Trivia / João Gilberto

• Breakthrough Hit: While Gilberto was already famous in Brazil, "The Girl From Ipanema" made him famous in the United States. The song was one for his wife Astrud Gilberto, who sang the English section. She went from unknown to a star after her performance.
• Genre Popularizer: Gilberto made bossa nova a worldwide phenomenon.
• Creator Couple: Gilberto often performed alongside his wife Astrud Gilberto.