I have been a Herb Alpert fan forever. I still listen to his music. This song was his masterpiece.The emotions, the feelings, the love it invokes are timeless. I saw this on the original special, and to find it on RUclips was liking finding a long lost hidden treasure. His music will never go away or go out of style. Its a priceless treasure.
Yes it is quite beautiful. I heard this when I was very young and was captivated by the trumpet melody long before I understood anything else in the song.Today I can listen to Led Zeppelin , Jeff Beck or even Black Label society,but Nothing however can ever take away timeless beauty of this song.
Ever time this no.1 hit plays I go back in time to the spring of 1968 Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School in East Los Angeles CA the love of my life Francine Fregoso, I still dream of her 47 years since we graduated from grade school, I guess I never got over her, they say you never forget your first love, you surely never forget your first heart break
Tacomadome24 Absolutely, I will never forget my first love. This song captures that feeling perfectly and is pure class, Herb Alpert is a Master musician ,composer and arranger.
Brings back fabulous memories of 1968 here in UK. I was 17 and going out with the love of my life, messed that up real good.Moved onto second love of my life and messed that up after 4 years.Lo and behold, moved onto love of my life no.3 and married in '77 still the love of my life! Incidentally,when I say "messed up", it was a case of me not "reading between the lines". Thanks for the trip down memory lane---only seems like yesterday! Great work----5*
As great as his instrumentals are, Herb Alpert absolutely hit the spot with this one. It has never gotten stale or tedious, despite constant repeat airplay since 1968. Love it!
Kids nowadays dont know what great music is-and this is great, as is all of Herbs stuff,the TJB included.I still to this day thank Herb for inspiring me to become a trumpet player,and 40 years later I still play. Hes my favorite-classic and timeless.Thank you Herb for many years of great music and mmories!!
Thanks for this one.I have always loved this classic ever since my mom bought the 45 to this.I have included this in my personal collection of classics.I believe the beautiful woman in this vid is his wife.
I fell in love with Paula in 1968, she was 17 and I was 19. Because of circumstances beyound our control we were not able to be together, but saw each other ever once in a while over the years. The love for each other never ended and remained within each of us over the long and very hard years. This was our song in 1968. We have been together for the first time in our lives for about three months now and listen to this song a lot. She makes me feel young again as does this song. Thanks.
BOY!!! What memories this brings back. I can still see his face, his smile, and feel his touch when I danced with him for the first time to this song with Herb Alpert singing.. that was over 30 years ago.. and this song brings it all back in a rush.. could listen over and over
I remember one night, I waled into a dive-bar downtown in 'Alphabet City' (NYC), and, I put this on the jukebox. By the first chorus, everyone stopped talking, and started singing along with Herb. I'm a huge Bacharach/David (RIP) fan, and, this has got to be one of their all-time BEST numbers (and, that's not an easy to choose ONE from list!). The laid-back Californian feel, and the tremendous orchestral/background sections are just so spot-on in capturing a slice of time.
Was born 6 years later but looking at this video and seeing this song makes me yearn to be around when this song first hit the radio. This is a the perfect love song and the perfect video for it
This is a great obscure oldie you never hear on the radio, I used to think this song came out around 1974 or so when I've first heard of it, this is one of the most beautiful love tunes I've ever heard.
MozLuv59, don't listen to people who despise you because you are young. The era of music was really from about 1964 to 1979, a wave of simply outstanding musicians washed all over the world. Now it's back to normal and people wonder just what the heck happened. Kudos's to you for recognizing that Herb and Burt via this song were part of that wave. People didn't understand my love of Jethro Tull when I was a lad either.
Herb's voice and his trumpet solo catapulted this song to fame, a composition which, in my opinion, ranks among the dozen most outstanding pop songs of all time.
Many prayers for your beloved wife... Hoping that God will being her back to you, if even just to hear this song while being held in your arms... This song has been one of my favorites since I first heard it in the 60's. That trumpet that follows the words "...if not, I'll just die..." cuts right to the heart!!!
