The Shadow of Your Smile
Astrud Gilberto · 1965
25 min · 11 tracks · jazz · samba · bossa nova
A lush blend of bossa nova rhythms and smooth jazz vocals that evoke a dreamy, romantic atmosphere.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, intimate listening moments dreamy, romantic atmospheres gentle background ambiance
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'The Shadow of Your Smile' marked Astrud Gilberto's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Getz/Gilberto' in 1964. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the bossa nova movement, bringing Brazilian music to an international audience.
- If you like
- jazz, samba, bossa nova
The Shadow of Your Smile is an album by Astrud Gilberto, released in 1965. A lush blend of bossa nova rhythms and smooth jazz vocals that evoke a dreamy, romantic atmosphere. This album is notable for its title track, which became a standard and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Additionally, Gilberto's interpretation of classic songs helped popularize bossa nova in the United States and influenced many artists across various genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Shadow of Your Smile sound like?
A lush blend of bossa nova rhythms and smooth jazz vocals that evoke a dreamy, romantic atmosphere. Rooted in jazz and samba.
What makes The Shadow of Your Smile by Astrud Gilberto notable?
This album is notable for its title track, which became a standard and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Additionally, Gilberto's interpretation of classic songs helped popularize bossa nova in the United States and influenced many artists across various genres. Released in 1965, 'The Shadow of Your Smile' marked Astrud Gilberto's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Getz/Gilberto' in 1964. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the bossa nova movement, bringing Brazilian music to an international audience.
Who is The Shadow of Your Smile for?
The Shadow of Your Smile works well if you're into short, intimate listening moments, dreamy, romantic atmospheres and gentle background ambiance.
How many songs are on The Shadow of Your Smile?
The Shadow of Your Smile has 11 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme from the Sandpiper) Standout 2:31
- 2 Aruanda (Take Me to Aruanda) 2:30
- 3 Manha de Carnaval Standout 1:57
- 4 Fly Me to the Moon Standout 2:22
- 5 The Gentle Rain 2:26
- 6 Non-Stop to Brazil 2:27
- 7 O Ganso 2:09
- 8 Who Can I Turn To? (When Nobody Needs Me) 2:10
- 9 Day by Day 2:09
- 10 Tristeza (Goodbye Sadness) 2:23
- 11 Funny World (Theme From Malamondo) 2:24
Release Date
January 1, 1965
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
25 min 33 sec
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