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Can I play A Taste of Honey instead?

One of the best album covers ever:

kyosuke have you ever seen Salma Hayek's reinterpretation of that album cover? Great Googly moogly!

all students must learn how to play "Spanish Flea" on the trumpet before graduating

That should be prerequisite for everyone, regardless of college or major.

Subby says that like it's a bad thing.

NuttierThanEver: kyosuke have you ever seen Salma Hayek's reinterpretation of that album cover? Great Googly moogly!

can't find in a GIS

can you post it?

JerseyTim: That should be prerequisite for everyone, regardless of college or major.

Knowing how most Farkers are, they would probably prefer learning how to play "Up Cherry Street" instead.

/actually, it's a nice little tune

I remember my Mom listening to a Doodletown Pipers version of that song.

I used to like his music ironically, now I like it sincerely.

/he has a lot of money

//check the wfmu site for tons of cover versions

He founded A&M Records (he's the "A"). Of course he has money.

I approve.

Don't dis HA ... maybe you think he's the 60s version of Kenny G... but, he was the king in his day, founded A&M Records, and cranked out some groovin' tunes.

spanish flea: I approve.

How about now--still approve?

The only one I could find at short notice

Tijuana Taxi FTW. Big big fan of Herb's stuff.

That means I'm already a graduate!!!

/played for 13 years.
//still do.
///Alpert is one of my heroes.

TomServo0: Subby says that like it's a bad thing.

Came here to say same thing

actually, to say

NTTAWWT

Best thing he did? "This Guy's In Love With You." Too cool. That gently staccato sound on trumpet is unequivocally his.

Now That's What I Call a Taco!: Tijuana Taxi FTW. Big big fan of Herb's stuff.

i came to say this

i worked at a light & easy station in college, and seriously, Herb Alpert was the highlight of my shifts some times...

and anytime i make a short home movie, i try to add some herb alpert for the background tunes

RealityChuck: He founded A&M Records (he's the "A"). Of course he has money.

Never knew that till I RTFA. Learn sumthin' new every day. I was weaned on my mom's Herb Alpert & my oldest brothers Hendrix & Steppenwolf. I like all types of music. Except rap, disco & bastardized country. I'll save that rant for another time...

dmax: Best thing he did? "This Guy's In Love With You." Too cool. That gently staccato sound on trumpet is unequivocally his.

this. that track still puts a lump in my throat. he and bacharach were unstoppable.