Most arrangements were handled by Bob Alcivar and Tom Scott, rather than Mendes himself. 📋 Tracklist
✨ While some critics viewed the album as "pop fluff," it is highly regarded by fans of 1970s "Sunshine Pop" and "Soft Samba". If you tell me your favorite song from this album, I can: Sergio Mendes & Brasil '77 - Love Music (1973) ...
Produced and engineered by , known for his work with The Association and The 5th Dimension, the album signals a move toward a polished, radio-friendly "Pop-Soul" sound. Most arrangements were handled by Bob Alcivar and
Love Music (1973) marks a pivotal transition for Sérgio Mendes, as it was his first album after moving from A&M Records to Bell Records . It is the third studio album under the moniker and lean heavily into the "pop-bossa" hybrid that became his signature. 🎶 The Musical Shift Love Music (1973) marks a pivotal transition for
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The production brought together elite session musicians and key Brazilian contributors: Sérgio Mendes Guitars: Oscar Castro-Neves and Dennis Budimir Percussion: Paulinho da Costa and Laudir de Oliveira Bass: Sebastian Neto Drums: Claudio Slon
Unlike his earlier instrumental-focused jazz work, this record practically jettisons the Brazilian roots in favor of Top 40 covers.