A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness

A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness

A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness

ASIN: B00000DBYU

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
When Astrud Gilberto (wife to the great singer and guitarist João Gilberto) sang the now-classic "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1964, she'd had no formal vocal training. It mattered little, as her laid-back sensuality overflowed through the song and propelled her on to several more musical projects. This 1966 collection with the small combo of organist Walt Wanderley, guitarist João Gilberto, bassist José Marino, and Claudio Slon on drums features Gilberto's reposed voice in such a seductive, warm light, one thinks they've died and gone to drink martinis in a Rio lounge. The album includes a mix of classic bossa nova tunes ("So Nice" and "Call Me") sung in both English and Portuguese. Astrud was as cool as a cucumber and her untrained, nonchalant grace gave her singing its unique charisma. It wasn't until the late 1980s that the world heard this sort of passive, detached persona again in the bewitching vocals of Cesaria Evora, proving once again that style and delivery are just as important as distinct vocal tone. Astrud Gilberto taught us great singers aren't made on a voice alone. --Karen K. Hugg

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A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Review by Walter Wandersucks
  • One of her finest...
  • The Charming Lady of Bossa Nova with no Bossa Nova
  • One of Astrud's and Walter's BEST U.S. albums!
  • A perfect blend of Astrud & Walter Wanderley
 A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
Astrud Gilberto , and Walter Wanderley
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DBYU
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

  1. A Certain Smile
  2. A Certain Sadness
  3. Nega Do Cabelo Duro
  4. So Nice (Summer Samba)
  5. Voce Ja Foi Bahia
  6. Portuguese Washerwoman
  7. Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza)
  8. Call Me
  9. Here's That Rainy Day
  10. Tu Mi Delirio
  11. It's A Lovely Day Today
  12. The Sadness Of After (Previously Unissued)
  13. Who Needs Forever? (Previously Unissued)

Amazon.com essential recording

When Astrud Gilberto (wife to the great singer and guitarist João Gilberto) sang the now-classic "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1964, she'd had no formal vocal training. It mattered little, as her laid-back sensuality overflowed through the song and propelled her on to several more musical projects. This 1966 collection with the small combo of organist Walt Wanderley, guitarist João Gilberto, bassist José Marino, and Claudio Slon on drums features Gilberto's reposed voice in such a seductive, warm light, one thinks they've died and gone to drink martinis in a Rio lounge. The album includes a mix of classic bossa nova tunes ("So Nice" and "Call Me") sung in both English and Portuguese. Astrud was as cool as a cucumber and her untrained, nonchalant grace gave her singing its unique charisma. It wasn't until the late 1980s that the world heard this sort of passive, detached persona again in the bewitching vocals of Cesaria Evora, proving once again that style and delivery are just as important as distinct vocal tone. Astrud Gilberto taught us great singers aren't made on a voice alone. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Review by Walter Wandersucks.......2006-08-13

Hi I'm Walter. You know how Stan Getz brought the saxaphone to bossa nova, well shucks, I brought my cheezy organ to this gig. Unfortunately Astrud did some songs with me that you may have never heard and will never hear again without my "wonderful" organ sound included next to Austrud's beautiful voice. See ya on the Lawrence Welk Show! (the 4 stars are for Astrud; of course!)

-Walter Wandersucks

5 out of 5 stars One of her finest..........2005-12-31

This is a great album. Astrud pours her heart out here, while Wlater grinds away at the organ. This is a bossa nova classic al lthe way! Astrud sings en Ingles, es espanol y Brasilian(Porteguese). The Spainish song alone is worth buying the album "Tu mi Delirio" which means Your My Bliss! Also the classic Summer Samba, and a version of a Certian Smile taht makes Jahnny's sound rather bland. A great and fun cd that puts Astrud in a trio jazz setting!

4 out of 5 stars The Charming Lady of Bossa Nova with no Bossa Nova.......2004-11-19


One thing must be said about this album: it is not a standard Astrud Gilberto's as everyone got used to listening to. No great Jazz arrangers and no Bossa Nova!