That's a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. My generation and future generations will never be able to understand a world like that. It all seems so perfect.
MozLuv59 Love your comment. Couple of my fb friends were just going down memory lane listening to Herb and thinking about our mothers. It's wonderful to see that Mr. Albert's music WILL live forever. You're a jewel!
I'm 20 years old and I've been listening to Herb Alpert for about three years now. I read the comments and in a way I envy all the people that were around when this music was in. It's a shame what music now is. It's terrible. I don't really have anybody to share this type of music with so I'll just enjoy it by myself. I simply love it and I will pass it on to my future kids and they will pass it on to their kids and so on..
Bates Motel---Best show since LOST went off the air...finally something worth while to watch. Thank You to the cast, directors, producers, and tech people...You're great!
Recall listening to this in April, 1968 and many times soon after.....I was 19.......thinking of my 18 year old sister, ill with cancer; too ill to lead her Sr. HS play, but able to attend the prom and graduation...........June 17, 1968, a call to my ship by marine phone told me of her passing.........never, ever will forget.
I agree with all your comments below. Everyone says it's a great song - it's a MASTERPIECE and the video is remniscent of the romance part of the 60's. I am a humble part of the audience and honored to be able to hear this song over and over over the decades. :-)) Rick
I remember this song being released. It opened my eyes that he was not just a great Trumpet player, but a sensitive guy with a sense of vulnerability to sing out his heart.. Great risk worth taking. Kind of reminds me of "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
Gorgeous, especially with Herb's so characteristic and personal trumpet tone.Burt & Hal's songs are right up there with the Beatles ,Hendrix,Stones,Led Zeppelin,Jeff Beck & Sinatra as the greatest of the 20th Century popular music.The beauty of the melodies and hearfelt romantic Lyrics are unimpeachable and will never be removed from their rightful place at the very top.
I wasn't even alive when this song came out, but my parents were. This song reminds me of when I was little, and I love it. Music transcends generations.
I was about 5 or 6 yrs old and remember it well! Herb and Burt ruled the music scene at the time and everyone was doing their stuff. I feel fortunate to have lived and experienced this awesome musical era. at the time.
Yogafan... i was 11 at the time this song came out. It was 1968! On June 8, 1968 we received a call that my cousin Clay had drowned. He was graduating from Southern Illinois University the next day! He had been my favorite cousin. He taught me so much. He lived on a farm with his mom and two brothers. His dad died from a stoke in 1964. I remember standing in my aunt's kitchen hearing this song for the first time right after the funeral. I will always miss him.
I associate this song with Memorial Day because it first came out at around Memorial Day in 1968. It's timeless and a masterpiece. It ranks as one of the great love songs and I am confident it will be appreciated 1,000 years from now !
Other people may have recorded this song, but I think that this is the best one. It is such a romantic song, nothing like the trash of today. Thanks for sharing.
I'M 61 years old now. 1968 seems so far away. Sometimes I will go back and sit on the river bank where Annie and I would sit and watch the water slowly pass on It's way to the sea. It took a part of us with it. A long kiss would seem to stop the river and time, and for a moment we lived in the eternal present. Much too soon she, like that span of river, was gone. I've never loved that way again.
I'm old - I was young when Herb Alpert sang this song. It was SO popular! And this video is a wonderful romantic interlude ... and that IS Herb Alpert in it! But there's a 1971 video of Herb singing this song on RUclips. He is introduced by The Carpenters! This song is exquisite! How I would have loved to have it sung to me on my wedding day back then!
Beautiful video...I notice Herb had quite a few made by the water.....the ocean, streams....love you Herb....God Bless & thanks for the beauty you added to this world.....thank you for posting it as well..-;)
A true Classic and the only Track that actually Heard Herb Alperts Voice...Herb was one heck of a composer and an inspirer to alot of singers out there!!! This truly is a great classic
thanks for bringing this song/video back to youtube! it was popular in the summer of 1968...my and my first serious boyfriends favorite song! we're still together, too!
