Before I headed down to the Philippines for a few days I happend to hear a version of "So Nice" in a particular sushi bar I frequent. Ever curious to whonit was, and given my "new to Kanji" status I gave up trying to figure out who it was.
So here I am a month later in Manila sitting in the lounge drinking San Miguel when all to my ears I hear taht same version! Thanks ot the hostess I learn it is a Japanese artist and they are playing the entire CD. At first I'm shocked at what I hear, but it has grown on me. Today I found the CD here in Manila (for 450 pisos or roughly 8 bucks). In Kapan it would cost me over $20!!! It's called In A Bossa Nova Mood by Sonia.
Anyway, I learn that Sonia is NOT the singer's name, but rather the band's name, a la Blondie. Anyway, I'll give a more interesting review after the San Miguel has cleared my veins and head. But to whet your appetite, I'll mention two A&M connections: A samba version of Joe Jackson's "Steppin' Out" and the fact it's on the Japanese Alfa Records, once an A&M licensee/licenser...
--Mr Bill
So here I am a month later in Manila sitting in the lounge drinking San Miguel when all to my ears I hear taht same version! Thanks ot the hostess I learn it is a Japanese artist and they are playing the entire CD. At first I'm shocked at what I hear, but it has grown on me. Today I found the CD here in Manila (for 450 pisos or roughly 8 bucks). In Kapan it would cost me over $20!!! It's called In A Bossa Nova Mood by Sonia.
Anyway, I learn that Sonia is NOT the singer's name, but rather the band's name, a la Blondie. Anyway, I'll give a more interesting review after the San Miguel has cleared my veins and head. But to whet your appetite, I'll mention two A&M connections: A samba version of Joe Jackson's "Steppin' Out" and the fact it's on the Japanese Alfa Records, once an A&M licensee/licenser...
--Mr Bill