Just because she's backed by the famous Walter Wanderley combo: he was one of the Masters of Samba as played in the organ. He plays Samba but not Bossa Nova in a jazzy way.

A great album, no doubt. The same cool little voice and the same good taste in repertoire which includes the track 'Goodbye Sadness' which stands for 'Tristeza' - a samba standard in Brazil which is credited erroneously as being a composition by Edu Lobo although the real one was Haroldo Lobo.

Ms. Gilberto also sings another beautiful cool Samba rendition of 'Tu Mi Delirio' a wonderful bolero by the great Cuban writer, Mr. Cesar Portillo de La Luz.

Program also offers some bonus tracks - notably 'Who Needs Forever', her great rendition of this great song with arrangement by Quincy Jones and with a spectacular saxophone performance by Zoot Sims. This track comes from the original Quincy Jones' soundtrack of movie 'The Deadly Affair' and this soundtrack CD is also available here @Amazon. This soundtrack CD includes two different though similar renditions of 'Who Needs Forever' by Ms. Gilberto.

If you are a big fan of jazzy Quincy Jones, go on and take this great must-have album. Then you'll gain the wonderful Ms. Gilberto's two renditions of 'Who Needs Forever' plus a big bonus - the complete soundtrack of another movie 'The Pawnbroker' - another great great great Quincy Jones sountrack.

Ok. Hard to make up your mind, no?

5 out of 5 stars One of Astrud's and Walter's BEST U.S. albums!.......2000-06-17

... This album is full of wonderful Wanderley arrangements, inparticular, "Tristeza" and a completely differentarrangement of "Summer Samba" that begins in 3/4! Astrud's voice is definitely not overpowered by Wanderley's organ playing--which is always tasteful, throughout. If you are an Astrud or WW fan, you MUST have this album!

5 out of 5 stars A perfect blend of Astrud & Walter Wanderley.......2000-06-17

The person who stated that the guitarist on this album is Carlos Lyra is WRONG. I am Claudio Slon's discographer and I confirmed with him that the guitarist on the album was really Joao Gilberto. No one has made mention the fact that this album is comprised of all Walter Wanderley arrangments and they are SUPERB. Definitely one of the best U.S. albums either he or Astrud made. Especially listen to "Tristeza" & the "Summer Samba" arrangement that begins in 3/4! Fantastic album.
A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • pop perfection
  • Soundtrack for a teenage crush.
 A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness
Rocketship
Manufacturer: Slumberland Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001WYT
Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

  1. i love you like the way that i used to do
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars pop perfection.......2002-05-29

If you are searching for a perfect pop album, then pick up rocketship - a certain smile, a certain sadness. This album hugs your eardrums the same way that your first love hugged you. This is an album that you have to listen to from start to finish. It's about falling in love. It's about being crushed by love. It's about the ache after a relationship has ended.

rocketship are the kind of band you would want someone to put on a mixtape for you. That's how I first heard them. Even though I'm no longer with the boy who made that mixtape for me, I'll always think of him fondly as the one who turned me onto rocketship.

Highlights off this album:
"friendships and love"
"i'm lost without you here"
"let's go away"

Don't be fooled into thinking you're buying another perfect pop album if you buy rocketship's second album 'garden of delights'. It's good, but it sounds completely different from this album! Absolutely all of their 7"s are brilliant tho, so pick up any of those that you can still find!

4 out of 5 stars Soundtrack for a teenage crush........1999-11-02

This is by no means the most original album ever made, but it successfully encapsulates the zeitgeist of the "twee" indie pop scene. These songs are soaked in Stereolab-esque keyboards, jangly guitars, and honey-sweet girl-boy vocals in the school of My Bloody Valentine. Pretty typical Slumberland fare, but definately worth a listen if you're a pop fan.
A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
    Astrud Gilberto , and Walter Wanderley
    Manufacturer: Universal/Verve
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    BrazilBrazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Bossa NovaBossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Brazilian JazzBrazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Latin JazzLatin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    VerveVerve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music
    JazzJazz | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000EMH8MW
    Release Date: 2006-04-03

    Tracks:

