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From The Stacks: Herb Alpert Going Places

“Say, Tommy, let’s take TJB1 out for a spin.” “Yes, sir, Mr. Alpert!  Where to?” “Doesn’t matter, baby, I just want to feel my new silk scarf blowing in the breeze.” “I can dig it.” “Herbie, can I come, too?” “Sorry, honey, there’s only room for two.” “I’ll bring the martini shaker.” “No can do,…

“Say, Tommy, let’s take TJB1 out for a spin.”

“Yes, sir, Mr. Alpert!  Where to?”

“Doesn’t matter, baby, I just want to feel my new silk scarf blowing in the breeze.”

“I can dig it.”

“Herbie, can I come, too?”

“Sorry, honey, there’s only room for two.”

“I’ll bring the martini shaker.”

“No can do, baby doll.”

“I’ll wear the french maid outfit.”

“Well, I’m sure we can find a place for a pretty gal like you.  How’s your grip?”

“Herbie!  Don’t be filthy!”

“Right, honey.  That’s what I meant.”

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    […] king of the genre, of course was Herb Alpert, whose “Tijuana Taxi” from the album Going Places lends its theme to this borderline racist cover illustration. (If not racist, the cover is as […]

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    Oh, to be on that wing.

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