Tommy Garrett was… Read Full Bio ↴Born Thomas Lesslie Garrett 5 July 1939, Dallas, Texas
Tommy Garrett was "Snuff" Garrett, A&R director for Liberty from 1958-1966, producer of numerous early 60s hits by white rock-n-roll artists such as Bobby Vee, Johnny Burnette, and Gary Lewis. Garrett also gave Phil Spector his first job in the business, as A&R man in New York for Liberty. He produced a series of LPs for Liberty under the name of "The 50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett," one of the least adventurous and most easy-listening guitar groups, usually arranged by Ernie Wilkins and with Tommy Tedesco as lead guitar. Garrett also produced a number of exotica recordings by "The Midnight String Quartet" and Jonathan Knight on the Viva! label.
It Happened In Monterey
50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett Lyrics
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Somewhere along the Rio Grande
Sadly I'm reminiscing, madly again I'm kissing
Someone along the Rio Grande
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Stars and steel guitars
Broke somebody's heart
And I'm afraid that it was mine
It happened in Monterey
Without thinking twice
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
That I left in old Monterey
Making believe I'm merry
In ev'ry glass of sherry
I see the sparkle of her eye
And when I hear the cello
Tender and sweet and mellow
I hear the music of her sigh
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Stars and steel guitars
And luscious lips, as red as wine
Broke somebody's heart
And I'm afraid that it was mine
It happened in Monterey
Without thinking twice
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
These lyrics tell the story of a man who met and fell in love with a woman in Monterey, Mexico. He experienced the beauty of the stars, steel guitars, and her luscious lips, but unfortunately, he ended up breaking her heart and regretting his actions. In an attempt to console himself, he reminisces about their time together and longs for the woman he left behind.
The listener can sense the man's pain and heartache through the language used in the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "it happened in Monterey" emphasizes the significance of the event that occurred there. The line "Broke somebody's heart, and I'm afraid that it was mine" shows that he feels remorse for his past mistakes and acknowledges that he, too, suffered from the situation. When he says, "My indiscreet heart longs for the sweetheart that I left in old Monterey," we understand that he is struggling with his decision to leave and is unable to move on.
Overall, these lyrics paint a vivid picture of love and loss that is relatable to many individuals who have experienced a similar situation in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
In my imagination, I'm finding consolation
I console myself in my mind
Somewhere along the Rio Grande
In the Rio Grande area
Sadly I'm reminiscing, madly again I'm kissing
I'm remembering with sadness and passion the time I kissed someone there
Someone along the Rio Grande
I kissed someone there
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
The event occurred in Monterey a while back
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
I encountered her in Monterey, which was in Mexico back then
Stars and steel guitars
There were stars and steel guitars present
And luscious lips, as red as wine
There were beautiful, red lips as well
Broke somebody's heart
Someone's heart was shattered
And I'm afraid that it was mine
I worry that it was my heart that was broken
Without thinking twice
I acted without much thought
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
I abandoned her and my chance at happiness
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
My foolish heart wishes for the woman I left behind
That I left in old Monterey
The woman I abandoned in Monterey
Making believe I'm merry
I act like I'm happy
In ev'ry glass of sherry
Whenever I drink sherry
I see the sparkle of her eye
I see the twinkle in her eye
And when I hear the cello
When I listen to the cello
Tender and sweet and mellow
Gentle, lovely, and calm
I hear the music of her sigh
I hear her sigh in the music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Rose, Mabel Wayne
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