Mendes is married to Gracinha Leporace who regularly performs vocals for her husband and can also be heard on his 2006 version of the song Mas Que Nada with the Black Eyed Peas.
Early career
The child of a physician in Niterói, Brazil, Mendes attended the local conservatory with hopes of becoming a classical pianist. As his interest in jazz grew, he started playing in nightclubs in the late-1950s just as bossa nova, a jazz-inflected derivative of samba, was taking off. Mendes played with Antônio Carlos Jobim (whom he regarded as a mentor) and many U.S. jazz musicians who toured Brazil.
Mendes formed the Sexteto Bossa Rio and recorded Dance Moderno in 196. Touring Europe and the United States, Mendes recorded albums with Cannonball Adderley and Herbie Mann and played Carnegie Hall. Mendes moved to the U.S. in 1964 and cut two albums under the name Sergio Mendes and Brasil '65 with Capitol Records and Atlantic Records.
Brasil '66
When sales were tepid, he replaced his Brazilian born vocalist Wanda de Sa with the distinctive voice of Chicago native Lani Hall (who learned Mendes' Portuguese material phonetically), switched to Herb Alpert's A&M label, and released Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, an album that went platinum based largely on the success of the single "Mas Que Nada" (a Jorge Ben cover) and the personal support of Alpert, with whom Mendes toured regularly.
The original lineup of Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 was Mendes (piano), vocalists Lani Hall and Janis Hansen, Bob Matthews (bass), Jose Soares (percussion), and Joao Palma (drums). John Pisano guested as guitarist. This lineup recorded three albums between 1966-1968 (including the best-selling Look Around LP), before there was a major personnel change for their fourth album Fool on the Hill.
Karen Philipp replaced Hansen as the second female vocalist, while veteran drummer Dom Um Romão teamed with Rubens Bassini to assume percussionist duties. Sebastiao Neto was the new bassist and Oscar Castro-Neves the guitarist. This lineup had a more orchestral and big band sound than their predecessors. Most significantly, in the early 1970s, lead singer Hall pursued a solo career and became Alpert's second wife. Some accounts claim that Mendes was upset with Alpert for years for "stealing" Hall away from his group.
Though his early singles with Brasil '66 (most notably "Mas Que Nada") met with some success, Mendes really burst into mainstream prominence when he performed the Oscar-nominated Burt Bacharach and Hal David song The Look of Love on the Academy Awards telecast in April 1968. Brasil '66's version of the song quickly shot into the top 10, peaking at #4, and eclipsing Dusty Springfield's version from the soundtrack of the movie, Casino Royale. Mendes spent the rest of 1968 enjoying consecutive top 10 and top 20 hits with his follow-up singles, "The Fool on the Hill" and "Scarborough Fair". From 1968 on, Mendes was arguably the biggest Brazilian star in the world, enjoying immense popularity worldwide and performing in venues as varied as stadium arenas and the White House, where he gave concerts for both Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.
Middle career
Mendes' career in the U.S. stalled in the mid-1970s, but he remained very popular in South America and Japan. His two albums with Bell Records in 1973 and 1974, followed by several for Elektra from 1975 on, found Mendes continuing to mine the best in American pop music and post-bossa writers of his native Brazil, while forging new directions in soul with collaborators like Stevie Wonder, who wrote Mendes' R&B-inflected minor hit, "The Real Thing".
In 1983, he rejoined Alpert's A&M records and enjoyed huge success with a self-titled album and several follow-up albums, all of which received considerable adult contemporary airplay with charting singles. "Never Gonna Let You Go", featuring vocals by Joe Pizzulo and Leza Miller, equalled the success of his 1968 single "The Look of Love" by reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it also spent four weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart. In 1984, Mendes worked with singer Lani Hall again.
By the time Mendes released his Grammy-winning Elektra album Brasileiro in 1992, he was the undisputed master of pop-inflected Brazilian jazz. The late-1990s lounge music revival brought retrospection and respect to Mendes' oeuvre, particularly the classic Brasil '66 albums. His stature in his native Brazil is reflected by "Cantor de Mambo", a song by fellow Brazilians Os Mutantes, which they regularly dedicate to Mendes in concert.
