Antonio Adolfo just posted that Sergio had passed and I see his Wikipedia page has been updated. I was just going to post the other day how I noticed so many of his concerts were getting canceled and some of them cited health reasons. Blessings to his family and thanks to him forever for so much beautiful music.
📣 News Sérgio Mendes R.I.P. (1941-2024)
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Sérgio Mendes - Wikipedia
Mike Smith
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NY Times w/o paywall:
Sergio Mendes, Brazilian Bossa Nova Great, Dies at 83
The singer, composer, bandleader, and keyboardist became one of the major crossover artists of his time, scoring U.S. hits with “Mas Que Nada” and “The Look of Love”
Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes dies aged 83
Mendes, who popularised bossa nova among global audiences in the 1960s, had been suffering from the effects of long-term Covid, his family said
abstract_fan
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Steven J. Gross
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This is a punch to the gut. I had no idea he was having health issues. I always wanted to see Sergio in concert, and Harry and I got "thisclose" to it a few years ago but it just didn't work out.
R.I.P. Mr. Mendes, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the great music that continues to entertain me to this day. (I wish I could have told you this in person.) And condolences to Gracinha, his family, and Herb and Lani as well.
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My first discovery of Sergio was seeing his album covers on the innersleeves of my TJB albums. I first heard Brasil '66 on the compilation album Music Box which had the song "Look Around" on it. The album Stillness came out right around that time and I believe that was my first LP of his that I owned (on 8-track). I had a few of the other albums on 8-track before I started buying the vinyl.
My favorite story is regarding the Primal Roots album. I had no idea it was coming out. My family was on a two week vacation at a lake in southern Montana. We would go in to Sheridan Wyoming (about 30 miles away) for supplies midway through our trip. While in town, it was my custom to head for the music department at the local Woolworth's store, which was the only place in town that sold music. I headed for the various A&M sections -- Herb, Sandpipers, Baja, etc. and when I found Sergio's section, here was an album I had never seen. I read the liner notes (which were becoming pretty rare on LPs by then) and knew I had to hear it. But I didn't want to wait until we got home, still a week away. So I headed to the 8-track section and to my surprise, they had the album on 8-track. When we got back to the lake I asked my dad if I could play the tape in the car. He said yes, as long as I didn't run the A/C constantly. So I sat in the car for 40 minutes listening to this very unusual Sergio Mendes album. I didn't like it too much at first -- I didn't "get it." But after discovering A&M Corner and reading more information about the album, I found an appreciation for it and now it's one of my favorite things to play.
R.I.P. Mr. Mendes, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the great music that continues to entertain me to this day. (I wish I could have told you this in person.) And condolences to Gracinha, his family, and Herb and Lani as well.
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My first discovery of Sergio was seeing his album covers on the innersleeves of my TJB albums. I first heard Brasil '66 on the compilation album Music Box which had the song "Look Around" on it. The album Stillness came out right around that time and I believe that was my first LP of his that I owned (on 8-track). I had a few of the other albums on 8-track before I started buying the vinyl.
My favorite story is regarding the Primal Roots album. I had no idea it was coming out. My family was on a two week vacation at a lake in southern Montana. We would go in to Sheridan Wyoming (about 30 miles away) for supplies midway through our trip. While in town, it was my custom to head for the music department at the local Woolworth's store, which was the only place in town that sold music. I headed for the various A&M sections -- Herb, Sandpipers, Baja, etc. and when I found Sergio's section, here was an album I had never seen. I read the liner notes (which were becoming pretty rare on LPs by then) and knew I had to hear it. But I didn't want to wait until we got home, still a week away. So I headed to the 8-track section and to my surprise, they had the album on 8-track. When we got back to the lake I asked my dad if I could play the tape in the car. He said yes, as long as I didn't run the A/C constantly. So I sat in the car for 40 minutes listening to this very unusual Sergio Mendes album. I didn't like it too much at first -- I didn't "get it." But after discovering A&M Corner and reading more information about the album, I found an appreciation for it and now it's one of my favorite things to play.
