The Look of Love

Sérgio Mendes · 1968 · Brasil '66 version, ranked No. 4 on Billboard

Context

Song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David written for the film Casino Royale (1967), first recorded as an instrumental by Stan Getz and then sung by Dusty Springfield for the soundtrack. Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 covered it on the album Look Around (1968) with, a rare occurrence for the group at the time, Janis Hansen on lead vocals. After their performance at the Oscars in April 1968, their version reached number 4 on the US pop charts.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bossa nova, jazz samba. Among the origins and influences of Bossa nova, jazz samba: Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban.

By the same artist

• The Fool on the Hill (1968)
• Mas que nada (1966)

Sources

• EN: The Look of Love (1967 song)
• sandiegotroubadour.com

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