And, amazing as it sounds, a girl from Ipanema really did inspire Brazilian ... They composed the song in 1962, and it became a hit in 1964 when it was recorded by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz.

who co-wrote The Girl from Ipanema. One night at the Bottles Club, he saw a singer play a catchy tune he had written. The young man was Jorge Ben, and the song was “Mas Que Nada”.

After recording an album of songs by his friend Jobim, Frank Sinatra is reported to have said, "I haven't sung so quietly since I had laryngitis." Naturally, "The Girl from Ipanema" and Frank ...

Sarah Brown Made famous by the well-known bossa nova song, "The Girl from Ipanema," this beach has drawn tourists for decades. The 1.5-mile stretch of sand boasts gorgeous mountain views ...