Sergio on the TONIGHT SHOW 2/2!
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TulitaPepsi
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Steven J. Gross
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Steven J. Gross
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Steven J. Gross
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Let me preface this comment by saying that I love the new CD and have been a fan of Sergio for about 40 years now. But, out of 14 tunes (not including Yes, Yes, Y'all, which A&M Guy told us that it wouldn't be) from the new CD, someone picked Surfboard for this appearance??? A great TV opportunity and no Gracinha?
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Sergio Live! Takes me back! I think I was too young for the last live performance in a venue...
I do, very warmly, remeber, the Talk of the Town appearance, televised on BBC2 early 70s and an appearance on the LULU show (must've been 73/4 as Gracinha and Bonnie were in those 2-piece sateeeen catsuits singing Where Is the Love and, I believe, Put a Little Love Away. I believe Lulu stuck her beak in on one of the numbers, alas!
I do, very warmly, remeber, the Talk of the Town appearance, televised on BBC2 early 70s and an appearance on the LULU show (must've been 73/4 as Gracinha and Bonnie were in those 2-piece sateeeen catsuits singing Where Is the Love and, I believe, Put a Little Love Away. I believe Lulu stuck her beak in on one of the numbers, alas!
TulitaPepsi
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Almost "Bittersweet"...
I am guessing that Sergio has been on the Tonight Show numerous times with Johnny Carson. Was this his first or second time with Jay Leno?
My "Pollyana" thought is that with this exposure (even though somewhat in a shadow of Black Eyed Peas), it may get the younger crowds curious and start looking for his CDs... Also, with all the sampling with the first album, it may be wise for SOMEONE to release it domestically in the US.
I am guessing that Sergio has been on the Tonight Show numerous times with Johnny Carson. Was this his first or second time with Jay Leno?
My "Pollyana" thought is that with this exposure (even though somewhat in a shadow of Black Eyed Peas), it may get the younger crowds curious and start looking for his CDs... Also, with all the sampling with the first album, it may be wise for SOMEONE to release it domestically in the US.
TulitaPepsi
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I was disappointed overall. The song didn't have any Sergio "hooks," in fact the melody was pretty much buried. I agree it's not a strong live tune. I was also hoping for an interview or at least A BIT of information about Sergio for the uneducated masses. [sigh]
I've seen Sergio on the Tonight show numerous times. I'm not sure if he's been on since Leno took over though.
I've seen Sergio on the Tonight show numerous times. I'm not sure if he's been on since Leno took over though.
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MasterLcZ said:I agree, Steve - "Surfboard" works well on the CD with its "wall of sound" and pumping production values. Live, it kinda fell flat. I really missed Gracinha too - and except for Bill Brendel, None of Sergio's 'group' was there - no Mike Shapiro and no Meia-Noite!
Are you saying that Michael Shapiro WASN'T on the show or are you saying that he wasn't on the new cd?
I did see Sergio's appearance with WILL and I will tell you exactly who played last night.
WILL(rapper/vocals)
Sergio Mendes(piano)
Leo Nobre(Bass, backup vocals & yes Leo is Sergio's bassist.)
Bill Brendle(keyboards)
Michael Shapiro(drums)
Ron Powell(percussion- a PLEASANT SURPRISE to see him back.)
An Unknown Trumpeter- Sorry, I don't know his name
4 Male Dancers( 2 Breakdancers & 2 Capioera Dancers.)
True, Gracinha, Meia, & Kleber weren't there.
Major Letdown.
Actually, Gracinha does sing background vocals on Surfboard on the cd.So, it's strange that she wasn't there.
Meia is in Brazil, and that's why he wasn't there....I think his brother was one of the capoeira (sic?) dancers in the middle...Gracinha and Kleber simply weren't there because this song didn't call for them. All the more reason to have done another song - I think it's a waste that there weren't at least a couple of moments where it featured the keyboard (other than the intro). They barely even showed Sergio on camera! (Except for a few cutaway quick shots)...
TulitaPepsi
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Leno hardly ever interviews the musical guest, let alone has them do a second tune. They're usually relegated to the last five minutes of the show.Mike Blakesley said:
As far as I'm concerned, Sue Johannson (the sex educator) was far more entertaining than that rapper anyway!
I kept wishing that he'd shut up so that I could hear Sergio play! I suppose it was an attempt to appeal to a young audience, who buy the majority of CDs nowadays, but I can't help but wonder how many "older" people won't buy the CD because of what they heard last night.
Is the whole album like this (rap/hip-hop), or just this one song?
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