It's spring, and it's Monday. It's time for some music!
Today I am joining up with other Music Moves Me bloggers (and you can join us at the linky above). We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). If you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please! Otherwise, your post link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.)
Our head host is Xmas Dolly, and our co-hosts are Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, joined by the knowledgeable Stacy of Stacy Uncorked and, last but not least, me.
Every other week we have a theme. This week's theme is "You Pick".
And I'm picking an XC (90 in Roman numerals) birthday - Herb Alpert, who celebrated his 90th birthday on March 31 - while on a tour. Yes, he's still playing trumpet, and is still touring with a new Tijuana Brass. He's also been a successful businessman as co-owner, with Jerry Moss, of the former A&M Records.
Here are some favorite songs of mine, along with a song that has become viral on Tik-Tok (which I do not use).
The Lonely Bull, from 1963.
A song given to Herb by Burt Bacharach - This Guy's in Love with You. This 1968 song became Alpert's first #1 hit single, proving Alpert's versatility. Here, he sings lead vocals.
Another #1 song for Alpert - Rise, from 1979. In other words, he reached #1 for both an instrumental performance and a vocal performance on the top 100 charts. I'm not sure any other artist has done that but I'm sure I'll be told if it has been done since.
Tijuana Taxi. Honk!
One last song. I promised you the song that has gone viral on Tik Tok and here it is - Ladyfingers from 1965. How wonderful that new generations are finding this song, and Herb Alpert.
And that's a wrap!
Join me again next time for another episode of Music Moves Me.
He has had a long and successful career.
ReplyDelete...a sensation in his day.
ReplyDeleteWOW, I didn't know Herb Alpert was still touring and that he just turned 90! That's quite amazing and wonderful. I'm sure his passion for music is what keeps him young. :) Thanks for sharing these marvelous instrumental numbers. I really do enjoy this kind of music. Have a boogietastic week, darlin'! xo
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say, I don't remember that Herb also was a vocalist. However, I do recall "This Guy's In Love With You". He has a nice voice.
ReplyDeleteA very true music legend.
ReplyDeleteVery clever theme! And good choice!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that some people can just keep going at that age. I'm only 55 and I feel old as heck. lol
ReplyDeleteI think I have all the LPs of Alpert and the Tijuana Brass from their heyday. He and they were favorites of mine.
ReplyDeletethecontemplativecat here. Herb Albert was part of my teen memories. Radio was our source of music since local radio stations were selective. they apparently liked his music as they played his work often.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing. I love the music here plus that he is still touring and can hit all the notes. Many can't so it at that age.
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