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.
waldomiro pena
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Esta é a história de Waldomiro Pena, o cândido
O último repórter policial romântico
Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!
Waldomiro anda muito preocupado
Com as idéias de seu editor
Cerra e esquece o romantismo
Que ele criou e ele conquistou
Waldomiro Pena mora no bairro do Flamengo
Num quarto e sala displicente e decorado
Onde depois da matinal: média e pão com manteiga
Num boteco da esquina, às pressas manda botar na conta
E se manda para o jornal, a folha popular, a sua glória nacional
Bate o ponto, pega uma velha perua e com a sua gangue cai nas ruas
Bate o ponto, pega uma velha perua e com a sua gangue cai nas ruas
Transando com gente de todo tipo e espécie
Como por exemplo: camelôs, policiais
Bicheiros, sambistas, otários e marginais
Waldomiro Pena topa toda hora
Com lances incríveis e perigosos
Sem perder o seu humor heróico e romântico
Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!
Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!
(Waldomiro)
Waldomiro Pena
(Waldomiro)
Waldomiro Pena
The song "Waldomiro Pena" by Jorge Ben tells the story of its eponymous character - a romantic journalist who is worried about his editor's desire to modernize the newspaper and strip it of its romanticism. Waldomiro Pena lives a simple life in the Flamengo neighborhood, where he quickly eats breakfast at a corner bar before heading to the popular newspaper that has brought him much glory. Once there, he meets up with his gang and heads out onto the streets, where he interacts with all types of people, including street vendors, police officers, gamblers, musicians, and criminals.
The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is dedicated to his craft and takes great pleasure in meeting and interacting with society's outcasts. Despite the dangers that come with his job, Waldomiro maintains a sense of humor and courage that endears him to the people around him. The repeated refrain of "Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!" ("Hail Waldomiro Pena, the innocent!") reinforces the idea that, despite the often unsavory characters he interacts with, Waldomiro retains a kind and romantic spirit.
Overall, the song pays tribute to the hardworking and underappreciated journalists who risk their lives to bring stories to the public, and to the strength of the human spirit in the face of danger and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Esta é a história de Waldomiro Pena, o cândido
This is the story of Waldomiro Pena, the candid
O último repórter policial romântico
The last romantic crime reporter
Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!
Hail Waldomiro Pena, the candid!
Waldomiro anda muito preocupado
Waldomiro is very worried
Com as idéias de seu editor
With his editor's ideas
Que querendo modernizar o jornal
Who wants to modernize the newspaper
Cerra e esquece o romantismo
Closing the door on romanticism
Que ele criou e ele conquistou
That he created and he conquered
Waldomiro Pena mora no bairro do Flamengo
Waldomiro Pena lives in the Flamengo neighborhood
Num quarto e sala displicente e decorado
In a careless and decorated living room and bedroom
Onde depois da matinal: média e pão com manteiga
Where, after a morning cup of coffee and buttered bread
Num boteco da esquina, às pressas manda botar na conta
In a corner bar, he quickly puts it on his tab
E se manda para o jornal, a folha popular, a sua glória nacional
And heads to the newspaper, the popular paper, his national glory
Bate o ponto, pega uma velha perua e com a sua gangue cai nas ruas
Checks in, gets an old van, and hits the streets with his gang
Transando com gente de todo tipo e espécie
Interacting with people of all types and species
Como por exemplo: camelôs, policiais
Such as: street vendors, police officers
Bicheiros, sambistas, otários e marginais
Bookmakers, samba singers, fools, and outcasts
Waldomiro Pena topa toda hora
Waldomiro Pena is always up for anything
Com lances incríveis e perigosos
With incredible and dangerous dealings
Sem perder o seu humor heróico e romântico
Without losing his heroic and romantic humor
Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!
Hail Waldomiro Pena, the candid!
Salve Waldomiro Pena, o cândido!
Hail Waldomiro Pena, the candid!
(Waldomiro)
Waldomiro Pena
Waldomiro Pena
(Waldomiro)
Waldomiro Pena
Waldomiro Pena
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elaniserrao2735
Muito legal a música do Waldomiro saudades
@MrVinicius4545
Eu adorava o seriado , principalmente com essa música. É possível rever no YouTube.
@user-xl9tv1hw1f
Curtir muit
@BenjorCifrado
Os amigos do Ben sempre homenageados por Jorge, nessa música foi o Reporte Policial Romântico.
@surge79uwf
Plantão de Polícia foi televisada no Perú dos anos 80.
@jairodepaula959
Isso ai j.bem.polcia era respeitada
@fernandodominguez5091
Época que bandido se borrava de medo quando via a viatura cruzar a esquina.
@cabrinibruno
Tu estás insinuando que a época da Ditadura Militar era boa, fera?