Glad that Herb put his horn down long enough to sing this beauty ... Burt Bacharach is a genius ..."my hands are shaking." .... great stuff .... thanks kiatmac1
Burt Bacharach wrote this song and had to convince Herb Alpert to sing it, which he reluctantly did for a 1968 TV special and album. It ended up being the biggest hit of his career. There was no plans to release it as a single but so many Radio stations called the company demanding it to be released. Eydie Gorme did "This Girl's In Love" in 1969, shortly followed by Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin.
I had never known how great this song was. I just heard it on a collection of songs done for Pirate Radio movie. It's on the CD and sounded great. Nice. I remember it being on the radio all the time in the early 70's. Just never noticed it or the quality of the writing and singing.
I remember how HUGE this song was when I was a kid!!! It's the only song Herb ever sang!! I sang it to Teresa right before we got married at Kareoke!! ;) GREAT SONG!! GREAT MEMORIES!!
Now I know what Mr. Alpert was doing at Pfieffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, along the coast of California, when I saw him...making this film! I was a summer park aid there during college ('68-'69?) That's the Big Sur River where I used to hike and swim. Wow...I can still remember seeing him.
This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written! And Herb Alpert is magnificent!
This is one of just a handful of songs that he vocalizes.
I have been a Herb Alpert fan forever. I still listen to his music. This song was his masterpiece.The emotions, the feelings, the love it invokes are timeless. I saw this on the original special, and to find it on RUclips was liking finding a long lost hidden treasure. His music will never go away or go out of style. Its a priceless treasure.
Yes it is quite beautiful. I heard this when I was very young and was captivated by the trumpet melody long before I understood anything else in the song.Today I can listen to Led Zeppelin , Jeff Beck or even Black Label society,but Nothing however can ever take away timeless beauty of this song.
Ever time this no.1 hit plays I go back in time to the spring of 1968 Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School in East Los Angeles CA the love of my life Francine Fregoso, I still dream of her 47 years since we graduated from grade school, I guess I never got over her, they say you never forget your first love, you surely never forget your first heart break
ron godinez Know that feeling well pal.
Tacomadome24 Absolutely, I will never forget my first love. This song captures that feeling perfectly and is pure class, Herb Alpert is a Master musician ,composer and arranger.
Tacomadome24 Yes, I will never forget that Girl, my first Love.
Look her up on FB lol ❤️
@@robertmagee8845 I agree, look her up on FB or hire a PI. Tell her your true feelings about her.
I can listen to this every hour of every day and never get tired!
,😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💘💘💘💘💘😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Brings back fabulous memories of 1968 here in UK. I was 17 and going out with the love of my life, messed that up real good.Moved onto second love of my life and messed that up after 4 years.Lo and behold, moved onto love of my life no.3 and married in '77 still the love of my life! Incidentally,when I say "messed up", it was a case of me not "reading between the lines".
Thanks for the trip down memory lane---only seems like yesterday! Great work----5*
As great as his instrumentals are, Herb Alpert absolutely hit the spot with this one. It has never gotten stale or tedious, despite constant repeat airplay since 1968. Love it!
Kids nowadays dont know what great music is-and this is great, as is all of Herbs stuff,the TJB included.I still to this day thank Herb for inspiring me to become a trumpet player,and 40 years later I still play. Hes my favorite-classic and timeless.Thank you Herb for many years of great music and mmories!!
This man opened his mouth ONCE to sing a song, and WHAT A BRILLIANT SONG!!! One of the greatest songs ever made!!!
Thanks for this one.I have always loved this classic ever since my mom bought the 45 to this.I have included this in my personal collection of classics.I believe the beautiful woman in this vid is his wife.
I am 43 and listen to all types of music but it seems that 1968-1978 was the richest period fo romantic music without question.
I fell in love with Paula in 1968, she was 17 and I was 19. Because of circumstances beyound our control we were not able to be together, but saw each other ever once in a while over the years. The love for each other never ended and remained within each of us over the long and very hard years. This was our song in 1968. We have been together for the first time in our lives for about three months now and listen to this song a lot. She makes me feel young again as does this song. Thanks.
