Sergio Mendes and Brasil '77 "The Waters Of March" from "Vintage 74"

[@julieh4288]

RIP Sergio, thanks for the music

[@jlacey6674]

There are 5 dislikes of this tune? How is that possible? How could anyone not love everything about this song, the concept, the melody, the chord progression, the singers, the arrangement, the lyrics....? I'm blown away that anyone could dislike almost anything bossa nova, but this tune? It's a classic. It will be around forever -- fortunately, long after the 5 individuals who actually gave it a thumbs down.

[@edgatia201]

some people either do not know nor understand what a good song is....

[@Fersomling]

J Lacey Not everybody's a romantic, thus, the dislikes.

[@jlacey6674]

Fersomling The melody and the chord progression stand on their own, aside from whether the message is romantic or otherwise. And you could just easily say the message was about biology. I stand by my charge. Anyone who doesn't get this song needs to expand his mind -- and in a lot of directions.

[@Fersomling]

J Lacey I know absolutely nothing about the mathematics of music, nor can I read it, but I know what I like, and I dig this song. I've been listening to Sergio Mendes&Brasil '66 since I was 12 years old in 1968. Lani Hall's voice always gave me aural pleasure, as well as her harmonies with, was it Janice Hansen?

[@mattkline5780]

J Lacey Just be thankful that you are not one of them !

[@RSajsvsp]

Rest in peace. Thank you for your art!

[@RicRocRan]

A wonderful period in my life; I was 17yrs old when this came out. the arrangement, lyrics, vocals, instruments, are beautiful. the 70's jazz-fusion period will never be repeated. Now in my 50's I think about when I was 17 and with everything ahead of me. Love-it! Love-it!

[@lawrencedmendez96]

I was 14. Sergio,Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz! All of it in my home! My father a Guitar musician, sessions musician, family entertainer... My world expansion of music and then some!

[@Reapous]

I hope the past decade has treated you well since making this comment.

[@brianthipe3641]

You are so correct. This song will always be an eternal Masterpiece ❤❤❤

[@deana9826]

This song is just JOY. It fills your heart. You can picture the song, and when listened to with closed eyes it takes you on a journey. I haven't heard this for years, and so glad I did tonight. Perfection

[@rayjeske6564]

Saw this performed by presumably these same singers on record at Cleveland's Front Row Theatre fall of '74. It was the showstopper, unspeakably beautiful, even more so than their hits. The way the two vocalists played off each other was mesmerizing. It's the mud, it's the mud!

[@slimpickens2182]

How absolutely incredible who were the singers

[@chezballacci]

I agree! I saw them around the same time at the Oglebay Outdoor Amphitheatre on a beautiful summer night. This song blew me away. I loved the interplay with the vocalists too.

[@rhondadavis3612]

i swear i love this song soooo smooth

[@paulamiles9559]

The range of a bow.

[@pammiesingkho1786]

This music jst takes me back 3 or 4 yrs ago times when I was strolling dwn Greenbelt mall n Glorietta mall yung lamig ng malls ay parang tong cool breeze temperature Lang sa madaling araw ngayon.....sarap talaga mag-reminiece w/ this kind of music!!!!

[@humbertolucianohernandezda8590]

This song is one the most iconics by Sergio Mendes a sound our generation thank you for you talent.

[@michelle2day]

My amazing Mother would play this, takes me back. She is gone and this makes me smile, thank you for loading!

[@stephenjamesfox8765]

~ Michelle, You are a gorgeous woman. sjf

[@missunderstood8445]

Michelle Seeley Your mum had a great taste in music👍🏼😊

[@carolinecorman1716]

You had a super cool mom. My son loves this one too.

[@michelle2day]

Thank you everyone

[@paulinacrowell9370]

Mine too. I'm blessed to still enjoy this with her💞

[@gabrieldjatienza6971]

RIP Sergio Mendes. Play this song in his loving memory.

[@rena764]

Listening to it right now.

[@Gusrikh1]

A brilliant tune, beautiful arrangement; lovely timbre of the singers…. I keep coming back to this..

