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JL
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since 2004-04-01
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Texas, USA

0 posted 2011-09-30 12:48 PM


The Girl from Ipanema
(Garota de Ipanema)

Who would have known?
A Brazilian songwriter making
What soon after being sung,
would be called “Bossa Nova”?

All genres of jazz and blues
collected it as being their first cousin
until it became a love song crooned
by “Blue-eyes”
and received with gratitude by its
bestowing to
Heloísa Eneida Menezes Paes Pinto
(Helô Pinheiro)

1964 was its debut by Pinheiro
but was soon made advertisement
even by the likes of Frito-Lay,
and casinos in Vegas almost every day.

All enjoyed its sound – serene.
Men’s senses were beside themselves
for a glimpse of Pinheiro in their magazine;
ears straining even young boys the age of 16.

The sound of it was popular and
broadcast daily over the air.
Radio, television, well know pop bands,
and some not so well known in high schools
and so called schools of higher learning.

Most young girls and women would sing along,
swaying to the songs captivating soothing;
learning the lyrics seemed so easy and pleasing
and a joy for them
to envision themselves –
The Girl from Ipanema.


((( )))

Sorry BluesSerenade, after your reply in "Breathe" I couldn't help myself!!

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

© Copyright 2011 JL - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
1 posted 2011-09-30 04:42 PM


This is so very lovely, dear JL. And I went to listen to the song on youtube and remembered too ...

Enjoyed this very much.

Love,
Margherita

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2011-09-30 04:48 PM


Don't forget Stan Getz on that sax, JL,

~~ Those who are silent are the first to be shot. ~~

jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
3 posted 2011-09-30 11:21 PM


Great piece, my friend...I know Blues will enjoy as much as I did...fact is, she'll love it.

j.

Richy
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since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050

4 posted 2011-09-30 11:29 PM



Aww how great JL. A nicer poem couldn't have been written for a nicer person.

Wonderfully done.


suthern
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5 posted 2011-10-01 12:23 PM


I didn't realize until I finished reading that I'd been humming all the way through. *S* What a lovely poetic gift!
BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
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6 posted 2011-10-02 06:43 PM


The history and nostalia you write of is wonderful.  You take me back to when I was so very young, and it's true, I had no dreams of being a princess, I wanted to be that girl!!

Nice work, JL~  Thank you for sharing the music!!

JL
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since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
7 posted 2011-10-02 07:50 PM


Margherita: Thanks!  I have had that song stuck in my head since 09-28 when I read “Breathe”…

Jerry: Yeah, I think everyone and his or her brother sang or played this song.  Thanks.

J:  Thank you sir.  I am glad you enjoyed.

Richy: I thank you sir for your kindness.

Suthern:  Yeah, I know… me too.

Blues: Heeheeee,
I am glad you remembered and enjoyed the look back.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
8 posted 2011-10-08 06:54 PM


Wonderful...James
Michael
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since 1999-08-13
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California
9 posted 2011-10-08 06:59 PM


A beautiful reflection, JL.  
Michael

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