He had several solo hits, including two number one songs. "This Guy's In Love With You" spent four weeks at #1 in 1968. Alpert sang lead vocals on that song. "Rise" spent two weeks at #1 in 1979. This and most of Alpert's other songs were all instrumentals, where his trumpet was the featured instrument.
In 1987, Alpert hit #5 (#1 R&B, 2 weeks) with Diamonds, which featured Janet Jackson and Lisa Keith on vocals. Alpert and Moss formed the Almo Sounds label in 1994.
Never on Sunday
Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass Lyrics
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A Monday, a Monday, very, very good
Or you can kiss her on a Tuesday
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, she rather hopes you would
Or you can kiss her on a Wednesday, a Thursday
A Friday, a Saturday is best
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday, a Sunday
Come any day and you be her guest
Any day you say but her day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on her day of rest
Oh, you can kiss her on a cool day, a hot day, a wet day
Which ever one you choose
Or try to kiss her on a gray day, a May day, a pay day
She'll never will refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day, a freak day, a week day
While you can be her guest
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday
A one day she needs a little rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on her day of rest
Oh, you can kiss her on a cool day, a hot day, a wet day
Which ever one you choose
Or try to kiss her on a gray day, a May day, a pay day
She'll never will refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day, a freak day, a week day
While you can be her guest
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday
The one day she's got to get her rest
The song "Never On Sunday" by Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass is a lighthearted and playful tune that is centered around the idea of kissing a woman on different days of the week. The verses suggest that any day is good to show affection to the woman except for Sunday, as that is the day she takes a rest. The lyrics are repeated several times throughout the song, highlighting the importance of the woman's day off, almost as if it is a mantra that the singer wants the listener to remember.
However, there is an underlying theme of subtle flattery towards the woman in the song. The phrases "you can kiss her on a Monday, a very good day" and "she rather hopes you would" when referring to kissing her on a Tuesday suggest that the woman is welcoming of romantic advances, but on her terms. The song is a social commentary on proper etiquette in courtship, advocating for the importance of respecting a woman's boundaries and personal time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you can kiss her on a Monday
It's acceptable to show affection on the first day of the week
A Monday, a Monday, very, very good
It's a great day to get close
Or you can kiss her on a Tuesday
You can show your love on the second day of the week
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, she rather hopes you would
Most people like a little attention on the second day
Or you can kiss her on a Wednesday, a Thursday
Middle days are perfect for getting intimate
A Friday, a Saturday is best
By the end of the week, it's the perfect time to show affection
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday, a Sunday
But giving space on the seventh day is crucial
Cause that's her day of rest
Sunday is a time for relaxation and recuperation
Come any day and you be her guest
You're welcome to visit anytime
Any day you say but her day of rest
Except on her designated day of relaxation
Just name the day that you like the best
Select the time that works for you
Only stay away on her day of rest
But respect her need for personal time
Oh, you can kiss her on a cool day, a hot day, a wet day
Weather doesn't matter when it comes to being close
Which ever one you choose
Be spontaneous and choose the moment that feels right
Or try to kiss her on a gray day, a May day, a pay day
Special or mundane days can be just as romantic
She'll never will refuse
She'll never say no to your attention
And if you make it on a bleak day, a freak day, a week day
Even on the worst days, you can still make it work
While you can be her guest
Just be respectful and appreciative
The one day she's got to get her rest
But make sure not to disturb her on the one day she needs to recharge
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MANOS HADJIDAKIS, BILLY TOWNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pauley Pavillion
This song reminded me of driving cross country back in 1984 in my 4-speed Honda Civic and while I was in New Mexico on I-40 passing this state to North Carolina to visit my brother and his new wife. While I was playing this song on a in-dash cassette player and as I crossed the continental divide and seen the whole mid-west of the USA in front of me. What a sight to behold.
patrish72
I grew up with Herb Alpert's music! I love it!
Ramona Lisowski
Love his music since I was a child in the Sixties!!!!!
Jacqueline Martínez
Yo también.
Letty Bedwell
In memory of my beautiful mother this was one of her favorite song’s 🙏🏼. Never on Sunday.
avioncamper
Greatness never goes out of style.
Fersomling
As a feast to the belly, so is the Brass's music to my ears.
Ted Fox
Fersomling. Funny !!! Thanks for the laugh !!!
Rita Ferreira Matos
Lembranças... dos nossos familiares..... de uma época de doces e geniais orquestras, que com estrondoso sucesso na execução de temas de filmes, (principalmente,) tiveram sucesso mundial. " Never on Sunday" (Nunca aos domingos) sucesso eterno. Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass !!. Agradeço a gebjgbti571e pela postagem dessa jóia.!
Embree Walker II
Call me old fashioned, but as a teen in the 60's, there was Herb Albert and the TJB. They ruled.