What a day! I had to drive up to Orlando (30 miles but 50 minutes in traffic) for a dermatological procedure today, so I left a good bit early so I'd get there in time for my 1 PM appointment. Arriving plenty early, I stopped at a nearby Wendy's to grab a quick meal. That's where I pulled out my phone and saw the bad news about Sergio Mendes passing. That news cast a pall on what was not a fun day anyway, and the long drive home was no picnic either. Fortunately, I got to listen to all of FOOL ON THE HILL and YE-ME-LE in the car, with the GRANDES NOMES box set awaiting play, which made the trip a bit more bearable.
I also 'found' Sergio through Herb's records' innersleeves. While listening to Herb's Tijuana Brass, I'd stare at the artwork, which included the innnersleeves. There I saw this mysterious looking group peering out of forest greenery.
I didn't recognize any songs listed, but then I wasn't much of a radio listener then. But there was that legend on the top, hardly readable on the tiny innersleeve picture, "HERB ALPERT PRESENTS". Still, I didn't think I needed this record.
It wasn't until FAMILY PORTRAIT. My parents brought that one home because it had a Herb Alpert track on it and it wasn't very expensive. I perused the album slowly, not playing much of it right away, but I did listen to both the Burt Bacharach track and the Sergio Mendes track. That's where I first heard the magic of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66. The track was of course "Like A Lover" and I instantly fell in love with it - and remain so today nearly 60 years later.
From there, it was written in the cards that I'd be buying Sergio's three records on A&M, and I loved them all.
I managed to get to see Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 in concert at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Bossa Rio opened for them, with a comedian in between! I bought all of his albums up through PAIS TROPICAL on A&M, stupidly skipping PRIMAL ROOTS because I'd read that it wasn't intended for radio hits. Then I bought the Bell albums, but they were just OK, not quite the same as Brasil '66. Through the radio station, I picked up the Elektra albums and then lost track entirely for a lot of years.
It wasn't until checking into A&M Corner that I began playing catch-up with the stuff I didn't have, and the further task of upgrading as much as I could to CD. I do believe I've completed that task. After moving to Florida, I got to see him in concert twice, once up in Orlando and once down in Sarasota. Memorable concerts both.
In an odd coincidence, I was looking over my music and suddenly had an urge to play some of the really latter day tracks, and I was enjoying a good bit of it.
Now he's gone. In the very near future, I intend to watch my DVD of his movie, IN THE KEY OF JOY.
I also 'found' Sergio through Herb's records' innersleeves. While listening to Herb's Tijuana Brass, I'd stare at the artwork, which included the innnersleeves. There I saw this mysterious looking group peering out of forest greenery.
I didn't recognize any songs listed, but then I wasn't much of a radio listener then. But there was that legend on the top, hardly readable on the tiny innersleeve picture, "HERB ALPERT PRESENTS". Still, I didn't think I needed this record.
It wasn't until FAMILY PORTRAIT. My parents brought that one home because it had a Herb Alpert track on it and it wasn't very expensive. I perused the album slowly, not playing much of it right away, but I did listen to both the Burt Bacharach track and the Sergio Mendes track. That's where I first heard the magic of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66. The track was of course "Like A Lover" and I instantly fell in love with it - and remain so today nearly 60 years later.
From there, it was written in the cards that I'd be buying Sergio's three records on A&M, and I loved them all.
I managed to get to see Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 in concert at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Bossa Rio opened for them, with a comedian in between! I bought all of his albums up through PAIS TROPICAL on A&M, stupidly skipping PRIMAL ROOTS because I'd read that it wasn't intended for radio hits. Then I bought the Bell albums, but they were just OK, not quite the same as Brasil '66. Through the radio station, I picked up the Elektra albums and then lost track entirely for a lot of years.
It wasn't until checking into A&M Corner that I began playing catch-up with the stuff I didn't have, and the further task of upgrading as much as I could to CD. I do believe I've completed that task. After moving to Florida, I got to see him in concert twice, once up in Orlando and once down in Sarasota. Memorable concerts both.
In an odd coincidence, I was looking over my music and suddenly had an urge to play some of the really latter day tracks, and I was enjoying a good bit of it.
Now he's gone. In the very near future, I intend to watch my DVD of his movie, IN THE KEY OF JOY.
Steven J. Gross
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abstract_fan
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Come to think of it, I first heard Daytripper on the A&M Million Dollar Sound Sampler.