[@serferten]

The melody, the harmony, the subtle sweetness of Sergio and his band's almost timeless Bossa Nova style have made this a go to feel good song for years.

[@susanvelasquez9484]

One ofnmy fav song of sergio mendes ..i also sing this song on my gigs every night ...timeless peace of sergio mendes

[@Dengee]

One of my favorites! So much joy it brings tears to my eyes!!!

[@Reapous]

I hope the past decade has treated you well since making this comment.

[@Dengee]

@@Reapous thank you and I hope it's been good for you as well. ❤️

[@RSajsvsp]

Can't get enough of Sergio Mendes' music. Grew up with his music. Was fortunate enough to see a live show at the Curacao North Sea Jazz. Brazilian Jazz, love it!

[@TheIBM1983]

Rest in Peace. Thank you for sharing your genius.

[@FluxFreeman]

I was blown away hearing this for the first time today on 90.5 WICN while driving home from work. What a beautiful picture this song paints!!

[@goldenmoonhorizon4086]

Love listening to this song, looking out in the window in the early morning sipping a cup of hot drink and a warm fluffy cat curling up in your lap. 😊 And no, I'm no country granma or anything like that, i'm just a guy who can chill if i feel like it without dramas 😄

[@mariaross8751]

My Mother is Cuban American and loved Cuban and Bazilian artist... As child, my Mother would play Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66. Also, Carlos Jobim, Willy Chirino, Ibrahim Ferrer, Vinicius de Moraes, Joao Gilberto, Celia Cruz; to name a few. Some were censored and some where not... Sweet, Wonderful, Gorgeous Music... Yes, I like old, corney stuff... Love it!!!!

[@Fersomling]

God, I love this song!

[@alondathomas293]

Grew up with this version of this song, then one I got into jazz, found out all these other versions. It's a great song, beautiful and catchy, thoughtful and fun. No wonder people have covered it to death, lol.

[@siemonjf]

A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road It's the rest of a stump, it's a little alone It's a sliver of glass, it is life, it's the sun It is night, it is death, it's a trap, it's a gun The oak when it blooms, a fox in the brush The knot in the wood, the song of a thrush The wood of the wind, a cliff, a fall A scratch, a lump, it is nothing at all It's the wind blowing free, it's the end of the slope It's a beam, it's a void, it's a hunch, it's a hope And the river bank talks of the waters of March It's the end of the strain, It's the joy in your heart The foot, the ground, the flesh and the bone The beat of the road, a slingshot's stone A truckload of bricks in the soft morning light A shot of a gun in the dead of the night A mile, a must, a thrust, a bump, It's a girl, it's a rhyme, it's a cold, it's the mumps . The plan of the house, the body in bed And the car that got stuck, it's the mud, it's the mud A float, a drift, a flight, a wing A hawk, a quail, oh, the promise of spring And the river bank talks of the waters of March It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart (repeat) A point, a grain, a bee, a bite A blink, a buzzard, a sudden stroke of night A pin, a needle, a sting, a pain A snail, a riddle, a wasp, a stain A snake, a stick, it is John, it is Joe A fish, a flash, a silvery glow The bed of the well, the end of the line The dismay on the face, it's a loss, it's a find A spear, a spike, a point, a nail A drip, drip, drip, drop, the end of the day And the river bank talks of the waters of March It's the promise of life in your heart, in your heart (repeat) ,the end of the road,a little alone A sliver of glass, a life, the sun A knife, a death, the end of the run And the river bank talks of the waters of March It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart And the river bank talks of the waters of March It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart The waters of March, And the river bank talks of the waters of March It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart The waters of March ; 7 D

[@BEARGUITARJAZZ]

that's a mouthful !! tricky, thanks for this, ;~}

[@missunderstood8445]

siemon j. franken Thank you👍🏼

[@lazonwilliams4859]

Thanks for the lyrics friend

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Best English rendition of this classic song

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Regina and Jobims version the best one in Portuguese.

