The Girl From Ipanema

Also known as Garota de Ipanema. Josh Turner and Larkin Dodgen attempt the Tom Jobim classic that made Bossa Nova popular and launched Astrud Gilberto's singing career. Forgive my Portuguese. Guitar is a Gitane D-500; mics are a pair of Audio Technica AT2050's, camera is a Kodak Playsport. Thanks to Carson McKee (channel: drakeelliot) for helping with the recording. Please feel free to leave thoughts and suggestions!

[ChemistryAtomistic]

I'm from Brazil, and so proud to other nations appreciate our culture! Big hug!

[patrickfort]

It wouldn't have surprised me at all if Josh picked up a sax and played the Stan Getz part.

[TimNelson]

The young lady approaches the number -- at the absolute outset -- with a swing phrasing sensitivity as if she's been singing this song for 40 years. Textbook perfection.

[jameskuri]

OK, everyone knows Josh is a musical freaking genius but Larkin's voice was simply angelic! Swept me away to another time and place. Job well done!

[pelumaad]

OK...so you play every instrument, every style, AND you sing in Portuguese. Unreal.

[mrguitarwho]

I'm 63 yrs. young and cannot get enough of your music. carry on!

[randysandford]

One of the nicest arrangement of the song I've ever heard. Female voice perfect for the song. Guitar and mandolin excellent as well. Impressive Portuguese.

[renataemcristo]

sou brasileira, meu coração esta alegre em ver jovens talentosos! lindo!

[anajuliabalbi]

I'm from Brazil! And I'm soooo happy/proud to hear you guys singing such a classic music from here. Come and visit us, Josh! You have an incredible talent. And Larkin, girl, you have a gorgeous voice!

[robertmcgee]

Josh, I'm 58 years old and grew up with Elvis, The Beatles and started playing guitar learning from Clapton and Hendrix and those before them.  I happened upon one of uploads and it's nice to see such talent and use of the other talent around him making great music. Keep on Growin'.  You are such a virtuoso and I'm sure will do well in your career of music.

[Perutti]

Que honra para nós brasileiros um talento como o seu cantando em português. Fantástico. Bossa Nova. João Gilberto e Tom Jobim e Vinicius.

[neybla]

Dude, your portugues is great!!! I’m a Brazilian musician, and I live in South Florida since 2015. Thank you so very much for this tribute. Amazing job!!! You both have some Brazilian feelings for sure!!! That was beautiful!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🇺🇸🇧🇷

[guermeisterdoodlebug]

I enjoy returning to Josh’s music that I loved 10 years ago and find that I love it just as much today. Larkin was so good, I wonder how she is doing today.

[cowsongs]

This song requires enormous restraint, groove, finesse and delicacy. You two have it in spades! The mandolin fits great, especially the way you play it. It doesn't lose its Brazilian sound (or sound like "bluegrass" LOL). Excellent... truly excellent. Larkin... that voice... wow oh wow. It takes a very special kind of voice to sing this song. She sounds like she's swayin' down the beach when she sings this. SUPERB.

[MarvRoberts]

Larkin's voice floored me! Girl, you got some serious talent!

[BigTex]

I was surfing in Peru and ran into several surfers from Brazil. I used a beat up "traveling" guitar that they brought on the trip and I played The Girl From Ipanema for them - they all sang and we had a blast. This is a tough song to play and sing, but you both did a fantastic job - Bravo!!

[jOtaMpt]

Superb interpretation of "The Girl from Ipanema, " one of the songs of the world. The authors, Vinicius de Moraes (lyrics) and Antonio Carlos Jobim (music), would be proud of you. Congratulations.

[dodge]

What's to be forgiven? Your Portuguese was "perfeito". This cover was excellent. "Bellissimo!" The both of you did Brasil proud.

[leandrotuti]

I'm Brazilian and this song here is a classic. So it is not anyone who makes a good interpretation of it. And yours was perfect, both in the arrangement and in the vocals. Congratulations!

[tommigs]

I am an old you for treating our songs with respect. Josh and Larkin you have a promising future.