What I respected most about Sergio Mendes was his embrace of different kinds of music and his ability to stay relevant throughout his life.
Mendes was A&M Records' first significant artist beyond Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
In 1966, Alpert and his partner Jerry Moss were invited to a Brasil '66 audition. Moss almost missed the chance. He had forgotten about the appointment and pulled up beside a friend in traffic, who said, "I thought you were going to the Sergio Mendes meeting this morning."
Moss got into a bidding war with Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ergun to sign the group. Moss said, "We didn't know what we were doing. We gave Sergio everything he asked for. But it worked out. He was immensely talented."
Mendes was a significant influence on my life. Lenka and I flew to LA to see him perform three songs at a benefit at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Club, which was a highlight for me. I interviewed him once and found him a little cantankerous, but what a talent — his wonderful body of work speaks for itself.
Mendes was A&M Records' first significant artist beyond Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
In 1966, Alpert and his partner Jerry Moss were invited to a Brasil '66 audition. Moss almost missed the chance. He had forgotten about the appointment and pulled up beside a friend in traffic, who said, "I thought you were going to the Sergio Mendes meeting this morning."
Moss got into a bidding war with Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ergun to sign the group. Moss said, "We didn't know what we were doing. We gave Sergio everything he asked for. But it worked out. He was immensely talented."
Mendes was a significant influence on my life. Lenka and I flew to LA to see him perform three songs at a benefit at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Club, which was a highlight for me. I interviewed him once and found him a little cantankerous, but what a talent — his wonderful body of work speaks for itself.
A nice tribute ending ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir---except whoever researched and wrote the piece thought Sergio wrote (and maybe performed) Lani Hall's "Never Say Never Again".
abcnews.go.com
Video Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83
Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician, has died after a battle with long COVID, attribution needs to be added. His 1966 hit "Mas Que Nada" propelled him to global stardom.
Bobberman
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I just became aware of Sergio's passing when I logged in today I am stunned to say the least I thankfully own Most of Sergio's discography but still it's is a gut punch to say the least He will be very much missed and Never ever forgotten My Deepest condolences to Gracinha and all his family during this extremely trying Time. I first became aware of Sergio's during his Brasil 88 appearance on "The Mike Douglas show" in 1979 performing "Magic Lady" and "Fool on the Hill". I liked it from the start but it was to be a couple years before I could afford to start
Collecting Sergio's Many many Albums.
Collecting Sergio's Many many Albums.
So sad. Reminds me of the day Julius died. It always hurts a little bit more when one of your favorite artists passes.
I saw Sergio in 1966 during his "intro" tour with Herb at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in New York. Loved his sound from the first note.
He moves to the top of my music rotation list for the foreseeable future.
I saw Sergio in 1966 during his "intro" tour with Herb at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in New York. Loved his sound from the first note.
He moves to the top of my music rotation list for the foreseeable future.
rockdoctor
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As I said in another post, I liked Sergio Mendes & Brasil'66 when I first heard them on the radio back in the day. The radio station was even playing the B sides and album cuts as well as the hits. The first full album that I heard was Look Around on 8 track when traveling with a group of scouts on the way to a camping trip in November of 1969. This ended up being the very first album on lp that I ever bought and that was in December 1969. By the end of 197 I had all the lp's in my collection. Pais Tropical was purchased later as it was the new label pressing and I saw Primal Roots but it disappeared before I could get it. I eventually found that at a used book store. Some of the lp's I wore out playing and they got scratched up as well and I would get another copy. I also started picking up extra copies at thrift or used book stores when the lp's went out of print.
I now have all the A&M CD's of the Brasil'66/77 classic period and have extra copies of most of those.
Brasil'66 is still my favorite group of all time and they get more airplay at my house and in the car than anyone else. Hopefully I can get some mopre converts to Brasil'66 when I have passengers in the car and I play the cd's.
I now have all the A&M CD's of the Brasil'66/77 classic period and have extra copies of most of those.
Brasil'66 is still my favorite group of all time and they get more airplay at my house and in the car than anyone else. Hopefully I can get some mopre converts to Brasil'66 when I have passengers in the car and I play the cd's.
