September 17, 1969, released in the UK as Holiday, is a studio album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, released on Verve Records in 1969. The album was recorded at Century Sound Studios, New York City, New York. The album cover photograph was taken by Don Martin at 399 E 43rd Street, Manhattan, New York City.
Reception The AllMusic review says that "Highlights do crop up, with the opener 'Beginnings' working very well except for its long coda, and the one Brazilian song, 'Let Go (Canto de Ossanha)' charting the perfect balance between timeless pop and late-'60s crossover appeal." Stereo Review called the material "flawless," writing that all the songs are "first-rate."
Track listing "Beginnings" – 8:08 "Holiday" – 3:12 "Here, There and Everywhere" – 2:26 "Light My Fire" – 2:57 "Let Go (Canto de Ossanha)" – 3:07 "Let's Have the Morning After (Instead of the Night Before)" – 4:09 "Think of Rain" – 2:48 "A Million Miles Away Behind the Door" – 2:29 "Love Is Stronger Far Than We" – 3:44 "Don't Leave Me Baby" – 2:32 "Summer Sweet, Pts. 1–2 to Be Continued" – 6:31
Personnel Bill LaVorgna, Al Rogers - Drums Benny Aranoff, Stan Free, Paul Griffin, Frank Owens - Keyboards Sal DiTroia - Guitars Joe Mack (Joe Macho, Jr.), Julio Ruggiero - Bass Burt Collins, Joseph Shepley - Flugelhorn Mickey Gravine - Trombone Joseph Haber, Harry Lookofsky, Louis Stone, Paul Winter - Violin Seymour Berman, Archie Levin - Viola Maurice Bialkin, Harry Wimmer - Cello Leon S. Cohen, Joseph Ferrantello, Selden Powell - Saxophone Robert Gregg, Airto Moreira - Percussion Brooks Arthur, Frankie Callen, Ron Dante, Gene Maharrey, Linda November, Maeretha Stewart, David White - Background Vocals
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