Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Greatest Hits

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A bridge between bossa nova and 1960s pop, Sergio Mendes' music was easy listening, vaguely psychedelic pop, light jazz, and bossa nova all rolled into one. Mendes and Brasil '66 (which featured Mendes on keyboards and a revolving cast of two female vocalists, bass, guitar, drums and percussion) had a number of hits from the mid-'60s to the early-1970s that are included here. Getting his professional start playing and arranging for Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto, Mendes typically filled out his proper albums with updated versions of popular songs written by the Brazilian masters as well as some of his own tunes ­ his tunes "Look Around" and "So Many Stars" are included. But this collection really surveys his interpretations of pop tunes of the day, some of which were never hits for Mendes. The small combo's light touch and rich vocal harmonies make for pleasant if kitschy covers of hits like the Beatles' "Fool On The Hill" and "Day Tripper," Burt Bacharach's "The Look Of Love," and others. ­ --Tad Hendrickson
Product Details
  • Artist: Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
  • Binding: Audio CD
  • EAN: 0075021325821
  • Label: A&M
  • Manufacturer: A&M
  • MPN: 3258
  • NumberOfDiscs: 1
  • OriginalReleaseDate: 1987-01-01
  • ProductGroup: Music
  • ProductTypeName: ABIS_MUSIC
  • Publisher: A&M
  • ReleaseDate: 1990-10-25
  • Studio: A&M
  • UPC: 075021325821

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Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Greatest Hits2008-12-12
The CD is one I had already and I love it so much I bought this one as a back up.
Good Memories2008-10-27
I had almost forgot about the great sounds of the past and this group in particular. Brings back lots of memories.
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 662008-08-08
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66's hits are pretty much included in this CD. What a wonderful beat and what memories. I highly recommend this CD to anyone wanting a good selection of his early hits. I found all the ones I loved on this CD plus a couple of others that were a joy to discover.
bad issue2008-06-10
the first 3 songs were as expected but the rest of the CD wouldn't play tried cleaning it still wouldn't play
Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66 Greatest Hits2008-03-25
I love the Bosa Nova sound, and Brazil '66 was the best. I play this CD contantly and never tire of it. Some younger generation music lovers are really starting to listen and appreciate what Sergio Mendes brought us in the sixties. This CD is a nice combination of their music and I highly recommend it.
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