[@Panther101ytblmc]

Jobim was a master in writing simple lyrics to his songs. This song is very visual. My favorite stanza is near the end. "A pass in the mountains, a horse and a mule, In the distance the shelves rode three shadows of blue" It's like you are in the mountains overlooking Rio watching a glorious sunset. Just magnificent! There is a stanza that was left out of Sergio's rendition. It comes before "A pass in the mountains" "A pin. A needle. A sting. A pain. A snail. A riddle. A wasp. A stain." Jobim left us much too soon. Ever hear the CD "Sinatra Sings Jobim" with arrangements by Jobim? Simply Awesome.. -Panther

[@paulpower7018]

Gotta hear that TY!

[@genericpangkalahatan9782]

excellent sinatra jobim album. one of sinatra's best work.

[@millennial8441]

If you are amazed about the English lyrics, you would be crazy about the original Portuguese lyrics of Águas de Março. I do not want to be rude or unpolite, but English language never could have verses such as "É peroba do campo. É o nó da madeira. Caingá, candeia, é a Matinta Pereira". In my humble opinion, these last verses are the cup of tea of the whole lyrics and are completely untranslated from Brazilian Portuguese into English. Or even particles such as "tombo da ribanceira", "caco de vidro", "resto de toco", "festa da cumeeira", "madeira de vento", "conversa à ribeira das Águas de Março", "pedra de atiradeira", "é o fim da picada", "estilhaço na estrada". All these are typical Brazilian scenes and imagery which only Brazilian Portuguese can express in its full meaning and beauty.

[@felixelgato7493]

I was eleven years old when I heard this album for the first time and ever since, I been in love with Brazilian music and the sound of Sergio, great vocals and great percussionists always.

[@alondathomas293]

This was the first version of this song I heard as a child---took me years to find out who sung, and I was glad when I finally found out.

[@karinriverabocaletti756]

Soy guatemalteca, pero al escuchar a Sergio Mendes, siento que su música me dice lo que me encantaría ser brasileña...! Tal vez es una manera de expresar lo que me encanta su música. Gracias por compartir estos videos.

[@marekkasprzak7578]

Fantastic music,... Thank you Sergio,... I am from Poland,.. and sometimes dream about Brasil,..

[@Reapous]

I hope the past decade has treated you well since making this comment.

[@rr7firefly]

This song was always on the periphery for me (neither great nor terrible). Then I heard this version and I was entranced. I found the lyrics online and the song came fully alive for me. A light came on. Now I love this song. Yes, it's love. Coincidentally I am reading "House and the Universe" from Gaston Bachelard.

[@Juliemarg]

Has anyone seen a vid of a live performance of this song with the original artists? I would so love it.

[@halloweenanimatronicchanne3507]

Something amazing about this song is that it is basically about nothing, but it sounds so meaningful. Between the delivery and arrangement, it perfectly captures a feeling of joy that most other songs could only dream of fixing up.

[@ukbloke28]

it's not about nothing. it's about everything.

[@goldenmoonhorizon4086]

​@@ukbloke28You are both correct. Everything came from nothing. And to nothing everything will go.

[@ukbloke28]

@@goldenmoonhorizon4086 Neither of your points are true. Stop trying to sound clever.

[@riderzinc]

@@ukbloke28😂😂 Made me laugh

[@seenoevo3497]

Lovely, dazzling. I always especially look forward to about 2:48… “A pass in the MOUNTAINS A horse and a mule In the distance the shelves Rode three shadows of blue”

[@iliveibreathe]

Absolutely gorgeous! One of my favourite versions of this (number one is Elis Regina's, of course!)

[@arnborj]

+iliveibreathe Elis Regina would always be the best. I just came across with Aguas De Marcos- Cover song sang by Larissa Viana and worth listening too. I'm not soliciting here but merely but plainly sharing good music. Please check it out. :-)

[@iliveibreathe]

I heard that version. It's....okay. Hahaha! Sorry. I'm terribly picky.

[@arnborj]

+iliveibreathe I would highly stand with your choice. No need for apology. I understand. Peace. :-)

[@FelixAVargasA]

+iliveibreathe hahah sorry picky is like angry?

