Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
| Herb Alpert Presents Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 1966[1] | |||
| Genre | Bossa nova | |||
| Length | 25:47 | |||
| Label | A&M SP-4116 | |||
| Producer | Herb Alpert, Jerry Moss | |||
| Sérgio Mendes chronology | ||||
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Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 is the first album by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66.[2] It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mas Que Nada" | Jorge Ben | 2:38 |
| 2. | "One Note Samba / Spanish Flea" | Antônio Carlos Jobim, Julius Wechter, Newton Mendonça | 1:46 |
| 3. | "The Joker" | Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse | 2:39 |
| 4. | "Goin' Out Of My Head" | Robert Weinstein, Teddy Randazzo | 3:04 |
| 5. | "Tim Dom Dom" | Clodoaldo Brito, João Mello | 1:54 |
| 6. | "Day Tripper" | John Lennon, Paul McCartney | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Água de Beber" | Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, Norman Gimbel | 2:29 |
| 8. | "Slow Hot Wind" | Henry Mancini, Norman Gimbel | 2:31 |
| 9. | "O Pato" | Jayme Da Sylva, Neuza Teixeira | 1:57 |
| 10. | "Berimbau" | Vinícius de Moraes, Ray Gilbert, Baden Powell | 3:16 |
| Total length: | 25:21 | ||
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
"Mas Que Nada", the album's opening track, particularly faced international success, representing bossa nova around the world. In 2014, Mendes said: "It was the first time that a song in Portuguese was a hit in America and all over the world."[4]
Personnel
- Sérgio Mendes – piano, backing vocals, keyboards, arrangements
- Lani Hall – lead vocals
- Bibi Vogel – backing vocals
- Bob Matthews – bass, backing vocals
- José Soares – percussion, backing vocals
- João Palma – drums
Charts
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 7 |
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Billboard August 27, 1966
- ^ Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66. At Discogs.
- ^ Ginell, Richard S. Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 at AllMusic. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ Sergio Mendes On Jazz, Luck And 'The Magic Of The Encounter'. By NPR staff, Sept. 14, 2014. WMRA.
- ^ "Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "American album certifications – Sérgio Mendes & Brasil 66". Recording Industry Association of America.