Baden Powell - Solitude on Guitar (1973) Vinyl LP • Shadow of Your Smile

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, noticeable discoloration along bottom edge; general discoloration elsewhere (front/back); store sticker near bottom-right of back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge and corners, somewhat heavier wear along bottom edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. Red label with Columbia around the edge. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Introduçao Ao Poema Dos Olhos Da Amada (A Poem On The Eyes Of Lovers)
2. Chará
3. Se Todos Fossem Iguais A Você (If Everyone Were Like You)
4. Marcia, Eu Te Amo (Marcia, I Love You)
5. Na Gafieira Do Vidigal (The Dancehall Of Vidigal)
6. Komnt Ein Vogel Geflogen (A Bird Comes Flying)
7. Fim Da Linha (End Of The Line)
8. Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From "The Sandpiper")
9. Brasiliana
10. Bassamba
11. Por Causa De Você (Because Of You)
12. Solitário (The Lonely One)

About The Record:

Solitude on Guitar by Baden Powell, is a captivating solo guitar album (with minimal percussion on some tracks) that showcases the Brazilian virtuoso's masterful technique, emotional depth, and blend of bossa nova, samba, jazz, and classical influences, recorded during a period of personal solitude while on tour in Germany and reflecting his longing for his wife Márcia through contemplative and poetic performances. A unique and interesting fact is its creation amid Baden Powell's loneliness after his recent marriage, inspiring pieces like Márcia Eu Te Amo and Solitário written just before the sessions, contributing to the album's intimate, introspective mood that has made it a timeless classic in his discography. Historically significant as a pinnacle of his career while living in Europe, it highlights his evolution from bossa nova roots to broader expressive solo work, featuring standout interpretations such as a highly praised jazzy take on The Shadow of Your Smile often called one of the finest versions of the standard, alongside dreamy originals like Introducao Ao Poema Dos Olhos Da Amada (co-composed with Vinicius de Moraes) and enchanting unaccompanied pieces like Brasiliana and Por Causa De Você. Fan-favorites frequently include The Shadow of Your Smile for its sensitivity, Márcia Eu Te Amo for its romantic dedication, and the rhythmic Na Gafieira Do Vidigal, all demonstrating his ability to make the guitar sound almost orchestral.