Alexander Emil Caiola (September 7, 1920 – November 9, 2016), better known … Read Full Bio ↴Alexander Emil Caiola (September 7, 1920 – November 9, 2016), better known as Al Caiola, was a guitarist, composer and arranger who spanned a variety of music genres including jazz, country, rock, western, and pop. He recorded over fifty albums and worked with some of the biggest names in music during the 20th century, including Elvis Presley, Ferrante & Teicher, Frank Sinatra, Percy Faith, Buddy Holly, Mitch Miller, and Tony Bennett. During World War II Caiola played with the United States Marine Corps 5th Marine Division (United States) Band that also included Bob Crosby. Caiola served in the Battle of Iwo Jima as a stretcher bearer.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S, Al Caiola was a studio musician in the 1950s in New York City. He released some minor records under his own name in that decade. In addition, he performed under the musical direction of John Serry Sr. on an album for Dot Records in 1956 (Squeeze Play).
In 1960 he became a recording star on the United Artists label for over ten years. He had hits in 1961 with "The Magnificent Seven" and "Bonanza". His guitar style was inspired by Duane Eddy. The arrangements were typically by Don Costa, using a large orchestral backing. Caiola continuously released singles and albums throughout the 1960s and beyond, though no others appeared on the charts except for an entry in 1964 with "From Russia with Love". United Artists used him to make commercial recordings of many movie and TV themes: "Wagon Train (Wagons Ho)", "The Ballad of Paladin", "The Rebel", and "Gunslinger". His album Solid Gold Guitar contained arrangements of "Jezebel", "Two Guitars", "Big Guitar", "I Walk the Line", and "Guitar Boogie".
The Magnificent Seven album, other than the title track, consisted of a variety of pop songs with a jazzy bent. Guitars Guitars Guitars was similar. There was a wide variety to his albums — soft pop, Italian, Hawaiian, country, jazz. In the early 1970s he continued on the Avalanche Recordings label, producing similar work including the album Theme From the 'Magnificent 7 Ride' '73. Later, on other labels, came some ethnic-themed instrumental albums such as In a Spanish Mood in 1982, and Italian instrumentals. In 1976, Caiola accompanied Sergio Franchi, Dana Valery, and Wayne J. Kirby (Franchi's musical director) on a concert tour to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Caiola died in November 2016 at the age of 96.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S, Al Caiola was a studio musician in the 1950s in New York City. He released some minor records under his own name in that decade. In addition, he performed under the musical direction of John Serry Sr. on an album for Dot Records in 1956 (Squeeze Play).
In 1960 he became a recording star on the United Artists label for over ten years. He had hits in 1961 with "The Magnificent Seven" and "Bonanza". His guitar style was inspired by Duane Eddy. The arrangements were typically by Don Costa, using a large orchestral backing. Caiola continuously released singles and albums throughout the 1960s and beyond, though no others appeared on the charts except for an entry in 1964 with "From Russia with Love". United Artists used him to make commercial recordings of many movie and TV themes: "Wagon Train (Wagons Ho)", "The Ballad of Paladin", "The Rebel", and "Gunslinger". His album Solid Gold Guitar contained arrangements of "Jezebel", "Two Guitars", "Big Guitar", "I Walk the Line", and "Guitar Boogie".
The Magnificent Seven album, other than the title track, consisted of a variety of pop songs with a jazzy bent. Guitars Guitars Guitars was similar. There was a wide variety to his albums — soft pop, Italian, Hawaiian, country, jazz. In the early 1970s he continued on the Avalanche Recordings label, producing similar work including the album Theme From the 'Magnificent 7 Ride' '73. Later, on other labels, came some ethnic-themed instrumental albums such as In a Spanish Mood in 1982, and Italian instrumentals. In 1976, Caiola accompanied Sergio Franchi, Dana Valery, and Wayne J. Kirby (Franchi's musical director) on a concert tour to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Caiola died in November 2016 at the age of 96.
