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Comments (13)
Like Dreamsville, baby.....
Posted by Mojo | October 12, 2012 4:28 PM
Don't know why but for such a plain-Jane with little vocal talent she captivated many a mans heart.
Speaking of Dreamsville, Sue Raney aced that song.
Posted by Abe | October 12, 2012 5:14 PM
I disagree about the vocal talent. That voice is pure. And it embodied a style of music that was capturing people's imaginations.
Posted by Jack Bog | October 12, 2012 5:17 PM
What Mojo said!
Posted by Portland Native | October 12, 2012 5:26 PM
Why the Earl Blumenaur banner ad at the bottom?
Posted by teresa | October 12, 2012 7:48 PM
That's Google for ya.
Posted by Jack Bog | October 12, 2012 7:58 PM
I forgot to mention that she captivated me as well.
Posted by Abe | October 12, 2012 8:58 PM
If you had your choice between watching Astrud sing it or watching Joao sing it, there was no doubt which to pick.
Posted by Jack Bog | October 12, 2012 9:24 PM
An all time favorite of mine and . . . .
Stan Getz!
Posted by clinamen | October 12, 2012 11:38 PM
The poor thing.
Posted by Ronwade | October 13, 2012 8:05 AM
part of the sweetness of bossa nova is that it is serene and unaffected. Organic if you will. Even a master of sophistication telegraphs the simplicity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC8in1DeWdQ
Nice pick, Prof Jack
Posted by Concordbridge | October 13, 2012 1:36 PM
Concordbridge,
Thank you.
Nice video.
Posted by clinamen | October 13, 2012 4:17 PM
While we're on this excursion, a must-have in any music library:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Albert_Sinatra_%26_Antonio_Carlos_Jobim
Their rendition of "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" is an exquisite delight.
Posted by Mojo | October 13, 2012 9:00 PM