Corcovado
Andy Williams
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Quiet nights 'n quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar Floating on the silence that surrounds us Quiet thoughts 'n quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams Climbing hills where lovers go to watch the world below together We will live eternally in this mood of reverie Away from all the earthly cares around us My world was dull each minute until I found you in it And all at once the happiness I knew, Became these quiet nights of loving you! We will live eternally in this mood of reverie Away from all the earthly cares around us My world was dull each minute until I found you in it And all at once the happiness I knew, Became these quiet nights of loving you! Hmmm
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Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist InformationAndy Williams, born Howard Andrew Williams, was an American singer with a career spanning seven decades. Despite having passed away in 2012, his renditions of popular songs, including “Corcovado,” continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
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Song Composer"Corcovado" was originally composed by the legendary Brazilian musician Antônio Carlos Jobim. It was first published in 1960.
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Song GenreThe song falls into the Bossa Nova genre, a style of Brazilian music popularized during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Language and Lyrics"Corcovado" has both Portuguese and English versions. The Portuguese name of this song is “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” in English. Andy Williams sang the English version.
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CollaborationsAndy Williams' version of "Corcovado" is featured on the album "The Shadow of Your Smile", which includes collaborations with other artistes including Robert Wells.
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Other Famous RenditionsMany famous singers and jazz musicians, including Frank Sinatra and Stan Getz, have also covered the song contributing to its global recognition.
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Grammy AwardIn 1965, the song "Corcovado" was one of the tracks featured on the Grammy Award-winning album "Getz/Gilberto" which showcased a fusion of Samba and Jazz and was pivotal in popularizing Bossa Nova worldwide.
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Song InspirationThe song "Corcovado" is named after the famous "Mount Corcovado" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also the location of the iconic statue "Christ the Redeemer".
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Enduring PopularityDespite being more than six decades old, “Corcovado” remains a popular choice in elevating the ambiance of restaurants, lounges, and even private home dinners, thereby asserting its timeless appeal.
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InstrumentationThe song typically features guitar, drums, and a variety of wind instruments that are all characteristic of Bossa Nova music.
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Numerous CoversThe song's enduring appeal is clear from the wide array of artists across generations and music genres that have covered it.
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Contribution to Williams' CareerWilliams' version of "Corcovado" further solidified his reputation for having a unique ability to bring fresh interpretation to classic songs.
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