Arranged by Chuck Sagle, the Hi-Lo's are in top form and in sync with the surfy feel of the bossa nova, BG/G. That's short for “Before Getz/Gilberto," when the Brazil's bossa still had a wistful, pop articulation. After the release of Getz/Gilberto, featuring The Girl From Ipanema, the form grew more sophisticated and jazzy. The Hi-Lo's captured the early spirit perfectly.
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