Dave Alpert

[Numero Cinco]

The question of which century we musically visit "Acapulco" prompts me to ask something I've long wondered: Who is Dave Alpert, its listed composer (and that of "Comin' In the Back Door," among others)? Does anyone know his biographical details?

 

[Captain Bacardi]

The question of which century we musically visit "Acapulco" prompts me to ask something I've long wondered: Who is Dave Alpert, its listed composer (and that of "Comin' In the Back Door," among others)? Does anyone know his biographical details?

Dave is Herb's brother, who was a drummer. If I remember right Dave had a lot to do with remodeling the A&M studios after Herb & Jerry acquired them.


Capt. Bacardi

 

[Numero Cinco]

I assumed there must be some relation and was guessing it was sibling. Why is Dave Alpert alternatively known as Eldon Allan, per a discographical credit at Rudy's A & M Corner? Was "Dave" a nickname?

 

[Mr Bill]

I suspect that "Eldon Allen" was a pen name chosen so that the early record would not appear to be entirely "Alpert." This practice is not unheard of in the arts field (Richard Bachman & Stephen King for example). Once Alpert became a household name, brother Dave got the credit he deserved. He also joined in on drums during the Wechter tribute (as did Hal Blaine).

As for "Comin' In The Back Door" I don't have anything here to refer to except the Timeless Music 3-CD set which has asolutely NO credits or anything for reference but IINM, wasn't it by someone named Turner?

--Mr Bill

 

[DAN BOLTON]

Scott Turner wrote COMIN' IN THE BACK DOOR, and also wrote several other songs, but I don't recall the names right off-hand.


Dan

 

[Numero Cinco]

My apology to all, especially Mr. Bill, and my thanks to Dan Bolton for setting me straight: "Comin' In"'s composer was indeed Scott Turner, not Dave Alpert.

I seem to recall that both Turner and Dave Alpert penned other songs for the TJB and BMB, but obviously my memory's not to be trusted.

I appreciate the watchdogs on this board who help one another keep the facts straight. Would that their were more of you in the nation's capital, though I fear you wouldn't keep your jobs there for very long.