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Pure Bossa Nova: A View On The Music Of Walter Wanderley is a compilation album released as part of the broader “Pure Bossa Nova” series, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Bossa Nova movement. It provides a concise introduction to the work of the legendary Brazilian organist, whose signature staccato style on the Hammond B3 organ helped define the sound of bossa nova for international audiences.

Reception.
The AllMusic review by John Bush awarded the album 4 stars and stated: “The Brazilian organist whose sound was more recognizable than any other organist, Walter Wanderley recorded often during the ’60s for Verve labels, including his biggest hit, 1966’s “Samba de Verão.” That song and 13 others from 1964-1966 are included on the solid yet brief compilation Pure Bossa Nova.”

Track listing:

1 Samba De Verão 3:10
2 Diz Que Fui Por Aí 2:23
3 Vivo Sonhando 2:44
4 Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar 2:45
5 Garota Moderna 3:12
6 Deus Brasileiro 2:50
7 Telefone 2:13
8 Cried, Cried (Chorou, Chorou) 2:24
9 Menino Das Laranjas 2:43
10 Por Causa De Você, Menina 2:47
11 Song Of The Jet (Samba Do Avião) 2:40
12 Beloved Melancholy (Saudade Querida) 2:38
13 Berimbau 2:20
14 Batucada Surgiu 2:17

Personnel:

Walter Wanderley – organ

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Label: Verve Records
Series: Pure Bossa Nova
Format: CD, Compilation, Club Edition
Country: US
Released: 2008