This Guy's in Love with You is a hit song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and released by Herb Alpert in May, 1968.
Although known primarily for his trumpet playing as the leader of the Tijuana Brass, Herb Alpert sang lead vocals on this solo recording, which was arranged by Bacharach. Several versions by well-known female artists were also released, these artists included Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Petula Clark, Ella Fitzgerald, Connie Francis, and Diana Ross & The Supremes. Alpert recognised in the song qualities that made it a good fit for him as both a singer and trumpet player. The composition had a recognisable Bacharach-David feel, a spot for a signature horn solo in the bridge and in the fadeout, and it was an easy song to sing for singers with a limited vocal range. A version appeared in April 1968 as a part of a CBS television special - The Beat of the Brass. In the film, which has a studio recording of the song as its soundtrack, Alpertc an be seen walking around in various natural environments in Malibu, singing the song to his wife Sharon. In response to numerous viewer telephone calls to the network following the broadcast, Alpert decided that the song should be released as a single recording. His single reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in June of that year, remaining in the top position for four weeks. It was not only Alpert's first No. 1 single, but it was also the first No. 1 single for his A&M record label, as well as the first No. 1 in the U.S. for Bacharach & David.
Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. Since 1987 Jock has based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Currently Jock holds the position of Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and is the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music.
