The Warm World of João Gilberto

Description

Brazilian singer, poet, guitarist João Gilberto made his 1959 debut with the now legendary LP, ‘Chega de Saudade’, a new sound and acknowledged as the first bossa nova album, a genre that swept the world in popularity and was taken up by such artists as Stan Getz, Charly Byrd, Astrud Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, and countless others. Presented here is essentially a themed compilation of some of his best songs, including tracks from his acclaimed debut LP, ‘Chega de Saudade’. As a bonus, five songs from the film soundtrack ‘Orfeo Do Carnaval’, original released on a 7-inch EP, have been added.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Chega De Saudade – JoÆo Gilberto
2. Bim Bom – JoÆo Gilberto
3. Ho Ba La La La – JoÆo Gilberto
4. Desafinado – JoÆo Gilberto
5. Brigas, Nunca Mais – JoÆo Gilberto
6. Morena Boca De Ouro – JoÆo Gilberto
7. Manha De Carnaval (Bonus Track) – JoÆo Gilberto
8. O Nosso Amor (Bonus Track) – JoÆo Gilberto
9. A Felicidade (Bonus Track) – JoÆo Gilberto
10. Maria Ninguem – JoÆo Gilberto
11. Lobo Bobo – JoÆo Gilberto
12. Aos Pes Da Cruz – JoÆo Gilberto
13. E Luxo So – JoÆo Gilberto
14. Saudade Fez Um Samba – JoÆo Gilberto
15. Rosa Morena – JoÆo Gilberto
16. Meditacao (Bonus Track) – JoÆo Gilberto
17. Corcovado (Bonus Track) – JoÆo Gilberto