Sergio Mendes
Native Brazilian Sergio Mendes formed his jazzy-latin flavoured outfit in the
1960's and had several pop hits in that decade. By the mid 1970's, Sergio and
his group were experimenting with soulful and jazz-funk recordings, and a double
appeal to soul and disco fans was provided in 1977 with classic "The real
thing" b/w "Mozambique" - a rare 12" to own.
Former lead singer Lani Hall also had a disco hit in the late 1970's
("Double or nothing").
The real thing / Mozambique (Elektra 12" AS-11381, 1977) I'll tell you
(Elektra 12" AS-11425, 1979)
- The real thing (Elektra [UK] 12" SAM 77, 1977) b/w Orleans track (on
Asylum)
- Sergio Mendes and the New Brazil '77 (Elektra LP, 1977)
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