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That whole Christmas album he did is truly wonderful!

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I've always liked 'Slick' from 1968's The Beat of the Brass.

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Nice one — that came very close to making this list, in fact!

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My favorite is not one of the deep cuts...I have to go with “A Taste of Honey.” I love the whole mood and vibe of that song, and even before I knew who Hal Blaine and The Wrecking Crew were, I always got off on Blaine’s count in there at the start to bring in the group and set the tempo and rhythm for the song.

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Oh yeah - classic performance!

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Wow. What a birthday present and an herbal remedy that finally worked. For me he was always background music but this was like eating a fair-trade chocolate brownie laced with hydroponic weed--topped with a dollop of whipped cream from free-range cows. 😳

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Apr 2, 2023Liked by Dan Epstein

Herb is the songwriter of my childhood, sliding around the backseat of the car, slick vinyl seats and Herb songs with their catchy damn hooks sucking me into a vortex of pop goodness

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Who needed seatbelts when you had the Tijuana Brass? 😝

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Apr 2, 2023Liked by Dan Epstein

I can’t get into it myself, but I enjoyed the read. So that I’m not entirely missing out, I’m playing his jam with UB40, “Rat in Mi Kitchen”.....

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Oh yeah - Herb kills it on that cut!

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What a treat for a chilly Wednesday love Herb and the TJB! Soothing melodies to relax into the day.

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Right on, Lisa! Yeah, the TJB will definitely cure whatever ails ya...

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His sound is always enchanting. His version of "A Taste of Honey" from "Whipped Cream" was what converted me into a fan.

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