Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto — The Girl From Ipanema
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Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes "ah!"
When she walks she's like a samba that
Swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes goes "ah!"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead not at him
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes he smiles
But she doesn't see
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes "ah!"
When she walks she's like a samba that
Swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes goes "ah!"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead not at him
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes he smiles
But she doesn't see
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joejennings wrote:
I want to hear the Iggy Pop version! ...just kidding! 
Or maybe the Pixies could cover it, mashed-up with a Philip Glass composition. That would set the trolls off.
No better song exists. Some as good, none better. Aural bliss.
I want to hear the Iggy Pop version! ...just kidding!
A jazz great in so many ways!
VH1 wrote:
Very well stated! Thank You!
Saw recently a documentary about Astrud and the history of this song. She got fucked big time by Getz financially and treated by him like shit. And one can notice this by the naming of musicians of this song: Stan Getz and João Gilberto (who was an abusive husband) no mention of Astrud!
She recently died. RIP Astrud you gave the world some amazing music!
Very well stated! Thank You!
Saw recently a documentary about Astrud and the history of this song. She got fucked big time by Getz financially and treated by him like shit. And one can notice this by the naming of musicians of this song: Stan Getz and João Gilberto (who was an abusive husband) no mention of Astrud!
She recently died. RIP Astrud you gave the world some amazing music!
She recently died. RIP Astrud you gave the world some amazing music!
what a nice song
what a nice thing to do in tribute to "The Girl"!
what a nice thing to do in tribute to "The Girl"!
She was so lovely, what a great song.
In 1966 I worked at a department store in the Detroit area - Shoppers Fair. They played the album this was on exclusively. Nothing else. After a few months it got very, very old. Surprised how good it sounds now.
Iconic.
A coworker passed this along to me about a year ago and it is absolutely fascinating. There is so much fascinating musical intricacies to this song and its history. A must watch!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
timmus wrote:
Very true. I Agree! ...."ah!"
Anyone who wants to explore this genre some more should listen to Astrud Gilberto. Some nice orchestrations in those songs too. It's interesting that somehow this music became ingrained in the culture of 1965-1975 air travel, I guess back then Latin America was a lot more interesting than Europe and Asia.
Very true. I Agree! ...."ah!"
I'd love to hear this followed by one of Bebel's songs!
Anyone who wants to explore this genre some more should listen to Astrud Gilberto. Some nice orchestrations in those songs too. It's interesting that somehow this music became ingrained in the culture of 1965-1975 air travel, I guess back then Latin America was a lot more interesting than Europe and Asia.
This is a good one, but Favela is my Carlos favorite.
PLEASE PLAY THE ORIGINAL VERSION FROM THE ALBUM!! Thank You!
When you're happy you up-rate every song you hear! 
barullo wrote:
Version played is from the butchered original recording, made to fit a single 45's record release, where Joao Gilberto's part is entirely deleted (probably marketing, deciding American audiences "do not like" foreign languages).
PLEASE, play the original full version of this classic song!
Yes, @BillG...urgently replace this with the album original!!
it's a 3 in this version, a 10 otherwise!
llrp
Version played is from the butchered original recording, made to fit a single 45's record release, where Joao Gilberto's part is entirely deleted (probably marketing, deciding American audiences "do not like" foreign languages).
PLEASE, play the original full version of this classic song!
Yes, @BillG...urgently replace this with the album original!!
it's a 3 in this version, a 10 otherwise!
llrp
Pjesnik wrote:
Version played is from the butchered original recording, made to fit a single 45's record release, where Joao Gilberto's part is entirely deleted (probably marketing, deciding American audiences "do not like" foreign languages).
PLEASE, play the original full version of this classic song!
Why not play Brasilian original?
Version played is from the butchered original recording, made to fit a single 45's record release, where Joao Gilberto's part is entirely deleted (probably marketing, deciding American audiences "do not like" foreign languages).
PLEASE, play the original full version of this classic song!
It‘s a shame we get a shortened version here. There is no sax solo, and the brazilian verses performed by Astrud Gilberto are missing so hard! Please play the whole 5:13 , they‘re worth it.
Why not play Brasilian original?
Small, and brown, and old and wrinkly
The dog from the animal shelter goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes 'Awwww.'
When she walks, she's stiff and tentative,
Swings and sways as she moves so carefully
That when she passes, each one she passes goes 'Awwww.'
Loving our new older rescue dog. :-)
The dog from the animal shelter goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes 'Awwww.'
When she walks, she's stiff and tentative,
Swings and sways as she moves so carefully
That when she passes, each one she passes goes 'Awwww.'
Loving our new older rescue dog. :-)
Vocals by Astrud Gilberto.
Bakaretsu wrote:
BILL YOU HAVE TO PLAY THIS MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY
THIS IS A 10!
THIS IS A 10!
BILLG YOU HAVE TO PLAY THIS MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY
THIS IS A 10!
THIS IS A 10!
tfioreze wrote:
"Last play: never" Say WHAAAT?? How has this masterpiece never been played on RP??
And with the rating it has?!
Bill wake up! We want it heard!
BoundersBooksSeller wrote:
The world of jazz without Getz/Gilberto? Shudder.
Indeed!
The world of jazz without Getz/Gilberto? Shudder.
Indeed!
Sublime Godlike : )
"Last play: never" Say WHAAAT?? How has this masterpiece never been played on RP??
bmccaul wrote:
Even RP gets a little repetitive sometimes, so I have a few other options to listen to occasionally. Just heard this on another eclectic station, and I thought to myself, I hope I rated this a 10 on RP. Came over to her and see that I hadn't rated it because it's never been played on RP!!!!
It's great music, a classic that doesn't get too much play elsewhere, perfect for RP.
I've now rated it a 10.
Bill, please play this version.
It's great music, a classic that doesn't get too much play elsewhere, perfect for RP.
I've now rated it a 10.
Bill, please play this version.
Even RP gets a little repetitive sometimes, so I have a few other options to listen to occasionally. Just heard this on another eclectic station, and I thought to myself, I hope I rated this a 10 on RP. Came over to her and see that I hadn't rated it because it's never been played on RP!!!!
It's great music, a classic that doesn't get too much play elsewhere, perfect for RP.
I've now rated it a 10.
Bill, please play this version.
It's great music, a classic that doesn't get too much play elsewhere, perfect for RP.
I've now rated it a 10.
Bill, please play this version.
one of the most underrated jazz albums ever. these two albums (Getz/ Gilberto @ Carnegie #1 & #2), along with "Kind of Blue" and "Blue Train" serve as the foundation of my understanding of Jazz. they are masterpieces!
Last Played: Never
Come on Bill, play it.
Come on Bill, play it.
dionysius wrote:
I see your shudder and raise you a muted protest.
I'll see your muted protest and raise you a harrumph that the only Astrud Gilberto (Joao's then-wife) played on RP is a Thievery Corporation remix of "Who Needs Forever"?
BoundersBooksSeller wrote:
The world of jazz without Getz/Gilberto? Shudder.
I see your shudder and raise you a muted protest.
The world of jazz without Getz/Gilberto? Shudder.