Vinícius de Moraes, "O Poetinha" The Little Poet, was one of the most endearing characters in MPB and Brazilian literature. His career in music was a curious one. In 1933, still quite young, Vinícius recorded a marchinha (a little march), "Loura ou Morena" (Blond or Dark). But soon he abandoned his artistic life for the Foreign Service, including a stint at the Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles. Until the beginning of the 50's, Vinícius' Foreign Service restricted his artistic expressions to articles for newspapers about movies and poetry.  
                      In 1956, after he had returned to Brazil, Vinícius sought a partner for Orfeu da Conceição, his Brazilian version of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. At first he rejected the suggestion of Vadico, ex-partner of Noel Rosa, and agreed to talk to Tom Jobim. Vinícius de Moraes was known for his bon vivant lifestyle (wine, woman, and song). Retired from the Foreign Service by the military regime, he spent the rest of his days e