(1962-1964):
Luiz Eça
Bebeto Castilho
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(1962-1964):
Luiz Eça
Bebeto Castilho
Hélcio Milito
(1964-1966):
Luiz Eça
Bebeto Castilho
Rubens Ohana
(1967/1968):
Luiz Eça
Bebeto Castilho
Rubens Ohana
Dório Ferreira
(1969):
Laercio de Freitas
Bebeto Castilho
Rubens Ohana
Dório Ferreira
(1974/1975 e 1982-1984):
Luiz Eça
Bebeto Castilho
Hélcio Milito
(1989-1992):
Luiz Eça
Bebeto Castilho
Rubens Ohana
The principal and most talented bossa nova group of the '60s, Tamba Trio started take form following the great singer Maysa Matarazzo and later the singer Leny Andrade in one season in boate Manhattan (Rio de Janeiro), acting to the side of Luiz Carlos Vines (piano) and Robert Menescal (violão).
First steady group of instrumental music in Bossa Nova, was pioneering in the use of microphones hung in the lapel in the presentations to the living creature, what the vocalizations executed for its integrant ones became more exciting.
Tamba Trio not only played a wide range of instruments but also contributed incredibly close harmony vocals. (Most bossa nova groups specialized in either vocals or musicianship, but not both.) Taking their name from a type of drum used by Milito, the trio formed in the early '60s and rode a wave of bossa nova popularity through the rest of the decade. From their self-titled 1962 debut, "O Barquinho" became a big hit in Brazil. One year later, their irresistibly swinging version of Jorge Ben's "Mas Que Nada" (recorded for 1963's Avanço LP) became their best-known hit -- it was used most famously by Nike in a 1998 World Cup television commercial. It acted intensely up to 1992, year of death of Eça.
Ela
Tamba Trio Lyrics
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Basta o jeitinho dela andar
Nem ninguém tem carinho assim para dar
Eu vejo na cor dos seus olhos
As noites do Rio ao luar
Vejo a mesma luz, vejo o mesmo céu
Vejo o mesmo mar
Ela é meu amor, só me vê a mim
A mim que vivi para encontrar
Na luz do seu olhar
A paz que sonhei
Só sei que sou louco por ela
E pra mim ela é linda demais
E além do mais
Ela é carioca, ela é carioca
Só sei que sou louco por ela
E pra mim ela é linda demais
E além do mais
Ela é carioca, ela é carioca
The song "Ela" by Tamba Trio celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of a woman from Rio de Janeiro. The lyrics suggest that the woman's walk alone is enough to convey her special quality, her ability to offer affection, care, and warmth like no one else can. The singer describes how he sees the city of Rio in her eyes, witnessing the same colors, the same light, and the same sea, as if the woman embodies the essence of the place. To him, she is the perfect match, the one who brings him peace and fulfills his dreams. The refrain "Só sei que sou louco por ela" (I only know that I'm crazy about her) reinforces the singer's adoration and obsession for the woman.
The mood of the song is romantic, nostalgic, and joyous. The lively rhythm of the samba genre blends with the gentle melody and harmonies, creating a pleasant and upbeat musical experience. The repetition of the phrase "ela é carioca" (she is from Rio) acts as a mantra that exalts the woman's identity while also affirming her belonging to a specific place and culture. The song celebrates love and cultural pride, intertwining personal feelings with collective imagery. Overall, "Ela" is a catchy and heartfelt tribute to a beloved woman and her hometown.
Line by Line Meaning
Ela é carioca, ela é carioca
She is from Rio, she is from Rio
Basta o jeitinho dela andar
Just her way of walking is enough
Nem ninguém tem carinho assim para dar
No one else has such affection to give
Eu vejo na cor dos seus olhos
I see in the color of her eyes
As noites do Rio ao luar
The Rio nights under the moon
Vejo a mesma luz, vejo o mesmo céu
I see the same light, I see the same sky
Vejo o mesmo mar
I see the same sea
Ela é meu amor, só me vê a mim
She is my love, only sees me
A mim que vivi para encontrar
To me who lived to find her
Na luz do seu olhar
In the light of her gaze
A paz que sonhei
The peace I dreamed of
Só sei que sou louco por ela
I only know I am crazy about her
E pra mim ela é linda demais
And to me she is too beautiful
E além do mais
And besides
Ela é carioca, ela é carioca
She is from Rio, she is from Rio
Só sei que sou louco por ela
I only know I am crazy about her
E pra mim ela é linda demais
And to me she is too beautiful
E além do mais
And besides
Ela é carioca, ela é carioca
She is from Rio, she is from Rio
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, VINICIUS DE MORAES
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