(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.
Mas Que Nada
Tamba Trio Lyrics
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Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Mas que nada, sai da minha frente que eu quero passar
Pois o samba está animado, o que eu quero é sambar
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu, é samba de preto
Véio, samba de pretu tu
Mas que nada, um samba como esse tão legal, você não
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Mas que nada, um samba como esse tão legal, você não
Vai querer que chegue no final
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
The lyrics of Tamba Trio's "Mas Que Nada" describe a lively and playful samba rhythm that the singer wants to dance to. The first verse states that the samba is so energized and exciting that the singer wants to move forward and dance along with it. The reference to "maracatu" indicates that the samba has an Afro-Brazilian feel, while the phrase "samba de preto véio" suggests a traditional style of samba.
The second verse repeats the idea that the samba is too good to let finish, calling it "tão legal" or "so cool." The chorus blends nonsense vocals like "Ô ariá aio oba oba oba" with energetic shouts of "oba oba oba," creating a carefree and party-like atmosphere.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mas Que Nada" reflect the joy and celebratory mood that is associated with samba music in Brazil. The repetition of the title phrase further emphasizes the importance of the rhythm and the singer's desire to fully embrace it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Expression of joy and excitement
Mas que nada, sai da minha frente que eu quero passar
Move out of my way because I want to dance to this lively samba
Pois o samba está animado, o que eu quero é sambar
The samba is lively, and I want to dance to it
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu, é samba de preto
This samba is a blend of maracatu and black samba
Véio, samba de pretu tu
This is an old black samba
Mas que nada, um samba como esse tão legal, você não Vai querer, que ele chegue no final
This samba is so cool that you wouldn't want it to end
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Expression of joy and excitement
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Expression of joy and excitement
Mas que nada, um samba como esse tão legal, você não Vai querer que chegue no final
This samba is so cool that you wouldn't want it to end
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Expression of joy and excitement
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Expression of joy and excitement
Ô ariá aio oba oba oba
Expression of joy and excitement
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jorge Lima Menezes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba
Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente que eu quero passar
Pois o samba está animado
O que eu quero é sambar
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu
É samba de preto velho, samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse, tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que ele chegue no final
Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse, tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que ele chegue no final
Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba
Ô ariá aio, oba oba oba...
@rustyshackleford2719
I remember this song from the Brazil soccer commercial in 1998. I can't believe after all this time that I've found it now! It's as spectacular as it was then.
@roscaovidiu6844
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP5Ye5-LES8&ab_channel=KickAssAds
@mediacenterman8583
The song was released simultaneous to the commerical in the UK. Must have gone under your radar.
@leolaurindo
This is the a jazzy version. Search for the original one from Jorge Ben. It is just as good
@Prederick
Say it quiet, but I think this is the best version of Mas Que Nada.
@RBtutoriais
And this is the Original Version.
@zinhoferraz13
Rafael Lopes no, it’s not
@Hue_Nery
Originally by Jorge Ben.
@ege1993
I definitely agree!
@brendanhayes1591
Yes. My favourite version.