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Won't You Be My Valentine?
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Saturday 9: Won't You Be My Valentine? (1961)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
2) Dore is better known as Herb Alpert. He used the name "Dore" early in his career because he thought it was more befitting a teen idol than "Herb." Who made you swoon when you were a teenager? Actually, Herb Alpert!! I played trumpet and thought he was amazing. Also, Paul Peterson.
3) Herb found he was a better trumpeter than singer. Between 1962 and 1969, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, had 12 consecutive gold albums. They were so popular that in 1966, they sold more records than Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Of those artists (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones), which is your favorite? The Rolling Stones, but Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass was my first concert. I was 15 and went with my mom (who also played trumpet in high school).
4) He found his greatest success as an executive. Herb and partner Jerry Moss founded A&M Records and signed an array of talented artists, including Cheech and Chong, The Carpenters, and Cat Stevens. Herb was happy to step away from performing and run the record label. Are you comfortable in front of an audience or crowd? Or would you prefer to be behind the scenes? I am not comfortable in front of a crowd. I am now and always have been a behind-the-scenes girl.
5) Karen admitted that when The Carpenters were first signed by A&M, she had a crush on Herb and liked his aftershave lotion. Do you usually wear a fragrance? No perfume for me, and Joe didn't wear cologne. Strong scents give me massive headaches, especially flower-based. I can't walk near a gardenia bush. I have moved seats so often because someone sits near, loaded with perfume. Can't do it.
This is our Valentine's Day Saturday 9 and so this morning we shall focus on the holiday.
6) The holiday is also known as The Feast of St. Valentine. Do you have a special meal planned for February 14? Nope. February 16th is the fifth anniversary of Joe's passing from covid. Valentine's Day is just another day now.
7) Thames River Cruises offers special dinner cruises for Valentine's Day that give lovers a view of London. Some cruises offer live jazz, others classical music. Which would you prefer: jazz or classical? Jazz.
8) Women buy and send more Valentine's Day gifts than men do. Who received the last greeting card you sent? Joe did, in 2020.
9) Men buy and send more roses on Valentine's Day than women do. What's your favorite flower? I always say daisies. Simple, no scent, plentiful, and inexpensive. But I prefer the flowers be left in the garden.
Peace and Hugs!
Happy Valentine's Day to all who are celebrating!