Tico Tico
Al Caiola Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Tico Tico' by these artists:
Alys Robi Oh! tico tico tic... Oh! tico tico tac Oh! tico tic…
Arielle Dombasle Tico-Tico par-ci, TicoTico par-là Dans tout Séville, on n'en…
Bebel Gilberto O tico O tico-tico O tico O tico-tico 'tá 'Tá outra vez aqui…
Billy Vaughn Oh, tico tico, tick! Oh, tico tico, tock! This tico tico, …
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Oh, tico tico, tick! Oh, tico tico, tock! This tico tico, he…
Carmen Miranda O Tico-Tico tá Tá outra vez aqui O Tico-Tico tá comendo me…
Dalida Tico tico par ci Tico tico par la Dans tout Séville on…
Ethel Smith oh, tico tico, tick! oh, tico tico, tock! this tico tico, he…
Iga Cembrzyńska Dokładnie nie wie nikt Co znaczy tico tic Wiadomo tylko że p…
Lang Lang O tico O tico-tico O tico O tico-tico 'tá 'Tá outra vez aqui…
Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains Although Costa Rica is spanish spoken, the people from the…
Michał Bajor To się zdarzyło w mig Kichnąłem raz - a psik! I wtedy…
Quim Barreiros O tico é um gatinho Que a maria quer bem Não dá…
The Andrews Sisters Oh, tico tico, tick! Oh, tico tico, tock! This tico tico, he…
The Puppini Sisters Oh, Tico Tico, Tick Oh, Tico Tico, Tock This Tico Tico, he′s…
Various Artists Tico-Tico Tico-Tico O Tico-Tico tá Tá outra vez aqui O Tico-…
Xavier Cugat The places that we live and the living that we…
Zequinha Abreu O tico-tico tá Tá outra vez aqui O tico-tico tá comendo meu…
Zequinha de Abreu Tico Tico par ci, Tico Tico par là, Dans tout Séville…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Al Caiola:
'S Wonderful Life has just begun, Jack has found his Jill Don't know…
A Foggy Day I was a stranger in the city Out of town were…
Aegean Love Song Come with me where moonbeams light Tahitian skies And the st…
Black and Blue Cold empty bed, springs hard as lead Pains in my head,…
Everything Happens to Me Black cats creep across my path Until I'm almost mad I must…
From Russia With Love From Russia with love, I fly to you Much wiser since…
More Than You Know Whether you are here or yonder, Whether you are false…
Nice Work If You Can Get It The man who only lives for making money Lives a life…
Serenade In Blue When I hear that Serenade in blue I'm somewhere in another…
Serenade in the Night Serenade in the night 'neath a fair lady's window Just the…
Skylark Skylark Have you anything to say to me? Won't you tell me…
Try a Little Tenderness Oh she may be weary Them young girls they do get…
When When When It seems we stood and talked like this before We looked…
Where or When It seems we stood and talked like this before We looked…
You Are Everything You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true And I…
You are too Beautiful You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true And I…
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Yvael Tercero
La guitarra mágica de Al Caiola con esas melodías que serán eternas. LO escuchaba de chico, face como 60 anios.
psjee1
One of the "Best 10" melodies of the world ! A memorable composition of Zicuana Abreu of Brazil. Brilliantly handled by Al Caiola, one of the greatest Guitarists of golden '60.
Fabio Marsczao
muito bom.. belíssima composição brasileira!
Lupita Zarazúa
BENDECIDO día e INICIO DE SEMANA WOOOOOOW WOOOOOOW HERMOSA MELODÍA INSTRUMENTAL * TICO TICO * en la bellísima interpretación del MAESTRO AL CAIOLA y su MÁGICA GUITARRA MARAVILLOSO GENIAL SIMPLEMENTE SENSACIONAL aplausos aplausos gracias por compartir tan linda MÚSICA del RECUERDO saludos cordiales desde la ciudad de Puebla un abrazo con bendiciones infinitas y que venga la MÚSICA 🙋🙏🎼🎶🎵🎹🎤🎧🎸💯👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
Susana Nieto Olmedo
Esta música es buenisima me recuerda mi niñez a mi padre le gustaba tocar sus discos en la consola que existían antes que bellos tiempos.
chryson desouza
a great reminder of my boyhood days.. even forgot that there was someone called Al Caiola.. great musician.. pity few people appreciate them nowadays..
MrCakewalker
Wonderful to sing to. Scanned about 40 Tico Tico's on Youtube before I found the perfect fit. Que hermosa.
wb5oxq
Thanks for this music. It does sound good in stereo!
Adolfo Casanova Lopez
Al Caiola;GRACIAS por enriquecer mi juventud .From Madrid España Eddy Nova.
Mrggggg58
The man could play anything.