Elektra Records Stereo 1975
By the time Mendes joined Elektra in 1975 and released his self-titled album he had long ago kissed the classic Brasil '66 sound goodbye. But this first Elektra album was a big surprise to a lot of people--it was really Sergio's first all out foray into soul territory, something he would continue to develop for his entire 70s Elektra output, probably not solely because of the use of his first African American vocalist, Sondra Catton (the incredible Carol Rogers would soon join him and become his longest-serving vocalist). Sergio obviously saw the handwriting on the wall--the Bossa Nova years were over and he needed to find new directions to stay alive in the ever-changing pop music marketplace. "Sergio Mendes" was actually Sergio's biggest hit, album wise, in years, though it failed to produce a hit single. However, there are some standout tunes, notably "Davy" and "The Trouble With Hello is Goodbye."
Side 1.
1. Davy
2. I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)
3. All in Love Is Fair
4. Let Them Work It Out
5. Here Comes the Sun
Side 2.
6. If I Ever Lose This Heaven
7. Lookin' for Another Pure Love
8. Someday We'll All Be Free
9. You Been Away Too Long
10. Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye, The
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