Ben

by Jorge Ben

Ben cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1972
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 38:05
  • Community rating: 4.03/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing his unparalleled synthesis of African-American R&B with traditional Brazilian rhythms, the acclaimed singer-songwriter delivered one of the defining works of the MPB movement. Backed seamlessly by the Trio Mocot贸, the percussive grooves are buoyant and deeply infectious, notably featuring the original and most celebrated recording of his global standard 'Taj Mahal'. The LP radiates a joyful, acoustic warmth that influenced a generation of Latin pop.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, funky, dance, infectious, vibrant, Portuguese language, vocal, melodic, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Criola (3:30)
  2. Domingas (3:31)
  3. Cad锚 Tereza (3:23)
  4. Barbarella (3:14)
  5. Pa铆s Tropical (4:10)
  6. Take It Easy My Brother Charles (2:35)
  7. Descobri Que Eu Sou Um Anjo (4:03)
  8. Bebete V茫obora (2:35)
  9. Quem Foi Que Roubou A Sopeira De Porcelana Chinesa Que A Vov贸 Ganhou Da Baronesa (3:08)
  10. Que Pena (Ela J谩 N茫o Gosta Mais De Mim) (3:01)
  11. Charles, Anjo 45 (4:50)

Credits

  • The X-Certs - primary artist
  • Chris Bostock - bass
  • Neil Mackie - drums
  • Kev Mills - guitar
  • Clive Arnold - guitar, vocals, written-by

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