His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and even hip hop, with lyrics that mix humor and satire, as well as themes esoteric. Jorge's work has a unique importance for Brazilian music, as it incorporates new elements in swing and guitar playing, with characteristics of North American rock, soul and funk. Furthermore, he brought Arab and African influences, coming from his mother, born in Ethiopia.
He influenced sambalanço and samba-rock and was covered and honored by countless exponents of the new generations of Brazilian music, such as Mundo Livre S/A, Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Skank, Fernanda Abreu, Racionais MC's and Belô Velloso. Jorge Ben Jor exploded with the song "Mas, Que Nada!" and, soon after, ratified his talent with another great hit, "Chove Chuva". Two songs that were neither bossa nova nor samba. Purists thought his music was too modern. It was difficult for musicians at the time to follow him, so much so that his first albums were recorded with a group that played samba jazz at Beco das Garrafas, Meirelles e os Copa 5, led by saxophonist J. T. Meirelles.
Luiz wagner guitarreiro
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Liga essa guitarra
E anime o terreiro
Toca jongo, samba, partido, maracatu e calango
Funk, rock e baião
Toca Luiz Wagner guitarreiro
Meu amigo partideiro
Que eu acompanho no pandeiro
Luiz Wagner guitarreiro
Liga essa guitarra
E anime o terreiro
Em homenagem a essa moça bonita
Que hoje vai casar
Eu quero ver ela muito linda
Muito linda
Como estava a Lady Di
No dia do seu casamento com Charles
Com aquele vestido de seda
De cauda meteórica
Docemente amassado pelos anjos
Bordados com madrepérolas
E pérolas cultivadas
The lyrics to Jorge Ben's "Luiz Wagner Guitarreiro" are a call to connect with music and celebrate together. The song starts by addressing Luiz Wagner, the guitar player, asking him to play his guitar and liven up the neighborhood. The song then discusses different musical styles, including jongo, samba, partido, maracatu, calango, funk, rock, and baião, and expresses admiration for Luiz Wagner's skills as a partideiro. The song also mentions Jimmy Hendrix, highlighting the universal appeal of music across genres and cultures. Luiz Wagner is encouraged to play an energetic tune on his guitar while the singer accompanies him with a pandeiro.
The song then shifts focus to a beautiful woman who is getting married. The singer hopes that she will look as beautiful as Lady Di did on her wedding day, with a silk dress with a meteoric tail. The dress is embroidered with mother-of-pearl and cultivated pearls and is delicately crumpled by angels.
The song is a tribute to the power of music to bring people together and set the tone for celebration. It is an ode to Luiz Wagner's talent and his ability to create rhythm and melody, inspiring the singer to join in with his own percussive instrument. The song also highlights the beauty of the wedding day, comparing it to the iconic wedding of Lady Di and Charles, and encouraging everyone to come together in joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Luiz Wagner guitarreiro
Invites Luiz Wagner, a skilled guitar player and musician
Liga essa guitarra
Turns on the guitar and starts playing music
E anime o terreiro
To get everyone excited and dancing to the music
Toca jongo, samba, partido, maracatu e calango
Plays various genres of Brazilian music like jongo, samba, partido, maracatu, and calango
Funk, rock e baião
Incorporates funk, rock, and baião into the mix
Toca Luiz Wagner guitarreiro
Plays the guitar in Luiz Wagner's signature style
Meu amigo partideiro
Refers to Luiz Wagner as a friend and skilled musician
Mostra um som de Jimmy Hendrix
Plays a Jimmy Hendrix tune on the guitar
Que eu acompanho no pandeiro
Accompanies the guitar with the pandeiro, a Brazilian percussion instrument
Em homenagem a essa moça bonita
Dedicates the music to a beautiful woman
Que hoje vai casar
Who is getting married today
Eu quero ver ela muito linda
Expresses a desire to see her looking stunning
Muito linda
Very beautiful
Como estava a Lady Di
As Lady Di looked on her wedding day
No dia do seu casamento com Charles
On the day she got married to Charles
Com aquele vestido de seda
With that silk dress
De cauda meteórica
With a meteoric train
Docemente amassado pelos anjos
Gently crumpled by the angels
Bordados com madrepérolas
Embroidered with mother of pearls
E pérolas cultivadas
And cultured pearls
Contributed by Brayden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Xegado
A maior homenagem que uma pessoa pode receber é ter seu talento exaltado por Jorge Ben em uma canção maravilhosa como essa.
Lilian Patricio
verdade!
Felippe Carvalho
Caramba como o Luís tava bem novinho uns 7 anos atrás ele tava indo no estúdio onde meu pai trabalhava e ficava eu e ele tocando umas músicas, ele manja demais ele é super gente boa , saudade grande luis
steffany da silva Martins
Luiz Wagner , guitar hero tupiniquim, grande orgulho do povo gaúcho !!!
José Júlio Ramos
Luiz Wagner é sensacional !!!!!!!
Felipe Oliveira
Como eu só vi essa maravilha de vídeo em 2020? Enfim, nunca é tarde..obrigado por publicar algo tão incrível!!
Bruno Corinthians
Descanse em paz Luiz Vagner, 😔😔😔
Anderson Ferreira
LIUZ WAGNER DEVIA SER MAIS RESPEITADO COM HOMENAGENS PRA ELE,O CARA É FODA DE MAIS,TOCA MUITO
Carlos Alberto
Oi
Mário Costa
Tbacbo mano.