminhada" (in partnership with Roberto Guimarães) and "Noite mais linda" (in partnership with Bebeth Farah). In the 70s he directed and produced FEC - Festival Estudantil da Canção (Students’ Music Festival) which counted with the participation of the novices Lô Borges, Beto Guedes, Flávio Venturini, Toninho Horta, Túlio Mourão, Tavinho Moura and Ivan Lins. The festival unveiled the song Clube da Esquina. Bob Tostes graduated in Law from UFMG - the local state-owned university in 1971 and registered for the Communication Course at [Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais]. In the 70s he composed soundtracks for children plays put up by the ”Teatro de Equipe” including "O Cavalinho Azul" by Maria Clara Machado and "Casaco Encantado", which was directed by Priscila Freire. He also wrote for musical columns in newspapers, Diário da Tarde and Diário do Comércio in 1960, 1970 and 1980. In the 90s he published essays in the "Pensar" section of the major newspaper Estado de Minas.

Bob Tostes was a producer of Rádio Inconfidência FM in the opening of "Brasileiríssima" program in 1979 e 1980. He returned to the broadcasting company in 1996 for the production of daily shows about cinema and Música Popular Brasileira, place where he remained up to 1998. In 1999 he went on to work for Rádio Guarani FM to participate in the program improvement and in special productions. Ever since 1996 he has conducted the children’s choir of Escola Santo Tomás de Aquino in Belo Horizonte.

He has sung along in shows with Suzana Tostes, Juarez Moreira, Renato Motha, Patrícia Lobato, Délio Cardoso, Marilton Borges, Roberto Menescal, Antonio Adolfo, Nara Leão, Célio Balona, Jane Duboc, Talita Babl, Patty Asher, Titi Walter, Roberto Guimarães,Pacífico Mascarenhas, Christiano Caldas, Pingo Ballona, Milton Ramos and Cléber Alves, among others.

In 2002 he released the CD "Sessão Dupla - Novas Bossas" with Suzana Tostes featuring special guests. In 2006 he was invited by Roberto Menescal to record the CD "Sinatra in Bossa" to be released on the Japanese market.

DISCOGRAPHY

* 2007:"Sinatra in bossa/Call me irresponsible" -- Bob Tostes with Roberto Menescal (Japan: LD&K)
* 2006:"Sinatra in bossa/Call me irresponsible" -Bob Tostes with Roberto Menescal (Albatroz/Brazil)
* 2003:"Sambacana: volume 3", re-release (Japan: EMI)
* 2003:"Sessão dupla: Novas bossas", with Suzana Tostes (Portugal)
* 2002:"Sessão dupla: Novas bossas", with Suzana Tostes, Renato Motha, Roberto Menescal, Juarez Moreira and Jane Duboc. (São Paulo: Dabliú)
* 1980:"Aleluia, Bossa Nova" recorded live at "Baubles" in 1978 and featuring special guests- Rio de Janeiro/Label: Imagem/ Independent)
* 1976:"Sambacana: volume 4", with Suzana Tostes, Wagner Tiso, Nivaldo Ornelas and Toninho Horta performing songs by Pacífico Mascarenhas (Rio de Janeiro: Tapecar)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Bob Tostes Lyrics

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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
""Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?""
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
""Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history""
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
""Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?""
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee

""Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Tostes's song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" tell the story of a reindeer named Rudolph who has a unique characteristic: a bright red nose that glows. The song begins by listing the other reindeer in Santa's team, emphasizing that while they are all well-known, Rudolph is the most famous of them all. Rudolph's shiny nose is described as something that catches people's attention, and if they were to see it, they would think it glows.

However, the song takes a turn in the next stanza, revealing that the other reindeer used to make fun of Rudolph because of his different appearance. They would laugh and call him names, and they never allowed him to join in any reindeer games. This highlights the theme of bullying and exclusion based on differences.

Then, on one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa approaches Rudolph and asks him to guide his sleigh. Santa recognizes the value and potential in Rudolph's uniqueness and asks for his help. This moment is significant as it shows that Rudolph's special attribute can be instrumental in achieving something great.

The final stanza shows a transformation in the attitude of the other reindeer. They now express their love and admiration for Rudolph as they shout out with glee, acknowledging his significance. They declare that Rudolph will go down in history, recognizing the impact he has made as the one who guided Santa's sleigh.

Overall, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" serves as a heartwarming tale of acceptance, celebrating the idea that what makes an individual different can also be what makes them extraordinary.

Line by Line Meaning

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
You're familiar with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen

Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
And also Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen

But do you recall
But have you ever considered

The most famous reindeer of all?
The most well-known reindeer of them all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This reindeer named Rudolph

Had a very shiny nose
Had an extremely bright and shiny nose

And if you ever saw it
And if you ever caught a glimpse of it

You would even say it glows
You would even remark that it emits light

All of the other reindeer
Every single one of the remaining reindeer

Used to laugh and call him names
Used to mock and nickname him

They never let poor Rudolph
They never allowed unfortunate Rudolph

Join in any reindeer games
To participate in any reindeer activities

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
But then, on a foggy Christmas Eve

Santa came to say
Santa arrived and said

Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Rudolph, with your remarkably bright nose

Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Would you be willing to lead my sleigh this evening?

Then how the reindeer loved him
And the other reindeer adored him

As they shouted out with glee
They shouted with joy

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer

You'll go down in history
You will forever be remembered