Look to the Rainbow cover

Released 60 years ago

Look to the Rainbow

Astrud Gilberto · 1966

45 min · 17 tracks · jazz · samba · bossa nova

A soothing blend of bossa nova and jazz, infused with warm Brazilian rhythms and evocative melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm afternoon relaxation
  • gentle waves of nostalgia
  • evocative melodies for daydreaming
  • short tracks for easy listening
  • soothing background for conversation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy rhythms
  • prefer longer single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'Look to the Rainbow' marked Astrud Gilberto's third studio album, following her breakthrough collaboration on 'Getz/Gilberto' in 1964. By this time, she had established herself as a significant voice in bossa nova and was beginning to explore more diverse musical landscapes, solidifying her reputation globally.
Stylistic neighbors
João Gilberto· Caetano Veloso· Gal Costa

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Berimbau 2:26
  • 2 Once Upon a Summertime 3:04
  • 3 Felicidade 2:47
  • 4 I Will Wait for You 4:41
  • 5 Frevo 2:25
  • 6 Maria Quiet (Maria moite) 1:55
  • 7 Look to the Rainbow 3:29
  • 8 Bim Bom 1:52
  • 9 Lugar bonita (Pretty Place) 3:19
  • 10 Eu preciso aprender a ser só (Learn to Live Alone) 3:23
  • 11 She's a Carioca 2:29
  • 12 A Certain Smile 1:29
  • 13 A Certain Sadness 3:11
  • 14 Nega do cabelo duro 2:20
  • 15 So Nice (Summer Samba) 2:38
  • 16 Você ja foi a bahia 2:18
  • 17 Portuguese Washerwoman 1:29

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