Ricardo was a dentist who started to paint his face so that kids would not be afraid of him as he worked on their teeth. He became famous when a local TV channel interviewed him. The name Cepillín means little (tooth) brush, "cepillo" ("de dientes") in Spanish.
With Televisa he had a show called El Show de Cepillín. This show was an educational, comedy and interview shows with guests such as Lou Ferrigno (who was Hulk on the popular TV show). The show was a success in Mexico as well as Chile and Puerto Rico. He arguably became the most famous clown in Mexico.
Cepillín also recorded children songs. The most popular songs were La feria de Cepillín (Cepillín's Fair), Tomás ("Thomas") and En el bosque de la China ("In China's forest") and La Gallina Cocoua. Cepillín also helped younger artists to acquire fame such as singer Yuri who took a role in his movie Milagro en el circo ("Miracle in the circus").
Cepillín is currently on a show on Multimedios Television as well as touring with the circus show that bears his name. His last album sold more than one million units in the first three months. On May 24, 2005 he had a heart attack and had to be hospitalized in Puebla, after complaining of chest pain during a presentation with his circus. He has currently been contracted for another talk show ("Cepillín's Live") with Multimedios Television beginning sometime in June 2006. The show will feature both of his son's Ricardo and Roberto Guajardo.
On July 13, 2006 he had a second heart attack and had to be hospitalized in San José Hospital in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Luckily, Cepillín is in recovery.
Tamborileiro
Cepillin Lyrics
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Yo se tocar el bilioneiro
Como se toca el biolineiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el pianeiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el guitarreiro
Como se toca el guitarreiro
Tara tara el guitarreiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el saxofoneiro
Como se toca el saxofoneiro
Bum bum el saxofoneiro
Tara tara guitarreiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el tromboneiro
Como se toca el tromboneiro
Bom bom el tromboneiro
Bun bun el saxofoneiro
Tara tara el guitarreiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el bilioneiro
Como se toca el biolineiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el pianeiro
Como se toca el pianeiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el guitarreiro
Como se toca el guitarreiro
Tara tara el guitarreiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el saxofoneiro
Como se toca el saxofoneiro
Bum bum el saxofoneiro
Tara tara guitarreiro
Blin blin el pianeiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Compañero que sabe tocar
Yo se tocar el tromboneiro
Como se toca el tromboneiro
Bom bom el tromboneiro
Bun bun el saxofoneiro
Tara tara el guitarreiro
Blin blin el biolineiro
Yin yin el biolineiro
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
The lyrics to Cepillin's song Tamborileiro are a playful and catchy tribute to musical instruments and the skilled musicians who play them. Each verse begins with the singer asking if their companion knows how to play a certain instrument, to which they respond that they themselves also know how to play that instrument. The chorus, which repeats after each verse, is a nonsensical phrase with a rhythm all its own, "Rakataplan el tambolileiro."
The song is structured like a game or challenge between the two musicians, each trying to one-up the other with their versatile musical skills. The verses build on each other, with the singer adding another instrument they can play each time. The upbeat tempo and repetitive melody make it easy for listeners to sing and clap along, contributing to the song's popularity over the years since its initial release.
Overall, Tamborileiro is a fun and light-hearted song that celebrates the joy of music and the skill of talented musicians.
Line by Line Meaning
Compañero que sabe tocar
Addressing someone who knows how to play a musical instrument
Yo se tocar el bilioneiro
I also know how to play the billonero (a made-up instrument)
Como se toca el biolineiro
How to play the biolinero (another made-up instrument)
Yin yin el biolineiro
Playing the biolinero with a 'yin-yin' sound
Rakataplan el tambolileiro
Playing the tambolileiro (yet another made-up instrument) with a 'rakataplan' sound
Tara tara el guitarreiro
Playing the guitarreiro (you guessed it, made-up) with a 'tara-tara' sound
Blin blin el pianeiro
Playing the pianeiro (just another imaginary instrument) with a 'blin-blin' sound
Bum bum el saxofoneiro
Playing the saxofoneiro (yes, it's also not real) with a 'bum-bum' sound
Bom bom el tromboneiro
Playing the tromboneiro (surprise, it's a figment of imagination) with a 'bom-bom' sound
Bun bun el saxofoneiro
Playing the saxofoneiro with a 'bun-bun' sound
Writer(s): Luis Covarrubias Alvares
Contributed by Evelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eclipseautozone5541
Quién en el 2024.. tengo 36 años y crecí con estas canciones. . ahora a mi bebé de 7 meses le encantan... Saludos desde San Luis Potosí .. QEPD cepillin ..
@karlatellez3514
Ay no 😭 , te extrañaré , todos mis cumpleaños mi mamá ponía estás canciones gracias por esos hermosos recuerdos , y si estoy llorando
@rosajuarez8640
x 10000 se te extraña ra
@karlatellez3514
Amo amor chiquito ,
en la feria de cepillin pero esta es mi favorita 😍😢 🤡
@LuremasterFishing
Like si tu también eres niño de Cepillin.. Muchos adultos te llevamos dentro de nuestros corazones de niño descansa en paz..
@carmenvasquez3173
Bonitas canciones dejó para los niños ❤❤
@mapache7103
Que descanse en paz el payasito más divertido de la televisión
@depaseoconjared5091
A mis 32 años escuchar esta canción me regresa por automático a todos mis cumpleaños de infancia...Y RECORDAR A MI MADRE QUIEN ME PONIA LAS MAÑANITAS MUY TEMPRANO Y AHORA NI TU NI MI MADRE ESTAN 😭
@minervagallo5763
A cuantas generaciones hiiciste reír mi querido payasito de la tele, nunca te olvidaré!
@CarlosEduardoTorricoArenas
Cepillin no ha muerto, vive en nuestros recuerdos. Nunca te olvidaremos, descansa en paz allá en el cielo donde no hay dolor ni tristezas.