When one is old as I am now every day is golden and not to be wasted. We must make most of it using it wisely as we really do not know how much time we have left. There is so much to do and so little time!
I have heard this many times sung by many singers but this instrumental version is great too. A nice nostalgic song I appreciate it better now I am an old man at 71. Beautifully played as only big Al could do it.
Al was the king. A few guys might beat him in range or technique, but the pure passion he put through the horn never was and never will be approached. RIP, Jumbo; I'll talk with you again when I get to trumpet heaven.
Thanks for this upload- discovered Hirt fairly recently and heard this on Sirius radio- bought the 45 vinyl of "September Song" on eBay I liked it so much! Very powerful, moving tune, bless.
This was off his Honey in The Horn LP that got AL on the big board and noticed by every one listening to pop music.Recorded in Nashville with the Anita Kerr singers Floyd Cramer Chet Atkins and other greats-- Al just blew everyone away with these great arrangements and solos....
I used to play a very early Mendez trumpet (Olds), and I have liked mr. Mendez all of my life. Mendez had a few technical "tricks", but he never -- NEVER! -- made the trumpet "sing" like Al did. No point in arguing; trumpet players are all of a different breed, and each has his niche.
Wow! What sound! Where has this music gone? Miss you Jumbo.
No doubt, a talented man who left us with many great tunes.
I have to hear Big Al at least once a day play this song......play on Al...you will never be forgotton.
When one is old as I am now every day is golden and not to be wasted. We must make most of it using it wisely as we really do not know how much time we have left. There is so much to do and so little time!
Thanks for recognizing Big AL....too bad as the years go by so does good music
Great music ...brings good memories
Excellent version of this nostalgic song. The part of the lyrics I like most is "This splendid days I'll spend with you"
I have heard this many times sung by many singers but this instrumental version is great too. A nice nostalgic song I appreciate it better now I am an old man at 71. Beautifully played as only big Al could do it.
One of the greatest trumpet players
@@jessenash4939 You are so right. He was indeed a master of his instrument. Regards.
Al was the king. A few guys might beat him in range or technique, but the pure passion he put through the horn never was and never will be approached.
RIP, Jumbo; I'll talk with you again when I get to trumpet heaven.
This is a very powerful song. Pure artistry.
Thanks for this upload- discovered Hirt fairly recently and heard this on Sirius radio- bought the 45 vinyl of "September Song" on eBay I liked it so much! Very powerful, moving tune, bless.
Such a wonderful song, especially at 1:36 when Floyd tickles the ivories, nice touch!
listen you this is a family show here 😉
Al did not play second chair to ANY trumpet player.... EVER!!! He was better all round at every form of playing than anyone else..period THE BEST!!!
The best version you can get !!!
This was off his Honey in The Horn LP that got AL on the big board and noticed by every one listening to pop music.Recorded in Nashville with the Anita Kerr singers Floyd Cramer Chet Atkins and other greats-- Al just blew everyone away with these great arrangements and solos....
Actually not from Honey in the Horn. Not sure the original album, but it was on a double LP I bought back in the very early 70's.
Not something I normally think about when the subject of trumpet music comes up, but Hirt could make almost anything sound good on his instrument.
Such a big fat resonant sound.
Seduced my first girlfriend while this song was in the background ... almost forgot it! Thanks for the posting!
Well DocDLH: that is very nice really as the song is a very appropriate one for that. Regards.
Oops! I should have written these instead of this in the comment below. Sorry about that.
I used to play a very early Mendez trumpet (Olds), and I have liked mr. Mendez all of my life. Mendez had a few technical "tricks", but he never -- NEVER! -- made the trumpet "sing" like Al did.
No point in arguing; trumpet players are all of a different breed, and each has his niche.