Gretchen - You And Me

Review by TERUAKI KOIZUMI

Album Review: "You And Me" by Gretchen (1981) Alright, let’s talk about You And Me by Gretchen—yeah, that funky, disco-laden gem from 1981. If you’re into groovy beats with a Latin twist and some rock vibes thrown in for good measure, this one’s worth checking out. It’s like someone took the energy of a Saturday night dance floor and bottled it up into an album. With genres ranging from Pop/Rock to Funk/Soul and even a little Latin flair, there’s something here for everyone. Plus, those tracks have got serious replay value. First off, can we just take a moment to appreciate “Do You Wanna Love?”? This song is fire. Like, it grabs you by the shoulders and says, “Hey, stop what you’re doing and listen.” The bassline alone could make anyone get up and move. And don’t even get me started on the vocals—they’re smooth but also kinda raw, like Gretchen wasn’t trying too hard to be perfect. That’s what makes it stick. Oh, and did I mention how catchy the chorus is? You’ll be humming it all day, trust me. Another standout track has gotta be “Carmen Miranda.” I mean, come on—it’s fun as heck! It’s got this tropical vibe that feels like sipping coconut water under a palm tree somewhere in Brazil. The percussion is insane; you can tell E. Assad really knew what they were doing when arranging this stuff. Every beat feels intentional, like it’s telling its own story. Also, props to Mister Sam for mixing this so well because everything just pops. Seriously, turn it up loud if you wanna feel transported. One thing that struck me while listening was how much variety there is across the album. Tracks like “Conga Conga Conga” bring pure chaos in the best way possible, while slower tunes like “Quiero Ser Libre” give you space to breathe. It’s wild how Gretchen pulls together such different styles without losing her voice throughout. Oh, and shoutout to Jurandyr G. Silveira for the artwork—it’s colorful and matches the vibe perfectly. Now, here’s the kicker: despite being released over four decades ago in Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela, this album still feels fresh today. Maybe it’s the timeless appeal of funk and disco, or maybe it’s just Gretchen’s charm shining through. Either way, it’s proof that great music doesn’t age—it evolves. So yeah, go ahead and spin You And Me. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself dancing around your living room at 2 AM. Honestly, though, wouldn’t that be kinda awesome?

Artist: Gretchen
Album: You And Me

1981

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Conga, Conga, Conga
Do You Wanna Love
You And Me
You And Me
Carmem Miranda
Climax In The Space
Give Me Love
Ricordi
Do You Wanna Love?
You and Me	02:45
Carmen Miranda	6:04
Climax in the Space	05:19
Conga Conga Conga
Quiero Ser Libre

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ANOS 80 - GRETCHEN - GLOBO DE OURO (OFICIAL) SENSACIONAL

Gretchen - Climax In The Space

Baú Gil: Gretchen

Gretchen - You and Me

Gretchen - Do You Wanna Love?

Gretchen - Carmen Miranda

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Catalog Numbers

GM-200.2816
GX 01-1189
BGLP 12 606
BGLP 12.606
MK-7 22606

Labels

Palacio Copacabana
Building Records , Gamma
Building Records
Copacabana

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Vinyl
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Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	E. Assad
Artwork	Jurandyr G. Silveira
Engineer	E. Assad
Mixed By	Mister Sam
Photography By	M. Guzman
Producer	Mister Sam

Notes

Includes poster.
Grabacion original de Building Records.
Grabado en DO-RE-MI STUDIOS - S. PAULO/BRASIL

About Gretchen

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Maria Odete Brito de Miranda was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro on May 29, 1959, artistically known as Gretchen, is a singer, businesswoman, youtuber and, occasionally, Brazilian actress. She is the sister of singer and mother of Thammy Miranda. Around her success, Gretchen has sold about 15 million records during almost four decades of career. She became notorious as the "Rainha do Bumbum" ("Butt Queen") in the late 70's. Her stage name was taken from 1976 film "Aleluia, Gretchen" that tells the story of a German Brazilian immigrant family. After doing backing vocals for years, Gretchen appeared on a TV show in 1978 and soon recorded her debut single, "Dance With Me". In 1980, 1981 and 1982, she released her three most successful albums: "My Name Is Gretchen

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The 1981 album *You And Me* by Gretchen is like a musical passport. It blends genres like Pop, Funk, Disco, and Latin sounds, taking listeners on a journey through Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela. Fun fact—Gretchen recorded multiple versions of some tracks, like "Climax in the Space" and "Carmen Miranda," giving fans slightly different vibes each time. The album even features a wild conga-heavy track that repeats its name six times in case you forgot what it’s called. With artwork by Jurandyr G. Silveira and production credits to Mister Sam, this record feels like a funky time capsule from the early '80s.