Desafinado

Stan Getz

About Desafinado

"Desafinado," a Portuguese word (usually rendered into English as "Out of Tune", or as "Off Key"), is the title of a bossa nova song composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim with lyrics (in Portuguese) by Newton Mendonça. It was originally a response to critics who claimed that bossa nova was a new genre for singers who can't sing. The English language lyrics were written by Jon Hendricks and "Jessie Cavanaugh" (a pseudonym used by The Richmond Organisation). Another English lyric, more closely based on the original Portuguese lyric (but not a translation) was written by Gene Lees, and appears on some recordings as well. The version by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd (from the album Jazz Samba) was a major hit in 1962, reaching number 15 and number 4 on Billboard′s pop and easy-listening charts, respectively; their definitive rendering also reached number 11 in the UK, while Ella Fitzgerald's version made number 38. The song was voted by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone as the 14th greatest Brazilian song. 


Year:
1994
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Se você disser que eu desafino, amor
Saiba que isso em mim provoca imensa dor
Só privilegiados têm ouvido igual ao seu
Eu possuo apenas o que Deus me deu

Se você insiste em classificar
Meu comportamento de antimusical
Eu mesmo mentindo devo argumentar
Que isto é bossa nova, que isto é muito natural

O que você não sabe nem sequer pressente
É que os desafinados também têm um coração

Fotografei você na minha Rolleyflex
Revelou-se a sua enorme ingratidão
Só não poderá falar assim do meu amor
Ele é o maior que você pode encontrar, viu?

Você com a sua música esqueceu o principal
Que no peito dos desafinados
No fundo do peito bate calado
No peito dos desafinados
Também bate um coração

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Stan Getz

Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophone player. Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of his idol, Lester Young. Coming to prominence in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz is described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists". Getz went on to perform in bebop, cool jazz and third stream, but is perhaps best known for popularizing bossa nova, as in the worldwide hit single "The Girl from Ipanema" (1964). more »

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Written by: Newton Mendonca, Tom Jobim

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION

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10 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"Desafinado" is a bossa nova genre song, blending elements of samba and jazz. Known for its soothing rhythms, the song reflects the mid-20th-century jazz revolution in Brazil.
Origin Story
It was first composed by Brazilian musician Antonio Carlos Jobim in the early 1960s and was initially performed by Joao Gilberto.
Specific Artists
It was recorded by American jazz saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist Charlie Byrd in 1962 for their album, Jazz Samba, making it one of the significant collaborations during the bossa nova craze in the United States.
Cultural Impression
Their version of "Desafinado" is celebrated for introducing bossa nova to the mainstream American audience and subsequently influencing the trend for music blending across the globe.
Remarkable Recognition
Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd's rendition of "Desafinado" won the 1963 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance, further cementing the song's reputation in the annals of jazz music.
Song Title Meaning
The song title "Desafinado" directly translates to "out of tune" or "off-key" in Portuguese, reflecting the unique musicality and rhythm patterns characteristic of bossa nova.
Global Impact
This genuine piece of bossa nova music is recognized as a universal anthem and has been covered by numerous artists representing different languages and culture around the world, broadening its reach and impact.
Collaborative Effects
This collaboration has solidified both Getz and Byrd's positions in the jazz world; further collaborations followed, keeping them at the vanguard of the evolving jazz scene.
Signature Style
"Desafinado" embodies the soft, cool style of play typical of Getz and Byrd, showcasing smooth saxophone lines combined with intricate guitar patterns.
Classic Status
Despite being over five decades old, "Desafinado" retains its ever-green status and is considered an essential standard in both Bossa Nova and jazz music.

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