Herb Alpert - This Guy's in Love with You (B. Bacharach, H. David) ~ Erwin Lazaro 009

"This Guy's in Love with You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and recorded by Herb Alpert. Although known primarily for his trumpet playing as the leader of the Tijuana Brass, Alpert sang lead vocals on this solo recording, arranged by Bacharach.

Alpert originally sang "This Guy's in Love with You" on a 1968 television special (The Beat of the Brass). In response to numerous viewer telephone calls, the song was released as a single and reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in June of that year, remaining in the top position for four weeks. It was not only Alpert's first #1 record, but it was also the first #1 record for his A&M record label. The song also spent an impressive ten weeks at #1 on the adult contemporary chart, which at the time was referred to as the "Easy Listening" chart.

Eleven years later Alpert would become the first (and only) artist to reach the top of the Hot 100 with both a vocal performance and an instrumental performance ("Rise", 1979).

During my studio sessions with Joel Mallari at J Studios, I recorded songs that were intended for future projects. This week's posting is one of those songs. This is such a poignantly simple composition and my subtle, yet painful, struggle to figure out how to express my love is portrayed in this video. I hope you agree!

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[deepbreakfast1960]

Such a classic so beautiful! I want to convey my love to someone new, but have to hold back 'cause their not ready! Makes me want and need them more everyday!

[cglazaro100]

@deepbreakfast1960 AWE! Passionate play for love! Fabulous! Exactly what this poignant song is all about. Good luck and much fortune to you! If the stars are aligned correctly, you will enjoy what you seek!

Hopefully, you will give that person a few hints when the opportunities come your way, and the timing is right! No guts, no glory!

[ondaness]

very very sweet, great personality and confidence.

[cglazaro100]

@ondaness I took a risk in making this one. Most people might find this video, visually boring. Anguish. That's what I was trying to convey. It's a struggle to tell your crush how much you want them.

[rcrr969800]

Rick & I went to see Steve Tyrell at the Jazz Alley back in 2008. He sang this famous Bacharach song. One of our favorite themed Love songs of all time. Great sentiment of capturing this song in a form of a Journal. Smooth & Creative. Thats entertainment! Thanks for taking us back to 1971, the year Rick was born!

[cglazaro100]

I never knew. Otherwise, I would have dedicated this one to the two of you!

[babesnurse]

Hey, that is sooooooo sweet. I fall in love with the song. I hope there are a lot of guys like that one in the video... very sweet.. :)

[TheEer4music]

Classic ... If you love someone , show it.. Life is short :)

[Timberextra]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song and your voice!!!!!

[maddythegaff]

I love this song and have done for many years. Your version is incredible. One of the best I have heard. Well done! ( Didn't 'get' the video, but that's a minor thing )

[RegencyRoyale]

..(get out my passwords)...for I don't hardly ever and want to "use" this account!..yes, who would I haveta be to say that 'you could fine tune this with a few adjustments in your carry of it but very cool!...and also, the catch! 'was thinking that it was 'the "last to" know!....-quite a monumental say of it in a dream: Herb Albert's work...(a little reaching like Jon Secada there but that's all!)....yea!

[megghegg]

Excellent version you've done.Very nice in that it retains all the soulful depth and instrumental harmonies of the original, yet offers a modern and more upbeat version!

[MySanko]

I don't know how you found out that I love this song, but I'm glad you shared this song to me because every time I hear this song it brings memories of the happy past I had when a guy would serenade me with this song!  OH, I just love this song so much. Although I did not end up with the guy, little did he know I also had feelings for him if only he pursued me back to the city where I live....I will always love reminiscing those times. Thank you for sharing again.

[Mgarguemare]

I love it and I bet Hallmark will pay a lot for this (wink wink)

[Mgarguemare]

I loved it, you have a great voice. My favorite Bacharach/Alpert song ever and you did such a fantastic job, thank you for sharing.

[joeygonzo]

Too fast/upbeat for me .

The original sounded like Herp was wooing the woman in their video.

[lbfield]

Thanks for bringing your video to my attention. It is very nice. You have a great voice. You should take steps to sing professionally. Or maybe you already do. Best of luck to you in all you do.