What A Wonderful World

[martin]

Herb is out with a new single, which I suppose is the first song from the upcoming "Music Vol.2". It starts out with a spoken message from Herb, then a sample of Louis Armstrong:"Love..." Herb plays on an imaginatively programmed track, with some surprising shifts and the song is very nicely played.

- greetings from the cold north -
Martin

 

[Harry]

 

[Steve Sidoruk]

According to Randy, this is just a single and the video will be out in a couple days. They are deciding whether any albums will be released this year.

 

[DeeInKY]

Sitar and steel drums?

So, what happened to Music volume 2 (2.0), or am I confused?

 

[Rudy]

Sitar and steel drums?

So, what happened to Music volume 2 (2.0), or am I confused?

I haven't heard of an official announcement for it, so maybe that's off in the future.

 

[jazzdre]

Let's hope that Pat Metheny doesn't beat up on Herb for this version of "Wonderful World"! (Complete with a sample of Louis Armstrong's voice!) Remember how Pat lambasted a certain G-man when he did his version of this classic tune?

Well, anyway I like it! Really great remake of an already beautiful and classic tune!

Regards,
jazzdre

 

[Bobberman]

I like Herbs interpretation Especially his opening speech the message is Spot on.

 

[jazzdre]

Like I said, I really like the track, and oh yeah; by the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY,HERB!!! Hard 2 believe that u are 83 Years OLD!

 

[toeknee4bz]

Now, if only Herb would cover the late Sam Cooke hit of the same title, which Herb himself co-wrote. I've often wondered why he never chose to record that song... or this one, for that matter. Considering he knew Louis Armstrong, this one's a welcome addition to the collection, even if long overdue!

 

[Steve Sidoruk]

BILLBOARD article and Herb's new video: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8383828/herb-alpert-louis-armstrong-what-a-wonderful-world

 

[Steve Sidoruk]

Now, if only Herb would cover the late Sam Cooke hit of the same title, which Herb himself co-wrote. I've often wondered why he never chose to record that song... or this one, for that matter. Considering he knew Louis Armstrong, this one's a welcome addition to the collection, even if long overdue!

Herb guested on "Wonderful World" (Don't Know Much About History...) by the ODE group NATIVE - it was quite nice, but I have no explanation as to why he didn't record it himself.

 

[David S]

Aside from releasing a new record, what’s left? Wild Romance (which could seriously use a remaster)? Under a Spanish Moon? My Abstract Heart? I figure the JYAM original solo album will never see the light of day. Did the original Herb/Hugh get remastered? I cannot recall. Live the Main Event Live album tremendously.

If only on digital, would love to get Sueno Precolombino, Noche de Amor, Chasing Shadows, remastered...

Meanwhile, I will listen to the recording/release of Wonderful World.

 

[AM Matt]

YES, Herb Alpert/Hugh Masekela (self - titled from 1978) has been reissued on CD!! Matt Clark Sanford, MI

 

[Bobberman]

YES, Herb Alpert/Hugh Masekela (self - titled from 1978) has been reissued on CD!! Matt Clark Sanford, MI

And may i add It Sounds Fabulous and even better than before.

 

[toeknee4bz]

And may i add It Sounds Fabulous and even better than before.

Agreed. Nothing like hearing that album in digital quality!