Big Ben

by Jorge Ben

Big Ben cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1965
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 33:27
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Bridging the gap between traditional acoustic samba and the electric innovations of the emerging Tropic谩lia movement, 'Big Ben' captures Jorge Ben's distinctly rhythmic, percussive guitar style. The album fuses infectious bossa nova melodies with early samba-rock propulsion, bolstered by lively horn arrangements and his effortlessly charismatic vocal delivery. It stands as a vital, highly energetic step in his pioneering musical evolution.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Na Bahia Tem (3:12)
  2. Patapatapata (2:42)
  3. Bom Mesmo E Amar (3:05)
  4. Deixa O Menino Brincar (2:16)
  5. Lalari-Olal谩 (2:56)
  6. Jorge Well (3:29)
  7. O Homem, Que Matou O Homem, Que Matou O Homem Mau (2:47)
  8. Quase Colorida (3:08)
  9. Maria Conga (2:04)
  10. Acende O Fogo (2:05)
  11. Telefone De Brotinho (2:26)
  12. Agora Ningu茅m Chora Mais (3:13)

Credits

  • Jorge Ben - primary artist, written-by
  • Nestor Nascimento - written-by
  • Babu - written-by
  • Lindolfo Gaya - written-by
  • N茅lio da Silva - written-by
  • Ivo Elias - written-by
  • Jo茫o Roberto Kelly - written-by
  • Mauricio Sherman - written-by

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