Big Ben
Jorge Ben · 1965
33 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock
A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and bossa nova melodies, showcasing Jorge Ben's playful lyrical style.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful rhythms for dancing steady flow for gatherings short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'Big Ben' was Jorge Ben's second album, following his self-titled debut in 1963. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a key figure in Brazilian music, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences to create a distinctive style that would influence future genres.
- If you like
- música popular brasileira, bossa nova, samba rock
Big Ben is an album by Jorge Ben, released in 1965. A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and bossa nova melodies, showcasing Jorge Ben's playful lyrical style. 'Big Ben' is significant for its role in popularizing samba rock, a genre that combined samba with rock elements. The album received critical acclaim and helped cement Jorge Ben's reputation as a pioneer of Brazilian popular music, influencing countless artists and movements in the years to follow. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Big Ben sound like?
A vibrant fusion of samba rhythms and bossa nova melodies, showcasing Jorge Ben's playful lyrical style. Rooted in música popular brasileira and bossa nova.
What makes Big Ben by Jorge Ben notable?
'Big Ben' is significant for its role in popularizing samba rock, a genre that combined samba with rock elements. The album received critical acclaim and helped cement Jorge Ben's reputation as a pioneer of Brazilian popular music, influencing countless artists and movements in the years to follow. Released in 1965, 'Big Ben' was Jorge Ben's second album, following his self-titled debut in 1963. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a key figure in Brazilian music, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences to create a distinctive style that would influence future genres.
Who is Big Ben for?
Big Ben works well if you're into playful rhythms for dancing, steady flow for gatherings and short tracks for quick enjoyment.
How many songs are on Big Ben?
Big Ben has 12 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Na Bahia tem 3:15
- 2 Patapatapatá Standout 2:45
- 3 Bom mesmo é amar Standout 3:05
- 4 Deixa o menino brincar 2:17
- 5 Lalari - Olalá 2:53
- 6 Jorge Well 3:30
- 7 O homem, que matou o homem que matou o homem mau Standout 2:47
- 8 Quase colorida (Verushka) 3:09
- 9 Maria Conga 2:07
- 10 Acende o fogo 2:07
- 11 Telefone de brotinho 2:28
- 12 Agora ninguém chora mais 3:15
Release Date
January 1, 1965
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
33 min 38 sec
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