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Favorite song that Herb did not record.

Discussion in 'The Beat of The Brass: Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass' started by Rim Kasputis, Aug 28, 2011.

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  1. Rim Kasputis Member

    Hello all,
    If this has been discussed please direct me to the correct thread . I was just curious if forum members have ever been polled on what songs they wished Herb would record that he has not.I am sure most of us have a tune in mind that we feel would be a perfect fit for an Alpert interpretation. If this has not been polled how do I go about doing that ?....Thanks Rim Kasputis
    Rim Kasputis, Aug 28, 2011
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  2. Harry Administrator

    My choice for an older '60s song that Herb and the Brass should have done is "I Only Want To Be With You", the Dusty Springfield hit.

    Harry
    Harry, Aug 28, 2011
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  3. Captain Bacardi Administrator

    There's a song by KT Tunstall called "Suddenly I See" that sounds like it was made for some TJB horns.
    Captain Bacardi, Aug 28, 2011
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  4. yamaha New Member

    Wonderful world!
    yamaha, Aug 29, 2011
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  5. Mike Blakesley Administrator

    When I was in high school I envisioned the old song "Little Green Apples" done in the style of "The Sea Is My Soil." The verses would be slow, and then the "God didn't make little green apples" part would kick into that fast bossa-nova beat. (But, of course Herb had already DONE that with "Sea" so he would've had to come up with some other idea!)
    Mike Blakesley, Aug 29, 2011
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  6. Dave Active Member

    How 'bout: Frank Mills," After You Mr. Trumpet Player" from Sunday Morning Suite?

    That would definitely be the Janet Jackson "Diamonds" of its time, only that's NOT Herb's trumpet playing... (Might be neat, though...)

    -- Dave
    Dave, Aug 29, 2011
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  7. Mike Active Member

    Off the top of my head...

    The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows"

    The Beatles' "Lady Madonna"

    Glen Campbell's "Country Boy (You've Got Your Feet In LA)"

    Mike
    Mike, Aug 29, 2011
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  8. Mr Bill Administrator

    "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Wonderful World" (an obvious omission from his recorded canon) and (here's the odd one) "Mexican Radio."...
    Mr Bill, Aug 30, 2011
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  9. Rim Kasputis Member

    Thanks for your responses. Some great ideas here.
    Rim Kasputis, Sep 4, 2011
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  10. Captaindave Active Member

    1. Music To Watch Girls By. The Tijuana Brass sometimes included this in their live performances, but I don't know of any recording by them.
    2. Love Theme From the Flight of the Phoenix. This was recorded by The Brass Ring back in the 60s and I always felt it would have been a good TJB choice also.
    3. The Disadvantages of You. Another Brass Ring tune.
    4. A Man and A Woman.

    The songs above have a very 1960s feel, and were well known melodies at the time.
    Captaindave, Sep 8, 2011
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  11. mikeargo Member

    How about "Over the Rainbow"? A little schmaltzy, maybe, but also timeless, and I can hear Herb doing a slow, sweet version, without orchestration, to finish off a B side.

    =Mike A.
    mikeargo, Sep 9, 2011
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  12. Mike Blakesley Administrator

    I also have always thought "The Work Song" would work great with a dance beat along the lines of a "Rise" type arrangement.
    Mike Blakesley, Sep 9, 2011
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  13. DAN BOLTON Active Member

    I was always a little disappointed that when Herb recorded IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND, he didn't do it as a vocal. Some others that come to mind, MEU PAO(perfect duet for he and Lani...); QUANDO, QUANDO, QUANDO; MEGLIO STASERA(from The Pink Panther); ALL MY LIFE and Shawn Phillips' DO YOU WONDER.

    Dan
    DAN BOLTON, Sep 9, 2011
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  14. Captain Bacardi Administrator

    After reading this I'm glad Herb didn't record these songs. "Rhinestone Cowboy"??? Really??? :crazy: :laugh:
    Captain Bacardi, Sep 10, 2011
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  15. Captaindave Active Member

    Pata Pata. Miriam Makeba, 1967.
    Captaindave, Sep 11, 2011
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  16. Mr Bill Administrator

    :laugh: Not as a solo yune but with the usual 60s era TJB arrangement. You can easily imagine where everyone's solos (Edmondson, Julius, Pisano, etc) could fit...

    --Mr Bill
    Mr Bill, Sep 12, 2011
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  17. Captain Bacardi Administrator

    Uh, no!
    Captain Bacardi, Sep 12, 2011
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  18. Jay Maynes/Juan Oskar Member

    Captain Dave mentioned, "Music to Watch Girls By" and "A Man and a Woman". I would have loved hearing a TJB version of those tunes. Mr. A. has always been able to do songs well that have a strong vocal melody or theme.
    Just wondrin' ... is Rim poling or searching for songs for a TJB Tribute album? :idea::wave: We can only hope.:goodie: Later amigos..............J
    Jay Maynes/Juan Oskar, Oct 1, 2011
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  19. Dave Active Member

    "The Sounds Of Silence", "I Wanna Be Free", "The Windmills Of Your Mind"...

    -- Dave
    Dave, Oct 1, 2011
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  20. mikeargo Member

    Julius & the BMB did a superb version of "Windmills" . . . and I think that would've been an excellent side for Herb to've done as well. Think of the the orchestration possiblities.

    =Mike A.
    mikeargo, Oct 2, 2011
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