    1. Certain Smile
    2. Certain Sadness
    3. Nega Do Cabelo Duro
    4. So Nice (Summer Samba)
    5. Voca Foi Bahia
    6. Portuguese Washerwoman (Les Lavandieres du Portugal)
    7. Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza)
    8. Call Me
    9. Here's That Rainy Day
    10. Tu Meu Delirio
    11. It's a Lovely Day Today
    12. Sadness of After [#][*]
    13. Who Needs Forever? [#][*]
    A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The ultimate 'space-age' cocktail jazz lounge record
    		 A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
    Astrud Gilberto , and Walter Wanderley
    Manufacturer: Revola
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    BrazilBrazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Latin PopLatin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Bossa NovaBossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Brazilian JazzBrazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Latin JazzLatin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000FBFZFO
    Release Date: 2006-06-19

    Tracks:

    1. Certain Smile
    2. Certain Sadness
    3. Nega Do Cabelo Duro
    4. So Nice (Summer Samba)
    5. Voca Foi Bahia
    6. Portuguese Washerwoman (Les Lavandieres du Portugal)
    7. Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza)
    8. Call Me
    9. Here's That Rainy Day
    10. Tu Meu Delirio
    11. It's a Lovely Day Today
    12. Sadness of After [#][*]
    13. Who Needs Forever? [#][*]

    Album Description

    Digitally remastered reissue of this 1966 album. Astrud Gilberto, The Girl From Ipanema, who brought the nonchalant 'Vaga' vocal style of the Brazilian New Wave to international attention and launched a thousand indie-girl records collaborating together with the space age bossa sound of the immortal Walter Wanderley, Brasil's finest organist/arranger and his excellent trio. This is a must have for all fans of Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Brazilian music of all types. Rev-Ola. 2006.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The ultimate 'space-age' cocktail jazz lounge record.......2007-02-27

    What more is there to say? Astrud Gilberto's voice + Walter Wanderley's organ = Muzak Heaven. And I know that sounds derogatory, but truly, I respect and LOVE this album, much like the rest of Astrud's catalog and bossa nova in general. With her, it's currently my second-favorite LP she's done, stuck firmly between 'Beach Samba'-- number one-- and 'September 17, 1969'-- number three. Anyway, if you dig what I can only describe as 'the thinking person's elevator music,' then snatch up this shimmering collection of space-organ songs today!
    A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
      Astrud Gilberto , and Walter Wanderley
      Manufacturer: Universal
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      BrazilBrazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
      Bossa NovaBossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music
      Brazilian JazzBrazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Latin JazzLatin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B000068W36
      Release Date: 2002-12-02

      Tracks:

      1. Certain Smile
      2. Certain Sadness
      3. Nega Do Cabelo Duro
      4. So Nice (Summer Samba)
      5. Voca Foi Bahia
      6. Portuguese Washerwoman (Les Lavandieres du Portugal)
      7. Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza)
      8. Call Me
      9. Here's That Rainy Day
      10. Tu Meu Delirio
      11. It's a Lovely Day Today
      12. Sadness of After [#][*]
      13. Who Needs Forever? [#][*]

      Album Details

      24 bit digitally remastered Japanese version.
      A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness
        Astrud Gilberto , and Walter Wanderley
        Manufacturer: Japanese Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        BrazilBrazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
        Bossa NovaBossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music
        Brazilian JazzBrazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Latin JazzLatin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00005R0R5
        Release Date: 2001-11-21

        Tracks:

        1. Certain Smile
        2. Certain Sadness
        3. Nega Do Cabelo Duro
        4. So Nice (Summer Samba)
        5. Voca Foi Bahia
        6. Portuguese Washerwoman (Les Lavandieres du Portugal)
        7. Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza)
        8. Call Me
        9. Here's That Rainy Day
        10. Tu Meu Delirio
        11. It's a Lovely Day Today
        12. Sadness of After [#][*]
        13. Who Needs Forever? [#][*]

        Album Description

        Full title, 'A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness'. Japanese remastered reissue of 1966 album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Includes the bonus tracks 'The Sadness Of After' & 'Who Needs Forever?'.

        Album Details

        24bit Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

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