Herb Alpert |
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Bandleader who had several big instrumental hits in 1960s with his band, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. First big hit was "The Lonely Bull" in 1963. He and the Brass followed that with other big hits like "Tijuana Taxi", "Spanish Flea" (familiar to some as "the Dating Game song"), "A Taste of Honey", and "Zorba the Greek". It wasn't until he ...
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Soundtrack (77 credits)
Soundtrack (77 credits)
2019
American Horror Story
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Mr. Jingles
(2019)
... (performer: "Rise")
2019
Unspeakable
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Unsafe (1985 - 1988)
(2019)
... (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2017
One Lone Cat
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Windows 10 Fail!
(2017)
... (performer: "Spanish Flea")
2017
MGTOW 101
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Short Film That's Upsetting Feminists - Fish Taco by Amor Armour
(2017)
... (performer: "Spanish Flea")
2017
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Jennifer Lawrence/Pedro Pascal/Patti Smith
(2017)
... (performer: "I'm Yours" (uncredited), "Route 101", "A Taste of Honey" (uncredited), "Rise" (uncredited))
2017
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Becoming Mr. Playboy
(2017)
... (writer: "Tijuana Taxi" - uncredited)
Bates Motel
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 2017) (performer - 1 episode, 2013)
- The Convergence of the Twain
(2017)
... (writer: "(What a) Wonderful World")
- Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
(2013)
... (performer: "This Guy's In Love With You" - uncredited)
2017
Cuéntame
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- El amigo americano
(2017)
... (writer: "Wonderful World")
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2005)
- The Burns Cage
(2016)
... (performer: "This Guy's in Love with You" - uncredited)
- On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister
(2005)
... (writer: "Tijuana Taxi" - uncredited)
2016
Morfi, todos a la mesa
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 16 February 2016
(2016)
... (performer: "Tijuana Taxi")
2014
Brows Held High
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Anonymous
(2014)
... (performer: "Spanish Flea")
2013
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Finale
(2013)
... (performer: "Puttin' on the Ritz")
2013
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Todd and Rap Critic Talk About Accidental Racist
(2013)
... (performer: "Spanish Flea")
2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #19.173
(2011)
... (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2010
Rock & Chips
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2010)
... (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2010
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.74
(2010)
... (performer: "Fascinating Rhythm" - uncredited)
2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Morning of Creation: 1946-1980
(2009)
... (performer: "Taste of Honey")
2009
What If...?
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... (writer: "Don't Know Much")
2007
My Name Is Earl
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- G.E.D.
(2007)
... (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2001
Sex and the City
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Time and Punishment
(2001)
... (performer: "Rotation")
2001
Dogtown and Z-Boys
(Documentary) (performer: "Lollipops and Roses", "A Taste Of Honey", "Whipped Cream")
1999
The King of Queens
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- Tube Steaks
(1999)
... (producer: "Tijuana Taxi" - uncredited)
1999
Tuttu juttu
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #8.35
(1999)
... (writer: "Kaunis maailma" (What a Wonderful World))
1998
Lindenstraße
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Unter Zwang
(1998)
... (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
Beavis and Butt-Head
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1994) (writer - 1 episode, 1994)
- Right On
(1994)
... (performer: "North on South Street") / (writer: "North on South Street")
1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(1990)
... (writer: " (What A) Wonderful World" - uncredited)
1988
The Magic of David Copperfield 10: The Bermuda Triangle
(TV Special) (writer: "Wonderful World")
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 1979 - 1987) (writer - 1 episode, 1976)
- Episode #24.16
(1987)
... (performer: "Keep Your Eye On Me")
- Episode #16.47
(1979)
... (performer: "Rise")
- Episode #16.45
(1979)
... (performer: "Rise")
- Episode #13.26
(1976)
... (writer: "What a Wonderful World")
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 1979 - 1981) (writer - 1 episode, 1981)
- Jennifer and the Will
(1981)
... (performer: "Magic Man" - uncredited) / (writer: "Magic Man" - uncredited)
- Hotel Oceanview
(1980)
... (performer: "Rise" - uncredited)
- For Love or Money: Part 1
(1979)
... (performer: "Rise" - uncredited)
1978
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop
(1978)
... (writer: "(What a) Wonderful World" - uncredited)
1967
The Hollywood Palace
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #5.13
(1967)
... (performer: "A Banda")
Bandstand
(TV Series) (arranger - 2 episodes, 1966) (music - 1 episode, 1966) (writer - 1 episode, 1964)
- Episode dated 16 July 1966
(1966)
... (arranger: "Zorba The Greek") / (music: "Spanish Flea")
- Episode dated 9 July 1966
(1966)
... (arranger: "Zorba The Greek")
- Episode dated 1 February 1964
(1964)
... (writer: "Swinger From Seville")
1965
Shindig!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.3
(1965)
... (writer: "Wonderful World")
1965
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.27
(1965)
... (writer: "Wonderful World")
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Music department (10 credits)
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Actor (11 credits)
Actor (11 credits)
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Composer (3 credits)
Composer (3 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (81 credits)
Self (81 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Album: "Foursider" (A&M) See more »Alternate Names:
Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass | Herb Albert and the Tijuana BrassHeight:
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I never thought of myself as a trumpet player in the traditional sense: I never played in a big band . . . I didn't struggle the normal way. See more »Star Sign:
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