July 18, 1964 –
Stan Getz & Astud Gilberto international hit The Girl From Ipanema went to No. 1 on the Billboard Charts, on this date. You may all slow dance while listening to this.
Stan Getz recorded the Getz/Gilberto album with João Gilberto, who is considered the father of Bossa Nova. In the studio, they convinced his wife Astrud, who had never sung a recorded note, to sing the English lyrics. The original choice as vocalist was Sarah Vaughan, but when Gilberto heard the English translation, he decided that Astrud should sing it. Her subtle vocal added a nuance to the song that worked surprisingly well with the music.
The Haus of Dcaligari 