Stan Getz ensured Astrud Gilberto, singer of “The Girl from Ipanema” got nothing
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It seems cruel that she would be paid so little for her contributions (even including any benefits she accrued from being married to João). But at the same time...
...surely she benefitted massively from the exposure? I doubt she would have had nearly as successful a solo career had she not performed on Getz/Gilberto. It's certainly how I discovered her, which led me to her other music. I wouldn't expect her to thank Getz or the producer, but it does seem to have worked out okay for her career.
Anyway, here's my favorite Astrud Gilberto song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJ0J5QnCk
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