by Bob Hendrikx on 23/06/2020: Notes on Astrud Gilberto: FUNNY WORLD (1964)
2:25 – Funny World
Cover version of "Questi vent'anni miei" from the 'documentary' I MALAMONDO (aka MALAMONDO).
About the I MALAMONDO soundtrack: link
This Astrud Gilberto version was recorded in New York City, 21 October 1964.
The film was released in the U.S. on 18 November 1964. link
Authors: Torti/Castaldo/Brandt/Morricone
Composer: Ennio Morricone (1928-)
Original Lyricist: Franco Torti (co-screenwriter of the film) link
Original Lyricist: Guido Castaldo (co-screenwriter of the film) link
Lyricist: Alan Brandt (1923-2002)
Orchestrator, Conductor: Claus Ogerman (real name: Claus Ogermann) (1930-2016)
Vocals: Astrud Gilberto (real name: Astrud Evangelina Weinert) (1940-)
First released on vinyl single:
Funny World / Who Can I Turn To – Verve Records VK-10339 – USA – 1964
A-side label: "Brandt/Morricone – Arr. by Claus Ogerman – Theme from motion picture MALAMONDO" jpg
"VK 10339 – Arranger, Conductor: Claus Ogerman – A&R Studios, NYC, October 21, 1964" link / link
The B-side song (Who Can I Turn To) has no Morricone connection.
Released on CD:
Canto Morricone, Vol. 1 – Bear Family BCD 16244 AH – Germany – 1998 (track 19) link
Front: jpg
Back: jpg
