Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida
Rita Lee
1972
Why This Album Matters
Released in 1972, Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida is a unique album in Rita Lee's discography, standing out as a fundamental transitional work in her career. Although credited to the singer, it is widely recognised as a collective project by Os Mutantes, serving as a bridge between the band's psychedelic peak and Rita's first steps in her solo career. The record is an explosion of creativity, delving into psychedelic, experimental, and progressive rock, elements that characterised the group's most inventive phase. This work shines through its musical experimentalism and lyrical audacity, with Rita Lee predominantly taking on lead vocals and imprinting her irreverent mark. It is an “exultantly mad” piece and a “psychedelic rock masterpiece” that challenges conventions, consolidating Rita's image as an artist ahead of her time, even before her solo consecration. The title track itself became a popular motto, encapsulating the message of renewal and fresh starts that permeates the album.
Context
The album emerges at a crucial moment in the trajectory of Rita Lee and Os Mutantes. In 1972, the band had already released Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets. However, the contract with the Polydor label only allowed the release of one record per year per artist. To circumvent this restriction and take advantage of new studio technology, the recorded material was credited as Rita Lee's second solo album. Indeed, this would be the last album recorded by the classic line-up of Os Mutantes, with Rita Lee alongside brothers Arnaldo and Sérgio Baptista and bassist Liminha, before her departure from the group shortly thereafter. The work reflects a creative effervescence and an experimental spirit that marked Brazilian music of the time, with Tropicália still reverberating and psychedelic rock opening new sonic pathways.
Recording
The recording of Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida took place in June 1972, at the newly opened Estúdio Eldorado, in São Paulo. One of the most notable aspects of the production process was the use of a 16-track mixing console, the only one available in Brazil at that time, which allowed for unprecedented sonic freedom and arrangement complexity for the band. Although credited to Rita Lee, the album was, in essence, a complete collaborative project by Os Mutantes, with the entire band actively participating in the creation and execution of the tracks. Arnaldo Baptista, a member of Os Mutantes, is credited as the album's producer, which reinforces the intrinsic character of the work to the band's sonic identity. The utilisation of advanced technical resources and the group's full collaboration resulted in a rich and experimental sound, a striking characteristic of Os Mutantes' most audacious phase.
Songs
The album's repertoire is a showcase of Os Mutantes' inventiveness and eclecticism, exploring genres such as psychedelic, progressive, experimental rock, and even electric samba. The opening track, "Vamos Tratar da Saúde", is described as a fierce track driven by prominent guitars and bass lines, with vocals beefing up the chorus. Meanwhile, "Beija-me Amor" transitions from a bolero with a guitar introduction to a 'nervous march' featuring a heavy Hammond organ by Arnaldo Baptista and lyrics imbued with the Mutantes' comic humour. The title track, "Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida", begins with a music box melody and evolves into a sound with heavy bass and Sérgio Dias's trippy guitar, complemented by Dinho's drums, creating a futuristic atmosphere. Other notable tracks include "Teimosia", with its tribal feel and dominant percussion; "Frique Comigo", a psychedelic pop with vocal effects that flirts with progressive rock; and "Amor Branco e Preto", an electric samba that pays homage to Corinthians with a Moog solo considered crazy. The diversity extends to "Tapupukitipa", a psychedelic-progressive rock and roll track with lyrics consisting of just one verse, a kind of indigenous greeting, where the keyboard stands out.
