Limited Edition, 140g Black Vinyl

Originally released in 1967 on Verve,Beach Sambais a classic Astrud Gilberto album that highlights her soft, playful, and ethereal voice. With lush arrangements byEumir DeodatoandDon Sebesky, and produced byCreed Taylor, the record offers a delightful blend of Brazilian bossa nova and U.S. orchestral pop sensibilities. Notable contributors includeRon Carter,Toots Thielemans,Marcos Valle, andClaudio Slon.

Highlights include the breezy openerStay, Tim Hardins gorgeousMisty Roses, and the tender duetYou Didnt Have to Be So Nicewith Gilbertos six-year-old son. The enchantingBeach Sambaand the rolling rhythms ofCanoeirofurther elevate the program. The album was included in the book1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, cementing its timeless appeal.

Side One:

1. Stay
2. Misty Roses
3. The Face I Love
4. Parade
5. Oba Oba
6. Canoeiro

Side Two:

1. I Had the Craziest Dream
2. Beach Samba
3. My Foolish Heart
4. Dia Das Rosas
5. You Didnt Have to Be So Nice
6. No Bate o Corao

A landmark blend of bossa nova and orchestral pop essential for fans of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marcos Valle, and the Verve sound of the 1960s.

Release Date: November 14, 2025
Label: Elemental Music

Beach Samba, recorded by Astrud Gilberto in 1967 for Verve, highlights her soft, playful voice in a breezy bossa nova-pop blend. Arranged by Eumir Deodato and Don Sebesky, the album features standouts like “Stay,” the wordless “Beach Samba,” and a sweet duet with her young son on “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice.” With contributions from Ron Carter, Toots Thielemans, and Marcos Valle, it’s a warm, elegant fusion of Brazilian charm and American pop. 140g Black Vinyl in Gatefold Jacket.

Tracklist

1. Stay
2. Misty Roses
3. The Face I Love
4. Parade
5. Oba, Oba
6. Canoeiro
7. I Had The Craziest Dream
8. Beach Samba
9. My Foolish Heart
10. Dia Das Rosas
11. You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice
12. No Bate O Corao