Herb Alpert

My first instinct was not to do it. I didn't want to trample on ( Whipped Cream ).

My first instinct was not to do it. I didn't want to trample on ( Whipped Cream ).

There was a certain naturalness that was happening in the '60s and '70s that felt more like a happening, ... read more

There was a certain naturalness that was happening in the '60s and '70s that felt more like a happening, ... Production wasn't as clean and neat as I'm hearing these days. They're not perfect, but they have an honest feeling, which is what I was going for.

It's powerful. 'Whipped Cream' happened 40 years ago. It still resonates with people.

It's powerful. 'Whipped Cream' happened 40 years ago. It still resonates with people.

Is there an audience for it? I don't know. I don't think it's the audience who bought it originally. But read more

Is there an audience for it? I don't know. I don't think it's the audience who bought it originally. But there's a younger audience that might appreciate it. These are good songs.

Although there was a point with the Tijuana Brass where we were playing for such huge crowds that I kind read more

Although there was a point with the Tijuana Brass where we were playing for such huge crowds that I kind of lost contact. At one point, the only connection I had with the audience was with people out there lighting cigarettes.