For some reason, this is my go to song if I'm having a bit of a bad day. So thanks Herb for raising spirits when so many other songs have failed.
BOY!!! What memories this brings back. I can still see his face, his smile, and feel his touch when I danced with him for the first time to this song with Herb Alpert singing.. that was over 30 years ago.. and this song brings it all back in a rush.. could listen over and over
I remember one night, I waled into a dive-bar downtown in 'Alphabet City' (NYC), and, I put this on the jukebox. By the first chorus, everyone stopped talking, and started singing along with Herb.
I'm a huge Bacharach/David (RIP) fan, and, this has got to be one of their all-time BEST numbers (and, that's not an easy to choose ONE from list!). The laid-back Californian feel, and the tremendous orchestral/background sections are just so spot-on in capturing a slice of time.
Was born 6 years later but looking at this video and seeing this song makes me yearn to be around when this song first hit the radio. This is a the perfect love song and the perfect video for it
Roger, there were so many great songs in the 50s and 60s. Thankfully there is RUclips to bring back the memories. Hope you enjoy many of them!
This song should be played at every wedding reception! It's beautiful and romantic.
This is a great obscure oldie you never hear on the radio, I used to think this song came out around 1974 or so when I've first heard of it, this is one of the most beautiful love tunes I've ever heard.
MozLuv59, don't listen to people who despise you because you are young. The era of music was really from about 1964 to 1979, a wave of simply outstanding musicians washed all over the world. Now it's back to normal and people wonder just what the heck happened. Kudos's to you for recognizing that Herb and Burt via this song were part of that wave. People didn't understand my love of Jethro Tull when I was a lad either.
Another classic that bring back good memories of days gone by. Time has done nothing to diminish the beauty of this song.
Herb's voice and his trumpet solo catapulted this song to fame, a composition which, in my opinion, ranks among the dozen most outstanding pop songs of all time.
Billboard's 242nd #1 hit of the rock era. God bless! Shalom, Herb!
We all fell in love with Herb Alpert when he did this song! Thanks!
Many prayers for your beloved wife... Hoping that God will being her back to you, if even just to hear this song while being held in your arms... This song has been one of my favorites since I first heard it in the 60's. That trumpet that follows the words "...if not, I'll just die..." cuts right to the heart!!!
That's a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. My generation and future generations will never be able to understand a world like that. It all seems so perfect.
MozLuv59 Love your comment. Couple of my fb friends were just going down memory lane listening to Herb and thinking about our mothers. It's wonderful to see that Mr. Albert's music WILL live forever. You're a jewel!
I'm 20 years old and I've been listening to Herb Alpert for about three years now. I read the comments and in a way I envy all the people that were around when this music was in. It's a shame what music now is. It's terrible. I don't really have anybody to share this type of music with so I'll just enjoy it by myself. I simply love it and I will pass it on to my future kids and they will pass it on to their kids and so on..
Over 50 years old but still the most romantic song of all time
Bates Motel---Best show since LOST went off the air...finally something worth while to watch. Thank You to the cast, directors, producers, and tech people...You're great!
Absolutely gorgeous. This video reminds me of my parents. So touching. God bless you, Herb. Thank you for the prettiest song of all times.
Recall listening to this in April, 1968 and many times soon after.....I was 19.......thinking of my 18 year old sister, ill with cancer; too ill to lead her Sr. HS play, but able to attend the prom and graduation...........June 17, 1968, a call to my ship by marine phone told me of her passing.........never, ever will forget.
I agree with all your comments below. Everyone says it's a great song - it's a MASTERPIECE and the video is remniscent of the romance part of the 60's. I am a humble part of the audience and honored to be able to hear this song over and over over the decades. :-)) Rick
Beaut song, brings back memories. Great Eyelashes!
I remember this song being released. It opened my eyes that he was not just a great Trumpet player, but a sensitive guy with a sense of vulnerability to sing out his heart..
