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"Mas que Nada"
Song

"Mas que Nada" is a song written and originally performed by Jorge Ben on his debut album, which in a later cover version became the signature song of Sérgio Mendes. The song was voted by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone as the 5th greatest Brazilian song.[1]

The meaning of the title

In Brazilian Portuguese slang, mas, que nada (literally, "but, that [is] nothing") means "come on", "no way", "Whatever", or "Yeah, right!" In many recordings, the title song is incorrectly written "Mais que nada", Portuguese for "more than nothing".

The title should not be confused with the Spanish más que nada meaning "more than nothing" (in the sense of "mainly" or "principally").

Interpretations other than Jorge Ben's

Mendes covered the song on his album Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 (1966). In the United States, the single reached #47 on the Billboard pop chart, as well as #4 on the easy listening chart. He recorded a new version for the 2011 animated film Rio and its soundtrack.

Other Brazilian artists who recorded the song include Elza Soares and Maria Creuza.

Dizzy Gillespie included a cover version on his albums The Melody Lingers On (1966) and Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac (1967).

A Moog version is featured on Perrey and Kingsley's album, Kaleidoscopic Vibrations: Spotlight on the Moog (1967).

A rumba version is featured on the album Patato & Totico by Patato Valdes and Totico Arango (1968).

Klaus Wunderlich opened his first UK LP, Organized (1968) with the track.

The Chopsticks, a Hong Kong female duo, covered this song on their first LP The Chopsticks: Sandra and Amina (1970).

The Sacramento Freelancers Drum and Bugle Corps performed this song as part of their 1976 show.

Chris Waxman released a spirited version during this period, performed on the Hammond Organ as well, for a special Phase 4 Stereo album (London/Decca SP 44119).

Bossa nova singer Sitti from the Philippines did a remake of this song, which is included on her album, Café Bossa.

Al Jarreau also did a cover version on his 1994 album Tenderness.

French jazz guitarist Marc Antoine performed an instrumental version on his album Cruisin' (2001). Echobeatz released a cover version in 1997, and a house/dance version in 1998.

L.A. Transit performed a version on the Denon Jazz Sampler Vol. 1 (1985).

Serbian pop singer Madame Piano also covered it, while Croatian cellist Walter Despalj did an arrangement of the song for a group of cellos. Swedish singer Lill Lindfors has also covered this song.

Nike used a 1963 cover by Tamba Trio in an advertising campaign for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, prompting that version of the song to crack the UK Top 40, reaching Number 34 in the summer of 1998.

Ava Leigh has covered the song. This version has recently been used in UK television commercials for clothing chain Next.

Jessy J recorded a cover of this song in her album Tequila Moon (2008).

Covered by Jane McDonald in her 7th album 'Jane' in 2008.

Miriam Makeba covered the song on Miriam Makeba In Concert! (1967) and Live from Paris & Conakry (1996).

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet recorded a version for their 2007 album LAGQ Brazil.

The Idea of North perform "Mas Que Nada" a cappella, and have recorded a version on The Sum of Us (2001) featuring James Morrison on trombone.

The Slovenian XL vocal group Perpetuum Jazzile performed the song in a cappella arrange at Vokal Xtravaganzza 2008 (YouTube).

Nossa released a version in 2012.

Sérgio Mendes version

"Mas que Nada"
Song

Song information

In 2006, Mendes re-recorded the song with The Black Eyed Peas and additional vocals by Mendes' wife, Gracinha Leporace; a version that is included on his album Timeless. In Brazil, the song is well known for being the theme song for the local television channel Globo's Estrelas. The Black Eyed Peas' version also contains a sample of their 2004 hit "Hey Mama". The re-recorded song became popular on many European charts. On the UK Singles Chart, the song entered at number 29 and rose to and peaked at number six on its second week on the chart. The song appeared as part of the EA Sports FIFA World Cup 2006 video game and NBA Live 2007 video game. This version was also included in the Rio film soundtrack, an episode of 90210[2] and in the 2012 video game Just Dance 4.

Tracklisting

  1. "Mas Que Nada" (Radio Edit) - 3:33
  2. "Mas Que Nada" (Masters at Work Remix) - 8:03
  3. "Mas Que Nada" (Original Brazil '66 Version) - 2:41

Charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
Austrian Top 75[3] 8
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 7
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] 12
Brazilian Top 100 Chart 1
Czech IFPI Chart 6
Dutch Top 40[5] 1
French Top 100[6] 40
German Top 100[7] 9
Hungarian Airplay Chart 1
Ireland Singles Chart[8] 14
Italian Top 50[9] 37
Swiss Top 100[10] 4
UK Singles Chart[11] 6
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[12] 13

Sales

Country Sales
United Kingdom 71,750

It is used in Disney's Animal Kingdom, "Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade" in Orlando, Florida.

Ava Leigh version

"Mas que Nada"
Song
A-side"Mad About the Boy"

British singer Ava Leigh covered the song for her debut album, Rollin'. The song was released as a Double-A side with popular song, "Mad About the Boy". The song gained popularity after being featured in the UK summer adverts for clothing chain Next. A music video was filmed for "Mad About the Boy" and shows Leigh walking through various places singing the song.

Charts

Charts (2008) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart 1281
[13]
Notes

1 Note that it was "Mad About the Boy" which charted in the UK Singles Chart

References

  1. ^ Azevedo, Zeca (2009). "As 100 Maiores Músicas Brasileiras - "Mas que Nada"". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Portuguese). Spring. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  2. ^ CW Music | Soundtracks | Featured Artists
  3. ^ Hung Medien. "Mas que nada in Austrian Chart". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Mas que nada in Belgian Charts". Ultratop and Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Mas que nada in Netherlands Chart". Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  6. ^ Hung Medien. "Mas que nada in french Chart". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  7. ^ "Mas que nada in German Chart". Media control. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Mas que nada in Irish Chart". IRMA. Retrieved 6 June 2013. 1st result when searching "Mas que nada"
  9. ^ "The best-selling singles of 2006 in Italy". HitParadeItalia (it). Retrieved 6 June 2013.
    80. Mas que nada - Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas [#37, 2006/07]
  10. ^ Hung Medien. "Mas que nada in Swiss Chart". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  11. ^ "Sergio Mendes & the Black Eyed Peas". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  12. ^ "Timeless awards on Allmusic". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  13. ^ "UK Singles Chart Chart Positions 2008". Zobbel. zobbel.de. Retrieved 17 April 2009.
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