Limited Edition, 140g Black Vinyl

Originally released in 1967 on Verve,Beach Sambais a classic Astrud Gilberto album that highlights her soft, playful, and ethereal voice. With lush arrangements byEumir DeodatoandDon Sebesky, and produced byCreed Taylor, the record offers a delightful blend of Brazilian bossa nova and U.S. orchestral pop sensibilities. Notable contributors includeRon Carter,Toots Thielemans,Marcos Valle, andClaudio Slon.

Highlights include the breezy openerStay, Tim Hardins gorgeousMisty Roses, and the tender duetYou Didnt Have to Be So Nicewith Gilbertos six-year-old son. The enchantingBeach Sambaand the rolling rhythms ofCanoeirofurther elevate the program. The album was included in the book1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, cementing its timeless appeal.

Side One:

1. Stay
2. Misty Roses
3. The Face I Love
4. Parade
5. Oba Oba
6. Canoeiro

Side Two:

1. I Had the Craziest Dream
2. Beach Samba
3. My Foolish Heart
4. Dia Das Rosas
5. You Didnt Have to Be So Nice
6. No Bate o Corao

A landmark blend of bossa nova and orchestral pop essential for fans of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marcos Valle, and the Verve sound of the 1960s.