The Shadow of Your Smile
Astrud Gilberto · 1965
25 min · 11 tracks · jazz · samba · bossa nova
A lush blend of bossa nova rhythms and smooth jazz vocals that evoke a dreamy, romantic atmosphere.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its title track, which became a standard and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Additionally, Gilberto's interpretation of classic songs helped popularize bossa nova in the United States and influenced many artists across various genres.
- Career context
- Released in 1965, 'The Shadow of Your Smile' marked Astrud Gilberto's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Getz/Gilberto' in 1964. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the bossa nova movement, bringing Brazilian music to an international audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angela Ro Ro· Ivan Lins· Dori Caymmi· Ed Motta· Badi Assad· Maysa Matarazzo· Egberto Gismonti· Flora Purim
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme from the Sandpiper) Standout 2:31
- 2 Aruanda (Take Me to Aruanda) 2:30
- 3 Manha de Carnaval Standout 1:57
- 4 Fly Me to the Moon Standout 2:22
- 5 The Gentle Rain 2:26
- 6 Non-Stop to Brazil 2:27
- 7 O Ganso 2:09
- 8 Who Can I Turn To? (When Nobody Needs Me) 2:10
- 9 Day by Day 2:09
- 10 Tristeza (Goodbye Sadness) 2:23
- 11 Funny World (Theme From Malamondo) 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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