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“The Look of Love” – Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ‘66

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“The Look of Love” is a song composed by lyricist Hal David and songwriter Burt Bacharach, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 94. R.I.P., Burt Bacharach, and thanks for all the wonderful music.

The first recording of “The Look of Love” was an instrumental version by jazz saxophonist Stan Getz in 1966. British pop singer Dusty Springfield popularized the song with her 1967 recording, which was the first to feature the song’s lyrics. I love both the Getz and Springfield versions.

Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 also did a nice job with their version. It was a big hit for Mendes and his group, reaching #4 on the U.S. singles chart in 1968 and #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Also, Sérgio Mendes turns 82 years old today. Happy birthday to the talented musician and bandleader.
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Terrific post!
It’s difficult to choose a favorite Burt Bacharach song, but this one is up near the top
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Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Ghostinthemachine Agreed. It is difficult to pick a favorite. "This Guy's In Love With You" certainly is a wonderful song.
calicuz · 56-60, M
I do like this genre of music, I'm just not sure what it's called.
calicuz · 56-60, M
@HannibalAteMeOut

It's actually a very unique sound, only found in the 60s, as far as I know.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@calicuz It's considered to be a Bossa Nova song.
calicuz · 56-60, M
@HannibalAteMeOut

Sorry, I thought you were trying to be funny. I didn't know Bossa Nova was a genre. When you said Bossa Nova I thought you were referring to Classical Music like Bach.
Dino11 · M
I like Fergies version too.
Dino11 · M
@Rutterman [media=https://youtu.be/a0QLtjlSqLk]
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Dino11 Thanks. Very different version, but I like it.
Dino11 · M
@Rutterman Don't know if you saw this one, kind of interesting

https://similarworlds.com/music/soul-blues/4613208-Drifters-Mexican-Divorce-written-by-Burt-Bacharach
Coldplay · 61-69, M
I remember this song very well. Sergio was/is excellent
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Coldplay I think so too. Was pleased to learn he's alive and well and still performing. So many of the great artists of his generation are no longer with us.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
Great version. They do some really interesting Beatles covers, too.

RIP Burt Bacharach, loved his music.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Fukfacewillie Burt Bacharach truly was one of the greatest American songwriters of all time.

 
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