Right after that Simonal became one of the main artists of that time, with the hits "Meu Limão, Meu Limoeiro", "Mamãe Passou Açúcar em Mim" e "Sá Marina". At some point, Simonal was accused of collaborating with the Brazilian military regime (1964-85), which, some claim, took him away from the public during the 80s and 90s. And he came back with the album "A Bossa de Wilson Simonal". He died on July, 2000.
The year of 2009 may well be remembered as an important milestone in Simonal's artistic redemption - albeit again resurfacing his and his family's tragic personal lives. The documentary "Simonal - Ninguem Sabe O Duro Que Dei" and its soundtrack, together with Ricardo Alexandre's biography "A Vida E O Veneno De Wilson Simonal" were released during the year. Also, his sons Simoninha and Max De Castro produced and hosted an incredible live tribute "O Baile Do Simona" at Vivo Rio - which is expected to soon be released as a CD/DVD combo. Guest appearances by several of Brazil's current musical icons pay their dues to one of the most unfairly treated artists in that country during the ugly years of military rule and inconsequent political behavior - on both sides of the spectrum, left and right...
Telefone
Wilson Simonal Lyrics
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Ocupado pela décima vez
Tuein
Telefone não consigo falar
Tuein tuein
Estou ouvindo a muito mais que um mês
Tuein
Já começa quando eu penso em deixar
Eu já estou desconfiado,
Que ela deu meu telefone pra mim
E dizer que a vida inteira esperei
Que dei duro e me matei pra encontrar
Toda lista quase que eu decorei
Dia e noite não parei de discar
Só vendo com que jeito,
Pedia p'reu ligar
Tuein tuein
Não entendo mais nada
Pra que que eu fui topar
Trin trin
Não me diga que agora atendeu
Será que eu, eu consegui
Agora encontrar
A moça atendeu: alô
Tuein tuein
Ocupado pela décima vez
Tuein
Telefone não consigo falar
Tuein tuein
Estou ouvindo a muito mais que um mês
Tuein
Já começa quando eu penso em deixar
Eu já estou desconfiado,
Que ela deu meu telefone pra mim
E dizer que a vida inteira esperei
Que dei duro e me matei pra encontrar
Toda lista quase que eu decorei
Dia e noite não parei de discar
Só vendo com que jeito,
Pedia p'reu ligar
Tuein tuein
Não entendo mais nada
Pra que que eu fui topar
Trin trin
Não me diga que agora atendeu
Será que eu, eu consegui
Agora encontrar
A moça atendeu: alô
The song Telefone by Wilson Simonal tells the story of a man who has been trying to call someone on the phone for over a month but is always met with a busy signal. He becomes suspicious that the person he is trying to reach gave him a fake number, as he has tried everything to get through. Despite this, he continues to dial and hope that one day the phone will be answered. The lyrics showcase a sense of desperation and frustration, as the man feels he has exhausted all options to connect with the person he is trying to reach.
The song also speaks to the idea of perseverance and never giving up. Despite the constant busy signals, the singer refuses to give up and continues to dial the number, showing his determination to reach the person he is trying to connect with. The repetition of the "Tuein Tuein" and "Trin Trin" sounds throughout the song add to the sense of urgency and persistence.
Overall, Telefone is a catchy and upbeat song that showcases the frustration and determination of the singer trying to reach someone on the phone.
Line by Line Meaning
Tuein tuein
The sound of a busy phone line, indicating that the singer has been trying to call someone for a long time.
Ocupado pela décima vez
The phone line has been busy for the tenth time, implying that the singer has been persistent in trying to get in touch with someone.
Telefone não consigo falar
The singer is unable to reach the person they are trying to call, indicating frustration and disappointment.
Estou ouvindo a muito mais que um mês
The singer has been hearing the busy signal for more than a month, suggesting that they have been trying to call this person for an extended period.
Já começa quando eu penso em deixar
The busy signal starts as soon as the singer considers giving up, hinting at the possibility of reluctance to let go of the attempt.
Eu já estou desconfiado,
The repeated busy signal has made the singer suspicious.
Que ela deu meu telefone pra mim
The singer suspects that the person they are trying to reach deliberately gave them a non-working phone number.
E dizer que a vida inteira esperei
The singer expresses how they have waited their entire life for this opportunity to connect with someone.
Que dei duro e me matei pra encontrar
The singer has worked hard to find this person.
Toda lista quase que eu decorei
The singer has memorized almost every phone number, implying the importance of reaching this particular person.
Dia e noite não parei de discar
The singer has tirelessly dialed this number, emphasizing the intensity of their desire to connect with this person.
Só vendo com que jeito,
The singer wonders how they can get through to this person.
Pedia p'reu ligar
The singer has been asking others to help them reach this person.
Trin trin
The sound of a ringing phone, indicating that the person the singer has been trying to reach has answered the phone.
Não me diga que agora atendeu
The singer expresses disbelief that the call was finally answered.
Será que eu, eu consegui
The singer wonders if they have finally managed to connect with the person they have been trying to reach.
Agora encontrar
A moça atendeu: alô
The singer has finally reached the person they have been calling and the woman answers the phone.
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Je 93
Simonal te conheci por acaso no YouTube. E pode ter certeza que vou sempre recomendar as suas obras (canto, swing, showman) que vc era e a sua coragem de ser vc mesmo, numa época que a inveja rolava solta e sim vc errou alguns pontos, mas isso naquela época era muita gente que errava. Mas infelizmente te crucificaram :( oq achei muito injusto para a música brasileira. Ficará sempre em nosso corações Simonal.
Tonico Manoel
TV Tupi com duas câmeras e muita criatividade para enquadrar a banda inteira...rs
Virtuoso Robin W.
Simonal era mesmo genial.
Cândido José
Esse cara era fora de série.
cristiano buteri
MUITO BOM PARABÉNS
TEM OUTRA DO SIMONAL?
marcos vinicius
será que teria algum vídeo do antonio marcos cantando na tv tupi por essa época?
Alfredo Lepri
Alguém saberia nominar os músicos?
Rosalia Romão
Informações passadas por Zeca do Trombone (trombonista do vídeo)
Sax - Roberto Simonal; Trombone - Zeca do Trombone; Trompete (o substituto do Maurílio, só tocou conosco nesse dia, não lembro o nome dele); Bateria: Ari Dias; Piano: Deusdeth Menezes; Guitarra: Macumbinha; Baixo: Lúcio Nascimento; Percussão: Wilson Benevides
Rosalia Romão
Informações passadas por Zeca do Trombone (trombonista do vídeo)
Sax - Roberto Simonal; Trombone - Zeca do Trombone; Trompete (o substituto do Maurílio, só tocou conosco nesse dia, não lembro o nome dele); Bateria: Ari Dias; Piano: Deusdeth Menezes; Guitarra: Macumbinha; Baixo: Lúcio Nascimento; Percussão: Wilson Benevides
Rosalia Romão
Guilherme Vergueiro disse que o trompetista é o Ferrugem, que era da Tupi