Astrud Gilberto - Windy

Title: Windy Artist: Astrud Gilberto Release Date: 1968 Re-Released On: 5/26/2009 Label: Universal Distribution, Verve, Japanese Import Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 4988005269430, 4988005559951, 766487131827, 0731455733129, 4988005213150, 4988005306906, 4988005424624 Genre: Latin Styles: Bossa Nova, Vocal Pop, Brazilian Pop, AM Pop, Brazilian Traditions Moods: Delicate, Elegant, Light, Reserved, Soft, Soothing, Bittersweet, Dreamy, Reflective, Relaxed, Romantic, Sentimental, Sweet, Warm, Wistful, Autumnal, Gentle, Innocent, Intimate, Melancholy, Plaintive, Sensual, Slick, Smooth, Summery, Amiable/Good-Natured, Atmospheric, Calm/Peaceful, Carefree, Sophisticated Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Dreamy
2. Chup, Chup, I Got Away
3. Never My Love
4. Lonely Afternoon
5. On My Mind
6. The Bare Necessities
7. Windy
8. Sing Me a Rainbow
9. In My Life
10. Crickets Sing for Anamaria
11. Where Are They Now?

Year Type Label Catalog # 2009 CD Universal Distribution 9690 2006 CD Universal Distribution 2002 CD Japanese Import 9007 2001 CD Verve UCCV9007

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While assembled from seemingly disparate sessions arranged by Eumir Deodato, Don Sebesky, and Pat Williams, Windy nevertheless proves one of Astrud Gilberto's most consistent and sublime efforts, artfully straddling the division between Brazilian bossa nova and American sunshine pop. Credit the aforementioned arrangers for much of the LP's appeal -- from a percolating rendition of the Association's title cut to a neo-classical reinvention of the Beatles' "In My Life," the songs possess a lithe, shimmering beauty that perfectly complements Gilberto's feathery vocals. Still, she can't quite skirt the cloying sweetness that undermines so many of her mid-period Verve LPs -- son Marcelo, who first joined his mother on the previous Beach Samba for an excruciating duet version of the Lovin Spoonful's "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," resurfaces here for a reading of The Jungle Book's "The Bare Necessities," proving yet again that children should be seen and not heard. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Name Credits Acy Lehman Art Direction Astrud Gilberto Vocals Dave Sanders Engineer David Greene Remixing Deodato Conductor, Arranger Diane Judge Liner Notes Don Sebesky Conductor, Arranger Howard Terpening Cover Art Pat Williams Arranger, Conductor Pete Spargo Producer Phil Ramone Engineer Val Valentin Director of Engineering, Director