I started trumpet in 1969. I was 8. My dad played Al Hirt on the 8 track. That was it. I was hooked and have been ever since. I still wish I could play like Al Hirt and sing like Bobby Darin! This is my favorite song, period - this arrangement!
@mikemyerstrumpet - Al Hirt also got me playing the trumpet when I was 13 years old after hearing "Cotton Candy", Java, and "Sugar Lips" in 1964. I continued playing until my junior year in high school. I have some nice memories playing in my high school marching band.
@mikemyerstrumpet Did you also listen to the flip side with Java, Mike? I, too, became a trumpet player after lisening to Jumbo. The thrill of my life as when my teacher, Leon Merian, took me down to hang with him out side of New Orleans for a memorable week. We ate his barbecue, jambalaya and gumbo and more importantly dined on his and Pete Fountain's playing. Regards, Mark
There is just one tiny bobble in the recording. the lip trill at about 2:19 has a tiny goof, but it was decided to leave it alone because the rest of the recording was phenomenal. It's also proof of the "one take" story.
Today, with Pro Tools, the recording could have been made perfect with a couple of mouse clicks in post, but the humanity of the record would be diminished. Anyone can sound good if he can go back in time and fix errors. Hirt sounded good, and he didn't make many mistakes.
(cont.) do it as well as Bunny. This is a waste of time."
The recording was done in one take. When the song was over, the doubter told someone, "I'll never again be able to touch my trumpet." He was completely awed by Mr. Hirt's virtuosity and the sheer soul he put into the horn.
Rest in peace, Jumbo. You were, indeed, "awesome".
Thank you. I read the story in a book, never having had the album. I do have the recording on "Greatest Hits, Vol. II", but the liner notes are, of course different.
I read a story about this recording. If I recall correctly, it was made in December of 1962. Until then, lots of trumpet players had attempted to play this song, but none had come close to Bunny Berrigan's 1937 rendition.
As the musicians were coming into the studio that evening, one of them (I think it was a singer.) saw that this song was on the list to record. He was also a trumpet player, and he scoffed at the idea that yet another guy was going to try it. "No one will ever (cont.)
I started trumpet in 1969. I was 8. My dad played Al Hirt on the 8 track. That was it. I was hooked and have been ever since. I still wish I could play like Al Hirt and sing like Bobby Darin! This is my favorite song, period - this arrangement!
rsmith7042 8 months ago
I remember this playing on my dad's stereo many years ago. Funny how music has a way of taking you back to a peaceful,less complicated time.
vincehead46 8 months ago
I remember this as a youngster playing on my dad' stereo. Funny how music takes you back to a specific time in your life. Happier,care free times.
vincehead46 8 months ago
Thank you Dad & Mom for bringing this song in the mid 60s.Has been with me ever since.Have since discovered the original version by Bunny Berigan
generationll 9 months ago
This is the recording that got me started playing trumpet when I was 12 years old. When I first heard it, I just knew I had to learn how to do that.
mikemyerstrumpet 1 year ago
@mikemyerstrumpet - Al Hirt also got me playing the trumpet when I was 13 years old after hearing "Cotton Candy", Java, and "Sugar Lips" in 1964. I continued playing until my junior year in high school. I have some nice memories playing in my high school marching band.
VinylNostalgia 1 year ago
@mikemyerstrumpet Did you also listen to the flip side with Java, Mike? I, too, became a trumpet player after lisening to Jumbo. The thrill of my life as when my teacher, Leon Merian, took me down to hang with him out side of New Orleans for a memorable week. We ate his barbecue, jambalaya and gumbo and more importantly dined on his and Pete Fountain's playing. Regards, Mark
mhstpt 7 months ago
What i like about Hirt is not so much his virtuosty, which is great, but his interpretation, which is remakable.
I Can't Get Started is such a tribute to hiis interpretive skllis as it is to his trumpet playing skill.
Well done guy !
Nabokov50 1 year ago 2
There is just one tiny bobble in the recording. the lip trill at about 2:19 has a tiny goof, but it was decided to leave it alone because the rest of the recording was phenomenal. It's also proof of the "one take" story.
Today, with Pro Tools, the recording could have been made perfect with a couple of mouse clicks in post, but the humanity of the record would be diminished. Anyone can sound good if he can go back in time and fix errors. Hirt sounded good, and he didn't make many mistakes.
EdWatts 1 year ago
(cont.) do it as well as Bunny. This is a waste of time."
The recording was done in one take. When the song was over, the doubter told someone, "I'll never again be able to touch my trumpet." He was completely awed by Mr. Hirt's virtuosity and the sheer soul he put into the horn.
Rest in peace, Jumbo. You were, indeed, "awesome".
EdWatts 1 year ago
@EdWatts That was the story on the album jacket. It was a singer in the chorus, who also played trumpet.
toobyu2859 1 year ago
@toobyu2859
Thank you. I read the story in a book, never having had the album. I do have the recording on "Greatest Hits, Vol. II", but the liner notes are, of course different.
Al was quite a guy.
EdWatts 1 year ago
I read a story about this recording. If I recall correctly, it was made in December of 1962. Until then, lots of trumpet players had attempted to play this song, but none had come close to Bunny Berrigan's 1937 rendition.
As the musicians were coming into the studio that evening, one of them (I think it was a singer.) saw that this song was on the list to record. He was also a trumpet player, and he scoffed at the idea that yet another guy was going to try it. "No one will ever (cont.)
EdWatts 1 year ago
Al he was the Best and you won't find anyone better!
ney2001 2 years ago
Al sings through his trumpet
TheMetamucilMan 2 years ago
!!Magnifique, un Grand trompetiste Al Hirt!!
Sortilegio1000 3 years ago