Great risk worth taking. Kind of reminds me of "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
Gorgeous, especially with Herb's so characteristic and personal trumpet tone.Burt & Hal's songs are right up there with the Beatles ,Hendrix,Stones,Led Zeppelin,Jeff Beck & Sinatra as the greatest of the 20th Century popular music.The beauty of the melodies and hearfelt romantic Lyrics are unimpeachable and will never be removed from their rightful place at the very top.
I grew up with this song. It brings back so many fine 70s memories.
WOW! VERY ROMANTIC VIDEO!!!
***** thank you Judybee. This is one of my favourite love songs! Hugs to you:-) :-) :-)
+Craig Specht great taste in music my friend
+LOREK cox thank you, I have always loved this song. it reminds me when I was growing up. Great memories.
I wasn't even alive when this song came out, but my parents were. This song reminds me of when I was little, and I love it. Music transcends generations.
Hauntingly beautiful song by the master Herb Alpert. I will never forget the memories this song has from yesteryear. WOW!
I was about 5 or 6 yrs old and remember it well! Herb and Burt ruled the music scene at the time and everyone was doing their stuff. I feel fortunate to have lived and experienced this awesome musical era. at the time.
Songs from the past become just like a special friend from childhood......and something you simply cannot forget.
A&M records on La Cieniga Blvd. - 7 blocks from the old crib, No man ever played Trumpet like Herb- what a performer- Herb was the man !
Yogafan... i was 11 at the time this song came out. It was 1968! On June 8, 1968 we received a call that my cousin Clay had drowned. He was graduating from Southern Illinois University the next day! He had been my favorite cousin. He taught me so much. He lived on a farm with his mom and two brothers. His dad died from a stoke in 1964. I remember standing in my aunt's kitchen hearing this song for the first time right after the funeral. I will always miss him.
I associate this song with Memorial Day because it first came out at around Memorial Day in 1968. It's timeless and a masterpiece. It ranks as one of the great love songs and I am confident it will be appreciated 1,000 years from now !
One of my fav songs of all time!
Classic
One of my all time favourites
Thank you Bates Motel for reminding me of a song I forgot about decades ago.....mixed feelings. Happy and sad at the same time.
Other people may have recorded this song, but I think that this is the best one. It is such a romantic song, nothing like the trash of today. Thanks for sharing.
OMG!!! Here We go AGAIN....
🍀😇💞☘😎. 58 Years in the Makin'
i loved it at your age.im soon 53 and still enjoy this
One of the best love songs of all time !
Great Burt Bacharach, made great music that will always sound good, hal david was a part of this
congratulations for giving us this song
An understated seemingly simple composition that contains all the elements of genius in this infinity hummable classic
What a lovely song. So much love and emotion. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
I get goose bumps everytime I hear this song.........Just fabulous!!
muzyka i miłość przynosi radość ! dziękuję i pozdrawiam ,miłych chwil życzę
I'M 61 years old now. 1968 seems so far away. Sometimes I will go back and sit on the river bank where Annie and I would sit and watch the water slowly pass on It's way to the sea. It took a part of us with it. A long kiss would seem to stop the river and time, and for a moment we lived in the eternal present. Much too soon she, like that span of river, was gone. I've never loved that way again.
I'm old - I was young when Herb Alpert sang this song. It was SO popular! And this video is a wonderful romantic interlude ... and that IS Herb Alpert in it! But there's a 1971 video of Herb singing this song on RUclips. He is introduced by The Carpenters! This song is exquisite! How I would have loved to have it sung to me on my wedding day back then!
I adored this song as a teenager and still do
my late papa's fave song....i couldn't imagine watching this video before but now,oh,jeez,it's a nice song to hear...i miss you pa...i love you....
Herb Albert and dusty Springfield are two of my favorite non rock musicians. Genius and romance, bottled together to great effect!!!
So beautiful, this song makes you feel like a timeless song, sorta nostalgic feeling of love, or memories across time...
