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...The Herb Alpert Story: Richard Carpenter continues the story of the trumpet legend. 3/4. Names to join the A&M bandwagon included The Carpenters, Supertramp and The Police.

...The Herb Alpert Story

Richard Carpenter continues the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss who has sold over 72 million records with his band the Tijuana Brass.

3/4. Herb Alpert enjoyed his biggest success yet with This Guys in Love With You. A&M signed worldwide hit group The Carpenters and the label's commitment to new talent paid off with the success of bands such as Supertramp, Peter Frampton and The Police.

Contributions from Herb Alpert, Burt Bacharach, Sting, Noel Gallagher and Supertramp's Roger Hodgson.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 19 Oct 2007 19:00

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  • Fri 19 Oct 2007 19:00