[@iliveibreathe]

+Felix A. Vargas A. Hahaha! No, picky means I am very selective with the music I like, sometimes too selective.

[@tomvalveede6808]

A song that is a Joy to listen to, it's the Release of each person's unique Imagination! That's what makes this song so memorable and a classic!

[@freedom-fg4vg]

i remember my mum playing this and me reading the lyrics at the back of the album . beautiful poetry

[@sunii4264]

My fav waters of march interpretation.periodt Pooh.💯🤗💜

[@historiador1420]

My favorite version. Makes me feel like I'm walking down a beautiful villa.

[@alanpadg1960]

It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart - such true words! This song always makes me feel good. First heard it way back in '75 and still hooked on it!

[@Reapous]

A whole 12 years ago, wow. I hope time has been kind to you.

[@poochierose5588]

I'm 🎧 to In 2021 and I still love the song

[@australier263]

Sergio Mendes was a breakfast star in the 70ies! Best music of all! What a fine music! 🎸🎹👍🏼😘

[@davidbowman6877]

Brazil 66 and 77 my foundation in music and my love of jazz and this is the epitome

[@franklinholbrook924]

STILL the jam after all of these years.

[@steveh5335]

Great song with fantastic lyrics!!

[@nenadaves]

RIP Sergio :(

[@rosecanjura9799]

Timeless ❤❤❤❤

[@jasonford6317]

A stick, a stone, It's the end of the road, It's the rest of a stump, It's a little alone It's a sliver of glass, It is life, it's the sun, It is night, it is death, It's a trap, it's a gun The oak when it blooms, A fox in the brush, A knot in the wood, The song of a thrush The wood of the wind, A cliff, a fall, A scratch, a lump, It is nothing at all It's the wind blowing free, It's the end of the slope, It's a beam, it's a void, It's a hunch, it's a hope And the river bank talks of the waters of March, It's the end of the strain, The joy in your heart The foot, the ground, The flesh and the bone, The beat of the road, A slingshot's stone A fish, a flash, A silvery glow, A fight, a bet, The range of a bow The bed of the well, The end of the line, The dismay in the face, It's a loss, it's a find A spear, a spike, A point, a nail, A drip, a drop, The end of the tale A truckload of bricks in the soft morning light, The shot of a gun in the dead of the night A mile, a must, A thrust, a bump, It's a girl, it's a rhyme, It's a cold, it's the mumps The plan of the house, The body in bed, And the car that got stuck, It's the mud, it's the mud Afloat, adrift, A flight, a wing, A hawk, a quail, The promise of spring And the riverbank talks of the waters of March, It's the promise of life It's the joy in your heart A stick, a stone, It's the end of the road It's the rest of a stump, It's a little alone A snake, a stick, It is John, it is Joe, It's a thorn in your hand and a cut in your toe A point, a grain, A bee, a bite, A blink, a buzzard, A sudden stroke of night A pin, a needle, A sting, a pain, A snail, a riddle, A wasp, a stain A pass in the mountains, A horse and a mule, In the distance the shelves rode three shadows of blue And the riverbank talks of the waters of March, It's the promise of life in your heart, in your heart A stick, a stone, The end of the road, The rest of a stump, A lonesome road A sliver of glass, A life, the sun, A knife, a death, The end of the run And the riverbank talks of the waters of March, It's the end of all strain, It's the joy in your heart

[@jameslacey460]

Jason, you answered the hearts of so many posting that. But then you obviously knew and deeply felt what you were doing. There's only one way to say "Thanks," no matter how deeply heartfelt. But here it is. =)

[@jasonford6317]

James Lacey It's a beautiful song....

[@jameslacey460]

I think there might be a correction to the lyrics due, not sure, because at 74 my hearing isn't the best anymore. Toward the end I believe the line should be "A horse in the moon." If that's right, it's one of the more incredible lines. I was blown away to learn Jobim wrote both the the Brazilian and English lyric. That's really special.

[@brianjansson872]

Jason Ford Thanks for your post! It's my favorite thing to do, read the lyrics as I listen to music on KZbin.

