Born in Los Angeles, California, Alpert began trumpet lessons at about the age of eight and played at dances as a teenager. Acquiring an early wire recorder in high school, he experimented with recording on this crude equipment. After graduating from Fairfax High School in 1952, he joined the U.S. Army and frequently performed at military ceremonies. After his service in the Army, Alpert tried his hand at acting, but eventually settled on pursuing a career in music. While attending the University of Southern California in the 1950s, he was a member of the USC Trojan Marching Band for two years. He graduated with a BM in 1954.
In 1957, Alpert teamed up with Lou Adler, another burgeoning lyricist, as a songwriter for Keen Records. A number of songs written or co-written by Alpert during the following two years became top twenty hits, including "Baby Talk" by Jan and Dean, "Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke, and "Alley-Oop" by The Hollywood Argyles and by Dante and The Evergreens. In 1960, Alpert began his recording career as a vocalist at RCA Records under the name of Dore Alpert, where he recorded early vocals.
"Tell It To The Birds" was recorded as the first release on the Alpert & Moss label, Carnival Records. When Herb & Jerry found that there was prior usage of the Carnival name, their label became A&M Records.
More information on the band can be found at: http://www.tijuanabrass.com/herb-alpert-faq/
Diamonds
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Lyrics
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you told me you care
But when I'm around you
it's like I'm not there.
I need a reminder
something I can see
Don't you know
diamonds are a girl's best friend
When you go
they stay with me until the end.
Don't you know
diamonds are a girl's best
best friend
When you go
they stay with me until the end.
Don't want your money
don't want your key
Diamonds - love don't come for free.
Don't want your money
don't want your key
Diamonds - love don't come for free.
They say you need some roses
but roses do die
You gave me some candy
it melted
nice try.
I'm not that demanding
I have simple taste
I just want a token that can't go to waste - Diamonds.
Don't want your money
don't want your key
. . .
Don't you know
diamonds are a girl's best friend
. . .
Don't want your money
don't want your key
. . .
Don't want your money
don'r want your key
Diamonds - love don't come for free.
The song "Diamonds" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass tells the story of a woman who wants a tangible reminder of her lover's affection. She has been told many times that she is loved and cared for, but she needs something more concrete to hold on to. The woman is not interested in money or material possessions, but she desires a token of love that will last forever, a diamond that shines so bright it becomes an inseparable part of her. The lyrics suggest that for the woman, diamonds are not just a luxury item but a symbol of commitment and a reminder of the preciousness of love.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that love cannot be bought or sold. The woman does not want her lover's money or his car keys. She is not interested in superficial gifts like candy or roses that will quickly fade away. She wants something that will last forever and keep the memories of their love alive. The repetition of the phrase "Diamonds - love don't come for free" emphasizes the depth of love and that it takes much more than material possessions to keep a relationship strong and meaningful.
Overall, "Diamonds" is a catchy and upbeat song that delivers a serious message of love and commitment. It highlights the importance of tangible reminders of affection and emphasizes the value of lasting symbols of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me you love me
You said you have feelings for me
you told me you care
You said you're concerned about me
But when I'm around you
Despite us being together
it's like I'm not there.
It feels like I'm invisible to you
I need a reminder
I need a symbol or signal
something I can see
Something visible to me
Something on my finger shines so brightly.
A bright and shining object on my finger
Don't you know
Do you not realize
diamonds are a girl's best friend
Girls are fond of diamonds
When you go
If you depart from me
they stay with me until the end.
The diamonds shall remain mine forever.
Don't want your money
I don't want your wealth
don't want your key
I don't desire access to your property
Diamonds - love don't come for free.
To secure or prove love, one must exchange something valuable like diamonds.
They say you need some roses
People suggest roses as a romantic gesture
but roses do die
Flowers perish sooner or later
You gave me some candy
You presented me with some sweets
it melted
It dissolved due to heat
nice try.
Good attempt, but insufficient
I'm not that demanding
I'm not overly picky
I have simple taste
I like things that are basic
I just want a token that can't go to waste - Diamonds.
All I desire is a symbol that won't lose its value, diamonds.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justmeonthebeach
You tell me you love me
You tell me you care
But when I'm around you
It's like I'm not there
I need a reminder
Something you can see
Something on my finger
Shining so brightly
Don't you know
Diamonds are a
Girl's best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's
Best, best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free
You sent me some roses
But roses do die
You gave me some candy
It melted, nice try
I'm not that demanding
I have simple taste
I just want a token
That can't go to waste
Diamonds
Don't you know
Diamonds are a
Girl's best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's
Best, best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
@mannyg.forever5730
I miss the days of going to the club and just dancing all night being free! The 80s were so much fun!
@garfieldlomax5213
Preach on!!! It's not what it used to be!!!
@brendaamata9233
I hear you ❤
@skiburnski7543
I just heard this song in a department store today. I don't think I've heard this song in at least 30 years! Why doesn't anyone ever play this? This song is a classic!❤
@brendaamata9233
Great song❤
@TheSecurityCamChannel
The sight of the little Janet Jackson still brings a smile to my face.
@user-kd4wy8iq2i
That was Jody Watley filling in for Janet!
@KeepOnChasingLights5
I freaked when Janet performed this at her together again Atlanta show🥹🔥!!! One of my most favorite songs ever.
@TheSphinx65
The beat, the fashion, the hair, the moves, the attitude!…don’t you just miss the 80’s?!
@michaeljohnson5684
Very Dearly 🙌🏾