Alpert's musical accomplishments include five number one hits, twenty-eight albums on the Billboard charts, eight Grammy Awards, fourteen Platinum albums and fifteen Gold albums. As of 1996, Alpert had sold 72 million albums worldwide.
He was also the founder, along with Jerry Moss, of the legendary, artist-oriented record label, A&M Records.
A couple of the greatest artists of the 60's and 70's that he got to shine on A&M records were The Carpenters and Natalie Cole.
Keep Your Eye on Me
Herb Alpert Lyrics
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Keep your eye on me
Keep your eye on me
Keep your eye on me
The repetition of "Keep your eye on me" in Herb Alpert's song is a simple yet effective way of conveying the message of the song, which is to stay focused on the person or thing that you desire. It could be interpreted as the singer urging the listener to not lose sight of what they want or to stay attentive to him. The repetition is also catchy and creates a hypnotic effect that adds to the overall feel of the song.
Furthermore, the suggestive tone of the song, as well as the sensual saxophone melody that accompanies it, suggests that the song may be about a romantic relationship. It may also encourage the listener to be confident, bold and assertive in pursuing their desires, both in love and in other areas of their life.
In summary, the song "Keep Your Eye on Me" is a simple yet effective message about staying focused and being assertive in your desires, while also suggesting a romantic undertone.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your eye on me
I want you to pay attention to me and not let me out of your sight
Keep your eye on me
I want you to continue looking at me and not get distracted
Keep your eye on me
I want to make sure that you are watching me and not someone or something else
Keep your eye on me
I want you to focus on me and what I am doing or saying
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bob Cummings
This was the jam in 1987 on a LOT of R&B stations!! They loved Herb back then!! So did I!! He was already a LEGEND then! WOW!!
Andrea Caldwell
"Say That"!!!! This JAM was blowing in my 84 Toyota Celica!!!! Woooo, "MAJOR" college days, circa 87 to 91!!! The jams were coming out like water and I am so, so happy, Jazz was a major influence as well!!!!😎🎺🎺😎🎵🎶🎙😀
Bob Cummings
@Andrea Caldwell Jazz was a major one for me too and I still love jazz!
Andrea Caldwell
@Bob Cummings "Right On" Bob!!! From Herb Alpert, Kenny G., with his "breakout jam", "How Ya Doin", the world of jazz opened for me in 84, as I was entering college!!! Thanks to a Jazz Appreciation class at my community college, the professor was so passionate about us learning about Jazz, so the doors opened wide to my love!!!
Enter, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Munk, to mainstream, David Sanborn Bob James, Joe Sample, and it just goes on!!! The fulfillment, energy, and spirit you receive from listening to Jazz is truly like no other!!!
I am so glad, we are getting back to a normal, where I can get to a Jazz concert soon!!! Appreciate you Bob!!!
#JazzLives 🎺🎵🎶🎹🎷📻😎
Bob Cummings
@Andrea Caldwell I never took any music classes at all in my high school and college days so many decades ago.
Kim Thornton
Still do !
Unixilandia
Herb Alpert simply keeps morphing, developing, daring, & reaching Higher Musical & Artistic heights. Herb is Classy, Timeless, & a True National Treasure. Viva Herb Alpert!
Christopher Cotton (Alpha Echo)
And a true artistic cultural treasure here in SoCal as well as the East Los Angeles communities.
Narejie Black
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Herb Alpert cutting it up!!!!!
chj2
Indeed - also sounds like Jesse Johnson is in the background along with Jerome Benton (who's dancing in the video).