[@rr7firefly]

+Brian -- Yes, I agree. The song moves propulsively through those gorgeous lyrics. The whole universe coming to life at all possible scales. Look for Gaston Bachelard's book "The Poetics of Space" -- the chapter titled "House and Universe."

[@dougjones6747]

Bought all Sergio Mendes albums since listening to Pretty World. So many memories and girlfriends swinging through London to Sergio. Just magic.

[@Whatt787]

Sergio Mendes is awesome, Pretty World is a classic

[@williamobryan682]

Love jobim , love Astrid, love Sergio. Especially love Kim ryohin's take seven . Solo acoustic angelic voice . From Korea.

[@jbOneEarth]

Thank you again and always, Maestro, for this favorite version of my favorite song in the world... Memory, love, music eternal... 💖

[@humbledandgrateful7411]

What a brilliant piece of music and song! And so easily likeable too.... This is definitely my favourite version. Though I love the one by Elis Regina as well :)

[@Reapous]

I hope the past decade has treated you well since making this comment.

[@maryspadilla1445]

Wow! Love this song 💙 One of my favorites

[@hume1234561]

I heard this song for the first time 4 years ago. I heard the DJ Spinner mix and was blown away. I couldn't locate that mix tonight and found a non remixed version of the song with Ledisi. It was by chance I clicked on this, having found the non remixed version to my liking. It seems every version I find is better than the last.

[@dowunda]

Fabulous song! Sergio's version is second to none! Jobim is da bomb. What *is* there about this song. Tears come - don't know why :-)

[@ausencia63]

David Edwards This track makes me cry!

[@PeterNatasha11]

I've just spent 3 hours listening different versions of this famous song and this one is the best!!

[@dowunda]

Elis' version is stunning as well. 'Has a different vibe in this Mendes version which I attribute a lot to Lani Hall's vocals. Both have a different purity, for lack of a better expression, but maybe it's the mud, it's the mud... lol

[@hughacosta]

RIP Sergio Mendes

[@Aceof2Hearts]

Wonderful!!! I can sing this all day. This is such a great stimulant for any gloomy day! Such a treat!!! thanks...

[@andthisgirlislara]

I am in HEAVEN.....!!!

[@adolfoarancesjr9221]

I could'nt just listen to this beautiful music and I had to let out on how I remember this song, it was my brother's favorite band Brasil 77, when there's a new album out in the market, he would surely buy it, in my chidhood days we would cover our ears so that won't hear the music blaring in our house, God, how I wish I go back in time listening to it together with my brother, he's gone now and reminiscing is the only thing keeps his memories alive in me.

[@philippemikael1977]

A verdadeira musicalidade brasileira nunca deixará de encantar! 👏

[@mzkimster25]

What a classic, even my kids love this

[@princessgrace66]

as i clean out my deceased friends home, here comes this treasure. She is truly talking 2 me. Tks 4 this way old nugget!

[@mauricioduron3193]

Another truly great Sergio Mendes arrangement.

[@desmondpierre-louis948]

LOVE this!!! Takes me back to my college days…definitely a favorite!

[@burningwatermusic]

Who in the hell could 'dislike' this tune?

[@MennoJHvanderReijden]

I'm a March baby, so this tune is much appreciated, thanks for sharing . . .

[@renebebout3937]

Just heard this on CBS Sunday morning today.

[@martyemmons1859]

This cover of 'Waters of March', is the the first that I've listened to. So, that all the wonderfully gifted musicians who followed to cover this song; I was obligated to listen. Because, Sergio Mendes...

[@marekkasprzak7578]

Does anyone feel like.. he or she needs to dance when listening to this song?,... Everybody says it is lovely or gorgeous,.. why not you folks say that you cannot refrain dancing with it?,. ...........or maybe it`s only me ?

[@MrLeonar]

Its the sweetest thing to the ear and the soul. The lyrics are great the voice much greater and certainly a wonderful gift from God.

[@LydgiaOfHarlem]

It's the promise of Spring.......