Legacy
Despite being released under Rita Lee's name due to contractual issues, Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida is a fundamental album that concludes Os Mutantes' most classic and experimental phase. The record is often considered underestimated, but it is also acclaimed as one of the most audacious and brilliant works of the period, even though it was released after the peak of the Tropicália movement. Its experimentalism and the 'full electric form' of Os Mutantes presented within it make it an important landmark for fans of the band. For Rita Lee, the album represents a crucial turning point, preparing the ground for her explosive and successful solo career after her departure from Os Mutantes. The rarity of its original pressings, which are sought after by collectors and fetch high values, attests to its status as a cult object and a historical piece of Brazilian music. The title track itself transcended the album's context, becoming an iconic phrase and a timeless invitation to reflection and renewal.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Arnaldo Baptista
Arnaldo Baptista, Liminha, Lucia Turnbull, Rita Lee, Sergio Dias
Arnolpho Lima Filho
Ronaldo P. Leme
Sergio Dias
Arnaldo Baptista
Joaquim Figueira
Rita Lee
Podcasts
Rita Lee - Discografia comentada · Ziriguidum
Hoje é o primeiro dia do resto da sua vida. E da minha também. participam desse episódio: Silvio Essinger e Lúcia Turnbull. ****** A discografia de Rita Lee, além de rica e diversa, faz um panorama do crescimento do pop/rock brasileiro. Rita é personagem fundamental desde a Tropicália, passando pelo rock dos anos 70 e 80, pioneira no fenômeno dos Acústicos dos anos 2000 e se manteve relevante d
Videos
Rita Lee - Discografia comentada | Hoje é o primeiro dia do resto da sua vida (1972)
Rita Lee Discografia Comentada
Films
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Cor de Rosa Choque
2007
Rita Lee became the foremost figure in Brazilian rock-pop. She composed anthological songs addressing the female universe, the theme of "Cor de Rosa Choque", the third part of the documentary series "Biograffiti". Subjects such as the mystique of women, 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 shown, 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 features the recording of the song "Tão", a previously unreleased rock track.
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo
2007
Life on the road is the theme of ‘Baila Comigo’, the second part of the documentary trilogy "Biograffiti" about the life and work of Rita Lee. The singer talks about the pleasure of composing, her affinity with the audience, and recounts how some of her songs came to be. 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’, and presents the songs from the singer's show in January 2007 on Copacabana Beach. There, Rita sang hits such as ‘Mania de Você’, ‘Lança Perfume’, ‘Agora só falta Você’, and ‘Flagra’, among others. And to honour the Marvellous City, she sang the song ‘Valsa de Uma Cidade’ along with the 180,000 people present on the beach.
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.
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.
Books
Rita Lee: Uma autobiografia - Edição de Luxo
Rita Lee · 2023
Edição de luxo da primeira autobiografia de Rita Lee. O best-seller Rita Lee: uma autobiografia, que conta a história da vida e carreira da nossa eterna diva do rock, ganhou uma edição especial. O novo livro conta com capa dura, pintura lateral em tie-dye, fitilho e 37 novas fotos, sendo a maioria inédita. Indispensável para entender o contexto e a criação do álbum.
Suplemento Pernambuco #195
Cepe, Igor Gomes · 2022
Este suplemento da revista Pernambuco contém um artigo que aborda a carreira solo de Rita Lee e, especificamente, a disputada autoria do álbum "Hoje é o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida", indicando uma análise aprofundada e relevante para este disco.
The 500 Greatest Brazilian Albums of All Time
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The election was spearheaded by journalist Ricardo Alexandre, creator of the Discoteca Básica podcast. Ricardo consulted 162 specialists including journalists, YouTubers, podcasters, musicians, record-shop owners and producers. The result was published as a 200-page hardcover book, with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
Analyses
Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida – Wikipedia
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Os Mutantes & Rita Lee - Hoje e o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida (1972)
tabernanovostempos.blogspot.com
Quanto às músicas, este álbum foi criado principalmente para mostrar o quão bom era o estúdio de gravação, e as músicas, apesar de seus melhores esforços, são secundárias.Este também é o último álbum com Rita Lee, que fugiu com razão depois de ver a capa deste trabalho.
Hoje É O Primeiro Dia Do Resto Da Sua Vida (1972) Rita Lee
meusdozemais.substack.com
Hoje É O Primeiro Dia Do Resto Da Sua Vida soa, para mim, confuso e com pouca alma. A formação clássica dos Mutantes ainda gravaria o single "Mande Um Abraço Pra Velha" e o inscreveu no Festival Internacional da Canção de 1972, antes de dar início à sua nova mutação: o rock progressivo.
Rita Lee - Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida (1972)
musicasdonordeste.net
Download: 81 MB - ZIP - MP3 - 320 Kbps - REMASTERIZADO MEGA - IceDrive - Degoo Marcadores: Rita Lee Compartilhar
"Hoje é o primeiro dia do resto da sua vida." O adeus de Rita Lee.
avozdovinil.com
Disco de 1972 creditado a Rita Lee mas tocado por todos os Mutantes, um registro de fim de ciclo e som irreverente que desafia expectativas.
Discogs
Hoje É o Primeiro Dia do Resto da Sua Vida – Discogs
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