Question

Why did astrud gilberto record "the girl from ipanema"?

Answer 1

Resposta:

“It was like a breath of fresh air. I was doing an album with her husband, João, who I love – he's a genius. She was just a housewife then, and I put her on that record because I wanted 'The Girl From Ipanema' sung in English – which João couldn't do. 'Ipanema' was a hit and that was a lucky break for her.”