1968 HITS ARCHIVE: The Look Of Love - Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 (mono 45)
Details
| Title | 1968 HITS ARCHIVE: The Look Of Love - Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 (mono 45) |
| Author | AnotherProf |
| Duration | 2:41 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=zqVuGVi76h0 |
Description
Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s Oscar-nominated pop standard was initially recorded as an instrumental by Stan Getz https://youtu.be/zdkgNx_9q78 , was then a moderate success for Dusty Springfield (who also performed it for the “Casino Royale” soundtrack) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic_7CNvAeoY , and finally in ’68 achieved its top-selling recorded version by Mendes. Janis Hansen was featured on this track rather than the group’s usual lead vocalist Lani Hall.
Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard 4, Cash Box 5, Record World 6
45 single issued on A&M 924 - The Look Of Love (Bacharach-David) by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, arranged by Dave Grusin
. THE 1968 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1968 (some were recorded in 1967)
