Brazilian singer, poet, guitarist João Gilberto made his 1959 debut with the now legendary LP, 'Chega de Saudade', a new sound and acknowledged as the first bossa nova album, a genre that swept the world in popularity and was taken up by such artists as Stan Getz, Charly Byrd, Astrud Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, and countless others. Presented here is essentially a themed compilation of some of his best songs, including tracks from his acclaimed debut LP, 'Chega de Saudade'. As a bonus, five songs from the film soundtrack 'Orfeo Do Carnaval', original released on a 7-inch EP, have been added.
Track Listing:
1. Chega De Saudade - João Gilberto
2. Bim Bom - João Gilberto
3. Ho Ba La La La - João Gilberto
4. Desafinado - João Gilberto
5. Brigas, Nunca Mais - João Gilberto
6. Morena Boca De Ouro - João Gilberto
7. Manha De Carnaval (Bonus Track) - João Gilberto
8. O Nosso Amor (Bonus Track) - João Gilberto
9. A Felicidade (Bonus Track) - João Gilberto
10. Maria Ninguem - João Gilberto
11. Lobo Bobo - João Gilberto
12. Aos Pes Da Cruz - João Gilberto
13. E Luxo So - João Gilberto
14. Saudade Fez Um Samba - João Gilberto
15. Rosa Morena - João Gilberto
16. Meditacao (Bonus Track) - João Gilberto
17. Corcovado (Bonus Track) - João Gilberto
