Gordon Franks and His Orchestra - Brazil

If ever a list would be compiled, ranking the number of cover versions existing of a particular song, guess Ary Barroso's "Brazil" would surely be in the "top10". Originally published in 1939, the song has been performed by numerous vocalists and instrumentalists since then. Sinatra, Cugat, Conniff, Rosemary Clooney, Harry Belafonte, and yes, even Placido Domingo recorded their versions of the song, amongst many others. "Aquarela do Brasil", as the song was titled originally by Barroso, had a "difficult start" in the early years after its release and it was only in 1942 that the composition became a worldwide success after.........having appeared in Walt Disney's animation movie "Saludos Amigos". With its popularity climbing to unseen 'heights' in the US, soon English lyrics had to be added and songwriter Bob Russell got the 'job'. Recently, in 2009, the 1942 version of "Brazil" by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame by the GA Academy. Here Gordon Franks and his fabulous orchestra bring us ( at least that's what we think )- one of the best arrangements "ever" of this evergreen.
From the 1967 album "Orchestral in the Night" here are Gordon Franks and His Orchestra taking you on a musical trip to .... Brazil ! Enjoy.

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[mizoginwinter]

My kind of music on this channel - great!

[chkjns]

Astounding in it's mellowness & sparkle, Walter! Hope everyone reads your superb write-up in 'show more'! Indeed, from 1939-1942 this song languished in Brasil, until Disney's 'Saludos Amigos' appeared in theatres in 1942, making it a worldwide sensation. This film introduced José Carioca - it's posted on youtube & one of my top favorites. Search Aquarela do Brasil (Watercolor of Brazil). The Disney imagination is in top form in a cartoon short that should be the benchmark for all others! chuck

[perla51]

Fabulous!!!!! Hugs Perla.