How Insensitive ( Insensatez ) 

Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Vinicius De Moraes

English lyrics by Norman Gimbel

 

Arranged and Conducted by Nick Perito

Choral Director: Ray Charles and the Ray Charles Singers.

Produced by Andy Wiswell

 

Recorded in RCA Victor's Studio A, New York City

Recording Engineer: Bob Simpson

Final Recording Time 3:10

 

Recorded December 29th, 1965  ~ Matrix No. SPA1-6223 Take 2

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Notes: ~ Another bittersweet bossa nova from the pen of Antonio Carlos Jobim is this one, originally titled 'Insensatez', which means 'unwise' or 'foolish'. American lyricist Norman Gimbel chose to stay close to the sound of the original title, but not its meaning. He wrote lyrics that are poignant and filled with yearning for what might have been. During the 1960s the songs semed to flow from Jobim as easily as April skies deliver rain. Now, more than 15 years and at least two musical style changes later, they arfe still as fresh and melodic as they were on first hearing. ( notes from "The Incomparable Como" Readers Digest UK compilation 1975 )

 

Produced by Andy Wiswell

Arranged and Conducted by Nick Perito

Choral Director: Ray Charles and the Ray Charles Singers.

Recorded in RCA Victor's Studio A, New York City

Recording Engineer: Bob Simpson

December 29, 1965 ~ March 1, 1966

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