[@poochierose5588]

It's almost here

[@crazybeto1967]

This song brings back happy childhood memories. I love it!

[@lindaengland1081]

Awesome been years since I heard it beautiful xx

[@stubbsflugel]

Great song, Great writer! Antonio Carlos Jobim!!!!!!!

[@PeterNatasha11]

Just something fantastic...

[@salamisalamibaloney]

It is life it is death it is a beautiful version of a lovely song.

[@MelodyPierson]

I heard it said that Jobim wrote this "stream of consciousness" lyric and it got him out of a writing block…Interesting!

[@RandomAwesomeism]

Literally!

[@peterjeffery8495]

Perhaps the 20th centuries greatest composer. Love that Jobim!

[@miriamalana92]

Um dos poucos momentos em que sentimos orgulho de sermos brasileiros

[@tiagodesouza1160]

Nossa!! Sua vida deve ser horrível.. procure enxergar o lado bom da vida, das coisas e dos lugares que te cercam. Do jeito que é hoje, até a terra encantada do Teletubbies não vai te fazer feliz!!

[@dubplatepearl9112]

Extremely happy that he played this at his concert at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 5 May - I was in my element - my favourite and the "joy in my heart".

[@spoonmixmuseum]

This is very addictive. Thanks for posting.

[@sammiegray9257]

When was 17 Sergio Mendes was among my favorites along with Eddie Harris , John Coltrane , Grant Green and many blue note artist. A wide variety of jazz musicians mixed with the Latin beat of Brazil.

[@robinnewell9754]

This bring back memories of my youth; while others was listening to pop, I was searching for this song on WJZZ in Detroit. It was good then and still refreshing now. Sincerely, Alice the Rose

[@armandofernandezguillermet8996]

Thank You dear friends for this wonderful version of the classical work by the great Tom Jobim 🙏🙏

[@AliceandMeTV]

Still loving this song...they dont make music like they did before

[@auregar9184]

Questa versione è bellissima Ascoltata in cuffia poi è magica!❤️

[@jayrice5156]

Slinky vocals. LOVE THIS!.

[@phillipoos]

Amazing song ....like an eternally revolving Escher staircase ....genius !

[@carlbowles1808]

I remember this song with great pleasure ❤️💃😊🌞🏆😎.

[@louisedewolf5731]

Eternally exquisite in every possible way❤

[@GRISCELE]

This is the first version that I'd ever heard of this song and even through the years I have heard so many of them this is my favorite, thanks for posting!!

[@presipresi1435]

BELLA CANCION RECUERDO A MI GRAN AMOR LE GUSTABA MUCHO Y LA BAILABAMOS MUY ROMANTICAMENTE PERO MI GRAN AMOR FALLECIO QEPD

[@patricklee8314]

Listening to this reminds of Ayala Malls, offering the best things in life. Oh damn you pandemic!

[@ianmotasabuanbarriatos]

I like of that song and that composed by the Brazilian Bossa Nova Legend Writers Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes & Norman Gimbel! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@정희동-i7u]

이곡은 질리지가않아~ 마음이 평온해진다 ^^

[@TheIBM1983]

A stick, a stone, the end of the road The rest of a stump, a lonesome road A sliver of glass, a life, the Sun A knife, a death, the end of the run And the river bank talks of the waters of march It's the end of all strain, it's the joy in your heart........

[@josephdeleon1139]

❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉it’s a beautiful song I love it

[@falluj]

music from my childhood. Love it!

[@flowerpower6403]

For the love of my life !Let's rumba, samba one day my love......

[@katmayful]

we had this LP in the 70's.. my fav....joyful...

[@JaysCountrymoma]

Thanks for the post... Heard a thousand times and it's exactly as I remember it.

[@jolexmusic6988]

I love this tune ❤❤❤

[@jorhay1]

Sergio whistling while playing. One of the greatest sounds in music.

[@irabrooks7662]

My High School HAPPY SONG!🌞💐📚🤸🏾🛼🚴🏾‍♀️🎼🧩👩🏾‍🏫🛹☎️ c/o 1979