Spanish Flea

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"Spanish Flea" is a lively, trumpet-led instrumental pop tune by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass that became widely recognizable through its use in television, film, and popular culture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf instrumental composition
song
albumArtist Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass NERFINISHED
associatedAct Tijuana Brass NERFINISHED
associatedWith A&M Records catalog
composer Julius Wechter NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
genre easy listening
instrumental pop
pop
hasArrangementFeature brass section focus
rhythm section with Latin feel
hasBroadcastUse background music in variety shows
radio programming themes
hasChartingArtist Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass NERFINISHED
hasCoverVersionBy Alvin and the Chipmunks NERFINISHED
Various studio orchestras
hasCulturalImpact frequently used as humorous or lighthearted background music
widely recognizable tune in popular culture
hasDistributionFormat compact disc
digital audio
vinyl record
hasEra 1960s pop music
hasInfluenceOn later lounge and easy listening compilations
hasISWC T-070.071.284-3
hasKeyCharacteristic major key tonality
hasMelodicFeature catchy, repetitive main motif
hasRecognition signature tune of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
hasRecordingType studio recording
hasStyleCharacteristic Latin-influenced rhythm
lively tempo
prominent trumpet melody
hasThemeUsage The Dating Game NERFINISHED
hasTimeSignature 4/4
hasTypicalUse comedic scenes in media
game show theme music
instrumentation trumpet-led arrangement
notableUseIn advertising
film
television
originalLanguage instrumental (no lyrics)
partOf Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass repertoire
partOfAlbum Going Places! NERFINISHED
performer Herb Alpert NERFINISHED
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass NERFINISHED
publisher Almo Music NERFINISHED
recordLabel A&M Records

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Herb Alpert notableWork Spanish Flea