Later career
Timeless features a wide array of neo-soul and alternative hip hop guest artists, most prominently will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas. It was released February 14, 2006 by Concord Records.
The album features the Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, Black Thought, Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, India.Arie, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, Stevie Wonder and Pharoahe Monch.
The 2006 re-recorded version of "Mas que Nada" with the Black Eyed Peas had additional vocals by Gracinha Leporace (Mendes' wife); a version that is included on his album Timeless. In Brazil, the song is pretty well-known for being the theme song for the local television channel Globo's Estrelas.
The Black Eyed Peas' version also contains a sample of their 2004 hit "Hey Mama". The re-recorded song became popular on many European charts. On the UK Singles Chart, the song entered at #29 and rose to and peaked at #6 on its second week on the chart.
Official website of Sérgio Mendes: http://www.sergiomendesmusic.com
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Sérgio Mendes Lyrics
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Love nation
All nations ah ah ah
One nation
Love nation
All nations ah ah ah ah
Salve o jogador de bola
Numa só nação de bola
Se você gostou, rebola!
Tcha tcha, tcha, tcha tcha
Tcha tcha, tcha, tcha tcha
Tcha tcha, tcha, tcha tcha
Tcha tcha, tcha, tcha tcha
Tche tche tche tche tche tche tche
Pra celebrar basta viver
Tche tche tche tche tche tche tche
Pra celebrar basta viver
One nation
Love nation
All nations ah ah ah
One nation
Love nation
All nations ah ah ah
Viva o jogador de bola
Salve o jogador de bola
Numa só nação de bola
Se você gostou, rebola!
Bola, tcha tcha tcha, rebola tcha tcha tcha
Rebola, pega a bola, passa a bola
Joga bola, desembola (tcha tcha tcha)
Bola, tcha tcha tcha, rebola tcha tcha tcha
Rebola, pega a bola, passa a bola
Joga bola, desembola (tcha tcha tcha)
Viva o jogador de bola
Salve o jogador de bola
Numa só nação de bola
Se você gostou, rebola!
Viva o jogador de bola
Salve o jogador de bola
Numa só nação de bola
Se você gostou, rebola!
É pra arrumar no pé
É pra jogar na fé
É pra ficar de pé
É pra arrumar no pé
É pra jogar na fé
É pra ficar de pé
É pra arrumar no pé
É pra jogar na fé
É pra ficar de pé
É pra arrumar no pé
É pra jogar na fé
É pra ficar de pé
One nation
Love nation
All nations ah ah ah ah
The song "One Nation" by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown celebrates unity and love among all people of different nations. The repetitive use of "One nation, love nation, all nations" emphasizes the importance of coming together as one, without any discrimination or division between ethnicities, races, or religions. The lyrics also praise football players, and suggests that they are the symbols of unity, acting as ambassadors of goodwill for their respective nations. The phrase "Se você gostou, rebola!" essentially means "if you liked it, dance!" and encourages listeners to let go of inhibitions and celebrate life.
The music video for "One Nation" was released in 2006, and showcases a diverse group of people playing football and dancing together in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. The lyrics and visuals emphasize the importance of teamwork, rhythm, and joy, and how these values can bridge cultural differences and bring people together. With its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, "One Nation" has become a popular anthem for sports teams, social events, and cultural festivals across the globe.
Overall, "One Nation" is a fun and uplifting song that celebrates unity, diversity, and the power of love. Through its infectious melody and inclusive lyrics, it encourages listeners to embrace their differences, come together as one, and dance to the rhythm of life.
Line by Line Meaning
One nation
The idea of world unity, everywhere in every country as one united nation.
Love nation
The love for the nation, one that is not bound by physical boundaries, but rather made up of the collective love people have for their country and those of others.
All nations ah ah ah
A celebration of all nations, the vast array of cultures, ethnicities and languages that make up our world.
Viva o jogador de bola
Long live the soccer player, and all athletes who bring people together in their passion for their sport, and in this case, soccer.
