Astrud Gilberto, who was just 22 years old when her lovely, laid-back and sultry vocals on the jazzy bossa nova “The Girl from Ipanema” made the song a massive global hit and one of the most ...
According to its co-writer, Elvis Presley’s “Bossa Nova Baby” wasn’t an authentic example of a genre. The songwriter preferred a different version of “Bossa Nova Baby.” “Bossa Nova Baby” was a hit and ...
Astrud Gilberto with Stan Getz on saxophone, 'Get Yourself A College Girl' (1964) Everett Collection Astrud Gilberto, who was just 22 years old when her lovely, laid-back and sultry vocals on the ...