Entradas e Bandeiras

Rita Lee e Tutti Frutti

1976

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Why This Album Matters

Entradas e Bandeiras represents the fifth studio album by the acclaimed Rita Lee and the third in collaboration with the band Tutti Frutti, released in 1976 by Som Livre. The album is set within the vibrant Brazilian rock scene of the time, consolidating the sound and attitude that became hallmarks of the artist and her group. This record is an example of the fusion of elements that characterise Rita Lee's work with Tutti Frutti, bringing a sound that balances rock energy with lyrical shrewdness. It is a work that demonstrates the singer's musical evolution during a fertile period of her career.

Recording

The recording process for Entradas e Bandeiras took place at Estúdio Eldorado, located in São Paulo, during the autumn of 1976. The album's production was overseen by Peninha Schmidt, with Wagner Baldinato serving as production assistant. The recording engineers responsible were José Luis Costa, Flávio Augusto and Luis Carlos Baptista. The technical team and the atmosphere of Estúdio Eldorado were crucial for capturing the sound that defines the record. The general direction was by Mônica Lisboa and the photos and artwork were by Jan and Gustavo Matula.

Songs

The album Entradas e Bandeiras features a repertoire of notable songs, such as the emblematic "Bruxa Amarela", a joint composition by Raul Seixas and Paulo Coelho, which adds a particular layer to the work. In addition to this, the record includes the tracks "Coisas da Vida" and "Corista de Rock", which exemplify the group's versatility and musical identity. Rita Lee contributed acoustic guitar, Xingu flutes and base piano on the track "Coisas da Vida". The band Tutti Frutti comprised Luis Sérgio Carlini (rhythm, solo, slide, Hawaiian guitars, talk box, craviola, harmonica, percussion), Lee Marcucci (bass, percussion), Paulo Maurício (keyboards, synthesiser, vocals) and Sergio Della Monica (drums, percussion, tubular bells). Rubens Nardo and Gilberto Nardo also participated with vocals and percussion.

Legacy

Entradas e Bandeiras achieved an impressive number of sales, with approximately 90 thousand copies sold. This sales volume attests to the popularity and reach of Rita Lee and Tutti Frutti's work with the Brazilian public during its release period.

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Credits

Arranged By

Rita Lee

Arranged By

Rita Lee, Tutti Frutti

Directed By

Monica Lisboa

Producer

Wagner Baldinato

Producer

Pena Schmidt

Acoustic Guitar

Rita Lee

Bass

Lee Marcucci

Drums [Bateria], Percussion [Percussão], Tubular Bells

Sergio Della Monica

Keyboards

Paulo Maurício

Percussion

Rubens Nardo

Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Talkbox, 12-String Acoustic Guitar

Luis Sérgio Carlini

Engineer, Recorded By

Flavio Augusto Barreira, José Luis Costa, Luis Carlos Batista

Photography By, Artwork

Gustavo Matula, Jan Matula

Films

TMDB

Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Cor de Rosa Choque

2007

Rita Lee became the main reference in Brazilian rock-pop. She composed iconic songs exploring the feminine universe, the theme of "Cor de Rosa Choque" (Shocking Pink), the third part of the "Biograffiti" documentary series. Topics such as women's witchcraft, the muses who inspired her, the wonders of ageing, and the unrevealed mysteries of the feminine soul are treated in this documentary in a humorous and emotional way. "Todas as Mulheres do Mundo", "Pagu" and "Erva Venenosa" are some of the many songs featured, taken from the show recorded in November 2006 at Morro da Urca, in Rio de Janeiro. There are also precious historical archives, such as the meetings of Rita and Elis in 1978, singing "Doce de Pimenta", and Rita and Cássia Eller, in 1998, singing "Luz del Fuego". "Cor de Rosa Choque" also includes the recording of the song "Tão", an unreleased rock track.

TMDB

Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo

2007

Life on the road is the theme of ‘Baila Comigo’ (Dance With Me), the second part of the "Biograffiti" documentary trilogy about Rita Lee's life and work. The singer talks about the pleasure of composing, her affinity with the audience, and tells how some of her songs were born. She also talks about cinema, drugs, and Rio de Janeiro. The documentary shows the meeting of Rita and João Gilberto singing "Joujoux et Balangandans", captures Rita and Roberto de Carvalho finishing a new song called ‘Dinheiro’ (Money), and features songs from the singer's show in January 2007 on Copacabana Beach. There, Rita sang hits like ‘Mania de Você’ (Crazy About You), ‘Lança Perfume’ (Perfume Launcher), ‘Agora só falta Você’ (Now All That's Missing Is You), and ‘Flagra’ (Caught in the Act), among others. And to honour the Marvellous City, she sang the song ‘Valsa de Uma Cidade’ (Waltz of a City) alongside the 180,000 people present on the beach.

TMDB

Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Ovelha Negra

2007

Brazilian singer Rita Lee narrates moments about her life, from her childhood to the meeting with Roberto de Carvalho. The documentary is permeated with excerpts from the singer's concerts, with songs sung entirely.

TMDB

Rita Lee: Mania de Você

2025

Just before her departure, Rita Lee writes a farewell letter to her three children and her husband and musical partner, Roberto de Carvalho, in which she reflects on her life and joyfully celebrates her family. Her final moments also mark the time to look back and review a career full of unforgettable successes, which led her to sell more than 55 million records. But it is also a time to reveal her downfalls, her vulnerable side, and her excesses as the queen of rock. With completely unseen personal archives and exclusive testimonies from her own family, as well as producers, journalists, musicians, and celebrities such as Gilberto Gil and Ney Matogrosso, "Rita Lee: Mania de Você" presents her definitive legacy.

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