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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful rhythms for dancing
- steady flow for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- sunny vibes for summer days
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Na Bahia tem 3:15
- 2 Patapatapatá 2:45
- 3 Bom mesmo é amar 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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