Great Women Of Song: Astrud Gilberto (Vinyl) AwaitingStock and “Paco”

and “Paco”

"It's so symbolic that The Titanic would crash into an iceberg

Military snares set a sharp cadence beneath the score’s eerie synths and strings

from her days as a young girl in the touring Neilson Family band opening for the likes of Johnny Cash to her full blossoming as a formidable talent in her own right

Buddy Holly and The Flying Burrito Brothers plus The Lemonhead’s take on the Cole Porter standard ‘Miss Otis Regrets’

Great Women Of Song: Astrud Gilberto (Vinyl) AwaitingStock and “Paco”After making her professional debut as the cool, breathy voice behind the historic 1964 crossover smash The Girl from Ipanema, Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto became a major force in popularizing the bossa nova sound. Her understated yet magnetic delivery is spotlighted on this collection, showcasing her instantly recognisable approach to songs drawn from a variety of sources Brazil, pop hits and standards.