Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Pretty World (HQ audio)

To my knowledge this is the best existing video from the golden era of Sergio Mendes' Brasil '66. Sergio's music has made the world a lot prettier indeed. Vocals by Lani Hall and Karen Philipp and the original Brasil '66 musicians. Sergio and the band still perform and record today. I shot a 40 minute video of their recent concert in Amsterdam, Holland.
This video and some background here on KZbin: • SERGIO MENDES & Brasil...
Edited and uploaded by: Lion Keezer, Amsterdam

[@muffs55mercury61]

The girls had some of the best harmony in music at the time. So glad Lani's been blessed with a 55 year marriage and I wish her and Herb many more years of that.

[@MrSlikvee]

Most of their vocals were unison with occasional harmony breaks.

[@rrees5353]

Beautiful Husband and Wife They are A Joy !!

[@joannagipson12]

💯💯💯💯💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@BurgundyPlush]

I hear this and it brings me back to childhood and all those warm memories of when times were happy and relatives were all still alive. It’s so beautiful.

[@malcolmgrant6180]

Amen to that my friend❤

[@harleydavidson6851]

Yessss! A MUCH MUCH Nicer Time!

[@julioalcaraz5417]

These millennials and Gen Z will never know how beautiful life was back then

[@marianellajeffcoat199]

Me too, my Dad my home.. 😢

[@rainstein3680]

Oh yes!!!! My sentiments exactly!!!! A magical time indeed

[@Whatt787]

Lani Hall, a heavenly voice--great song

[@bobnagel6449]

I love this group, their songs are so laid back, like a summer day.

[@GringoLatino941]

He still performing! He is doing concert September 2022. In new york. Couple weeks ago, I wrote him and he wrote back!

[@trevord59]

@@GringoLatino941 This was written by Stevie Wonder

[@jisungpark8952]

@@trevord59 oops, really? ;)

[@razony]

Makes me feel like the day I first heard them.

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

Very happy songs. We need this today,

[@karel797]

I agree, I am 57, this is great music , great voices. What a great time to grow up musicwise

[@TRUTHRULES777]

The most Beautiful 🕊🌞

[@carlajordan1326]

This song is sunshine, strawberries and happiness ☀️,🍓❤️

[@carlgranieri4942]

My wife and I had a sign made for our 1st apartment that read “Paradise Population Two” because of this song. 48 years later we still have it

[@muziklvr7776]

Congratulations on nearly 50 years of marriage.

[@carlosrodas423]

Cheers to your love!

[@Savetheworldfirebidennow]

HOW SWEET!!

[@tamerajordan2982]

I’m going to do the same thing

[@armel369]

That is so cute ❤

[@fifermcgee5971]

This rendition is as smooth as silk. Beautiful.

[@leenielson4542]

I love Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 songs!

[@rafaeltto]

Sergio Mendez's worldwide success would not have been possible without the voices of Lani Hall and Karen Philipp. Their magnificent voices had an incredible symbiosity!

[@Briellen_Mellott]

Is Karen the blonde in the video? She was to be a regular on MASH, but only got into a few episodes.

[@Vejur9000]

Facts!

[@angelonunez8555]

@@Briellen_Mellott Yes, she's the blonde. She also got into Playboy, IIRC.

[@shuroom57]

Please do not forget the original singer, Janis Hansen.

[@redjohnson4859]

@@shuroom57 Or an even more original... Gracinha Leporace

[@bmasterb6470]

One of the most underrated beautiful songs of all time. Thank you Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66

[@austindarrenor]

I guess it didn't get a lot of radio play. Here it is 57 yrs later and I just discovered it 😃 Now it's among my favorites. It's so 1960's and I love the way Karen Philipp dances.

[@moniqueheubel8970]

Agreed- really sweet and beautiful!

[@enriqueiturraldeavila7684]

Lanie Hall and Karen Phillip the best of Brasil 66. Sergio still a Máster The one and only in his kind

[@SweeetSue]

Karen Philipp.....🎶

[@pasqualemuzzupappa8596]

Hansen missing.... It's a pity

[@GH-oi2jf]

@@pasqualemuzzupappa8596 - Karen in this video.

[@pasqualemuzzupappa8596]

@@GH-oi2jf Yesss, you're right

[@GringoLatino941]

He still performing! He is doing concert September 2022. In new york. Couple weeks ago, I wrote him and he wrote back!

[@michaelmccants7927]

Sergio and Brazil 66 were great. Love this music! Lani and Karen were perfect together on vocals.

[@patgorrell1026]

Beautiful music. Beautiful girls beautiful voices .. beautiful musicians .brings you back to the days.

[@TheCybertiger9]

aint that the truth

[@chipperkeithmgb]

And no bloody tattoos

[@magmasunburst9331]

@@chipperkeithmgb the most sexiest thing is a woman's body with no tattoos.

[@lamonthamilton667]

Women from The 40,s to mid 70,s Were the Most Gorgeous women Ever. Now we have the last of that Era and a few of their Daughter's with the same amount of CLASS.

[@leeengelsman1855]

They are all great to watch they had pizzaz and sophistication and were fun living.

[@flaviocalichmansp-brasil6958]

Brazilian here. Sergio Mendes is a true genius, I'm so proud of his fantastic body of work, bringing our culture and our music to millions around the world. I'm particularly fond of Brasil '65 and Brasil '66 performances, all the musicians are amazing and the singers, well, are beyond words! I've got a crush on Lani Hall for at least 35 years 😄! Sérgio, muito obrigado por tudo, meu amigo!

[@JoseJoaquim-hf7zv]

Me too

[@aumsunya]

This song will always be fresh and current! Thank you Sergio Mendes for making this a pretty world! God Bless You!

[@lovemyhd1960too]

I was 6 years old when this song hit the scene. I remember thinking "what a cool tune". These girls have the sexiest voices. Thank God for the 60's!!!

[@maxsugar6394]

Nothing can beat the popular music of the 60's. Because they had the magic of the beginning ...

[@karajokoo]

I was 11 and I was already in love with Lani Hall.

[@halo101st9]

Actually, no. The 60s were so screwed up and rudderless I am surprised we made it through.

[@frankrault3190]

Same here, 9 years old, back in the days, and falling for Lani. Little boys know perfectly well, and still know how to distinguish the real thing from fake! And her appearance and voice knew how to wash away trouble when life happened to be tough at times.

[@razony]

I was just thinking that. I was 6...

[@ericjones1796]

These ladies have lovely voices.

[@philipmartin5757]

It's funny how even after 50 years have passed this video still looks like "the future"...

[@fifermcgee5971]

Classic music.

[@fifermcgee5971]

@Peter Evans My dreamboat is the percussionist Mr. Rueben Bassini, may the darling rest in peace. What an electrifying smile.

[@mm_xx8827]

@Peter Evans Along with the violins and trumpet too!

[@davids4385]

50 years later......Lani Hall, you're SOOOO talented & lovely.

[@Whatt787]

Lani Hall is a gift from God

[@cooperlumsden2131]

My dad fell in love with this song 10 years ago and used to sing it all the time as it was stuck in his head back then.

[@lindaeasley4336]

I loved Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 They turned every song into something classy 👍 Even the Beatles Fool On The Hill

[@paulsawtell3991]

As did the amazing Singers Unlimited. Check them out.

[@GringoLatino941]

He still performing! He is doing concert September 2022. In new york. Couple weeks ago, I wrote him and he wrote back!

[@curtischildress9580]

@@GringoLatino941 How wonderful to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@whynot5716]

I bet John and Paul loved it!

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

I was into Brazil 66 From the get-go. Their music created a life long love of Brazilian music. Lani Hall’s voice is so unique and outstanding!

[@amywalker3684]

If you're having a bad day, just give this a listen. Instant Zen.

[@h2ofield]

Yes! My new favorite! I must find the 45 for my juke box!

[@PopsRacer61]

@Almon Raphael ...I'm in my 50's also, and grew up on Funk and rap. But my father listened to this music, and Bossanova, and music from the Rat Pack, which I listen to in my car. You can find some of this music on SIRIUS XM🤔

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Breakfast and love, no better way to start the day! :-)

[@whiskey0253]

Yeah right!!

[@christinefrazerskinner2440]

Yes I agree with you.

[@Adibarum]

I could watch this video over and over again Lani and Karen's harmonies are just gorgeous and it is such a happy song with a great melody

[@jessiedoggie1]

Great comment. Fyi, they always sang in unison!

[@bobthacher5129]

A totally unique sound that has never been matched.

[@zakailara3969]

you are so right, Mr. Mendes one of a kind

[@oceanapacifica1902]

Right on!

[@hughphillips1877]

So true, a fact, except for his wife Gracinha Leporace, Karen Philipp was the only vocalist he had that actually learned Portuguese Fluently😎😙. 2 reasons those learning Fluent Portuguese is quite difficult Karen was/still is quite intelligent. She actually wanted to know what she was singing. 2nd, she got help by the Bassist in Brasil'66 Rubens Bassini (RIP) who she dated & lived with for a couple years. Karen & Lani probably the best vocalists ever😎🎶🎶🎤🎤👱👧

[@jaysonbiggs8979]

A blend of jazz, pop, bossa nova and samba.

[@chumgrinder25]

If you need an additional fix, search out music by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a few of whose pieces Brasil '66 popularized in the USA.

[@454something]

I was a "Rock" snob all these decades. Now I finally appreciate this more than ever. Better late than never, I guess.

[@julesverne4629]

+454something Long Live Our Modern Portuguese Celtic Celtica New Bavaria Celtica Music Melodic of Super Warm Bavaria Celtic Celtica Gaelic Galego Portuguese Civilization Meldodic BRASILIAN Musica Modern of 1966 Super Warm Brasilian BRASIL Musica and The Sunny Warm Hot Fleeces of the Brasilian Celtic Melodic Global Celtic Portuguese BRASIL Musics of Summers of 1966, 1967, 1968 , and 1969 SUPER MELODIC CELTIC GALEGO PORTUGUESE MUSICS and Lyrics of Modern Celtica Bavaria Brasilia BRASIL Music Forever BEST in Global International Melodic Celtic Gallego Gallega Portuguese BRASILIAN GALICIA Music of BRAVARIA BRASILIA BRASIL Musica Melodic Happy Music of BRASIL FESTIVAL in Techncolor and Digital Technicolor Cinematography of BRASIL Limited Corporations BRASILIA BRASIL MUSIC CINEMATOGRAPHIES++++++PLATINUM AND GOLD Global Forever on Earth Happy BRASIL CELTIC CELTICA BAVARIA Warm Hot BRASIL of SOUTH AMERICA FOREVER CELTIC GALLEGO GALLEGA PORTO-GALICIA PORTUGUESE BRASILIA BRASIL of Festival in Technicolor 1966 until today of this Digital Techncolor Age of the 21st Century Brasilian Brasilia Celtic BRASIL Porto--Galician Portuguese BRASILIAN BRASIL Celtic Europe Music to South America Celtic Portuguese New Bavaria Warm Hot Musics of Global International Melodic Melody Musics Compositions of New Celtic Galicia of Bravaria Brasilia Brasilian Celtica Bavaria BRASIL and ALL South America was and for ALL Modern Music Melodies of CELESTIAL CELTIC PORTUGUESE BRASILIAN BRASIL Musics of Beautiful SOUTH AMERICA to Global Music Forever Known to the Rest of the Peoples of The World Enjoying Music Melodies of ``BRASILIAN BRASIL SUMMER BREEZES``!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gabrielrockend9260]

+Jules Verne wtf?

[@bradpeterson4440]

+Jules Verne ???

[@MusicJunky3]

+Jules Verne More tea , dear ?

[@edmundcharles5278]

+454something Perhaps it is because R&R ignored the voice as being a beautiful instrument in and of itself- truth be told is that most singers of Roc & Roll do not have trained, outstanding voices. One can always detect a trained vocalist!

[@BillofRights1951]

I remember my dad surprised my mom with a brand new '68 T-Bird coupe (white...no vinyl top thank God)...loaded at the time with all the options, including the 8-track stereo tape player. My parents loved Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66...this song was on an album that was released in '69...of all the tapes they had, that album was played to death in that beloved car. Happy times.

[@GaryFox11000]

Lani & Karen were really captivating , sensuous , angelic harmonies were incredible ; Fabulous genuine music Sergio was terrific ; Produced by Herp Albert A & M. ! Bravo 🏆🙋‍♂️❤👍

[@alworkedup]

I remember riding in the car with my parents and when this came on the radio we all got quiet and just listened :)

[@SNAKERADIOS]

It`s amazing how good these women`s voices sounded in unison. You cant tell them apart except for the timing between them. Incredible talent and music.

[@aarongranda7825]

Still remember this song from when I was six or seven. Pure magic.

[@humbertolucianohernandezda8590]

An iconic love song our generation, with beautiful voices and great musicians. Thank you master Sergio Mendes.

[@woody95124]

Such a pretty song..Sergio is a musical genius...Very unique written songs...

[@adriennepender673]

51 years later, this song is still amazing. ♥️ 2020 is coming to an end, hoping for Pretty World in 2021.

[@klattalexis]

JW.ORG

[@razony]

Didn't see that one coming...

[@jimbo43ohara51]

Didn't see the virus. God help us all.

[@mikemccants8719]

Yes it is

[@WanWan-re8du]

It's true

[@KevinGonzalez-vz7rz]

This was music. Made before I was born and I still love this sound.

[@lesmoore7787]

This band is fabulous, those 2 singers are beyond fabulous, their timing, stage presence, it's a joy to watch

[@TomTimeTraveler]

Notice how happy they are making such great music. Future historians will look back at the 1960's and marvel at music makers like Sergio Mendes, et al.

[@patriotadechileporsiempre5380]

Elegant and classy ladies.

[@jeffreyt.steptoe5306]

ANGELA CECILIA Manson The blonde's name is Karen Phillip(That's right, no "S" at the end), in some early episodes of the "M*A*S*H" TV series she portrayed the role of "Lt. Dish". A shame she did not remain on the show.

[@bobjohnson205]

@@jeffreyt.steptoe5306 Lt. Dish! Wow! I remember her. She needed to be on more episodes! ;)

[@berzerker1100]

Like you !

[@bobjohnson205]

@@jeffreyt.steptoe5306 Yes, no "s" at the end, but 2 "p" s and 1 "l".

[@richardpluim4426]

Music that will stand the test of time. Some of the great music that came from the United States in that era.

[@tomvalveede6808]

I LOVED Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66, as a young 13 year old, and still do now. I had to have each new record album every year, and would get them for Christmas and my birthday. When a concert was announced, my mom went on the first day and got tickets on the front row for me, my twin sister, my brother, my Aunt Coco and herself. It was the first time having front row seats, and the concert was a Dream! Lani Hall and Karen Phillips wore Mod Shift dresses in Shocking Pink and Bright Orange, all covered in sparkling sequins. They were So Beautiful, and l used their beauty to sneak up onto the stage, when the concert was over. The Security guard was transfixed on the ladies as they took their bows, that l was able to sneak in on the stair where he stood, and go through a fabric curtain. I spoke with Sergio, told him how much l loved his music and that l had All of his albums. He gave me his autograph and also introduced me to Lani and Karen and the band. They were all So very nice, and All gave me their autographs. I then heard my Mom trying to explain that l was backstage, but he didn't believe her. "Lady, no one Ever gets past me!" Then l said, Mom l'm back here, he comes to grab me, but Sergio told him it was Alright, Please let them all pass!" So, all of my family got to meet and speak with them all! It was night l will Never forget, mainly because they all were so Sincerely nice! Saw Lani and Herb Alpert last year in concert. She sings as beautifully as ever! She is married to Herb Alpert. Sergio Mendes is God's gift to the World, with his wonderful music!

[@JonBlondell]

So Cool!

[@tomvalveede6808]

​@@JonBlondell Thanks for your comment! 🍀

[@tedtw]

People were FAR HAPPIER without the internet back in the 60s.

[@BillofRights1951]

True....I was there...I'm now 73....it was a great time...

[@Contextcatcher]

I'm happy with this piece of internet: how could I ever watch and hear this without it.

[@Gwenny0612]

We WERE???

[@deadman123x]

Vietnam has entered the chat Civil Rights Movement has entered the chat

[@ronsauer1772]

When this song was made I was busy peddling my tricycle. I'm so happy to have discovered Sergio.

[@edmundcharles5278]

+Ron Sauer For some of the finer things in life, you need experience and maturity, developing an appreciation for well arranged and beautifully vocalized music is jus one of these things.

[@markstevens1237]

Yes,I was 4 years old !😀

[@rayszymarek2920]

Great Arrangement. Vocals and of course instrumentation played so well by a Latin Genius. Back when this song was recorded I was on my way to serve my country. Viet Nam Bound. Sergio really made a instrumentation that seemed to soothe every one. A Pretty World is still what we need today. Thank You Sergio many people enjoyed this. once again we need more Music like this. Melody and Make Sense Vocals

[@JonBlondell]

Thank you for defending our country.

[@DBJetsman]

This isn’t just one of the best Sergio Mendes songs...this is one of the best songs period

[@charlesatty]

It is not wrong to be mesmerized by these two young ladies. Love their voices.

[@robertbodell3324]

What GORGEOUS Women! What BEAUTIFUL Voices! What HAPPY, VIBRANT, and UPLIFTING Sounds AND FEELINGS coming from Sergio and the group! We NEED MORE of this FABULOUS music more than ever in the world TODAY! LOVE the SOUND of BRASILIA!!!!!!

[@Whatt787]

Well Said!

[@RC-Flight]

I was born in 1962 but remember this song when I got a little older! Wow what a great song, it reminds me of Saturday mornings as a small kid in our kitchen with the radio going and my parents listening too this great music. I can listen too this tune every day and not get sick of it, it just makes my day!!!

[@extantia]

Me too- I first heard it as a classical guitar instrumental in the late-60's/early-70's while in grade school. Fast forward to the mid-80's when I heard this version on the radio while stationed in Bermuda. For the longest I wanted to find out who it was and hear it again. I only just now found it via the Google Find Song app by humming it-

[@ricosanches1450]

Can't stop looking at karen philip reminds me so much of my mum she used to sing a lot of sergio and Bacharch stuff to me when I was a kid. Makes me feel so happy in this disturbing world. 70s mmmm

[@johnvz7247]

I have never heard this song before, and it has the best lyrics I have ever had the pleasure of hearing❤

[@ksmileywaisnor9925]

Lani and Karen so beautiful.

[@bobjohnson205]

Lani Hall - Herb Alpert's wife. Karen Philipp - Lieutenant Dish of M*A*S*H.

[@lostsoul3154]

Amen to that !!!

[@madisondeguzman1574]

I grew up with this song of Brazil 66 .Love Lani beautiful, talented and I guess we'll mannered. Thank you for the life inspiration the music and the good times- Tim

[@buckjohnson1119]

Bob Johnson Sounds like Herbs expertise, on that Trumpet 🎺👍😃

[@bobtheman7054]

dance karen dance awesome

[@finch45lear]

I love Lani's voice. So beautiful.

[@slimshine953]

This is quintessential pop music, done to perfection... in every detail!!!

[@toughlove2442]

I still have the album. Great music by Brasil '66 and the always underrated Lani Hall. Amazing how we would watch them on television back then and never wonder where the horns and strings were coming from.

[@metadelic6338]

This is the smoothest, purest, and sexiest video in my entire collection of thousands of music videos

[@drburns3749]

All I can say is WOW! oh yeah, growing up in the 60's my dad had this on the radio....But Sergio was definitely in the Burt Bacharach league....he was great!

[@debbiealquisada9295]

My all time favorite ,Sergio Mendez. My neighbor would know if I am home from semestral school break, when the stereo is blasting with Sergio Mendez music all day. Such memories.

[@AlmostMonumental27]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs ever, but it was a benchmark of my sixties when I was a budding pianist. It still influences my music, and I play it regularly. Still get lost in my dreams when I hear it.

[@guardinner]

Karen was a VERY beautiful singer and gorgeous looking lady!

[@masmas6463]

with so many sad things happening in the world today - this is a pure joy to listen to !! never lose faith people !!

[@m.oriley8260]

Sad things have been happening in the world since it was created. Be happy.

[@jimbo43ohara51]

Reminds us there is a better world out there, or at least AFTER the virus.

[@gabgarcia5446]

Bad things are part of life. Every decade and every year and everyday. Better to acknowledging the good that happens every day and night. Life is rich in subtle good moments.

[@jiaconis]

I’m writing in 2021! Believe me 2014 was TONS better than the train wreck we’re living through now!!

[@constancegomez351]

2021!

[@gabgarcia5446]

Another gem: Like A Lover. Their voices n those lyrics. Enchanting music by enchanting artists

[@michaelmorrissey1052]

You know…some songs just make you feel good.

[@scotthauser3406]

My ultimate favorite song of all time!--( And I am 63 years young!!!)

[@ThePlumber747]

Classic sound of the 1960's still great to unwind and listen to songs like this will never be lost with time.

[@brentjackson561]

Roy Calzada This brings back memories of being 11 years old, hearing this on the radio while opening packs of 1969 Topps baseball cards.

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

Hope not.

[@valtercruz1965]

Wonderful band, fantastic Sergio Mendes e Beautiful girls and their vocals!

[@nuangel]

It still sounds as beautiful and as inspiring as it was in the 60`s... God, I miss those times - so much beautiful music was being made and yet to come !

[@AnandaSim]

That's it. Found my anthem when taking photos. A song from when I was quite young. Take it away, maestro Sergio......

[@ScottHamilton1]

anything by Sergio Mendes will do for me.

[@ceedeoname223]

***** Yup.

[@ronalrocco4922]

Karen Phillip's had it all. Hope she did well in enjoying her life. Best group ever. Thanks Sergio!

[@PaulPaid]

"has"

[@alfredenisz4775]

She did a beautiful pose for Playboy a long time ago. She also appeared on M.A.S.H.

[@SweeetSue]

Karen PHILIPP.....🎶 💕

[@PaulEdgewatertheman]

Who needs antidepressants? Listen to this and watch the smiling faces. The happiness is contagious.

[@jorgemacias4769]

So true so true maybe if it weren't for music we would all be on drugs music was my drug and is my drug especially this soothing music viva brazil66!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-qd6ll1ei2z]

小学生の頃になんとなく聴いて耳に残っていました。 大人になって再発見をしてから、色々な所でリピートしています。 セルジオさんの編曲・リズム感が素晴らしいです。才能を感じます。 彼女達の歌唱力も素晴しいです。 嬉しい時・悲しい時、どんな時でもこの楽曲に癒されています。

[@josephinelarosa7031]

This song makes me feel so joyful 💖

[@josephinelarosa7031]

Thanks 😊

[@ilovegoodsax]

I can't remember the year for this song but I couldn't have been any more than six or seven when I fell in love with this melody. I'm now 57 and still love bossa nova to this day and can listen to the music for hours on end.

[@JohnCampbellARM]

5 years since I commented on this, and I still think Lani Hall;s voice is calmly magnetic and hypnotizing, and Karen Phillip's looks and moves just as magnetic in a carnal sort of way. Me likey. Both.

[@rockdoctor48]

I was 14 when this song came out and I still love it. This was my favorite group of all time and I have multiple copies of the lp's and cd's.

[@Halo101st]

I saw Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66 in October 1967. I was on leave prior to shipping out for my first tour in Vietnam. My fiancé was a graduate student at the University of Texas and got front row tickets for us. Best show I have ever seen. Lisa worked for the University and got us backstage after the show. We stood and talked with Lani Hall for around 15 minutes. Lani had two cokes and chewed on her straw. When she left to go, she put her drink down and I pulled the straw and put it in my pocket. I carried that straw through most of two tours as a good luck charm.

[@toomanyminds1212]

Halo101st Welcome Home

[@jerrycroft2865]

Halo101st WOW! That was sweet!

[@TJ-USMC]

"Welcome Home Army"

[@orthokotan3837]

Glad this gave you such good memories. Thank you for your service and I'm glad you made it safely back home.

[@kikiaguilar2604]

Halo101st wow to kool love that story

[@scotthauser3406]

This was my favorite song---still is---I think the World needs this ------Song !

[@paulsawtell3991]

Check out their recording of So Many Stars.

[@JonnieCometLtd]

My late brother had a little slice of heaven with his wife out in the country of southern New Jersey and, a grossly underrated musician in his lifetime, had exquiste taste when it came to finding the best musical picks. This one was dear to his heart both for the lyrical content (I painted a watercolour of their back garden which I called 'Paradise - Population: 2' as a gift to them) and for the musical sublimity. Dig how the start of each verse goes straight to the 4th and then has to make its way back to the tonic; it evokes a sense of motion; but where is it going? That's the sweet spot. And listen to the drums! - sublime as well.

[@michaeld9356]

I truly miss the 60's. Thank goodness for youtube

[@cosaosa2855]

This comes from a time when artists were chosen based on talent, unlike (the garbage of) today.

[@consumerwarrior1267]

I know what you mean.

[@RickNPhx]

As much as I love all their talent, sometimes that drummer's timing for example, Mas Que Nada, knocked me out. Made me want to play drums.

[@bobjohnson205]

Yes, what talent! And they sound wonderful. All without a microphone in sight! lol

[@ticket88]

Man if that isn't the truth then nothing is. Autotune is crap. Try and tell kids there was a time when artists were artists and could actually carry a tune. They look at you like you have 2 heads.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Excellent lip syncing here, kids today have gotten lazy with it.

[@miguewarcanjo]

O que temos de melhor para o mundo : nossa musica e o talento dos(as) artistas brasileiro(as). Que maravilha!

[@edilsonmartins6653]

Sim.

[@tracybenham5299]

Was just on the Simpsons last night. Haven't heard it in over 50 years! Found it here and was instantly six years old again. Just lovely!

[@imaginationenterprise789]

Me as well

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Not only was Lani a terrific singer: Herb Alpert was smart enough not to let her get away!!

[@jeanlee9569]

My husband got us front row tickets in 2019 in Honolulu when Herb Alpert and Lani Hall performed. It was magical and dreamy! ❤❤

[@Wixom2200]

The truth is probably felt she owed him. Mendes fired her and his first 66 Brasill backup band and singers, inc her. Alpert stepped in ( now remember he is co-head of A&M basically Mendes boss) and "convinced" Mendes to keep ONLY her to go with the new band. So not really.

[@halo101st9]

@@Wixom2200 Don't be such a cynic. True or not, she and Janice are the main reason the group made it so big. They gave the songs life and gave the group a uniqueness not found in any other group at that time. Their magic still goes on today and has outlived them as a group.

[@TrulygreenSolution]

You've got that right! I wonder, back then, if Sergio was smitten with her... I'm guessing, yes-

[@shannonhenson609]

More than likely the other way around. He's the zillionaire... not her.

[@rhagedorn]

The sexiest group ever and Lani Hall was 99% of it.

[@GringoLatino941]

I WANT TO SAY IT AGAIN!: He still performing! He is doing concert September 2022. In new york. Couple weeks ago, I wrote him and he wrote back! THE BEST MUSIC and best TV and best movies: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s.

[@tomvalveede6808]

I would love to write to him! Will you post contac informationn?? Thanks!

[@pldilosa]

Every time I hear this version of Pretty World, it put's a huge smile on my face. True MAGIC !!!

[@nancyhoward2876]

Love the female vocalists, their arrangements, singing together - just great.

[@manospetridis1935]

Class! Pure Class!!

[@JohnCampbellARM]

I love how the ladies sound, the groove of the band, and the way the blonde moves as she sings. She looks like she's really enjoying herself. Which makes me enjoy watching.

[@RayNDeere]

The brunette is Lani Hall, who is married to Herb Alpert. The blonde is Karen Philipp, who played Lt. Dish on the TV Show M*A*S*H for the first two episodes

[@JohnCampbellARM]

Herb Alpert is a lucky man. I love Lani Hall's voice. So smooth, and so full of a harmonic attribute that I love. Karen Carpenter, and Anne Murray had a similar quality to their voices. As if there was a little extra resonance in their sound, though they sang so effortlessly. As for Karen Philipp, I would have followed her anywhere back in the time they were making these records, just to see her dancing on stage while she was singing, and I was probably about 11 or 12 years old back then. I'm pretty sure my piggy bank would have been broken, and all my weekend gardening job money spent on that beautiful blonde.

[@188887]

Yes, the blonde can turn a gay man straight. No Homo!

[@robinyamada8226]

It seems like I seen them performing last night...they're just so awesome..I was in love with the two.. I'll remember them forever...thanks!! ❤❤

[@AllTheBestCO]

So fun to watch this -- and time travel.

[@SuperIliad]

Yes, I remember when this was released. We called it music, back then. Only back then it really was music.

[@joemusic7010]

what a memories !! beautiful music. sergio mendes in my hearth.

[@DotMcFarlane]

One of my earliest memories is of hearing this song as a 3-year-old in Cornwall, Ontario back in 1969 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@windingroad9678]

Its about the year when Rudolph came on TV, best years...for me & for you 🎶

[@jmartin4955]

Saw them at San Diego State in 1969; fell in love with the music; so much that I spent a month in Brazil. Went to see Brazil '76 devastated to find Lani missing! She and Herb made the sound of Brazil!

[@pjhanna1432]

Sergio is still going. :-) www.sergiomendesmusic.com/tour/

[@tinydancer62]

Lucky you were able to see them in 1969, that must have been an excellent show.

[@29spaceman]

What an amazing performance!!! This is my new favorite band!!! Blessings to you all🙏

[@johnbrowne3950]

Lani Hall is off- the- charts cute. And she's a beautiful singer as well. love this group since I first bought Look Around album as a teenager.

[@carletonhoffman]

i remember the first time i saw them on tv and my jaw dropped to see Lani Hall and hear that hip cowbell in Daytripper, a song i hadn't heard before.

[@Vejur9000]

Totally. She was crunchworthy.

[@billcherry5852]

Love it! So glad to learn that Sergio is still performing.

[@mariabento3581]

Canção linda de Simonal, refinadíssimo artista, com a brasilidade genial de Sergio Mendes. Adoro tbm assim, bem ao gosto americano. Toda a sequência é maravilhosa me soou bem mais sonhadora

[@Wolfsky9]

It's just not possible to frown when listening to this & then watching gorgeous Lani. Love, LOVE THIS.

[@Wolfsky9]

Wolfsky9 Can't help but smile!! Wolfsky9

[@Carlito1988]

+Wolfsky9 Yes- Lani Hall had the voice AND the looks!

[@Whatt787]

+Carlito1988 Lani Hall sings like an angel, my all time favorite female singer

[@ralballer]

+whatt ever She sings and looks like an angel, no doubt, but dances like a duck. She could've get some lessons from her partner...

[@josephbarclayross6216]

I agree, Greg. She has it all.

[@terryr.1243]

This IS what I called "CLEAN-SEXY"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIGHT, ...FUN 'n BUBBLY! I had about nearly every album these guys ever made, and my recent revised CD collection DEFINITELY included them. I always NEVER got tired of this; God how I missed these guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tb1534]

The music of Sergio Mendes , Brasil 66, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass really did and do make the world prettier. God Bless and thank you all.