The other day I was listening to my new Herb Alpert And The Tiajuana Brass CD. Those songs just absolutely take me back to my childhood. And while I heard a lot of different styles of music growing up,(pop, folk, classical etc..) there's something about this particular band; their music --that instantly transport me to a fantastic time in my life. When I hear Herb, especially his early work, I think of my dad. I know Mothers Day is right around the corner but I just felt inspired today, to honor my father with this post.

What song(s) take you back to a sweeter, more innocent time and place?

m.

PS) Here's a photo of dad and me...October 31st, 1968...oh yeh, Halloween was over and the fun was done and dad (still fresh from a hard day of doing his Master Sargent-y things, still wearing his green Army pants...) has a "chat" with lil' Rubble/Michele about the less than stellar report card I had brought home earlier that day! ...oh well, he finished up his talk with a hug...that was my dad! And I'm sure playing in the background, on the hi-fi was...."Tiajuana Taxi" or "The Lonely Bull"!
xoxo Dad...I miss you!