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I just picked up the recently remastered version of this album and I just love it. I don't own everything by her yet and intend to pick up everything. At the same time I am going of my way to get this one first because this album was the first to showcase her songwriting skills. "Take it easy, my brother Charlie" is such a chestnut. The tone of the album is soft with a touch of her signtature melancholy. It also features more festive type numbers. If you like "Pet Sounds" and Bossa Nova and like thinking outside of the box, I highly recommend this warm and mood-setting record. It sure doesn't hurt having Ron Carter or two members of Dizzy's band swing with her.

This album was Astrud Gilberto's second LP after the virtual disappearance of the Verve label.

This CD won't probably convert a lot of new fans. However, there are those who have previously been seduced by Ms Gilberto's incomparable rendition of smooth, soothing, relaxing and magical music: a gentle blend of samba, pop and the odd jazz inflections.
For these people, this CD will prove a delight.

I find it as fresh today as when I bought the original US LP in 1972. There is a mixture of English and Portuguese lyrics and Ms Gilberto authored or co-authored several tracks.
Eumir Deodato provided the first class musical arrangements and played alongside a small group of ace jazz musicians. I particularly enjoy the contribution from Airto Moreira on assorted percussions.

The sound has been carefully remastered from what were state-of-the-art recordings in the first place.

My own favourite songs are "Touching You" and "Daybreak" - pure bliss. There is not a dud track in sight and the only complaint is that the album might have been longer.