Astrud Gilberto had begun tackling '60s vocal pop crossovers on her Windy album from earlier in 1969, but her final record (of three) from that year found her stretching out not just on material but on arrangements. The production and arrangements by Brooks Arthur and Albert Gorgoni, respectively, attempt to push Gilberto into the type of groovy "now sound" that everyone from Harry Nilsson to Andy Williams was employing in the late '60s. Of course, Gilberto was an easy fit for this type of sound, and the only missteps here come when the songs don't fit her occasionally limited talents. "Light my Fire" is at the top of that list, while the Bee Gees' "Holiday" and Nilsson's "Don't Leave Me, Baby" appear very high as well. (John Bush-allmusic)
"September 17, 1969" released in 1970 on Verve Records (V6-8793). From this album i chose "Holiday","Light My Fire" and "Let Go (Canto De Ossanha)". Enjoy!!!
-by dj fanis: here
4 comments:
i am literally dying to hear Astrud doing the BEE GEES. aaaarrrrrggghhh,
"limited talents"? I will kill you....
Love Astrud !!!!This is an "allmusic" quote......
I'm posting this review to see if people agree.Of course i don't.
If you like to kill someone kill the reviewer.
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