“It may be a bit on the nose, but what about Herb Alpert?” A suggestion from a client, Greg. On the nose and 100-percent right.
This is 1960s pop music–the Beatles had their own cover of the song at about the same time. I was raised on both artists. Like many youngsters, Herb’s album featuring “A Taste of Honey,” Whipped Cream & Other Delights, was a jolting introduction to the opposite sex. Regardless, his version of the song is way smoother than the Beatles.
Bonus: This was recorded with another American treasure, Danny Kaye.
Further bonus: Alpert is the A of A&M Records. So he might be worth a tip of your hat if you like Squeeze, Gin Blossoms, Dishwalla, Joe Cocker, Procol Harum, Captain & Tennille, Sting, Sergio Mendes, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Supertramp, Bryan Adams, Burt Bacharach, Liza Minnelli, The Carpenters, Paul Williams, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson, Cat Stevens, Peter Frampton, Elkie Brooks, Carole King, Styx, Dennis DeYoung, Extreme, Amy Grant, Joan Baez, The Police, Jann Arden, CeCe Peniston, Shanice, Blues Traveler, Soundgarden, Duffy, Phil Ochs, Sheryl Crow. …