Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 – Greatest Hits

Description

The finest ’60s cuts by these Latin-pop legends. Their hit
versions of Mas Que Nada; Night and Day; the Look of Love; Scarborough Fair,
and the Fool on the Hill join Like a Lover; So Many Stars, and more!
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

Features:

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.55 x 0.47 inches; 2.96 Ounces
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Craft Recordings
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2013266
• Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1990
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2006
• Label ‏ : ‎ Craft Recordings
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA