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Jorge Ben is surely one of the world's greatest all-round musical artists He is internationally renowned and vastly influential as a vocalist, musician, performer and phenomenal songwriter. Famed for penning 'Taj Mahal', which was the source for Rod Stewart's 'Do You Think I'm Sexy?', and also 'Mas Que Nada', one of Brazil's most iconic anthems, Jorge Ben is a powerful musical force. A simple glance at his impressive back catalogue reveals a master of his craft, with a depth and quality that is seldom paralleled. For 'Tudo Ben' we take a side-step, focusing on Jorge Ben's songs that have been performed by other artists. Complied by Mr Bongo, Greg Caz and Sean Marquand, this collection features the Brazilian legends Elza Soares, Claudette Soares, and Wilson Simonal, alongside prodigious artists such as Marijô, Os Brazoes, and Doris Monteiro to name but a few. The selection covers a wide range of genres including samba, bossa nova, MPB and batacuda workouts. Many of the songs featured have become staples in Mr Bongo DJ sets over the years and are some of our most loved classics. As with many of history's great songwriters, Jorge Ben's songs transcend genres and styles, they can be covered and reinterpreted, yet the quality of the writing holds up to the standard of the original. In the dark days of the mid to late 2000s when the end of vinyl seemed inevitable, Mr Bongo released 'Tudo Ben' on CD only. Years later, they finally get to put this right and present it for the first time on vinyl with alternative artwork by Mr Krum.

TRACK LISTING

Tracks: Salinas - Tenha Fé, Pois Amanhã Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
Elza Soares - Pulo, Pulo
Sonia Santos - Speed
Osmar Milito - Rita Jeep
Wilson Simonal - Zazueira
Osmar Milito - Quem Mandou
Doris Monteiro - Se Você
Quiser Mas Sem Bronquear
Wilson Simonal - Que Pena
Osmar Milito - Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem
Os Originais Do Samba - Lá Vem Salgueiro
Os Brazões - Carolina, Carol Bela
Wilson Simonal - Crioula
Claudette Soares - Eles Querem É Amar
Os Incríveis - Vendedor De Bananas
Wilson Simonal - Brasil, Eu Fico
Cyro Aguiar - Rei Do Maracatu
Wilson Simonal - Resposta
Elza Soares - Mas Que Nada
Wilson Simonal - País Tropical
Os Originais Do Samba - Cadê Tereza
Marijô - Fio Maravilha
Os Originais Do Samba - Tenha Fé, Pois Amanhã Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
Os Brazões - Que Maravilha
Os Mutreteiros Grilados - Cosa Nostra
Os Originais Do Samba - Falador Passa Mal