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6 Facts About the Making of Elis & Tom

  1. The album was recorded in just 16 days. The sessions ran from February 22 to March 9, 1974, at MGM Studios in Los Angeles.

  2. The studio choice was deliberate. MGM Studios in Los Angeles was selected for its superior acoustics and recording technology.

  3. The collaboration was a landmark in Brazilian music. Elis Regina and Tom Jobim brought together two of Brazil’s most iconic voices for a single project.

  4. The recording pace was intense. Completing an album of this caliber in 16 days required tight scheduling and focused performances.

  5. The album features Jobim’s classic compositions. Songs like “Águas de Março” and “Corcovado” were recorded during these sessions.

  6. The result is considered a masterpiece. Critics and fans regard Elis & Tom as one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time.

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