A Taste of Honey

Herb Alpert

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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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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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Herb Alpert" Facts
"A Taste of Honey" was covered by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass in 1965. - This instrumental rendition became one of their signature songs. - Alpert's version of "A Taste of Honey" was a substantial hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - This song won four Grammy awards, including Record of the Year and Best Instrumental Arrangement. - The significant success of the song contributed to Alpert becoming one of the top selling artists in the 1960s.
The Beatles" Facts
"A Taste of Honey" was also covered by The Beatles and included on their debut album, "Please Please Me," which was released in 1963. - The song was primarily sung by Paul McCartney, with harmony vocals by John Lennon. - The Beatles first heard the song while playing in Hamburg, Germany, and chose to include it in their live shows. - The song was recorded in just two takes during The Beatles' marathon 12-hour recording session for the "Please Please Me" album. - Though never released as a single, "A Taste of Honey" has remained a popular song among Beatles fans and is often performed by McCartney in solo concerts.
General Facts
"A Taste of Honey" was originally written as an instrumental piece for a Broadway play of the same name in 1960. - The song's lyrics were later added by Ric Marlow and Bobby Scott. - The song has been recorded by numerous artists in a variety of styles, demonstrating its broad appeal and adaptability. - Both covers of the song by Herb Alpert and The Beatles showcase their significant talent and unique interpretations of music. - Despite being over 50 years old, "A Taste of Honey" remains popular and frequently covered, underscoring its timeless quality.

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