Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 – Greatest Hits (Craft Recordings) (Vinyl LP)

Sergio Mendes started his career with 1961’s Dance Moderno and the groups Bossa Rio and the Sergio Mendes Trio. From the mid-60s to the late-70s, Mendes established his legendary status by taking numerous albums and singles to the top of the charts. But it was Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 which sparked global stardom. Performing “The Look of Love” at the 1968 Oscars, their version went Top 10, quickly followed by the hits “The Fool on the Hill” and “Scarborough Fair.” Enjoying immense popularity, Mendes added soul and funk to his jazz and pop, but always with a Brazilian rhythm. His earlier single, “Mas Que Nada,” marked the first time that a song sung entirely in Portuguese hit Billboard’s Pop chart in the U.S. Mendes’ signature mix of bossa nova/samba and his distinctive pop instrumentation features melodies with distinct sophistication and alluring sexiness that ultimately came to define Brazilian music. 1970’s Greatest Hits gathers Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66’s finest ’60s fare which in addition to the aforementioned classics includes “Night and Day,” “Like a Lover” and “So Many Stars.”

1. Mais Que Nada
2. Scarborough Fair
3. With A Little Help From My Friends
4. Like A Lover
5. Look Of Love
6. Night And Day
7. Fool On The Hill
8. Going Out Of My Head
9. Look Around
10. So Many Stars
11. Daytripper
12. Pretty World