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Genre: Easy Listening
Release Date: 02/15/1992
Run Time: 38:20

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, All Music Guide

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Sergio Mendes - Arranger
Sergio Mendes - Vocals
Sergio Mendes - Main Performer
Sergio Mendes - Performer
Herb Alpert - Producer

Isn't It Romantic
    Charlie Byrd Trio / CD / 1984
Getz/Gilberto
    Stan Getz/Joćo Gilberto / CD / 1963
Four Sider
    Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 / CD / 1988
Amoroso/Brasil
    Joćo Gilberto / CD / 1993
The Very Best of the Beach Boys
    The Beach Boys / CD / 2001
Room with a View
    Henri Salvador / CD / 2002
Astrud for Lovers
    Astrud Gilberto / CD / 2004

Release Date: 02/15/1992
Genre: easy
Run Time: 38:20