Greatest Hits

by Sergio Mendes, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66

Overview

Released along with a slew of other A&M greatest-hits collections, 1970's Greatest Hits takes listeners through a dozen Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 tunes from the albums Herb Alpert Presents through Crystal Illusions. Not all of these were hits -- indeed, not all of them were singles -- and they are not representative of the wide range of Brazilian material that Mendes cut during this period. But listeners do get a good idea of how Mendes' winningly sexy blend of American female voices, simplified bossa nova rhythms, and lavish Dave Grusin orchestrations captivated mainstream America in the late '60s. Look Around receives by far the most attention, with five tracks -- which is only fitting, since in retrospect it appears to be Mendes' most irresistibly memorable album. For a more comprehensive overview of Sergio Mendes on CD, though, Classics, Vol. 18 is a better bet. ~ Richard S. Ginell

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	A&M
UPC:	0075021325821

Tracks

1. Mais Que Nada
2. Scarborough Fair
3. With a Little Help from My Friends
4. Like a Lover
5. The Look of Love
6. Night and Day
7. The Fool on the Hill
8. Going Out of My Head
9. Look Around
10. So Many Stars
11. Day Tripper
12. Pretty World

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66   Primary Artist
Sergio Mendes   Primary Artist,Vocals
Dave Grusin   Conductor

Technical Credits

Sergio Mendes   Producer,Performer,Composer,Arranger
Paul Simon   Composer
Dorival Caymmi   Composer
Bob Weinstein   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Dori Caymmi   Composer
Jorge Ben   Composer
Marilyn Bergman   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
Nelson Motta   Composer
Art Garfunkel   Composer
Alan Bergman   Composer
Burt Bacharach   Composer
Herb Alpert   Producer
Hal David   Composer
Tommy Emmanuel   Composer
Antonio Adolfo   Composer
Robert Weinstein   Composer
Loryn Deane   Composer
Ron Rose   Composer
Tiberio Gaspar   Composer
Teddy Randazzo   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer