Das Neves, Wilson/som Tres
Pick Up The Pieces/tanga
Back in stock due to popular demand, the 19th release in Mr Bongo's signature Brazil 45's series shone a light on Wilson das Neves' brilliant cover of Average White Band's `Pick Up The Pieces' and an all-time Mr Bongo Brazilian funk favourite in the form of Som Três - Tanga. Wilson das Neves was a legendary Brazilian percussionist most well known for being part of Os Ipanemas. The A side of this 7" houses his cover of Average White Band's `Pick Up The Pieces' recorded with his `conjunto' ensemble. It takes the track into funky samba territory, laden with percussion and horns. Originally released on the Som Quente É O Das Neves LP in 1969. On the flip side, a Mr Bongo all-time Brazilian funk favourite. Blistering drums, feverish vocals and peaking piano packed into just over 2 minutes. Som Três were a trio formed by prolific pianist, arranger and producer Cesar Camargo Mariano. `Tanga' originally appeared on the Um É Pouco, Dois É Bom, Este Som Três É Demais LP on Odeon Brazil in 1970. Both of these Brazilian beauties were previously unreleased on 7"