Saturday 9: Won't You Be My Valentine? (1961)
1)
Dore Alpert sings that while he considered asking others to be his
Valentine, he's sure that this is the girl he wants to love "forever
more." What do you think is the secret of a long-lasting romantic
relationship? As a barren spinster, I do not feel qualified to comment.
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?
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?
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| This is how he looked when I was a swooning teen |
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 answer to #2 provides a clue.
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 think behind the scenes because that's really where the power is. When I was young and working in advertising, I was so jealous of the actresses and models who crossed my path. But now I see that I was the lucky one. As the one who wrote the advertisements, I always had a job. I was on salary. They were always scrambling. Sure, they turned heads when they entered a room and were never without a date on New Year's Eve, but they were often unsure as to how to make their rent.
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? Yes. I recently unearthed Fendi for Women. It's been discontinued for years. But I've had cologne and body lotion tucked in a drawer for years (decades?) and it's like meeting up with an old friend.
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.
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.
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 think behind the scenes because that's really where the power is. When I was young and working in advertising, I was so jealous of the actresses and models who crossed my path. But now I see that I was the lucky one. As the one who wrote the advertisements, I always had a job. I was on salary. They were always scrambling. Sure, they turned heads when they entered a room and were never without a date on New Year's Eve, but they were often unsure as to how to make their rent.
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.
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 Valentines than men do. Who received the last greeting card you sent? My friend Elaine. I sent her a Valentine on behalf of her two cats.
9) Men buy and send more roses at Valentine's Day than women do. What's your favorite flower? Carnations. They are so durable and come in so many colors.
