Released by Verve Records in 1965, The Shadow of Your Smile captures Astrud Gilberto at the height of her cool, understated magic — the moment where bossa nova’s breezy elegance met lush, mid-’60s studio sophistication. With beautifully tailored arrangements by Don Sebesky, Claus Ogerman, and João Donato, the album bathes Gilberto’s iconic whisper-soft vocals in orchestral warmth and subtle Brazilian swing.
A crossover favorite that climbed to No. 66 on the Billboard 200, this is Astrud in full command of her artistry, moving effortlessly between intimate torch-song moods and sunlit bossa textures.
| Side A |
| 1. Love Theme From “The Sandpiper” (The Shadow Of Your Smile) |
| 2. (Take Me To) Aruanda |
| 3. Manha De Carnaval |
| 4. Fly Me To The Moon |
| 5. The Gentle Rain |
| 6. Non-Stop To Brazil |
| Side B |
| 1. O Ganso |
| 2. Who Can I Turn To |
| 3. Day By Day |
| 4. Tristeza |
| 5. Funny World (Theme From “Malamondo”) |