Windy
Astrud Gilberto · 1968
28 min · 11 tracks · jazz · samba · bossa nova
A soft, breezy blend of bossa nova and jazz that floats on gentle melodies and soothing vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lighthearted melodies for sunny days
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- breezy vibes for relaxation
- background music for casual gatherings
- nostalgic tunes for easy listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Windy' was released in 1968, Astrud Gilberto had already gained international acclaim with her iconic collaboration on 'The Girl from Ipanema'. This album marked a continuation of her exploration into pop-inflected bossa nova, following her successful debut album 'The Astrud Gilberto Album' in 1965. At this point in her career, Gilberto was solidifying her presence as a leading figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- João Gilberto· Caetano Veloso· Gal Costa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreamy 2:05
- 2 Chup, Chup, I Got Away 2:09
- 3 Never My Love 2:54
- 4 Lonely Afternoon 3:26
- 5 On My Mind 2:45
- 6 The Bare Necessities 2:38
- 7 Windy 2:50
- 8 Sing Me a Rainbow 2:13
- 9 In My Life 2:30
- 10 Crickets Sing for Anamaria 1:37
- 11 Where Are They Now? 3:11
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