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The Year of Tony Bennett

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February 5, 2015 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: How Insensitive

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 5, 2015 is “How Insensitive.”

About This Song

“How Insensitive” (known as “Insensatez” in the original Portuguese) was written in 1963 by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with the Portuguese lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes. Norman Gimbel wrote the English lyrics. The melody was based on Frédéric Chopin’s Prelude No.4. Interestingly, “insensatez” in Portuguese is typically translated as folly or absurdity.

This song has been widely recorded, including a very fine early recording with Jobim and Stan Getz for their 1963 album Jazz Samba Encore and the Astrud Gilberto and João Gilberto recording. American singers include Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Diana Krall and many, many more.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “How Insensitive” in 1965. It is the third song on the album, following “Fly Me To The Moon” Arranged by Don Costa, the recording features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums) and also features Al Cohn on tenor sax. It’s a perfect bossa nova song.

How Insensitive

Listen to How Insensitive on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1965.


“How Insensitive,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs for the Jet Set, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Cohn, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frédéric Chopin, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Norman Gimbel, Vinícius de Moraes

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    February 5, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Hi Suzanne
    I recently became a member, what a find.
    What away to start the day, with “Suzanne’s Song of the Day”
    Great Work,
    Jim Cagnina

    Reply
    • Suzanne says

      February 5, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Jim,
      Thank you for your lovely comment. You made my day! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog and the song of the day. It’s a real pleasure for me to write it each day.
      Best,
      Suzanne

      Reply

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