Inspired by the Friday song choice from blogger Erika Kind, click here to hear her choice, I thought I’d start a brand new feature and share with you some of my all-time favourite songs.
As Erika chose an instrumental song, I’m kicking off my Weekend Music Share feature with one of my favourite instrumental songs – ‘Rise‘ by Herb Alpert.
Released in 1979, ‘Rise’ was written by Andy Armer and Randy ‘Badazz’ Alpert. However, it was Herb Alpert who recorded and released the track. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.A and peaked at number 13 on the UK singles chart. The record went on to sell over one million copies.
Do you have a favourite instrumental song? Share a link to it in the comments, or link back to this post from your blog. Feel free to use the ‘music share’ banner I’ve created.
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We used to listen to Herb Alpert when I was in high school band – great flashback! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!
You’re welcome. I’m glad it bought back some lovely memories. Music is so powerful.
Had the pleasure of seeing him live at the Disney Concert Hall, just before Christmas. He and Lani opened for The Manhattan Transfer. What a treat!
What a great show it must have been. I remember Manhatten Transfer, too.
I vividly remember “Telstar” by the Ventures. It was also recorded by the Tornados in the UK, but I grew up hearing the Ventures.
“Theme from A Summer Place” still sounds good after many years.
I agree. ‘Theme from a Summer Place’ is one I hear being played in stores. It always makes me want to glide through the store as if I’m Julie Andrews on top of a mountain in the Alps.
Thanks for sharing them with us, Brian.
Telstar by the Ventures has taken me right back. Love. love it!!
Such lively music, Hugh! I remember hearing this a LOT as a kid living in San Diego. My mom said the original groups was “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass.” Fun new feature, I’ll have to see how I can contribute!
Yes, that was Herb’s band back in the 50s, Terri. I’d never heard of the band before, but I do remember ‘Rise’ by Herb Alpert when it did so well in the singles chart. Instrumental songs weren’t that unusual to be charting back in the 1970s. I always find this type of music great to write too.
Thanks for the flash backs Hugh! My parents always listened to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass (??) but I always thought it was Herb Albert not Alpert – so I’ve learnt something today!! I do enjoy a nice classical instrumental from time to time but loving the ones everyone is mentioning in their comments here!! Great idea for a new series.
Hehe, I was guilty of calling him Herb Albert as well, Debbie. Thank goodness the internet comes up with suggestions when doing searches. I may not have found him if it hadn’t.
So pleased to hear I wasn’t the only one to do that Hugh!
This has to be one of my favourites. It’s a cover of Sting’s Shape of My Heart. https://youtu.be/S7qZRbbfraw
Absolutely beautiful music, Eloise. Not only that, but the eye-candy was very good too. 😀
I totally agree! 😁
I always liked listening to Herb Alpert and haven’t thought of his music for a number of years, so thanks for the reminder. I love ‘Going Home” by Dire Straits.
Such a lovely relaxing tune, Norah. One I thought I’d not heard before until it got to about 2 minutes and 30 seconds of the video. Then it came flooding back. Thanks for sharing it.
My pleasure, Hugh. I’m pleased you enjoyed it too – quite haunting, I think.
I found this one while looking through instrumentals. Bob Crewe Generation and Music to Watch Girls By. I like the trumpet in this.
This is another one of those tunes that I’ve heard many times but never knew the title. It certainly has the 1960s feel to it.
You can’t say instrumental, be a child of the 80s and not mention this one.
I remember the TV show, although I was more a fan of Magnum P.I.
Hehe, I am very happy that I could inspire you for a new feature, Hugh! That’s a good choice to kick it off. I like those trumpet pieces. This is the perfect background party music!
Thanks for the inspiration to get this feature kicked off, Erika. I know you do a daily music post during the week, so a weekend share seemed the perfect way to round it off. And, yes, I agree about the background party music.
Absolutely, Hugh. And this gives room for special music too. But basically… can there ever be too much music? Haha!!
Here is one the past. It was used in the TV series Miami Vice
Reminds me very much of some of the music Jean Michel Jarre produced. Such a wonderful piece of music to share with us, Chuck. So much so, that I went and purchased the CD from iTunes. It’s the kind of music that I can write to. Thanks for sharing.
How about The Champs https://youtu.be/Uyl7GP_VMJY
What a great classic tune and clip, John. I can see why it went on to sell over one million copies.
https://youtu.be/3hmtmp8JqQE Chuck Mangione’s Bellavia is one of the most amazing instrumentals ever written and recorded. Sensual and enchanting!
Boo-hoo, YouTube says I can’t view the video in the UK, Annette. However, I found a version I could play.
I don’t know if it’s the exact same as the version you were trying to share, but it’s a cool tune.
well, I believe the percussion at the beginning (and throughout), drowns out the beauty of the actual tune… that being said, this is a cool version. thanks for sharing!! 🙂
There are several for me but this one always comes to mind..:)
Thanks, George. Your choice certainly gets me in the surfing mood, but more of the internet type of surfing. As a non-swimmer, water still terrifies me.
This tune sure brings back great memories. I grew up on this music and it was played at every high school dance!!
Music is such a powerful source of memory, Darlene. These hidden bits of treasure can bring back so much pleasure to many of us.
I love that one!!
Thank you! It does get you moving..:)
Oh, yes, it is such an uplifter and one of the ultimate summer songs! Thanks for sharing, George!
That’s for commenting Erika.
My pleasure 😊
A good choice, Hugh. There are so many wonderful instrumentals out there, but I’ll give you this one for today, from one of the greatest guitarists: https://youtu.be/j5AUm_xaE9A
I’ve heard your song choice many times, Clive, but never knew the name of it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I always used to think the title was a cod spelling of ‘samba party’ but it actually means ‘samba for you.’ Goes rather nicely with the tune, I think.
I agree. ‘Samba’ also makes me think of sipping cocktails while watching the sunset. However, I also enjoy the dance, although my two-left-feet would never allow me to actually dance it.
I haven’t listened to Herb Alpert for a long time so it was good to hear this 🙂 I’ve joined in and linked back to your blog, Hugh. Great new feature.
Thank you, Cathy. And thanks so much for linking back to this new feature. I’m looking forward to listening to your song choice. Hope to see you again next weekend.
I LOVE this new feature already! ‘Rise’ is a fabulous starting point. And what’s instrumental without a little Kenny G?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2RnjFHmNY
Thank you Erika and Hugh for initiating this.
You’re welcome, Donna. If it hadn’t been for Erika sharing her dance track choice, I’d have never had the inspiration to start this new feature.
And what a classic ‘chillout’ song you’ve chosen. Beautiful.
Love Herb Alpert! How about Aker Bilk, Stranger n the Shore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jzx664u5DA
Now there’s a tune I can relax to and pretend I’m sipping cocktails while listening to the waves. Thanks for your choice, Darlene.
The best way to listen to it. Some excellent tunes came out of this post.
Thanks, Darlene. Some of these tunes even had me buying the albums on iTunes.