Great Women Of Song: Astrud Gilberto (LP) Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Release datum: 9 Juli

Release datum: 9 Juli

Tuesday's Dead (Out Front: Cat Stevens And Friends (Yorkshire TV) (7th September 1971))

A highly personal project

The album presented 4 diverse original compositions including the hit song “Cantaloupe Island” performed a deeply attuned quartet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet

Great Women Of Song: Astrud Gilberto (LP) Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Release datum: 9 JuliAfter 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 recognizable approach to songs drawn from a variety of sourcesBrazil, pop hits and standards.