Sergio Reis jovem guarda rocker, but made a transition into the sertaneja regional pop style -- roughly the equivalent of Nashville country -- where he became a major national star. Does that make him the Brazilian Kenny Rogers? Yes... Yes I think it does. Here's a quick look at his work.
Sergio Reis "Serie Bis - Jovem Guarda" (EMI, 2000)
The teenybopper pop roots of Northeastern sertanejo singer Sergio Reis... I haven't heard this set yet, but I'm pretty curious about it... At any rate, if you want to check out his early jovem guarda rock years, this is probably your best bet.
Sergio Reis "Dose Dupla" (2000)
Sergio Reis "40 Anos De Estrada" (Sony-BMG, 2000)
This box set is actually a straight reissue of several albums, including Boiadeiro Errante, from 1976, A Volta Da Asa Branca (1980), Saudade Da Minha Terra (1983) and Lobo Da Estrada (1985).
Sergio Reis "Warner 25 Anos" (Warner, 2001)
Sergio Reis "e-Collection" (Warner, 2003)
Sergio Reis "Os Gigantes" (Unimar, 2003)
Sergio Reis "Serie Focus" (BMG, 2005)
Sergio Reis "Warner 25 Anos" (Warner, 2008)
Sergio Reis "Nova Serie" (Warner, 2008)
Sergio Reis "Coracao De Papel" (RCA, 1967)
(Produced by Tony Campello)
His first full LP, recorded after a few years in the Sao Paulo rock elite, is solid jovem guarda teenybopper pop, mixing twangy, Byrds-y electric guitars with semi-square pop orchestrations. The title track, "Coracao De Papel," was a major hit and remained one of his signature songs for years to come. A strong album for the genre and a career highlight... Also, much, much different than what was to come!
Sergio Reis "Anjo Triste" (RCA, 1969)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (RCA, 1973)
Sergio Reis "Joao De Barro" (RCA, 1974)
Sergio Reis "Saudade De Minha Terra" (RCA, 1975)
Sergio Reis "Retrato Do Meu Sertao" (RCA, 1976) (LP)
Sergio Reis "O Menino Da Porteira" (RCA, 1977) (LP)
Sergio Reis "Relaciones Internacionales" (1977)
Sergio Reis "Magoa De Boiadeiro" (1978) (LP)
Sergio Reis "Natureza" (RCA, 1978) (LP)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1979)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1980)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1980)
Sergio Reis "Boiadeiro Errante" (1981)
Sergio Reis "A Sanfona Do Menino" (1982)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (RCA, 1983)
Although this disc was one of his best known sets of sertaneja music, and shows Reis decked out on the C&W cowboy gear that is the hallmark of that style, this strikes me as sounding a lot like Italian soft pop. Doesn't do much for me, but it was a big hit, particularly the song "Panela Velha," written by the gaucho singer, Moraezinho.
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1983)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1984)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1985)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1987)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1988)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1989)
Sergio Reis "Pantaneiro" (RCA, 1990)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1991)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (1993)
Sergio Reis "Ventos Uivantes" (Warner, 1994)
Sergio Reis "Marcando Estrada" (Warner, 1996)
Sergio Reis "O Rei Do Gado" (1996)
Sergio Reis "Vida Violeira" (1997)
Sergio Reis "Boiadeiro" (Sony-BMG, 1997)
Sergio Reis "Do Tamanho Do Brasil" (1998)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis E Convidados" (Sony-BMG, 2000)
Sergio Reis "Sergio Reis" (2000)
Sergio Reis "Nossas Cancoes" (Som Livre, 2002)
A tribute to jovem guarda leader Roberto Carlos...
Sergio Reis "O Divino Esprito Do Sertao" (2003)
Sergio Reis E Filhos "Violas E Violeiros" (Atracao, 2003)
Sergio Reis "Natal De Amor" (Atracao, 2004)
Sergio Reis "Para Toda A Familia" (Atracao, 2005)
Sergio Reis "Tributo A Goia" (2007)
Sergio Reis "Coracao Estradeiro" (Atracao, 2008)
Sergio Reis "50 Anos Cantando O Brasil" (2009)
Sergio Reis & Renato Teixeira "Amizade Sincera" (2010)
