HERB ALPERT
Pop/Art Song/Folk / Exotica • United States
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One of the most successful instrumental performers in pop history, trumpeter Herb Alpert was also one of the entertainment industry's shrewdest businessmen: A&M, the label he co-founded with partner Jerry Moss, ranks among the most prosperous artist-owned companies ever established. Born March 31, 1935, in Los Angeles, Alpert began playing the trumpet at the age of eight. After serving in the Army, he attempted to forge an acting career, but soon returned to music, recording under the name Dore Alpert for RCA.
With Lou Adler, Alpert co-wrote a number of Sam Cooke's most enduring hits, including "Wonderful World" and "Only Sixteen." Under the name Dante & the Evergreens, he and Adler also recorded a cover of the Hollywood Argyles' "Alley Oop"; additionally, Alpert produced tracks for the surf duo Jan & Dean. In 1962 he teamed with Moss to found A&M Records, scoring a Top Ten hit with the single "The
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S.R.O.
Exotica
1966
3.67 |
3 ratings
Rise
Pop/Art Song/Folk
1979
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Beyond
Pop/Art Song/Folk
1980
3.05 |
2 ratings
Magic Man
Pop/Art Song/Folk
1981
3.00 |
1 ratings
Fandango
Pop/Art Song/Folk
1982
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Colors
Pop/Art Song/Folk
1999
4.00 |
1 ratings
I Feel You
Pop/Art Song/Folk
2011
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