Salve o jogador de bola
Salute the soccer player, an expression of respect and admiration for their talent and dedication to their sport.
Numa só nação de bola
In a single nation of soccer, emphasizing the idea of unity and global excitement that comes with the love for soccer.
Se você gostou, rebola!
If you enjoyed this song, dance and shake your body, celebrating the joy and unity that comes with the love of soccer and our connection as a global community.
Tcha tcha, tcha, tcha tcha
A rhythmical expression that reflects the beat and energy of soccer.
Tche tche tche tche tche tche tche
An energetic expression that reflects the excitement of soccer.
Pra celebrar basta viver
To celebrate, all we have to do is live, love and appreciate the world and the different cultures and people that make it up.
Bola, tcha tcha tcha, rebola tcha tcha tcha
The ball in soccer, along with the celebratory music and dancing that comes with it.
Rebola, pega a bola, passa a bola
A call to players to move the ball freely, passing and sharing it amongst themselves.
Joga bola, desembola (tcha tcha tcha)
Play soccer, while also having fun and celebrating with music and dancing.
É pra arrumar no pé
It's time to get your feet moving, and start dancing along to the beat!
É pra jogar na fé
It's time to play with faith, dedication to the sport and respect for the opposing team.
É pra ficar de pé
In soccer, we stand tall and strong, ready to take on the world and bring people together with our love for the sport.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SERGIO MENDES, JOHN POWELL, ANTONIO CARLOS SANTOS DE FREITAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LETRA/LYRICS
Vem Magalenha rojão, traz a lenha pro fogão, vem fazer armação
Hoje é um dia de sol, alegria de coió, é curtir o verao
Vem Magalenha rojão, traz a lenha pro fogão, vem fazer armação
Hoje é um dia de sol, alegria de coió, é curtir o verão
Te te te te te te te
Te te te te te te te
Te te te te te te te
Vem Magalenha rojão, traz a senha pro fogão te te te coração
Hoje é um dia de sol, alegria de xodó, meu dever de verão
Vem Magalenha rojão, traz a senha pro fogão te te te coração
Hoje é um dia de sol, alegria de xodó, meu dever de verão
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Calangulango, do calango da pretinha,
'Tô cantando essa mudinha pra senhora se lembrar,
Daquele tempo que vivia la na roça com uma filha
Na barriga e outra filha pra criar
Calangulango, do calango da pretinha,
'Tô cantando essa mudinha pra senhora se lembrar,
Daquele tempo que vivia la na roça com uma filha
Na barriga e outra filha pra criar
Calangulango, do calango da pretinha,
'Tô cantando essa mudinha pra senhora se lembrar,
Daquele tempo que vivia la na roça com uma filha
Na barriga e outra filha pra criar
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Vem Magalenha rojão, traz a senha pro fogão te te te coração
Hoje é um dia de sol, alegria de xodó, meu dever de verão
Vem Magalenha rojão, traz a senha pro fogão te te te coração
Hoje é um dia de sol, alegria de xodó, meu dever de verão
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
Te te te te te
@fabianm6882
No entiendo ni un carajo de lo que dice, pero la energía que transmite la música te contagia...
Brasil gracias por existir, Brasil la joya de Sudamérica 🇧🇷
@josealfredoberistainleyva5397
Jejeje, te apoyo, lástima que ya no tengan magia para ganar otro mundial y menos con actores como el neymar
@nayropaiva894
Gracias
@nayropaiva894
@@josealfredoberistainleyva5397 también es verdad jajaja
@user-yq4ek6ct6z
Obrigado ♥️
@urianerreerre5005
@@josealfredoberistainleyva5397 casi los alcanzan los alemanes
@andresmora5192
Nos Mexicanos amamos o Brasil !!!
Saudaçoes do Mexico.
@marifreitas8679
Beijos de Brasil 🇧🇷
@brazukamb2352
Nossa e eu queria ser mexicano...
@odoutrinador3824
@@brazukamb2352 deve ser triste ser um vira lata como vc ,nao mereçe o brasil mesmo .