Taste of Honey

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"A Taste of Honey" is a pop standard written by Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow. It was originally an instrumental track (or recurring theme) written for the 1960 Broadway version of the 1958 British play A Taste of Honey (which was also made into the film of the same name in 1961). Both the original and a later recording by Herb Alpert in 1965 earned the song four Grammy Awards. A vocal version of the song -- first recorded by Billy Dee Williams (and released in 1961 on the Prestige label), and then recorded very successfully by Lenny Welch in the summer of 1962 -- was also recorded by the Beatles for their first album in 1963. Barbra Streisand performed the song as part of her cabaret act during 1962, and recorded it in January 1963 for her debut album The Barbra Streisand Album on Columbia, which won a Grammy for Album of the Year (1963). 


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1970
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Herb Alpert

Herbert "Herb" Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, or TJB. He is also a recording industry executive—he is the "A" of A&M Records (a recording label he and business partner Jerry Moss founded and eventually sold to Polygram). The multi-talented Alpert has also created abstract expressionist paintings and sculpture over two decades, which are on occasion publicly exhibited; and he and his wife are substantial US philanthropists through the operation of the Herb Alpert Foundation. more »

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Historical Significance
"A Taste of Honey" is an instrumental song recorded by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass from their 1965 album "Whipped Cream & Other Delights". This song is a cover of an original song from the British band "The Acker Bilk".
Record-Breaking Achievement
Herb Alpert's version won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1966. It’s perhaps the most popular and memorable instrumental song recorded by the band.
Billboard Success
"A Taste of Honey" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 7 in 1965. The song also managed a reach at No. 3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.
Artistic Excellence
In 1966, the song earned Alpert two Grammy Awards: 'Best Non-Jazz Instrumental' and 'Best Instrumental Arrangement'.
Musical Genius
Herb Alpert's unique blend of Latin, jazz, pop and R&B elements in 'A Taste of Honey' significantly contributed to the Baja or 'Tijuana' sound.
Popular Culture Impact
This signature track has been widely used in numerous commercials and television shows, confirming its iconic status in American popular culture.
Notable Resurgence
In 1978, Herb Alpert released a disco version of 'A Taste of Honey' which encountered chart success again, reaching the top of the Billboard Dance chart.
Unique Song Interpretation
Herb Alpert's version of 'A Taste of Honey' marked a significant departure from the original, adding distinct trumpet lead and vibrant Latin-inspired rhythms.

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