Beautiful video...I notice Herb had quite a few made by the water.....the ocean, streams....love you Herb....God Bless & thanks for the beauty you added to this world.....thank you for posting it as well..-;)
A true Classic and the only Track that actually Heard Herb Alperts Voice...Herb was one heck of a composer and an inspirer to alot of singers out there!!! This truly is a great classic
Joe Flash 4 "To Wait For Love" was one he sang lead on. Herb only did 3 or 4 vocals in his TJB career.
Joe Flash 4 qv
What a song. Romantic and full of wonderful memories.
I've always liked this song :-)
thanks for bringing this song/video back to youtube! it was popular in the summer of 1968...my and my first serious boyfriends favorite song! we're still together, too!
This was the number one song the week I was born in July of 1968.....:)
ESTA CANCION ,LO CANTABA ,ME TRAE TANTOS RECUERDOS ,ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES CANCIONES DE ESTA LEYENDA , FALTAN ARTISTAS COMO EL .
Reminds me of Memorial Day 1968 in Long Island. It was a beautiful day and this song was everywhere when it was released.
Super song. Reminds me of his concert at HemisFair Arena in San Antonio, TX summer of 68. Concert was great.
Wonderful song, he sings it so beautifully. xx
So gentle and real. Kept it simple and made a beautiful point. So Gooood.
great music great album
I was born in '70 and i love to walk through fields of weeds w/ someone i love. LOL
the song and the video...it makes me teary when I remember those feelings of free, innocent, aduration for that special someone you're with
This is one of the best ever romantic songs to dance to or sit by a fire listening to.
This song makes me weak in the knees.........just fabulous!
This song is so very romantic and Herb sings it so so well. One of my favorites by the him and the Tijuana Brass.
Glad that Herb put his horn down long enough to sing this beauty ... Burt Bacharach is a genius ..."my hands are shaking." .... great stuff .... thanks kiatmac1
love burt and herb, you're bringing a tear to my eye. god bless
Never tire of this one- magnificent!
Esta version es quien sabe la mas conocida por la calidad vocal y por la interpretacion de la trompeta de Herb Alpert,es un inolvidable.
One great artist and song! Love it!
Burt Bacharach wrote this song and had to convince Herb Alpert to sing it, which he reluctantly did for a 1968 TV special and album. It ended up being the biggest hit of his career. There was no plans to release it as a single but so many Radio stations called the company demanding it to be released. Eydie Gorme did "This Girl's In Love" in 1969, shortly followed by Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin.
And he has a NEW CD out, this guy is STILL DOING it, he is AMA-ZING!!!!
I had never known how great this song was. I just heard it on a collection of songs done for Pirate Radio movie. It's on the CD and sounded great. Nice. I remember it being on the radio all the time in the early 70's. Just never noticed it or the quality of the writing and singing.
A truely timeless classic!
I remember how HUGE this song was when I was a kid!!! It's the only song Herb ever sang!! I sang it to Teresa right before we got married at Kareoke!! ;) GREAT SONG!! GREAT MEMORIES!!
Yes I uses to hear it a lot in San Jose California back then too. We must have listened to the same station...
Great Burt Bacharach and Hal David song, so great that even with Herb Alpert's marginal vocal it's still one of the best romantic songs ever.
never heard of this song before but since ive watch that movie cant get enough of this song...
One of the most romantic oldies I know of. This and "Love Me Tender", and "Baby I'm Yours" by Barbara Lewis are my 3 top romantic faves.
This song is way ahead of its time, I really believed this song came out in the mid 1970s
So 60's! hahaha I love it.. groovy
MY GOD WHAT A SONG, TIMELESS POETRY.
Now I know what Mr. Alpert was doing at Pfieffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, along the coast of California, when I saw him...making this film! I was a summer park aid there during college ('68-'69?) That's the Big Sur River where I used to hike and swim. Wow...I can still remember seeing him.
I heard this song many years ago and didn't know the name. Because of Seeking a Friend, I finally found it Thanks :) I really love this song.
Probley the most Romantic video ever!!!
I remember this song when it was a top ten hit on the radio, riding in my parents 66 GTO.