5 Facts About Elis Regina and Tom Jobim's Album Collaboration

Elis Regina had long wanted to record a full album of Tom Jobim’s songs before Philips Records approved it in 1974.

The album was a gift from Philips to celebrate Regina’s 10th anniversary with the label.

The collaboration produced one of the most celebrated bossa nova albums in Brazilian music history.

Regina’s powerful vocals paired with Jobim’s sophisticated compositions created a landmark recording.

The album remains a definitive interpretation of Jobim’s songbook by one of Brazil’s greatest singers.