Deodato - Do It Again

Review by Büşra Ergün

Do It Again by Deodato: A Sonic Fiesta That Still Grooves in 2023 Alright, let’s dive into Do It Again, the 1974 gem from Eumir Deodato, a guy who could probably turn your grocery list into a funky jazz banger if he wanted to. Released under CTI Records and produced by the legendary Creed Taylor (the dude behind some of the smoothest sounds ever), this album is like a passport stamped with genres—Latin, Funk/Soul, Pop, Jazz—and styles so diverse they should come with their own tour guide. Brazilian Pop? Check. Bossa Nova? Double-check. Disco vibes that make you wanna moonwalk in your living room? Oh, you bet. Now, onto the tracks. With 14 songs on the menu, it’s hard to pick favorites, but two stand out like neon signs in a foggy night: “Whirlwinds” and “Do It Again.” Let’s break ‘em down. “Whirlwinds” hits you right off the bat with its breezy yet punchy vibe—it’s like sipping an ice-cold caipirinha while someone whispers sweet nothings about global jazz fusion into your ear. The rhythm section grooves so tight it feels like they’re conspiring against you, forcing your feet to move even if you’re just sitting there trying to act all chill. And those horn blasts? They’re not asking for permission—they’re demanding attention. This track sticks because it doesn’t just play; it practically invites itself over for dinner and stays till dessert. Then there’s the title track, “Do It Again,” which might as well be renamed “How to Make People Move Without Saying a Word.” It’s got this infectious energy that makes you wanna grab whoever’s nearby and say, “Hey, we’re doing the twist now!” The bassline slaps harder than your aunt at a family reunion, and the melody loops around your brain like a cat chasing its tail. You’ll find yourself humming it hours later, wondering how something so simple can feel so damn good. The rest of the album isn’t exactly filler either. Tracks like “Super Strut” bring the funk heat, while “Theme from Star Trek” gives us a jazzy take on sci-fi nostalgia—because why not? But honestly, what ties everything together is Deodato’s knack for blending worlds. He takes elements from Brazil, drops them smack dab in the middle of American pop culture, and sprinkles a little disco glitter on top for good measure. It’s chaotic, sure, but in the best possible way. So here’s the kicker: Listening to Do It Again feels like stumbling into a party where everyone speaks a slightly different language, but somehow, you understand each other perfectly through dance moves and smiles. Sure, it came out nearly five decades ago, but guess what? Good music doesn’t check expiration dates. And hey, if nothing else, remember this—you haven’t truly lived until you’ve strutted down your hallway pretending you’re starring in a spy movie set to “Havana Strut.” Trust me on that one.

Artist: Deodato
Album: Do It Again

2007

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Adam's Hotel	03:36
Do It Again	3:30
Juanita	04:48
Theme from Star Trek	04:43
Speak Low	04:32
St. Louis Blues	05:07
Moonlight Serenade	08:31
Whirlwinds	08:14
Havana Strut	04:45
Amani	05:26
Black Widow	04:54
Funk Yourself	04:13
Super Strut	08:17
Peter Gunn	04:54

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Eumir Deodato-Do It Again (1973) HD

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Catalog Numbers

OJ-18

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CTI Records

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ouvir online
online anhören
online luisteren
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Creed Taylor, Inc.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Creed Taylor

Notes

Recorded live at Felt Forum of Madison Square Garden Center.
From Album CTI 6041 "Deodato/Airto in Concert"

About Deodato

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Brazilian musician, composer, arranger, producer, and artist. Born: 22 June 1942 (or 21 June 1943) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. By 1967 Deodato had moved to the USA, known for his 1979-1982 production work for and composing TV and film scores. Primarily based in the jazz realm but who historically has been known for eclectic melding of big band and combo jazz with varied elements of rock/pop, R&B/funk, Brazilian/Latin, and symphonic or orchestral music. His records can predominately be categorised as pop/jazz or crossover jazz. His successes as an original artist (keyboards) occurred mainly in the 1970s. Since then, he has produced or arranged music in more than 500 albums for acts ranging from to , and , while keeping his collaborations with fellow Brazilian artists , and . Since 2011 he collaborates with the band in the live project Eumir Deodato & Euro Groove Department.

Real Name

Eumir Deodato De Almeida

Name Vars

A. Deodato
Deadata
Deodado
Deodata
Deodate
Deodato
Deodato Eumir
Deodato Rhapsody
Deodato!
Deodoto
Don Camacho
E Deodato
E. D. Dato
E. Deadato
E. Deodata
E. Deodato
E. Deudato
E.D. Dato
E.Deodato
Emir Deodato
Emuir Deodato
Enmir Deodato
Eumin Deodato
Eumir
Eumir Deggato
Eumir Deodago
Eumir Deodata
Eumir Deodato De Almeida
Eumir Deodator
Eumir Deodáto
Eumir Deorato
Eumir Dobato
Eumir de Almeida Deodato
Eumire Deodato
Eumire Deodato (Eumir)
Eumit Deodato
Eunir Deodata
Eunir Deodato
Jerry Spring
Maestro Eumir Deodato
Деодато
Э. Деодато
Э. Деонато
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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Deodato's album *Do It Again* is like a musical melting pot? Released in 1974, it blends Latin, Funk, Soul, Pop, and Jazz into one wild ride. Tracks like "Super Strut" and "Whirlwinds" showcase his knack for mixing Brazilian rhythms with global jazz vibes. And can we talk about the *Theme from Star Trek* on there? So unexpected but totally works. Creed Taylor, the producer, clearly had a vision, and it’s no wonder this album became a funky classic.