Windy cover

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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